bungle Posted 7 August, 2008 Share Posted 7 August, 2008 Well, we need to re-ignite the ever popular speedway thread. The mighty Poole Pirates returned to the top of the league last night, with an 8 point win over previous league leaders Lakeside, but the week doesn't get any easier, with a visit to third placed Swindon. I am very much looking forward to the meeting this evening. In other news, Hans Andersen had a big strop, and moved to Coventry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian H. Cope Posted 7 August, 2008 Share Posted 7 August, 2008 Haven't really followed Speedway this year.How's 'Bomber' Harris doing this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 8 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Certainly not having the season he did last. Coventry not doing particularly well, but I'm not sure what the most up-to-date average is for Bomber as he hasn't ridden 6H and 6A meetings, so his Green Sheet Average is still only the 3H, 3A one of 7.73. Poole romped to a fantastic 51-42 win at Swindon last night, to pull away at the top of the league. Bjarne got 11, with Holder and Zetterstrom getting paid 11 each, and Eriksson paid 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Certainly not having the season he did last. Coventry not doing particularly well, but I'm not sure what the most up-to-date average is for Bomber as he hasn't ridden 6H and 6A meetings, so his Green Sheet Average is still only the 3H, 3A one of 7.73. Poole romped to a fantastic 51-42 win at Swindon last night, to pull away at the top of the league. Bjarne got 11, with Holder and Zetterstrom getting paid 11 each, and Eriksson paid 10. I thjink to be fair that Bomber has had more than his fair share of knocks this season. Hardly a week seems to go by without him having a nasty! His tumble at the British GP was not good. Poole are doing remarkably well this season without too many "star" names. "Noddy" has been a bit of a revelation this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Dunlop Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 In other news, Hans Andersen had a big strop, and moved to Coventry. Think you will find that Anderson did not have a strop, he was hust owed £50k in wages an chose to leave, and rumour has it that the owner of Peterborough is looking to sell up but won't do it cheaply. They may well end up folding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 8 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Think you will find that Anderson did not have a strop, he was hust owed £50k in wages an chose to leave, and rumour has it that the owner of Peterborough is looking to sell up but won't do it cheaply. They may well end up folding. Peterborough were rumoured to be dropping down to the Premier League this season, and I can see them considering applying to drop down next season - they just don't seem to be able to survice in the EL. However, in better news, there was a huge crowd at Swindon last night, and I'm told there were around 4,500 at Poole on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 I watched speedway for the first time properly on Sky the other evening, and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 I watched speedway for the first time properly on Sky the other evening, and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it actually! You want to go live, ive been to poole a couple of times and Weymouth once on holiday. Its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 8 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 8 August, 2008 I watched speedway for the first time properly on Sky the other evening, and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it actually! Don't act so surprised - it's an excellent sport, and as CF says, even better live. Speedway bikes accelerate quicker than F1 cars, yet have no brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Don't act so surprised - it's an excellent sport, and as CF says, even better live. Speedway bikes accelerate quicker than F1 cars, yet have no brakes! I remember seeing this dude come off his bike, it was laid on its side just ticking over (so he thought), he went over, stood it up and it shot off with him hanging on like superman. Was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 You want to go live, ive been to poole a couple of times and Weymouth once on holiday. Its awesome. Wightlink do an all-in-one ticket for the Isle of Wight "Islanders" speedway. Around £20 for return ferry fare, bus to the Smallbrook and entry to the meeting. Good deal I think. Speedway is an excellent sport and HAS to be seen live for the noise, the smell and the excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Wightlink do an all-in-one ticket for the Isle of Wight "Islanders" speedway. Around £20 for return ferry fare, bus to the Smallbrook and entry to the meeting. Good deal I think. Speedway is an excellent sport and HAS to be seen live for the noise, the smell and the excitement. have not been since it stopped in southampton , but the smell and noise will always be remembered. What is the parking like at Poole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 August, 2008 Share Posted 8 August, 2008 Awesome sport and the riders are nice guys who do it for the love of riding their bikes not the money. Refreshing change from football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Awesome sport and the riders are nice guys who do it for the love of riding their bikes not the money. Refreshing change from football. When you consider that they put their lives on the line each time that they race it`s incredible. Most top riders race in 3 leagues each week (UK, Poland and Sweden), 4/5 races a night, and have GP and World Cup commitments, they can race some times 4 or 5 evenings a week, on top of the travelling! I have seen some horrendous crashes and injuries, but more often than not the guys get back on their machines and get on with it. The rewards are nowhere near as good as most professional sports so most do it for the love of the sport. I just wish that we could get it back in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 11 August, 2008 Share Posted 11 August, 2008 Im off to see the Isle of Wight Islanders tomorrow for the 1st time in years cant wait to get a waft of that great smell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 11 August, 2008 Share Posted 11 August, 2008 Poole draw at Coventry tonight in the firstleg of the KO cup semi. Returen match at home on wednesday, and with the scores level should be an easy win for Poole. Injuries not withstanding it seems the pirates are hitting form just at the right time, and hopefully that will mean silverware in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 11 August, 2008 Share Posted 11 August, 2008 Forget Poole.........Come on Swindon !!!!! Rosco's boys will win the Elie League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 12 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 12 August, 2008 Forget Poole.........Come on Swindon !!!!! Rosco's boys will win the Elie League Lol. I was up at Swindon last Thursday, Rosco would have been fuming. They only have a 2 man team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 12 August, 2008 Share Posted 12 August, 2008 we will win no doubdtedly with a couple of team changes this week ... McGowan and Hauziger booted out - new replacements to be revealed this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 Well what a great Saturday! Saints win at derby and Poole demolish the budgies at their place! That top spot is looking ever more within reach, and with two very winnable home fixtures this week theres no reason the boys can't secure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 Was there last night, Holder is ridiculous at the moment! Any other Saints fans travel to many Pirates meetings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 Was there last night, Holder is ridiculous at the moment! Any other Saints fans travel to many Pirates meetings? Have been to a few but find it difficult finishing work at 5.30pm. Am going to try to get across to the IoW to see the Islanders when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 24 August, 2008 Share Posted 24 August, 2008 Just a quick heads up for anyone going to Poole tomorrow (monday), the meeting starts at 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 25 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 25 August, 2008 Another solid all round performance from the Pirates. With Lakeside having suffered some serious injuries to top riders, the league is now ours for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Another solid all round performance from the Pirates. With Lakeside having suffered some serious injuries to top riders, the league is now ours for the taking. Still plenty of time for the same to happen to us though! Fingers crossed we had our bad luck at the start of the season. Rumours have it that Lakeside have signed Rune Holta as cover, although I don't see how they'll fit him in as he surely can't come in on an assessed average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 26 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2008 Apparantly a win on Wednesday means we are guaranteed top two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I`m sure that some of you will already be on this but its quite a good forum. http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/Main.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 27 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 27 August, 2008 By the way, I dragged fish_fingers along to his first ever speedway meeting on Monday. I know he glanced at this thread for research - perhaps he will post he thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 27 August, 2008 Share Posted 27 August, 2008 This may be of interest to some. http://www.speedwayshow.co.uk/ Date now Sat 21st February NOT the January dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 What is this "speedway" of which you all talk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 What is this "speedway" of which you all talk? Go to a meeting and find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 Go to a meeting and find out. Or watch this! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_rnQd9rkYqw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 Or watch this! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_rnQd9rkYqw Bloody hell that was good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 Bloody hell that was good stuff. And a good advert for the sport to any new-comers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 31 August, 2008 Share Posted 31 August, 2008 Thought Jason Crump was good value for his win in Latvia last night. Superb move in the final to come from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 2 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I managed to get home in time to find a dodgy feed for the end of the GP. Bjarne had only scored 2 points before I started watching, but it was clearly me that got him into the semis. Also, am I the only one that totally dislikes the way the GPs work currently, with individual race points counting towards the title? Much prefered the previous versions, has to be said, with points for the final positions. I used to like having the old 24 man field, where the top 8 automatically qualified for the 2nd stage, and the other 16 had to qualifiy for it. The meetings did used to last ages, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 Also, am I the only one that totally dislikes the way the GPs work currently, with individual race points counting towards the title? Much prefered the previous versions, has to be said, with points for the final positions. I used to like having the old 24 man field, where the top 8 automatically qualified for the 2nd stage, and the other 16 had to qualifiy for it. The meetings did used to last ages, mind. No, your'e not. I preferred that set up as well. But there you go, they can't leave it alone. Cup semi replay at Poole tomorrow, lets hope the boys make easier going of it this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 http://www.skysports.com/video/0,20285,14549_4085656,00.html Nasty! Lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 3 September, 2008 Share Posted 3 September, 2008 Team changes made at Swindon, Alden replaces McGowan for the rest of the season... McGowan has scored 1 point in the last 5 meetings Poole may have the best team on paper, but its wide open and my money will remain on Swindon to win the Elite League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 3 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2008 Team changes made at Swindon, Alden replaces McGowan for the rest of the season... McGowan has scored 1 point in the last 5 meetings Poole may have the best team on paper, but its wide open and my money will remain on Swindon to win the Elite League Alden, who had already been dropped by the Robins for underperforming?! Also, Poole destroyed Swindon at Wimborne Rd last week, handing them their biggest defeat of the season. Three Swindon riders didn't score. Poole have won all 4 league meetings against Swindon this season. It looks like Swindon will have to go away to Poole in the play-off semi-finals. Rosco knows he is beaten. I will enjoy watching him get angry as he loses again to the mighty Pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 3 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2008 A nice 20 point win in the cup semi-final replay 1st leg this evening. Wonderful. Don't think I'm going to get a chance to go again now until the league semi-final, which I will be booking time off for. Although I am considering Ipswich away on the 25th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 9 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Argh, apparently Davey Watt could be out for the season after breaking his foot last night. Not good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 9 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 9 September, 2008 Good news! Davey hasn't broken anything. He'll miss Wednesday's meeting (hopefully can get Kasprzak in to guest?!), but should be back the following week for some random four team tournament! I have booked time off work for semi-final and finals nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 29 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Elite League Semi-finals tonight: Poole v Ipswich Lakeside v Swindon Both live on Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Elite League Semi-finals tonight: Poole v Ipswich Lakeside v Swindon Both live on Sky. Looking forward to it! Felt really sorry for Crump on Saturday though. Took loads of knocks, could hardly walk and still led the Final until let down by engine probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Elite League Semi-finals tonight: Poole v Ipswich Lakeside v Swindon Both live on Sky. Who will win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 30 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 30 September, 2008 Who will win? Apologies, as I left work at 2pm to get the train to Poole in time for the match. I hope any bets worked out OK. I was surprised at how comfortable Lakeside's victory over Swindon was, considering their patched up team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 September, 2008 Share Posted 30 September, 2008 How good is Chris Holder? Definately a future world champion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 4 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 October, 2008 How good is Chris Holder? Definately a future world champion! Currently got 9 points from 3 rides in the World U21 Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 October, 2008 Share Posted 4 October, 2008 Shame he had a 3rd place but at least he won the run off at the last bend! 2nd place is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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