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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2008 22:17:40 GMT
Chris Louis or Piotr Swiderski as a guest on Firday then, seeing as Davey Watt is riding for Poole that night. Ignore my last post, Andreas has confirmed that he will be back and leading the Hammers on Friday night!!! We ignore you most of the time TBH  ;D. Anyway "Our Blokes" are crap, you saw that for yourself last night, so no guesting ATM I feel   |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2008 23:04:24 GMT
Ignore my last post, Andreas has confirmed that he will be back and leading the Hammers on Friday night!!! We ignore you most of the time TBH ;D. I knew that was coming, but I'm disappointed that it had to come from you Badger. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2008 15:45:13 GMT
We ignore you most of the time TBH ;D. I knew that was coming, but I'm disappointed that it had to come from you Badger. ;D Didn't want you to be ignored Kev (was going to put disappointed but it seems you were anyway ) It appears Swidders will not be here for Thursday's Ippo meeting at Swindon, (if our forum is to be believed, nor Jarek  ) so I'm sure he wouldn't have come back for your meeting mate, good job AJ is riding. |
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Post by schumi on Aug 11, 2008 6:46:36 GMT
Plenty of speculation doing the rounds in Sweden currently after Andreas pulled out of the Swedish Final. Some are saying they can't blame him with the weather, but others think it's a poor show, with him being the reigning champion, and are adding fuel to the fire because he only had three rides in Poland yesterday. Words similar to "GP-itis" are being bandied about, and there's talk of impending fatherhood meaning he's taking things easier. All pure speculation, of course, and he did take a tumble in Poland, which is presumably why he only had the three rides. He's out of action this week as a result.
It's not believed that SVEMO will take any action on their rider, but it's thought he may get a fine for pulling out of the weekend's Swedish event.
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Post by schumi on Feb 11, 2009 15:31:06 GMT
Interview in the Swedish papers with Andreas at the moment. He says he's been on holiday and is now looking forward to the coming season. The relevant bit is this, talking about riding in England this year: "I offered to ride for half a season for fair payment, but it didn't suit the club [Lakeside]. "I had offers from other clubs, but I didn't want to ride for them. So I won't be riding in England this year." Full article at www.nyheterna.net |
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Post by admin on Feb 11, 2009 15:49:23 GMT
One can't help but wonder what his definition of "fair payment" is. I wonder if he considers that the FIM and BSI Speedway provide him with "fair payment" for his exploits in the GPs?
The way things are moving, with the Poles talking of "austerity measures" in 2010, the top riders might have to redefine "fair payment".
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Post by schumi on Apr 20, 2009 15:17:19 GMT
Didn't really know where to put this, but here's the latest on Andreas after his fall in Poland yesterday - from his website:
I'm so sorry we didn't we win the derby match. I've been in Polonia long enough to know what these meetings mean for the fans! I think that we probably didn't managed to set up our bikes properly for our own track again... as when I checked the results later in the evening I saw we missed the points of our second line mostly.
As for my fall, I'm all bruised and my left knee is aching. But it looks like nothing really serious has happened to it. When falling down I hit a sticking out bolt which pierced the knee pad. So I have a painful bruise in one place, which looks like a purple circle. I can walk almost normally but every time I touch it, it causes lots of pain. Thankfully nothing worse happened as Sullivan and Buczkowski managed to get around me!
Now I'm flying back to Sweden and then I'm riding in the SGP in Prague. I will probably fly to Prague on Friday morning, just before the practice.
I'd like to thank for all e-mails with quick recovery wishes. I believe that yesterday we lost a battle but have not lost the war yet! We have to be with the club through thin and thick!
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Post by schumi on Jan 19, 2010 9:27:07 GMT
Swedish champion Andreas Jonsson admits would be keen to take on more fixtures as he prepares for the 2010 season.
In addition to fighting for the World Championship, the 29-year-old will race for Bydgoszcz in the Polish Ekstraliga and Dackarna in the Swedish Elitserien this year. But Jonsson says there would be room in his schedule to ride for a British, Danish or Russian club.
While none of the British Elite League clubs would be able to fit him into their side at this late stage, an injury to one of the division's top riders could see him return on a 9.66 average.
The former Coventry and Lakeside star said: “I was thinking about riding in Britain. The only problem was no-one ever called and asked me if I wanted to come back. That’s why I haven’t done anything.
“I did a few meetings in Denmark this year. A few teams called me after the season but there was never anything concrete. So I’m only focusing on Sweden, Poland and the Grand Prix at the moment.
“I would like to do a bit more and that’s why I am open to discuss doing a few meetings in Denmark or maybe Russia. But I’m not going to be the one who calls them and asks if I can ride there. If someone wants me, they can call me and I would be interested to discuss it.”
While extra meetings would give Jonsson more opportunities to test equipment and ensure his bikes are in tip top condition for SGP racing, the Stockholm-born man has huge confidence in his machinery.
Last season’s Nordic Grand Prix winner believes his bikes have become more and more reliable in recent years. And although he may not get out on them as much as he wants to this term, Jonsson is confident they will serve him well when called upon.
He said: “We had a lot of problems with the bikes a few years back. It was small stuff – broken chains and problems with small parts in the engine. But I feel we have good control over the bikes now.
“I feel really safe when I sit on the bike and I know that if nothing really strange happens, my bikes will last me the whole season without any problems or breakdowns.
“Also, I feel I have a pretty good set-up with the engines. Sometimes I get them to work very well and at other times, not so well. But now they are always okay.
“It’s not like it was a few years ago where in one meeting I would get a 15-point maximum and then in the next one I would get two points. I feel I’m getting a bit more consistent with my scoring.”
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 10:40:49 GMT
Swedish champion Andreas Jonsson admits would be keen to take on more fixtures as he prepares for the 2010 season.
In addition to fighting for the World Championship, the 29-year-old will race for Bydgoszcz in the Polish Ekstraliga and Dackarna in the Swedish Elitserien this year. But Jonsson says there would be room in his schedule to ride for a British, Danish or Russian club.
While none of the British Elite League clubs would be able to fit him into their side at this late stage, an injury to one of the division's top riders could see him return on a 9.66 average.
The former Coventry and Lakeside star said: “I was thinking about riding in Britain. The only problem was no-one ever called and asked me if I wanted to come back. That’s why I haven’t done anything.
“I did a few meetings in Denmark this year. A few teams called me after the season but there was never anything concrete. So I’m only focusing on Sweden, Poland and the Grand Prix at the moment.
“I would like to do a bit more and that’s why I am open to discuss doing a few meetings in Denmark or maybe Russia. But I’m not going to be the one who calls them and asks if I can ride there. If someone wants me, they can call me and I would be interested to discuss it.”
While extra meetings would give Jonsson more opportunities to test equipment and ensure his bikes are in tip top condition for SGP racing, the Stockholm-born man has huge confidence in his machinery.
Last season’s Nordic Grand Prix winner believes his bikes have become more and more reliable in recent years. And although he may not get out on them as much as he wants to this term, Jonsson is confident they will serve him well when called upon.
He said: “We had a lot of problems with the bikes a few years back. It was small stuff – broken chains and problems with small parts in the engine. But I feel we have good control over the bikes now.
“I feel really safe when I sit on the bike and I know that if nothing really strange happens, my bikes will last me the whole season without any problems or breakdowns.
“Also, I feel I have a pretty good set-up with the engines. Sometimes I get them to work very well and at other times, not so well. But now they are always okay.
“It’s not like it was a few years ago where in one meeting I would get a 15-point maximum and then in the next one I would get two points. I feel I’m getting a bit more consistent with my scoring.”speedwaygp.com Seems strange that someone of his stature only owns a mobile that receives calls. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 10:57:37 GMT
Swedish champion Andreas Jonsson admits would be keen to take on more fixtures as he prepares for the 2010 season.
In addition to fighting for the World Championship, the 29-year-old will race for Bydgoszcz in the Polish Ekstraliga and Dackarna in the Swedish Elitserien this year. But Jonsson says there would be room in his schedule to ride for a British, Danish or Russian club.
While none of the British Elite League clubs would be able to fit him into their side at this late stage, an injury to one of the division's top riders could see him return on a 9.66 average.
The former Coventry and Lakeside star said: “I was thinking about riding in Britain. The only problem was no-one ever called and asked me if I wanted to come back. That’s why I haven’t done anything.
“I did a few meetings in Denmark this year. A few teams called me after the season but there was never anything concrete. So I’m only focusing on Sweden, Poland and the Grand Prix at the moment.
“I would like to do a bit more and that’s why I am open to discuss doing a few meetings in Denmark or maybe Russia. But I’m not going to be the one who calls them and asks if I can ride there. If someone wants me, they can call me and I would be interested to discuss it.”
While extra meetings would give Jonsson more opportunities to test equipment and ensure his bikes are in tip top condition for SGP racing, the Stockholm-born man has huge confidence in his machinery.
Last season’s Nordic Grand Prix winner believes his bikes have become more and more reliable in recent years. And although he may not get out on them as much as he wants to this term, Jonsson is confident they will serve him well when called upon.
He said: “We had a lot of problems with the bikes a few years back. It was small stuff – broken chains and problems with small parts in the engine. But I feel we have good control over the bikes now.
“I feel really safe when I sit on the bike and I know that if nothing really strange happens, my bikes will last me the whole season without any problems or breakdowns.
“Also, I feel I have a pretty good set-up with the engines. Sometimes I get them to work very well and at other times, not so well. But now they are always okay.
“It’s not like it was a few years ago where in one meeting I would get a 15-point maximum and then in the next one I would get two points. I feel I’m getting a bit more consistent with my scoring.”speedwaygp.com Seems strange that someone of his stature only owns a mobile that receives calls. Firstly, why would anyone want/need to sign him ? Speedway fans(or at least the vocal forum one's) are prepared to put up with any old shit, so why throw good money, at good riders unnecessarily. Secondly with the ludicrous points limit the promoters set, Jonssons inclusion would probably result in two decent, loyal, elite riders being shown the door, so Andreas and somone completely out of their depth could be accommodated. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 17:10:31 GMT
My goodness, can't believe he is just waiting by the phone , I thought he made it abundantly clear last season he wasn't interested in riding over here, especially seeing that his preferred club rode on a Friday night, so what's changed  . Another one realising that they in fact need the extra meetings that BEL provides them with to get race fit. Swallow your pride Mr AJ and offer your services, promoters are either not interested in you or thought you hadn't changed your mind....tsk. |
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Post by schumi on Jan 20, 2010 7:08:57 GMT
Firstly, why would anyone want/need to sign him ? Speedway fans(or at least the vocal forum one's) are prepared to put up with any old shit, so why throw good money, at good riders unnecessarily. I know it's a topic that outrages a lot of people if you have the audacity to bring it up, but it would be interesting to know how much Andreas is paid in relation to other GP riders - for example, if he would be more expensive than, say, Hans Andersen or Kenneth Bjerre. I can't imagine Andreas costs more than Crump, and Belle Vue took him back on last year, albeit only for the short term, so is it only pride keeping Andreas out, as the article indicates? Edited to say: I appreciate how much a rider costs can be different to what he's paid when you factor in things such as travel, etc. |
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) so I'm sure he wouldn't have come back for your meeting mate, good job AJ is riding.
. Another one realising that they in fact need the extra meetings that BEL provides them with to get race fit. Swallow your pride Mr AJ and offer your services, promoters are either not interested in you or thought you hadn't changed your mind....tsk.