Gavan

i dont particularly dislike Ward although it blatantly obvious he has a few character flaws. what annoys most people is that he is so talented but to cocky with it. remember when asked if he would do what Tai did he flippantly brushed it aside. He may or may not have had the wake up call he needs to apply himself but until he does he will be a regular semi finalist without consistently going the extra mile. i would like to see a Ward apply himself with the right attitude and no daft over riding do well. the ignorant brat he portrays himself as would not be a welcome world champion for many.

i would be stunned if the winer doesnt come from Tai, Hampel , Iversen, Ward , Emil or Holder. think that Pedersen and Hancock wont be good enough. Can see Zagar moving on to a possible top 3 place. Think he came second 3 times last year so maybe at least a breakthrough gp win is due.

However wrong Wards actions were is he really a vile piece of scum? I would use them terms for rapist and child abusers, not a young lad smoking pot and getting drunk. Yes he was wrong but your words are a tad overboard. but no need to throw your toys out the pram over it

you will either get a response trying to drum into everyone that Ward was the better rider or you will hear nothing. same old stuff from the forums number one troll

I would expect nothing less than for you to predict it will be between Ward and Holder. There are other speedway riders outside of Dorset. How in any way can you say Tai had the luck? He was so lucky that he borke his collerbone and then did it again just for good measure, wish i had that luck. He won the title fair and square end of discussion yet im sure in your deluded world you feel either Ward or Holder should have won it. In my opinion only one of Ward and Holder will make the top 3 as i think 2 out of Tai , Hampel and Iversen will be in the top 3 Wrong yet again. Tai averaged more than Ward did as already proved but you carry on thinking your own way. Yes Ward missed meetings but the meeting he crashed in he was zero from 2 rides so not likely to have scored much more. Imagine how much better Tai's advantage over Ward would have been if he hadnt have ridden in 3 grand prixs injured plus crashing out halfway through Cardiff. Even your own fans (Pirate Nick) dont agree with you but im sure you will accuse me of anti poole rather than facts.

Those people who are saying things like 'have you never made a mistake' are obviously totally clueless as to what Ward did. Ive made mistakes but none on the level to what Ward has done so really people take a look at what you are writing just passing it off as minor indescretions that anyone would have done is pathetice really. On the other hand to call him 'a vile piece of scum' is also a daft and basically pathetic response. Ward could win the title - yes Will he? - i dont think so this year needs to do a lot more focusing for that to happen and you just know the next injury is round the corner. I know its hard to retain the title but Tai was superior last season and cant see any reason why he shouldnt again be in front of Ward. Hampel need to cut out the 2 or 3 dodgy 5 or 6 point meetings he seems to have. I can see Ward making lots of semis but then his gating lets him down like it did last season. Will constantly making semis win him the title - No. Tai , Holder and Hampel will win more gps then Darcy this season

Jeez how can anyone defend what Ward has done in his private life! The guy has been an idiot and only the blinkered who can see no wrong in those who wear the pirates jacket think its ok. His private life and what he does on the track are separate as you simply can not doubt his ability. Unfortunately every now and then the petty little brat he has been rises to the surface. He needs to take a good look at what Holdet Tai and Iversen have done. He just expects the glory to come to him he needs to learn to work hard and focus them maybe he could be champion but I would bet my bottom doller Tai will finish ahead if him again

Do seem people understand that natural ability doesnt make you a world champion! Nobody is doubting his ability on a bike one of the mosta natural talents we have seen. However his gating is poor, his ability to use his head in races is questionable and he still has that poor attitude of just thinking he can turn up and win gp's without the hard work and dedication. He needs to look at what Tai did and focus. He will no doubt be mega consistent making all the semis no doubt. Will that be enough though? Cant see past Tai again best rider in the world last year no reason to think he cant do it again though to retain is harder

Paul Whittaker never fully realised his potential from the age of 15. He recorded faster times than Mark Loram but never really achieved what he should have done before sadly injury took its toll

At 16/17 Silver was a better rider but sadly never got any better

Dont think we all of a sudden think we are going to be medal contenders but we have optimism that we can certainly outperform what we did at the world cup last year. Middlo picked the wrong team, had poor tactics and didnt do a lot for motivation. If the tactics and motivation was there plus the best 4 riders we should beat the USA and Latvia

Think you will find its Rosco's way of being diplomatic. Of course its on merit and also because Harris might perform better just concentrating on himself more.

Message to ColinMills. you didnt seem to know what had gone on at the club in the last few years so i assumed wrongly you were trolling for a response and supported another team. Please accept my apologies.

First good bit of news is that Rosco doesnt pick Kennett in a 1-7 or reserve yet Middlo though he was one of our best 4 riders

no that will be you sir who obviously has no clue about Ipswich speedway If you don't like it on this thread then bugger off to another one

has to be a wind up! If not then I'm afraid your speedway knowledge is shocking sir Riders I've never taken to include David Norris though he is fantastic in the commentary box. Although an Ipswich fan never really took to Chris Louis that much. Havelock was never a favourite though apparently you are not allowed to have that view

Savalas Clouting for Ipswich whose scorecard was usually 0,3,0,0 Getting beat by 2 reserves easily every time and then popping ou the start in one race to win and look a world beater. Remember him beating Ermolenko and Correy for a 3-3 one night at Foxhall absolute enigma.

Donkey maybe. Cross for me was a tad below top class same as Phil Collins. Harris wouldnt come close. I included Cox because i grew up originally watching at Rye House and followed his career when he was doubling up with Hackney so yes a poss.ible personal favourite. On achievements he was probbably behind the guys you mentioned just he was my first real speedway hero lol

i have yes in the middle of blinking nowhere the track is!!!!

My top 12 from riders ive seen from 80 onwards when i started watching the sport. Peter Collins Morton Lee Carter Wigg Tatum Loram John Louis Jessup Nicholls Havelock Cox

what is it with Workington fans and bitterness to all other clubs?

still not sure lol is it the Ward pub fighting connection?

i can understand 5 of your 6 but Nick Morris?

Cant believe what i am reading here! Tony Rickardsson was just a gater what a load of tosh!!!! He was supreme out of the starts that is true but if like me you had the pleasure to watch him week in week out he was scintillating when missing the gate. 1994 World Final when he passed Nielsen in the run off. Cardiff gp riding the wall of death on the first bend Seriously people get a grip

Well if you finish second in all your races i reckon you would be world champ.