Bald Bloke Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, TTT said: As for Basso it's no surprise to see him struggling now after everything that's gone on from Nicki's walkout all the way down to being asked to partner Richie Worrall in the engine room. Richie can't win races consistently at this level, He even struggles to get 2nd places most weeks so expecting Basso to become a solid HL in his second Premiership season is just to much pressure for the young dane. None of your riders win races consistently though.. Hans is the only rider to win more race wins than Worrall, and has has 5 more races. Not saying Worrall is great, he's a 6 point rider, but no one is doing great. On this seasons averages so far RW is 2nd, just behind NKI. I don't think you can single RW out imho. Hans 24 rides.. 1st 5 ... 2nd 5... 3rd 9... 4th 4 Ben 23 rides.. 1st 4... 2nd 6... 3rd 5... 4th 4 RW 19 rides.. 1st 4... 2nd 5... 3d 7... 4th 3 Edited May 2, 2023 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 I knew it was jobs for the boys as soon as Worrall was signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: None of your riders win races consistently though.. Hans is the only rider to win more race wins than Worrall, and has has 5 more races. Not saying Worrall is great, he's a 6 point rider, but no one is doing great. On this seasons averages so far RW is 2nd, just behind NKI. I don't think you can single RW out imho. Hans 24 rides.. 1st 5 ... 2nd 5... 3rd 9... 4th 4 Ben 23 rides.. 1st 4... 2nd 6... 3rd 5... 4th 4 RW 19 rides.. 1st 4... 2nd 5... 3d 7... 4th 3 I agree that we've got a lot of underperformers, I'm just saying that Basso needs to be partnered with a strong No.3 who can a couple of races per meeting. With Richie 3 of his 4 wins came at Leicester where he's a track specialist other than that his scores aren't up to scratch for a No.3 which is no surprise considering he's a No.2/No.6 that's being asked to ride at No.3. Need someone to do a job like Danny King at No.3 in order to take the pressure off Basso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 54 minutes ago, TTT said: As for Basso it's no surprise to see him struggling now after everything that's gone on from Nicki's walkout all the way down to being asked to partner Richie Worrall in the engine room. Richie can't win races consistently at this level, He even struggles to get 2nd places most weeks so expecting Basso to become a solid HL in his second Premiership season is just to much pressure for the young dane. That’s exactly what you and Flappy were predicting him to be this year at the start of the season. “One of the real big guns” wasn’t it? Now after a poor start you’re making excuses. 41 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: You knew all this before the season started, so why sign him in the first place? Also Poole could move back up in 2024 so you wouldn't have him anyway. Oh I bet they’ll be devastated about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: I knew it was jobs for the boys as soon as Worrall was signed And now some want Klindt and Kaspralast who in truth are worse than what Peterborough have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 KK would flourish around the Showground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 The ‘be thankful we still have a club brigade’ are out in force on social media today…15 defeats in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Aries said: That’s exactly what you and Flappy were predicting him to be this year at the start of the season. “One of the real big guns” wasn’t it? Now after a poor start you’re making excuses. I thought Ben would've been doing a lot better but it turns out Rob Lyon was on the money from Day 1 in regards to second season syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Aries said: That’s exactly what you and Flappy were predicting him to be this year at the start of the season. “One of the real big guns” wasn’t it? Now after a poor start you’re making excuses. Oh I bet they’ll be devastated about that! Said when the team was being put together that Basso needed to be a second string riding with an experienced HL for him to progress further or he would go backwards Poole most likely wont need to move back up so to speak if its 1 league after losing 3 or 4 more tracks to closures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: KK would flourish around the Showground. Only if he was in the grandstand, selling ice creams in the summer... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted May 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 I did expect Basso to kick on this season and so far I've been wrong. It still doesn't shy away from the fact that despite being told he shouldn't be a heat leader by Rob Lyon and others they went and panicked by signing Worrall so he had to be one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 15 hours ago, 25yearfan said: Peterborough like Busters other team King's Lynn look in poor shape, definitely them two for the bottom 2. On the subject of the pending closure, I was glad Rob Lyon spoke up to mention he was dissapointed about the distinct lack of fight to keep the club going. The Peterborough track and stadium is one of the best around in my opinion and more of a fight should be happening to retain it. I can't see why the track and stadium can't be included in the new leisure pans for the Showground especially since the indoor Arena is remaining and speedway has been a Peterborough and Cambridgeshire institution since 1970. Indeed I was listening to live coverage of Wolves V Panthers on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire tonight! Just a thought here, so please don't quote me on it. Working in the construction industry I understand the importance placed on carbon reduction wherever possible. Maybe, as part of the proposed plans and if they get approved planning conditions are that the development has to be delivered to net zero carbon standards i.e air source heat pumps, pv panels etc etc. If they are seen to be promoting speedway for the proposed leisure plans this could jeopardise the planning conditions. Im not saying speedway is the biggest offender in terms of carbon output but, it certainly isn't a tree hugging sport by any means. As I say guys, just a thought. I don't know the ins and outs of the proposed development but, I do know construction in 2023 and carbon neutral / net zero carbon is a big thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Aries said: That’s exactly what you and Flappy were predicting him to be this year at the start of the season. “One of the real big guns” wasn’t it? Now after a poor start you’re making excuses. Oh I bet they’ll be devastated about that! Should be as he is only going to improve. As team managers have already said this season and neither of them were Middlo! Gavin Parr said the Cook's are 'going to explode this year' in regard to Champ obviously and Rob Lyon said he could see Ben Cook is going to do what Basso did last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, TTT said: I agree that we've got a lot of underperformers, I'm just saying that Basso needs to be partnered with a strong No.3 who can a couple of races per meeting. With Richie 3 of his 4 wins came at Leicester where he's a track specialist other than that his scores aren't up to scratch for a No.3 which is no surprise considering he's a No.2/No.6 that's being asked to ride at No.3. Need someone to do a job like Danny King at No.3 in order to take the pressure off Basso. You could switch RW with Hans, that way Hans will be taking the flack I know it isn't the answer btw. You have a team of No 2/6's apart from NKI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Only if he was in the grandstand, selling ice creams in the summer... KK's cones.. Gotta bit of a ring to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: KK would flourish around the Showground. Lots of things would flourish at the Showground due the unusually rich vein of bullsh!t available there 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 We have to be realistic. Play-offs are gone now and we're not beating Ipswich in the cup because Emil, Doyle and King will put up 70+ points between them over the two legs considering the state our 1-7 is in. Our season is now all about making sure we stop the losing streak by beating KL at least once because I can't see us beating anyone else with our 1-7. Sign whoever Leicester release as our No.1 because it's the best we're going to get unfortunately even if does turn out be Harris (Just can't see Buster splashing out big cash now for an Ekstraliga rider) Sign Rohan Tungate for Richie Worrall who will put in Heat Leader shifts at Home which will then take the pressure off Ben Basso. Sign the here and now journey man Craig Cook as a replacement for Ben Cook who'll get us 8+ a meeting at reserve almost every week because theirs no point in continuing with the Ben Cook deal considering Ben is a rider who'll come good in the future, A future that the club doesn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: You could switch RW with Hans, that way Hans will be taking the flack I know it isn't the answer btw. You have a team of No 2/6's apart from NKI. Hans has been good this season apart from his usual shocker at the NSS. Where's Worrall has been crap every week apart from the visit to Beaumont Park where he's a track specialist, Take out the Leicester trip then Richie has only scored 15+1 from 13 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, TTT said: We have to be realistic. Play-offs are gone now and we're not beating Ipswich in the cup because Emil, Doyle and King will put up 70+ points between them over the two legs considering the state our 1-7 is in. Our season is now all about making sure we stop the losing streak by beating KL at least once because I can't see us beating anyone else with our 1-7. Sign whoever Leicester release as our No.1 because it's the best we're going to get unfortunately even if does turn out be Harris (Just can't see Buster splashing out big cash now for an Ekstraliga rider) Sign Rohan Tungate for Richie Worrall who will put in Heat Leader shifts at Home which will then take the pressure off Ben Basso. Sign the here and now journey man Craig Cook as a replacement for Ben Cook who'll get us 8+ a meeting at reserve almost every week because theirs no point in continuing with the Ben Cook deal considering Ben is a rider who'll come good in the future, A future that the club doesn't have. I don't think he's cheap, but would do a good job for you at home. Not if Lynn have to take RW to make you stronger though. Leicester might want him ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) Do you guys think it is worth applying to the BSPA for an extension on the 28 day rule for Nicki? It's hard to find a new rider and Chris Harris is looking sharp, so maybe using him as a permanent guest wouldn't be the worst idea. Edited May 2, 2023 by BassoRacingFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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