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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2008 22:53:17 GMT
Just out of interest, what average would Pepe Protasiewicz come in on? Too high I fear , whatever his 2006 average was 7.72 I think would leave us 6.18, which would mean Schramm 3 plus another 3.18 rider
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2008 23:10:20 GMT
Just out of interest, what average would Pepe Protasiewicz come in on? Too high I fear , whatever his 2006 average was 7.72 I think would leave us 6.18, which would mean Schramm 3 plus another 3.18 rider Thanks Badger, it was just a thought..........I still think your best bet would be Billy Hamill.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2008 0:06:03 GMT
Sure we can't temp Ippo to buy Zagar from us?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2008 10:38:41 GMT
Just out of interest, what average would Pepe Protasiewicz come in on? Too high I fear , whatever his 2006 average was 7.72 I think would leave us 6.18, which would mean Schramm 3 plus another 3.18 rider Pepe, Schramm and Wilkinson would fit, none are signed for 08 yet.
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Post by Genghis on Jan 9, 2008 12:22:27 GMT
Just out of interest, what average would Pepe Protasiewicz come in on? Kev - I think Potato-Geezer's average reverts back to 7.67 - as his 2007 record was expunged.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 12:45:09 GMT
So it's the much expected Chris Schramm and Johnno that make it six for Ipswich...I know Johnno isn't a popular choice with all of you though....
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Post by admin on Jan 10, 2008 12:56:45 GMT
That's a genuinely awful couple of signings by Ipswich. Hard to see anything other than a struggle for the Witches next season.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 13:17:43 GMT
That's a genuinely awful couple of signings by Ipswich. Hard to see anything other than a struggle for the Witches next season. Esp. considering the scope they left themselves with the capture of Hampel and their decent signings atm.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 13:23:14 GMT
Seriously good luck to the Witches.....I really think you're going to need it I'm afraid! With Johnno in you can only expect to feel frustrated to say the least. Even some of the Oxford fans (not Gengis obviously! ) accept that he is 'inconsistant' to say the least. Last year at Coventry he was at reserve....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 14:05:55 GMT
If you read into what Chris Louis says in the Star this week, it looks likely that the 3 will be Johno, Jansson & Puszakowski with Schramm continuing as number 8. His exact words say that those 3 are still available & Schramm will be in the squad. Why on earth there's no announcement i don't know.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 15:12:40 GMT
Just Kim to sign now then! I'm not unhappy with the Johnno signing, I think (hope) he'll be ok..ish in the watered down league and will certainly gee the others up in the pits. Under the circs and with the options available I'm fairly happy with his signing. Can't really say the same for Schrammy in all honesty but hope he proves me wrong, Rempala would have been my choice. Just leaves one signing, and with Smoli looking unlikely I feel it has to be Kim. I've never been part of the Kim bashing brigade and won't start now, but I really feel its as much a backward step for the rider himself as it is for the team, but having said that we're pretty stuck for choice now.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 15:13:29 GMT
If you read into what Chris Louis says in the Star this week, it looks likely that the 3 will be Johno, Jansson & Puszakowski with Schramm continuing as number 8. His exact words say that those 3 are still available & Schramm will be in the squad. Why on earth there's no announcement i don't know. See this booey: Two new riders revealed by the Witches 10 January 2008 | 12:00 ELVIN KING IPSWICH Evening Star Witches have 5.49 points with which to complete their 2008 speedway team after today announcing the signing of two more riders.
Witches fans will be left hoping a big name is waiting in the wings after 36-year-old Steve Johnston and rookie Chris Schramm took the number of confirmed riders to a total of six.
Australian Johnston rode for Ipswich in 1997 and last season after starting the season with Oxford he proved a trump card at reserve for Elite League champions Coventry.
Johnston, who has an average of 5.41, is a bubbly personality and he has ridden for eight clubs in a 16-year British career.
The Ipswich public will not settle for another mediocre campaign, and Johnston will carry a great deal of responsibility as he will have to help Jarek Hampel, Chris Louis and Robert Miskowiak to take points of the top end of opposing teams.
Schramm, a 23-year-old from Maldon, Essex, was the Witches number eight last season when he also rode for Newport in the Premier League.
He again won the fans' rider of the season award for the Wasps where he finished with 5.91 point average. This equates to a 3.00 point Elite League average with Schramm filling one of the Witches reserve berths.
The other rider to have signed 2008 forms for Ipswich is German Tobi Kroner, and many Ipswich fans will not be too happy with the formation of the side so far.
Johnston will give his best, but he is unlikely to up his average at his age and unless he finds a place at reserve he might struggle to consistently score freely at home - let alone away.
Schramm rode eight Elite League meetings last season, and like Jan Jaros in 2006 and Marcin Rempala and Zibi Suchecki last year he will need time to find his legs at this level.
Rider/manager Louis welcomed the signings. He said: “Steve is thrilled to rejoin us.
“He is possibly the best guy to have on your side of the pits to keep the right team atmosphere.
“He cannot wait to get started, and nor can Chris Schramm whose progress I have followed since helping him in Tarnov, Poland in 2006 during a World Under-21 semi-final.
“I am sure full-time Elite League speedway is what he needs to fulfil his potential.”
but much more exciting is this: Town director Moore joins the Witches 10 January 2008 | 12:00 ELVIN KING A LINK between the two professional sports in Ipswich was made today with news that businessman Richard Moore has become a director of Ipswich Evening Star Witches speedway club.
Moore, pictured, is a vice-president of Ipswich Town and a director of the non-decision making ITFC plc board. A football club board that does not include Moore has been created since the Coca-Cola Championship club was taken over by wealthy businessman Marcus Evans.
The Witches appointment will take some of the weight off the shoulders of Ipswich promoter John Louis, who has been running the club on his own for much of the 20 years he has been promoting at Foxhall Stadium.
Moore's arrival will improve the financial situation at Foxhall, and also provide some new ideas and approaches - with Moore, 61, having a varied business experience after running a number of companies.
He is now involved in property development in London and Suffolk, and the firm Cruise Control that was run by one of his sons is a former sponsor of the Witches.
Louis is looking forward to having some help running the Witches. He said: “The last 20 years has at times been extremely tough.
“Through the highs and lows I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every moment.
“But the last four seasons have seen speedway shift to a much more volatile arena.
“It is impossible for any club to operate without a great deal of commercial funding.
“We are extremely lucky to be supported by some very keen and loyal local companies and today's announcement can only help stabilise the club to allow it to move forward.
“I am looking forward to working with Richard and am thrilled that he sees his involvement as long term.”
Rider/manager Chris Louis has helped his father run the Witches for the last four years. He said: “Ipswich Speedway has been run by my father John since 1989 and it has become very much a family business.
“So it is very a big thing for us to have a new director involved.
“Richard's experience in business and as a director of Ipswich Town means that he has a great deal to offer.
“He is a keen fan of all local sport and has been keeping an eye on the club for several seasons.
“He wants to introduce himself to the club and sport gradually, but I am confident it will not be long before he is actively involved and fans, sponsors and riders will notice the benefits of having someone of his immense drive and character involved.
“It is a timely boost for the club as we move into what looks like being a very tough and competitive 2008 campaign.”
Moore, who lives in London, said: “When I was very young I used to walk to Foxhall Stadium to watch the likes of Tich Read ride.
“As a local man, I am delighted to be able to play a part in helping the Witches grow.
“And hopefully maintain top flight speedway in Ipswich.
“I have a great interest in the team as do all supporters. The club has been well run in the past and hopefully I can help this continue into the future.”
Moore, who has been an Ipswich Town director since 1994, is up for re-election at the Ipswich Town plc annual general meeting later this month.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 15:14:01 GMT
If you read into what Chris Louis says in the Star this week, it looks likely that the 3 will be Johno, Jansson & Puszakowski with Schramm continuing as number 8. His exact words say that those 3 are still available & Schramm will be in the squad. Why on earth there's no announcement i don't know. But they wouldn`t fit. Jonno 5.41, Kim 5.03, Puz 4.00 = 14.40 when we only had 13.90 to play with. anyways it been announced now that Jonno and Schramm are signed in the 1-7 so 5.49 available for last rider.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 15:31:34 GMT
If you read into what Chris Louis says in the Star this week, it looks likely that the 3 will be Johno, Jansson & Puszakowski with Schramm continuing as number 8. His exact words say that those 3 are still available & Schramm will be in the squad. Why on earth there's no announcement i don't know. But they wouldn`t fit. Jonno 5.41, Kim 5.03, Puz 4.00 = 14.40 when we only had 13.90 to play with. anyways it been announced now that Jonno and Schramm are signed in the 1-7 so 5.49 available for last rider. Kim then gav ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 15:47:27 GMT
Kim then gav ;D Lets just say, i`d be surprised if it is.
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