Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted October 25, 2010 Absolutely right I cant imagine for a moment that those advocating the use of past results have not worked out what that would produce. This a a play off Final not a retrospective paper exercise. Malcolm Vasey Hmm, wot: sharing it two ways or three...? : for as someone has pointed out 'twas Dudley who finished top of the league!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted October 25, 2010 Given that the NL cut-out date for the play-offs was September 12, how on earth did we get into this situation in the first place? All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted October 25, 2010 Surely if neither legs take place both teams sharing it would be fairer. You keep your mouth shut and get back in the kitchen!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted October 25, 2010 Hmm, wot: sharing it two ways or three...? : for as someone has pointed out 'twas Dudley who finished top of the league!!! Why bring a Playoff semi final loser into it? FFS have you no limits? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted October 26, 2010 Absolutely right I cant imagine for a moment that those advocating the use of past results have not worked out what that would produce. This a a play off Final not a retrospective paper exercise. Malcolm Vasey Not really Malcolm , Buxton and Newport have raced each other four times this season, twice home and twice away. Two of them were National league meetings, Buxton won them both as well as the Trophy meetings although i know these arent relevant. Its not the way it should be decided but to be fair Buxton have earned it by those results, hopefully it doesnt come to that. Cheers Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted October 26, 2010 This a a play off Final not a paper exercise. I should never have taken up Origami! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted October 26, 2010 Given that the NL cut-out date for the play-offs was September 12, how on earth did we get into this situation in the first place? All the best Rob I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Other members of the team may well have even more punishing schedules. Newcastles PL schedule is maybe more ridiculous, riding at Ipswich on Thursday, Edinburgh on Friday, and Newcastle on Sunday. The 2011 season spans 33 weeks, surely it is possible to zone the season for each competition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper 88 Posted October 26, 2010 I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Other members of the team may well have even more punishing schedules. Newcastles PL schedule is maybe more ridiculous, riding at Ipswich on Thursday, Edinburgh on Friday, and Newcastle on Sunday. The 2011 season spans 33 weeks, surely it is possible to zone the season for each competition? Thats not to mention the weather is obviously closing in as well making rain offs more likely. Another reason to try to finish the season earlier. Chopper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil H 63 Posted October 26, 2010 I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Neil, you missed out the he has to go to Rye House for the NLRC on Saturday. I was told that he'd be fined if he didn't turn up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted October 26, 2010 Neil, you missed out the he has to go to Rye House for the NLRC on Saturday. I was told that he'd be fined if he didn't turn up. Clean forgot about the NLRC! That's a punishing schedule........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris H 0 Posted October 26, 2010 Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted October 26, 2010 Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? I was told that Mark Simmonds rides in both legs of the Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yes 1 0 Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? Lights were never broken, they were turned off due to incoming power phase failure,( Western Power / SWALEC problem ). The promotion/Staff/Volunteers are currently busy installing a 70kva backup generator to try and stop this ever happening again. Edited October 26, 2010 by yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted October 26, 2010 NLRC restaging date set for Sun 31st 2pm if rained off on Saturday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Cat from Mars 16 Posted October 27, 2010 NLRC restaging date set for Sun 31st 2pm if rained off on Saturday! Just hope that they don't expect any Buxton or Newport riders to be there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
