Neila Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 3 minutes ago, Aries said: few of them WERE open to riding here in ‘27 though so more options likely on the table for both Ipswich and Northampton next year. But for this to happen British speedway has got to get it's house in order, clubs to give intention to run etc by the end of August, so these top riders can sign up and know where they are potentially gonna ride at in 2027, before they commit to other leagues 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRSports Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Not sure what anyone else expects other than to be competing in the bottom two, late to the tapes so to speak, all done last minute, the track isn't complete, no real home advantage once tapes do go up, Northampton is very much up against it before a green light goes on but, if they can offer entertainment, can get the name out there, and survive into 2027 who knows... I'll certainly try and make one night this season and take my old man, but really do hope it works out for them, hopefully win a few meetings if they do then congratulations to them as its literally backs to the walls stuff already 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I hope to get there this season and in reality as a new venture being competitve at home is key for them. Its nice to see the plans at least getting put in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CTRSports Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 1. Lidsey 2. Batchelor 3. Klindt 4. Zagar 5. Iversen 6. Thomsen 7. Harrison What does everyone feel about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Who is Jaimon Lidsey going to talk to in the pits? The rest of the top 5 have a combined age of 160. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRSports Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 1 minute ago, RoundTheBoards said: Who is Jaimon Lidsey going to talk to in the pits? The rest of the top 5 have a combined age of 160. Uncle Troy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 5 minutes ago, CTRSports said: 1. Lidsey 2. Batchelor 3. Klindt 4. Zagar 5. Iversen 6. Thomsen 7. Harrison What does everyone feel about that? It is what it is just happy they are coming to the tapes They look a bit like us at Ipswich …. Lidsey isn’t a number one by any stretch of the imagination A team that is solid to a point but lol the weakest but as I say good to see them at the tapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 10 minutes ago, CTRSports said: 1. Lidsey 2. Batchelor 3. Klindt 4. Zagar 5. Iversen 6. Thomsen 7. Harrison What does everyone feel about that? They won't be in the play offs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 (edited) Surprised at zagar, very capable rider but for me lacks dedication these days for the price you pay for him especially as the H Man saw him last year Edited March 30 by THE DEAN MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul84 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 (edited) Not a bad 1-7 especially as a new club, all got potential and could shock a few on their day. Best of luck to them ! Edited March 30 by paul84 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRSports Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Just now, paul84 said: Not a bad 1-7 especially as a team all got potential and could shock a few on their day. Best of luck to them ! Exactly this if they all click on the same day, they may spring the odd surprise... Lidsey for me is in a similar bracket to Brennan, probably didn't expect to be a no.1 this season but hopefully pushes both riders on all capable of being inconsistent, if they all drop the ball same night they'll take a few hammerings but as said could surprise a few too, adds some interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 7 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Surprised at zagar, very capable rider but for me lacks dedication these days for the price you pay for him especially as the H Man saw him last year Have to agree well past his sell- buy date to me but as a whole I think this team could hold their own at home ,always good to have a new s/way team . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanoXtra Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 It’s a decent side, not title winners but solid. Let’s face it, we would all rather have them in the league than not so I’m glad they have a decent team. A lot of Ipswich fans have already said they will be there for the opening meeting so solid crowds is what a new club requires. More positivity than negativity, a nice stadium, good track and a good time out. Good luck Northampton 👊🏻 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 55 minutes ago, Gavan said: It is what it is just happy they are coming to the tapes They look a bit like us at Ipswich …. Lidsey isn’t a number one by any stretch of the imagination A team that is solid to a point but lol the weakest but as I say good to see them at the tapes Personally think your team look a lot better Brennan should kick on, Tobi could be a 9 point man if his head is right and Bangs is one of the best talents out there, Lawson should be usual solid self granted the other three could be hit and miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 51 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Surprised at zagar, very capable rider but for me lacks dedication these days for the price you pay for him especially as the H Man saw him last year Agreed if Zagar is happy/motivated they should win most of home meetings, if he's not fussed they will be up against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, Neila said: But for this to happen British speedway has got to get it's house in order, clubs to give intention to run etc by the end of August, so these top riders can sign up and know where they are potentially gonna ride at in 2027, before they commit to other leagues Absolutely. Can guarantee the Polish clubs don't wait until November before they start talking to riders about the following season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 14 minutes ago, MattB said: Absolutely. Can guarantee the Polish clubs don't wait until November before they start talking to riders about the following season. The plan is to have 2027 sorted by the end of June this year.... The more sceptical, given the track record of those in charge, may not quite believe it, however, let's hope for a "new start".... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Leicester should be welcoming this, they finally have a local rival in sport, (their football fans try and claim they have one with Forest, but it isn't a real derby, not like Forest v Derby). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Basso and Bangs would have been good at Northampton. At least the stadium isnt due to be demolished or the landlords wanting to evict. These days, that's a major advantage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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