Trees 2,814 Posted October 10, 2013 Am I being naïve… but am I the only one getting the feeling that Play-Off success is manufactured and manipulated. Poole, albeit because of injury, have made so many changes this year… their line-up resembled a side pieced together for a benefit or testimonial meeting compared to the Brummies, an honest enough septet but really, a bit green around the gills and who played by the rules throughout the campaign, topped the table to lead the qualifiers, and yet have been found out for being too honest. It is a bit like a wrestling match, the underdog has the upper hand throughout before the main contender, with spinach in hand, rips open it lid and throws it down his gullet, gaining strength, and, by jolly, just at the right time. It is like that scene from the old black and white movie, the damsel tied to the track, the train approaching and the villain laughing. We know, it’s either a case of all blood and whatever or the damsel escapes. Poole were always going to come out on top, and I found the celebrations a bit over the top by their officials. There was – and will be – no other outcome but another Poole triumph. I don’t dislike Poole, they play by the rules (mostly) and deserve all their success and reputation as a leading – the leading – club in speedway. They don’t sit by idly when a top guy like Holder gets taken out, they act on it and succeed where others fail… this time Hancock’s return to British speedway. Is it that Poole tried to hard and gave him what he wanted, or others whinged and said he didn’t want to return?Well done Poole; commiserations, Birmingham. I can remember reading somewhere that this was Matt's plan, to come on strong towards the end of the season, seems to me he did his level best to win at all costs at all times this season not just at the end though :-S 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGT 612 Posted October 10, 2013 not gloating or anything like it just curious if they were doing anything that's all ! Sorry forgot the in the original post. Book early is the only advice really. Forecast for Sunday/Monday isn't brilliant at the moment. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/birmingham#?tab=meteo&map=SignificantWeather&fcTime=1381618800 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/birmingham#?tab=meteo&map=SignificantWeather&fcTime=1381705200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted October 11, 2013 Trying to book tickets online for Monday but no answer on the number listed they are just cutting the call off. Anyone else having a problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zlata prilba 320 Posted October 12, 2013 Forecast for Sunday/Monday isn't brilliant at the moment. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/birmingham#?tab=meteo&map=SignificantWeather&fcTime=1381618800 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/birmingham#?tab=meteo&map=SignificantWeather&fcTime=1381705200 Nice sloppy track will suit Poole tbh as proved at Belle Vue last month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted October 12, 2013 Nice sloppy track will suit Poole tbh as proved at Belle Vue last month Whats your problem, according to the forcast its going to pee down on Sunday and cloudy all day monday. IF, that is the case you may not have a drying wind but if you leave the track till dinnertime put down several,bags of Sawdust hoe in and it will dry.. Even better if they can cover just the bends.. IF, the forcast is right Im sure there curator will have it sorted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zlata prilba 320 Posted October 12, 2013 Whats your problem, according to the forcast its going to pee down on Sunday and cloudy all day monday. IF, that is the case you may not have a drying wind but if you leave the track till dinnertime put down several,bags of Sawdust hoe in and it will dry.. Even better if they can cover just the bends.. IF, the forcast is right Im sure there curator will have it sorted.. As you seem to know how to prep a track maybe you should be track curator at Poole you may do a better job then the present one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted October 12, 2013 ONLY chance for the brummies is to make the track as grippy and deep as idiot for harris, doyle, barker and king..... (and tell smolinski to just ride the inside)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,095 Posted October 12, 2013 Nice sloppy track will suit Poole tbh as proved at Belle Vue last month If the track is a bit damp it will be grippy and suit our team of racers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted October 12, 2013 If the track is a bit damp it will be grippy and suit our team of racers. Oh dear, seems the Brummies are boxing themselves into a corner... Anybody for a call off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,095 Posted October 12, 2013 Oh dear, seems the Brummies are boxing themselves into a corner... Anybody for a call off... They seem to think a grippy track wont suit us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted October 12, 2013 If the track is a bit damp it will be grippy and suit our team of racers. Poole are a great side dont get me wrong but racers! Ward - phenomenal. Thj - can be good from the back Josh as well. But Greg, Magic and Tungate are basically gating tarts though in the case of Greg world class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted October 12, 2013 Serious question - if by any chance it is called off, anyone know the likely rearranged date????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Cross 120 Posted October 12, 2013 Serious question - if by any chance it is called off, anyone know the likely rearranged date????? Best that Birmingham get their points in by HT10, just in case the 'damp starts rising', eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,095 Posted October 12, 2013 Poole are a great side dont get me wrong but racers! Ward - phenomenal. Thj - can be good from the back Josh as well. But Greg, Magic and Tungate are basically gating tarts though in the case of Greg world class. You didnt see gregs heat 3 ride on monday then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 262 Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Serious question - if by any chance it is called off, anyone know the likely rearranged date????? A serious answer to your serious question - I would guess Wednesday (but it is purely a guess as it depends on what SKY want doesn't it?) Edited October 12, 2013 by kitten2502 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
