dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

As we refuse to send any riders to these events perhaps we can export one of the popular 'sun breaks' currently en vogue in the UK. That way we may not miss any of the action.

The redeclaration of Franc in and Kalle out this week but retaining R/R for Roynon.

Just had a thought - How can Plymouth redeclare and still include R/R??

Thanks for that. Certainly less than I thought.

How many times for 6 rides?

No Andersen and MJJ to pay for Cov and replaced by Cam and Simon Lambert. Cant see see anything other than all 3 being quids in!!

He was guesting in a heat leader position though so wouldnt be expected to score any points really. All his rides were against the KL top 5.

Hats off to you Baldy for your dedication. Hopefully you will be rewarded with a cracker of a match and a Witches win. Could be a 20 point win for either side or anything inbetween!

Glasgow by 4 to end the run and start the rot.

Cam at reserve from today. Havent heard on the reserve to replace Adam.

Traditionally the Witches management (and the fans) have been very loyal to the riders that have started the season. Rarely have we chopped and changed and I cant recall a rider that hasn't been given a fair crack at it. The debate is a fair one IMO and even if there are not changes you would expect them to be considered. You wouldn't expect any official comment from the club unless it happens other than to say they are right behind the team. With Adam for example you need to weigh up a number of factors and his current scoring is possibly the least important of them. What counts is whether the club feel he turn round to what we all know he is capable of. I certainly think he is capable of 6 and if he was to hit this from now on then there would be no gain in a change anyway. Of much more relevance is how many meeting he could miss. We do suffer with having to use a NL rookie - fact. Not sure how many more there are?? Then you need to look at replacements - there wont be many that fit and are available. Nedermark, Aarnio and Tabaka fit but are they available and could they hit the ground running and maintain a 6? It has be stated many times by the club that the league title is the main aim. So if no changes are made it has to be because they truly believe that give us best chance of doing so. No easy decision but it is getting those tough calls right that makes the difference between challengers and winners.

nah - thats Edinburgh matches!

Gino has been well worth every word of praise spoken/written about him IMO. Carry on Baldy!

OK so the July averages are out and sees the team total down to 1.72 points below the limit! Cam will be at reserve as his average is down to 4.78 whilst Richie H is at 4.88. Richie W's slide leaves us with a No1 under 7.50 once again (7.40) whilst Morten is now just 0.32 away from taking over at the top. If there are to be changes its now or never. 1.72 points is a huge portion of the limit to leave unused. This is not a dig at any individual as I'm actually relatively happy with the 7 we have but if there is a serious intent to win the PL title then now is the time to show it.

I meant home meetings.

Alls well that ends well so they say. Shocking start for the Witches and it didnt seem likely that it would change. Gino was superb as was the skipper.Either could have got the MOTM award. Rohan looked tentative early doors but ended looking as good as anytime this year. Morten very solid after messing up his first ride and Cam did his job. RW redeemed himself after another twitchy opening. Adam seemed to stuggle and it wasnt a surprise to see him replaced. Not sure how fit he really is after a number of big offs. (??) Satisfactory although far from spectacular. Another 2 week gap now which itself isnt ideal and doesnt help the team find any consistency.

As I mentioned in the original thread title before it was modified without notification.Whats the harm in 1 extra line on the title?? Looking forward to some live stuff - its just not the same on TV. Witches by 20.

But the sport -certainly at PL level- is really only semi professional in many ways. Therefore the back up will reflect that. The club /riders (thats any not just Ipswich) cant afford more than that and largely have to rely on goodwiil. Until that position changes then these situations will continue.

[quote name="TheSpecialOne" post="2471902" Also not ideal that one of the team's more professional riders should embark on the same 3 meeting tour, scheduled weeks in adavance, with no mechanic. The trouble is the vast majority of those who help as pit crew have jobs themselves and simply cant commit to a tour of that type.

Very unexpected. A bold move from Louis. It would be been easier to just carry on. This will open up a chance for those that like to have pop at him that its an admission that its his fault. Lets hope the shake up has the desired effect.

and even some of the under 50 males go on like an old woman (sparkle!)

It better not rain or everyone will forget that the Witches exist in Ipswich. Another blank week next week! Who said Speedway is a summer sport? Seems an age since the last meeting and there hasn't been much to keep the spirits up from the away tour in the last week. The Rockets come to Foxhall looking to put up a good fight (how much does it cost to hire a riot shield these days?) but the Witches should be good for a big win. (By about 20 - wink)

Terrible news. RIP

Tai Harris Cook King

The rule actually states that the rider must have an established CMA from the previous season so even now that Lambert has an average he still cant double up this year. It may be a silly rule but it there and cant be changed mid season.