spanner47 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Lots of things to look at, king is an out and out number one, scores big but isn't a team rider, had no intention to team ride with tungate in heat 15. The way Rohan was going into the bends last night, there's no way anyone would have team rode with him. He was all over the place, not sure whether it was his arm problem or he didn't like the track, but Danny was right to clear off and let him do his own thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Ashley Morris been dropped by Plymouth....on last nights showing could do a job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Bcmma Cook Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I agree to an extent but king always clears off, the only "team" I saw riding was Berwick. Ipswich are great on paper but they need to toughen up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Well , although the win at Plymouth and progression in the league cup is obviously very welcome it does absolutely nothing to inspire me whatsoever with the Witches at the moment . To be perfectly honest virtually every team thats gone there has won and with them only having one reserve it should only ever have been a comfortable victory . There still appears to be a number of underlying problems within the ranks of the Witches ( from management down ) that seriously need sorting out starting with the ability to be able to ride their own track ! Personally I've always seen Foxhall as a traditionally shaped circuit that's always been prepared fairly for both teams but of late it's been prepared very grippy and we just can't handle it ! For the Witches to win anything Foxhall needs to become a fortress and if I was in charge I'd make damn sure the track was in perfect condition for my team ! As far as the team is concerned some of them just haven't come to the party yet , also physical and mental strength appears to be lacking which needs to be addressed pronto ! Inspirational leadership is also paramount to any success in my opinion . Im not convinced the current team manager fulfills that criteria with some strange decisions particularly on reserve switches or lack of them . Continuing on the leadership front much as it pains me to say it having your team captain leading from the back is not the best motivation for the rest of the side , Ritchie needs to step it up a gear or two to get the team firing in all cylinders as they say . That's my current assessment of the situation so over to the rest of you to shoot me down . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandean3 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I agree with Super Blue's post. But, about the track, is it being prepared grippy to get the team able to ride that type of track as they have had problems with grippy tracks before. Also, the racing should be better with some grip in the track, so it may be prepared like that with the intention of giving the spectators a better meeting to watch. Another problem is that the Ipswich team are not able to practice on the track, which is a big problem when track conditions are not consistent. Just some thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I need to be positive about things as Im planning to be at Redcar this week and dont think I can face it unless I concvince myself things will get better!! I hope the Plymouth match can be the watershed for the season. Onwards and upwards from here. We are a much better team than we have shown so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 We are only a much better team when everyone rides to their potential. Sadly it's very rare that they all do that on the same night. Good luck at Redcar bruv, I'm giving this away one a miss, but am going to Workington and Glasgow on the same weekend next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Im expecting it to be just my son and me cheering on the Witches. Fingers crossed they can produce a track to last 15 heats and that we can actually ride/race it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 What's David howe average? Would he fit as a short term replacement for cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 What's David howe average? Would he fit as a short term replacement for cam? 7.41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 That's a no then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 and he's injured anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 and he's injured anyway didn't ask that bit though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Matt Tressarieu would be ok as a temporary signing. Said It before but I don't like R/R especially for a run of meetings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Bcmma Cook Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I agree its time for leadership at Ipswich If I were in charge, Louis would take over as Manager with immediate effect I would also take the captaincy away from Hawkins and give it to King, its a young team they need to look to their leader and without the responsibility hopefully Hawkins can step it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Louis used to be team manager, but he couldn't handle it, so gave it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Bcmma Cook Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah but short term solution at least he has been there and done it so to speak. I'd love to work for the club but not in that capacity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 But even if it's short term. Who would do it after? Only someone with plenty of spare time and a few quid in the bank could afford to do it. On a different note. Looks like morten is doing pretty poor at Plymouth. So 4 expect to see him back as a witch next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Although so long as anyone rides a full season whatever they have done til now will not matter. 20 match rolling average and still 20+ matches to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Nico is out of the gp qualifiers then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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