Aries

Of course they won’t know them! And that will simply be because they’re not speedway people, obviously. The target will be to entice back those that are 50/50 about going, used to go and still follow it from afar. The crowd have 100% increased at Foxhall since Doyle and Emil have been in the team, that is undeniable.

IF stay fit. Is, and always was the best team in the league. Hopefully this time the best team lifts the trophy.

Don’t think it was a coincidence that leading up to that Sheffield meeting, after a bone dry Spring where there seemed to be blue grooves at most places, we had a fair bit of heavy rain the days proceeding that meeting. That resulted in an excellent race track that provided plenty of entertainment. Unfortunately since then, we’ve had a bit of a drought again! Warm weather and little rain means it’s incredibly hard to get enough water down in to the track before it evaporates. Could have done with a downpour or two today..

All of the above will be in full use later. We know the drill by now.

Hopefully Danny isn’t too badly hurt and takes his place in this meeting. He’s been riding consistently well this year so it’ll be a big shame if he’s sidelined. IF he misses the meeting, R/R should cover him ok with Brennan, Ellis and the reserves taking an extra ride.

Fingers crossed we hear good news on Danny today and no serious damage has been done. Just hope it isn’t the same hand/wrist injury that caused him so many problems last year! Was also concerned for Doyle after his first couple of rides last night. Looked way off it and struggling, but then switched bikes and looked very competitive for the rest of the meeting. He was absolutely flying past Kvech until he lost control slightly and unfortunately collected Jan. Hopefully Jan isnt feeling too second hand and rides today and tomorrow for Lynn. He’s been in terrific form.

Unbelievable 🙄 actually no it isn’t is it 🙄🙄

Brother Neville an even bigger one. Without doubt the best gater I’ve ever seen. Often got swallowed up quickly unfortunately for him, but very few beat him to the first corner.

She seems to do this on purpose almost as if to be the centre of attention. Make the complete opposite decision to which EVERYONE else can see is clearly the right one.

Christ she’s bloody useless isn’t she ffs

I wouldn’t agree with that at all. Last year Ipswich coped absolutely fine without Doyle and we’re still winning everywhere and still clear at the top of the table. It was only when Emil then crashed out at Sheffield that it became too much to overcome and we didn’t then win another meeting! Lost the last 11 I believe.

Good man. Cult leader 😁

Interesting. You ok Phil? 😉

As I said, it’s a bit of a weird take. We’re talking about individual riders here, not clubs.

Doesn’t have to be an Ipswich thing here either. It’s quite a weird take. Doyle has led Swindon to league titles too.

You’re doing Doyle a disservice here. Doyle’s record for his British clubs is second to none, even when at his peak and winning a world championship. He’s very much a one off unfortunately when it comes to world class riders and the British league.

Double figures from Dan on his return from injury at Glasgow last night. Right back on it. Huge boost. Now fingers crossed Doyley comes through tonight’s GP unscathed and we can have our full 1-7 back on track Monday.

Great meeting this was. Hopefully get something similar on Monday!

that was at the start of the season though wasn’t it? People change their minds all the time. Stick a contract under his nose and give him the opportunity to earn more money and there’s always the chance of a change of heart.

Well hopefully when the second round comes around both teams will be at full strength.

Think this one will be a tad too soon. On the preview for last nights Lynn meeting, Hawkins said Dan was a couple of weeks away. Wouldn’t be a bit surprised with another Leicester win here. We don’t look the same outfit without Doyle’s leadership (the team seemed to fall apart after his withdrawal last night) and getting guest reserves in who are scoring one or two points instead of Dan’s double figures is killing us at the moment. Brennan and Ellis struggling is compounding the issue although they’re both much better at home.

Sounds exactly the same as we saw at the GP’s. Still sharp as ever getting out of the gate, but after a lap or two in obvious discomfort and stuck in reverse. That’s purely a fitness issue. He’s had two extended breaks now to let it settle and he still isn’t fit. I fear for him at the moment I’ve got to be honest.

Not compared to last season where he was riding almost daily and it seemed to suit him! He uploads his weekly schedule on his twitter feed and there’s been many weeks where he’s only had one meeting. In theory he should be on an upward trajectory this season because he’s riding as a second string as opposed to a heat leader berth at 1 or 5 like at Birmingham last year, but if anything he’s gone in the opposite direction! Still plenty of time though to turn that all around.

Wouldn’t have made any difference here. Too many Ipswich riders underperforming at the moment and it’s losing Dan Thompson that has been the biggest killer. Well deserved win for Lynn, a reserve scoring paid 20 will always see a side a victory. Kvech riding superbly at the moment.

We’re definitely undercooked atm and Thompson missing has been a huge blow, but Brennan has been a disappointment so far it has to be said. I wonder if he’s one of those riders that prefer to be riding all the time? He’s dropped the championship and now has big gaps in his calendar. A lot of people were saying he took on too much last year, but he seemed to revel in it whereas this year he seems to be struggling with the inactivity.