dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rob B said: My concern is Norick Blodorn now, he will He is my concern, he will be having 6 rides in these play offs with likely taking 2 R/R rides. If he rides not fit will be big problem for Belle Vue. Agree again -covering Wright was hard without other issues Ben Basso or Ben Cook would be the options I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, Rob B said: Nothing against Jack Smith for taking the guest booking, extra earnings and wants to prove himself. But bit farcical a Belle Vue junior could potentially help knock the senior team out of the playoffs. Bailey will have the beating of him though. No I dont suppose you have anything against him because he will probably do his best to help Belle Vue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,284 Posted September 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Agree again -covering Wright was hard without other issues Ben Basso or Ben Cook would be the options I think Jack Smith could maybe ride for both teams... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted September 16, 2023 56 minutes ago, Rob B said: Nothing against Jack Smith for taking the guest booking, extra earnings and wants to prove himself. But bit farcical a Belle Vue junior could potentially help knock the senior team out of the playoffs. Bailey will have the beating of him though. Couldn't agree more Rob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted September 16, 2023 Hoping this off Monday if Norrick isn't fit. We will struggle without him with Charles also out. If he's fit then we still have a chance, if Aces take an 8 point lead to Ipswich they are more than capable of defending it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted September 16, 2023 I think as a final meeting it should be a cracker and we could sneak a win with a fair wind. Missing Charles made it almost impossible but with a bashed up Norick it’s a done deal over two legs. Jacks just the icing on the cake. Hope the weather plays ball and we get the usual racing at NSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted September 16, 2023 58 minutes ago, foreverblue said: No I dont suppose you have anything against him because he will probably do his best to help Belle Vue. I think the opposite actually, he will be determined as he was frustrated that wasn’t given the rising star position at the start of the season and when Jake Mulford was injured. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted September 16, 2023 4 hours ago, foreverblue said: Yes but he does ride for Belle Vue Colts and his dad rode for Belle Vue so not expecting too much Although he needs to show he would be a better choice than Bailey .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob B said: I think the opposite actually, he will be determined as he was frustrated that wasn’t given the rising star position at the start of the season and when Jake Mulford was injured. Well we will see, I doubt it but I expect monday will be off anyway looking at the forecast. 1 hour ago, ouch said: I think as a final meeting it should be a cracker and we could sneak a win with a fair wind. Missing Charles made it almost impossible but with a bashed up Norick it’s a done deal over two legs. Jacks just the icing on the cake. Hope the weather plays ball and we get the usual racing at NSS. It is a shame it isnt the final as I think the final will be a very one sided affair, Ipswich and Belle Vue have kept the same team except the RS and it seemed to have worked for them. Wolves another team who havent changed and will probably win the other semi so change isnt always good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: Although he needs to show he would be a better choice than Bailey .... Yes true but at the time I expect most would have picked Bailey over Smith. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 761 Posted September 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: Jack Smith is a shrewd choice for the NSS and is more than capable of taking points off Bailey. Smith beat Bailey twice in heats 13 and 15 around there a few weeks ago riding for the Colts. Not knocking jack at all, was just weighing up how we might put together 42 points realistically, any points jack picks up along the way will be a big bonus! Good to hear he’s beaten Bailey round there recently, I’m wary the pressure of top league speedway might affect him fairly tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Not knocking jack at all, was just weighing up how we might put together 42 points realistically, any points jack picks up along the way will be a big bonus! Good to hear he’s beaten Bailey round there recently, I’m wary the pressure of top league speedway might affect him fairly tho Possibly we’ll see, but he’s definitely the right pick for the NSS considering the options. Maybe Joe for the home leg. We’ve been so unlucky with the rising stars this year. Lost Thomas before a wheel was turned who I'm convinced would have been one of the stronger rising stars, and then just as Dan Thompson was riding himself in to form and riding superbly we then lost him! Edited September 16, 2023 by Arch Stanton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted September 16, 2023 Just tried to book parking but says unavailable, any locals know why. Do they go on sale on the day or could it be sold out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 16, 2023 Is Chris on the phone to Fricke,, that Doyle mistake looked nasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted September 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Is Chris on the phone to Fricke,, that Doyle mistake looked nasty Fingers crossed Doyle is ok but it looks a bad fall. Depends if Fricke is booked to ride for Sheffield, but hopefully Doyle is ok don't want any rider injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
