Ipswich v Kings Lynn 18th June

[SPEEDY69]

6 hours ago, Aries said:

1 point from four rides for Bangs in Sweden yesterday. The lad is struggling, badly. 

I think he rides at No.2 though doesn't he?  Not quite the same as being at reserve.

[Aries]

4 hours ago, ouch said:

Just looking back to 2005 onwards on the BSPL site, Ipswich have not had big hitters like Jason & Emil circa 2023. How has the feeling that you have big hitters sunk in after only a few seasons and why has the attendance dropped when it reportedly remains strong (strongest in the country according to some). During this time span the witches spent many seasons in the second division. Is it now a case of big hitters or nothing and why can’t you get back to supporting teams assembled in the way you are normally associated with?

 

2 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said:

It hasn't, not markedly anyway other than the usual variations seen throughout a season.

Opinions will vary. Attendance notably increased when first Doyle, then particularly Emil arrived and stayed consistently good. 
 

Speedy may not have noticed a decrease (or much of one) this season, but I have definitely noticed a drop off from previous seasons. Not an alarming one by any means, but a drop off all the same. 
 

Again, that’s to be expected surely. 

[chun]

I wonder if Jenkins thought twice before taking the guest booking.  How he performs might well swing the result

[Aries]

34 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said:

I think he rides at No.2 though doesn't he?  Not quite the same as being at reserve.

He does, but it still isn’t encouraging is it? He’s usually much better than this in his homeland. For whatever reason, he’s struggling badly this year. 
 

[chun]

4 minutes ago, Aries said:

 

Opinions will vary. Attendance notably increased when first Doyle, then particularly Emil arrived and stayed consistently good. 
 

Speedy may not have noticed a decrease (or much of one) this season, but I have definitely noticed a drop off from previous seasons. Not an alarming one by any means, but a drop off all the same. 
 

Again, that’s to be expected surely. 

The fine summer weather should bring out the fans tomorrow.  If it doesn’t then it perhaps is a concern

[Aries]

49 minutes ago, chun said:

he cant gate.  looks like he needs some help with his starts.

the swedish league is also probably stronger than the UK with more Polish riders

He’s admitted himself he can’t gate, which is why he claims he rides the way he does because he’s always playing catch up. That was from his interview pre-season. But I actually thought his gating looked pretty decent in the few meetings for us! I feared the worst but he popped out in front a few times at Foxhall 

[chun]

53 minutes ago, Aries said:

He’s admitted himself he can’t gate, which is why he claims he rides the way he does because he’s always playing catch up. That was from his interview pre-season. But I actually thought his gating looked pretty decent in the few meetings for us! I feared the worst but he popped out in front a few times at Foxhall 

I’ve taken out the subscription on the Swedish league this year and on a few occasions he has properly missed the start completely.  Like it’s a psychological thing.  If Ipswich view him as a long term investment then they should try to help him.  Gating is something that can be learned surely.  He can clearly ride the bike but it’s no good if you a few bike lengths down by the backstraigh each race.

[TB1]

21 hours ago, IainB said:

3 x Lynn

2 x Northampton

Who on earth came up with the fixture list 🤷‍♂️

That's nothing Iain, I believe in 1988 we faced Kings Lynn home and away 14 times! Mind you, i believe there was 10 teams in the British League that year.