Pirate Baz 218 Posted April 13, 2016 For Leciester meetings at Lynn and vs Lynn next Thursday and Saturday Paul Starke will be in the 1-5. Thought the Tier 2 rider remained at reserve all season, or is this another rule I've misunderstood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Thought the Tier 2 rider remained at reserve all season, or is this another rule I've misunderstood?I think that was the original interpretation from the initial announcement.... Tier one riders could swap I believe was the thought... Looks like it has changed.. Mind you, it is only 08.35 as I type so maybe it will change again by the time match starts this evening.... Edited April 13, 2016 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Thought the Tier 2 rider remained at reserve all season, or is this another rule I've misunderstood? The bspa have cocked the rules up again and now that it seems that some of the FTR riders are better than the riders in the positions 1 - 5, in some cases both FTR riders for a club, so it will not be long before riders who started in the top 5 will be a reserve. It looks like D Watt for Poole will soon be a reserve, followed by Chris Holder if he carries on scoring like he is at the moment. More importantly the weather for tonight looks good with a bit of rain due about 3pm, COYR. Edited April 13, 2016 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted April 13, 2016 Thought the Tier 2 rider remained at reserve all season, or is this another rule I've misunderstood? 17.5.1 Only one EDR (the one with the highest MA) may move into a Team’s top 1-5. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudermilk 26 Posted April 13, 2016 Just a reminder to all TV speedway fans, since it is the first Sky transmission of 2016, that this meeting and all subsequent transmissions can be followed using a scorecard from http://www.speedwayscorecards.net/ Available now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 13, 2016 The bspa have cocked the rules up again and now that it seems that some of the FTR riders are better than the riders in the positions 1 - 5, in some cases both FTR riders for a club, so it will not be long before riders who started in the top 5 will be a reserve. It looks like D Watt for Poole will soon be a reserve, followed by Chris Holder if he carries on scoring like he is at the moment. More importantly the weather for tonight looks good with a bit of rain due about 3pm, COYR. Holder has one bad meeting and suddenly he is going to be reserve! 😂😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Apart from the fact that both reserves cannot be in the 1-5, (see post #34 above), I wouldn't mind a spell with Chris at reserve - if only for all the upset it would cause all other clubs' fans!! ;-) In Poole's case it is still likely to be Brady that drops to reserve, as Davey's rolling average will keep him higher initially I think when Poole complete their 2nd away meeting at Brandon next Friday 22nd, which will come into effect 7 days later.. PS. I've emailed the BSPA again this morning for clarification on the EDR rules. Edited April 13, 2016 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted April 13, 2016 Holder has one bad meeting and suddenly he is going to be reserve! You didn't buy one of the BSF crystal balls then? I understand they're readily available on the dark Web. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted April 13, 2016 Well, the weather looks good. Will be great to finally see a sky meeting and hopefully they get a good turnout and it's a good advert for Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,660 Posted April 13, 2016 Leicester 28 Swindon 62 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted April 13, 2016 The bspa have cocked the rules up again and now that it seems that some of the FTR riders are better than the riders in the positions 1 - 5, in some cases both FTR riders for a club, so it will not be long before riders who started in the top 5 will be a reserve. It looks like D Watt for Poole will soon be a reserve, followed by Chris Holder if he carries on scoring like he is at the moment. More importantly the weather for tonight looks good with a bit of rain due about 3pm, COYR. Holder has one bad meeting and suddenly he is going to be reserve! Apart from the fact that both reserves cannot be in the 1-5, (see post #34 above), I wouldn't mind a spell with Chris at reserve - if only for all the upset it would cause all other clubs' fans!! ;-) In Poole's case it is still likely to be Brady that drops to reserve, as Davey's rolling average will keep him higher initially I think when Poole complete their 2nd away meeting at Brandon next Friday 22nd, which will come into effect 7 days later.. PS. I've emailed the BSPA again this morning for clarification on the EDR rules. Leicester 28 Swindon Poole 62 Another thread hijacked by Poole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 370 Posted April 13, 2016 Tonight will be a test of Norrie Allan's managerial skills. I think that you can put Jason down for a 15 point maximum. All that Norrie has got to do then is to make sure that Lions get a 3-3 in all Jason's heats (easier said than done!) and then knock up some heat advantages in the remaining 10 races. Can the Lions stop Swindon's other six riders from getting more that 31 points between them? If they all ride to the averages that they have got for Elite League meetings at Leicester they could just about do it. However if the Lions pull up their socks ride to their potential they could just about scrape a win. Norrie will have to be quick on his feet to make sure that Lions make the most of their reserves and have some tactical riding in those heats where they ought to get a heat advantage i.e. 2, 4, 5 7, 8, 9 12 & 14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Apart from the fact that both reserves cannot be in the 1-5, (see post #34 above), I wouldn't mind a spell with Chris at reserve - if only for all the upset it would cause all other clubs' fans!! ;-) And there we have one of the key factors why Poole Speedway has such an appalling reputation outside Dorset. What an attitude to have! Edited April 13, 2016 by rmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 13, 2016 And there we have one of the key factors why Poole Speedway has such an appalling reputation outside Dorset. What an attitude to have!He is joking! Are we not allowed to have a sense of humour!! Not like we can control what Matt does is it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dump that clutch 630 Posted April 13, 2016 Leicester 28 Swindon 62 keep smoking DS.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
