Northampton 2026

[the hobbit]

3 hours ago, PhilTheAce said:

Zagar returns to track this weekend, once the 28 days cover is over he will be back in for jeppeson

I can’t think of a single foxes fan or for that matter, any other knowledgeable speedway fan who would keep Batchelor above ANY of  the other team members. 
a total waste of space. 

[Youhave2minutes]

27 minutes ago, the hobbit said:

I can’t think of a single foxes fan or for that matter, any other knowledgeable speedway fan who would keep Batchelor above ANY of  the other team members. 
a total waste of space. 

Never ought to have signed him in the first place. Not a very nice natured bloke.

[Hawk127]

2 hours ago, the hobbit said:

I can’t think of a single foxes fan or for that matter, any other knowledgeable speedway fan who would keep Batchelor above ANY of  the other team members. 
a total waste of space. 

Top scorer at Leicester at the moment. Iversen on 2 and Klindt his usual self in this country. 

[the hobbit]

28 minutes ago, Hawk127 said:

Top scorer at Leicester at the moment. Iversen on 2 and Klindt his usual self in this country. 

He could score a 7 ride maximum and all that would show would be that he only tries when he feels like it and as we all know, he very rarely feels like it. As I said, a total waste of space 

[Hawk127]

12 hours ago, the hobbit said:

He could score a 7 ride maximum and all that would show would be that he only tries when he feels like it and as we all know, he very rarely feels like it. As I said, a total waste of space 

Yep and so are most participants who ply their trade in UK speedway so nothing new. That is why the sport is a pastime that few punters care or are interested in and until it has a total revamp with people who have vision, it will continue to be a sh.t show. No regular fixtures, shared riders, no legitimate reason to win a meeting and journeymen who use UK speedway and in part the fans entrance fee to a meeting to top up the pension pot. They take few or no risks and pootle round a track and protect the revenue stream from riding in Poland but at all costs ensure no risks are taken to jeopardise the income and do the bare minimum and the punters in the UK accept the morsels on offer. That sums up most of the riders contribution to league racing in the UK and the racing on offer. Take it or leave it. The sport will never get back to its halcyon days.

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[Spoofer]

This thread is full of mongs. Absolutely clueless.

Both riders being slagged off are in heat 15 for the Foxes.....

[Liontamer]

10 minutes ago, Spoofer said:

This thread is full of mongs. Absolutely clueless.

Both riders being slagged off are in heat 15 for the Foxes.....

I don't suppose you could take the time on here to explain what a mong is could you? Or is it just another name for a Spoofer?

[mikebv]

19 paid 20 for Klindt and Batch...

Northampton, once again, not too far away...

[IainB]

1 hour ago, Hawk127 said:

poodle

POOTLE 🐩 

[Hamish McRaker]

9 hours ago, PhilTheAce said:

Zagar returns to track this weekend, once the 28 days cover is over he will be back in for jeppeson

Probably the right change - who would go to reserve? Batchelor? 

So effectively Zagar for Batchelor and a number 6 who should be capable of hitting higher scores than Jeppesen has been getting

[TheSmiler]

I am expecting Charles Wright to sign for Northampton upon his return.

[CTRSports]

Anyone got any idea what average Batch is on in both championship and premiership?

[Diamonds85]

1 hour ago, CTRSports said:

Anyone got any idea what average Batch is on in both championship and premiership?

Premiership 4.59

Championship 7.32

[ouch]

 

Matej’s replacement has to make way as any other changes to the side have to meet the 37 point team building criteria. 

The only problem for Northampton is their obvious lack of home knowledge. The team put together might not be champions but neither would they be the whipping boys in any other season than this, their first. Had the modest losses at home been turned into modest wins then peoples opinion would be very different as they sit on 9 points in the table instead of 2. Bonus points would follow due to their ability to keep things close away. 

[Hawk127]

10 hours ago, IainB said:

POOTLE 🐩 

Spell check preferred the original version, who am I to argue😄

[IainB]

8 minutes ago, Hawk127 said:

Spell check preferred the original version, who am I to argue😄

pootle

/ˈpuːtl/

Pootle is a British informal verb that means to travel or move in a relaxed, leisurely, and unhurried manner, often without a specific destination or rush. It can also refer to spending time pleasantly while doing unimportant tasks. [1, 2]

For example: "We were pootling along the country lanes in our old car." [1]

 

poodle

/ˈpuːdl/

A poodle is an active, highly intelligent dog breed characterized by a dense, curly coat. Originating in Germany (where its name derives from the German word pudel, meaning to "splash in water"), the breed was originally bred to retrieve waterfowl. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The term "poodle" can refer to several different meanings depending on the context:

1. The Dog Breed

Poodles are classified into three recognized sizes: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. Known for their keen intellect and agility, poodles are also popular because their hair is typically hypoallergenic, meaning they shed much less than other breeds. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• The Poodle Cut: The elaborate, sculptured haircuts poodles often sport in dog shows were originally designed to protect their joints and vital organs from cold water while keeping them lightweight for swimming. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. Idiomatic Meaning

In British and informal English, the term "poodle" can be used as a derogatory or humorous insult to describe a person who is overly compliant or subservient to authority. [1, 2]

• Example: "The opposition party accused him of being the Prime Minister's poodle."

 

 

 

POOTLE! POOTLE! POOTLE! 😂😂😂

 

... not that it bothers me 😂

[Hawk127]

1 hour ago, IainB said:

pootle

/ˈpuːtl/

Pootle is a British informal verb that means to travel or move in a relaxed, leisurely, and unhurried manner, often without a specific destination or rush. It can also refer to spending time pleasantly while doing unimportant tasks. [1, 2]

For example: "We were pootling along the country lanes in our old car." [1]

 

poodle

/ˈpuːdl/

A poodle is an active, highly intelligent dog breed characterized by a dense, curly coat. Originating in Germany (where its name derives from the German word pudel, meaning to "splash in water"), the breed was originally bred to retrieve waterfowl. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The term "poodle" can refer to several different meanings depending on the context:

 

1. The Dog Breed

Poodles are classified into three recognized sizes: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. Known for their keen intellect and agility, poodles are also popular because their hair is typically hypoallergenic, meaning they shed much less than other breeds. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• The Poodle Cut: The elaborate, sculptured haircuts poodles often sport in dog shows were originally designed to protect their joints and vital organs from cold water while keeping them lightweight for swimming. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

2. Idiomatic Meaning

In British and informal English, the term "poodle" can be used as a derogatory or humorous insult to describe a person who is overly compliant or subservient to authority. [1, 2]

• Example: "The opposition party accused him of being the Prime Minister's poodle."

 

 

 

POOTLE! POOTLE! POOTLE! 😂😂😂

 

... not that it bothers me 😂

Didn’t bother me either and anyway poodles are probably a lot more loyal and friendly than the pootling throttle jockeys. I wonder if they know they pootling around the track.

[IainB]

9 minutes ago, Hawk127 said:

Didn’t bother me either and anyway poodles are probably a lot more loyal and friendly than the pootling throttle jockeys. I wonder if they know they pootling around the track.

Poodle Pirates?