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Ipswich v Belle Vue PO Semi 1st Leg


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9 hours ago, Aries said:

The meeting the other week against Sheffield was very good, some excellent racing with lots of passing. But most of the riders were having a whinge on both sides that the track was “tricky to ride” and they were struggling a bit with it. 
 

Tonight most of the riders were praising the track because it was smooth and easy to ride, but was serving up next to no entertainment to the supporters. 
 

Give me the track like it was against Sheffield and tell them to get on with it!

I saw some of the action from the Sheffield meeting in Luke Killeen's Vlog, and it was clear you couldn't just "howl" into the bends at full gas, sideways blocking the track, meaning the rider behind couldn't pass, but just did the same thing...

Meaning, as often happens at most tracks, four riders in procession, equidistant apart...

From the action I watched in the Sheffield match, the riders had to go around the bends more circumspect given the level of grip they were getting, hence more mistakes and opportunities were available to be had...

Hence, the racing was decent...

With so little actually riding on the outcome of a any UK Speedway meeting, you would think the promoters would 100% focus on ensuring that the actual entertainment level, both on and off track, encourages people to keep attending wouldn't you...?

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7 minutes ago, mikebv said:

I saw some of the action from the Sheffield meeting in Luke Killeen's Vlog, and it was clear you couldn't just "howl" into the bends at full gas, sideways blocking the track, meaning the rider behind couldn't pass, but just did the same thing...

Meaning, as often happens at most tracks, four riders in procession, equidistant apart...

From the action I watched in the Sheffield match, the riders had to go around the bends more circumspect given the level of grip they were getting, hence more mistakes and opportunities were available to be had...

Hence, the racing was decent...

With so little actually riding on the outcome of a any UK Speedway meeting, you would think the promoters would 100% focus on ensuring that the actual entertainment level, both on and off track, encourages people to keep attending wouldn't you...?

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The trouble with uk speedway is clear and simple. The toys are too expensive and we no longer have the boys to play with them.

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2 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

He thanked the supporters & the sponsors for sticking by them this year. After the take over they asked for people to stick by them & not judge them on 26. He thanked everyone from the bottom of his heart for doing that.

acknowledged that the performance last night wasn’t good good enough but he would avenge that next year.

Exciting plans are in place for next season however as yet he isn’t able to share & they have been working on those plans for some time.

Thats what I like about him several times this year he has publicly engaged with the supporters.

The guy is a breath of fresh air.

Personally as for next year I’d take Toby back in two minds about Tom part of me thinks he is a bargain on his average, the other parts isn’t so sure.

As for Danny again on the fence had a very good season however could be a risk on his average if the league is stronger. If the points limit stays the same again his average might go against him.

Id also personally try & get scott involved as team manager.

I highlighted the point about Scotty as TM last night as well, The more I think about it, The more I like the idea tbh.

Has the respect of his fellow pro's, Knows the Club and British Speedway inside out and I can't think of anyone better to help bring on younger team members with his knowledge and experience tbh.

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1 hour ago, TTT said:

I highlighted the point about Scotty as TM last night as well, The more I think about it, The more I like the idea tbh.

Has the respect of his fellow pro's, Knows the Club and British Speedway inside out and I can't think of anyone better to help bring on younger team members with his knowledge and experience tbh.

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He'll be too busy riding to fit that in 🙂

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2 hours ago, TTT said:

I highlighted the point about Scotty as TM last night as well, The more I think about it, The more I like the idea tbh.

Has the respect of his fellow pro's, Knows the Club and British Speedway inside out and I can't think of anyone better to help bring on younger team members with his knowledge and experience tbh.

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He'll probably do away with the coin toss and bring in that revolutionary rock paper scissors.

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Think this was the reason not on terrestial tv as I think they know the teams are so mismatched this year and wouldn't be good viewing to promote the sport. Not an unexpected result and don't expect to see many passes next week in the return leg watched by one man and his dog as it's a forgone conclusion. Belle Vue were always going to win it this year and only injuries would stop them, but they got a more than adequate replacement in Doyle for Bewley.

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29 minutes ago, Bash said:

Think this was the reason not on terrestial tv as I think they know the teams are so mismatched this year and wouldn't be good viewing to promote the sport. Not an unexpected result and don't expect to see many passes next week in the return leg watched by one man and his dog as it's a forgone conclusion. Belle Vue were always going to win it this year and only injuries would stop them, but they got a more than adequate replacement in Doyle for Bewley.

Wasn't always going to win it. Didn't see anyone put belle vue as winning the whole thing. No one expected tate and norick to improve, also peter done way more than expected. 

 

 

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1 hour ago, PhilTheAce said:

Wasn't always going to win it. Didn't see anyone put belle vue as winning the whole thing. No one expected tate and norick to improve, also peter done way more than expected. 

 

 

Yep I did, before the season started and during it, you were always winning it this year.  Found this post but haven't time to scour through all past ones 🙂

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2 hours ago, PhilTheAce said:

Wasn't always going to win it. Didn't see anyone put belle vue as winning the whole thing. No one expected tate and norick to improve, also peter done way more than expected. 

 

 

Became obvious very quickly though with the improvements from Blodorn/Zischke while other teams hit a brick wall when it comes to key riders.

Belle Vue acted while others didn't when snapping up Doyley.

 

Sheffield lost Jack and decided to pin their hopes on King's Lynn missing out on 4th place when running R/R with a vision to using Fricke for the play-offs (Gamble paid off).

King's Lynn will always be King's Lynn and they've even made Fricke underperform from Day 1 (Club must be a curse)

Brennan got abducted by aliens in April and hasn't been seen for 6 Months leading to Ipswich becoming a 2 Man Team most weeks.

Masters has had a terrible season for the Lions when they needed him to step up when signed as the No.5.

 

Belle Vue can only beat what's in front of them though and credit to them, Deserved Champions.

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14 minutes ago, TTT said:

Thought he said this year was his last as a rider before the 2026 campaign started.

Nope, has always been open to riding again next season, depends how he feels at the end of this one.

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