Bagpuss 10,746 Posted September 13, 2016 I'd say Somerset have chosen their guests well but don't consider that they have strengthened. Regarding Lindgren, it's completely different guesting for an away team compared to a home side, particularly on a track where the home riders are so strong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,318 Posted September 13, 2016 The top team in the league visit with only 3 of the riders who got them into that position,that's Speedway nowadays,a shambles . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted September 13, 2016 The top team in the league visit with only 3 of the riders who got them into that position,that's Speedway nowadays,a shambles . This is the problem with speedway supporters and particularly people on this forum they want the world and they want it now. On the face of it your statement is completely correct however considering the monarchs have had 9 rain offs, all 3 teams that were still to visit armadale were asked for Friday. Somerset were the only team that were willing to race, Somerset and Edinburgh have the same race night so rearranging matches is difficult. Edinburgh run under fairly strict planning permission that doesn't give them any leeway run twice a week. The cut off is Monday (I still can't believe Peterborough turned it down) and somerset have 3 semi-finals to run as well as well as potentially finals. Edinburgh need to get home meetings in to try to get revenue to make up for all the rain offs and away meetings they have been paying for and the best night is Friday at 7.30. It is far from perfect and would match rather see a full strength somerset (and Edinburgh) team but given all this I would say well done to Somerset for getting a competitive team to armadale and I look forward to an exciting night of speedway, fingers crossed that the weather plays ball this week. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,318 Posted September 13, 2016 I agree with what you say but Im sure I'm not the only one thinking this and giving the fixture a miss,speedway is just getting itself deeper in the mire every year with there hair brained ideas.IMO.Riders are getting far to easy and simply mess the Promoters about nowadays.Cake and Eat It comes to mind regarding riders. Sympathise with situation at Armadale though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,187 Posted September 13, 2016 Sure Edinburghs alternative day is a Saturday could they not use it and have a match that day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speed ace 64 Posted September 13, 2016 Sure Edinburghs alternative day is a Saturday could they not use it and have a match that day My thoughts exactly, even run a double header with an early start, 6pm? So that you can run two full meetings before the curfew. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted September 13, 2016 I'd say Somerset have chosen their guests well but don't consider that they have strengthened. Regarding Lindgren, it's completely different guesting for an away team compared to a home side, particularly on a track where the home riders are so strong. Agree completely with the above , I remember we used Robbo quite frequently a couple of seasons back as a guest and he never let us down as far as I recall. He then came to our place with his own team ( Rye I think) and didn't do much at all and was quoted as saying " it's a lot easier riding with the Rebels than against them". It's always awkward with guests imo , one you can generally cope with , but three plus an untried NL rider makes it very hard. I hope they do well and wish them all the best and a safe meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,482 Posted September 13, 2016 Sure Edinburghs alternative day is a Saturday could they not use it and have a match that day Peterborough can't do Saturday. And as far as I am aware we can't do Friday plus Saturday in a given week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted September 13, 2016 My thoughts exactly, even run a double header with an early start, 6pm? So that you can run two full meetings before the curfew. they asked all 3 teams to come on Friday and only 1 of them said yes so not sure how they run a double header? As for Saturday half of Peterborough's team (Holub, Bjerre and Thomsen) are in Pardubice so I couldn't see them doing that even if Edinburgh offered it, it's a very strange situation if the Peterborough match does not take place before the cut off then Edinburgh are definitely in the play offs and they seemed to want to race the meeting and Peterborough who desperately need points didn't want to come up. Glasgow are probably assuming Newcastle won't win at Ipswich and are safe in 2nd place without running the last match. I imagine they will be straight on the phone to try and get something arranged if Newcastle do win. From an Edinburgh perspective if Sheffield get nothing tonight then they are in the play offs, so no pressure to arrange anything. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted September 13, 2016 There we have it then, Sheffield beaten by Rye House tonight with the help of the skipper, Sam scored 10+1(4) for Rye House. Unfortunately, Simon Stead had to withdraw with a wrist injury after his 2nd race..... Hope he is ok 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted September 13, 2016 Monarchs are in the play offs, brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,087 Posted September 13, 2016 Monarchs are in the play offs, brilliant You are well done you have done better than some expected as the saying goes you have got to be in it to win it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,505 Posted September 13, 2016 they asked all 3 teams to come on Friday and only 1 of them said yes so not sure how they run a double header? As for Saturday half of Peterborough's team (Holub, Bjerre and Thomsen) are in Pardubice so I couldn't see them doing that even if Edinburgh offered it, it's a very strange situation if the Peterborough match does not take place before the cut off then Edinburgh are definitely in the play offs and they seemed to want to race the meeting and Peterborough who desperately need points didn't want to come up. Glasgow are probably assuming Newcastle won't win at Ipswich and are safe in 2nd place without running the last match. I imagine they will be straight on the phone to try and get something arranged if Newcastle do win. From an Edinburgh perspective if Sheffield get nothing tonight then they are in the play offs, so no pressure to arrange anything. I thought Glasgow were doing you a favour just in case you needed to win on Friday to qualify. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted September 14, 2016 I thought Glasgow were doing you a favour just in case you needed to win on Friday to qualify. what by allowing us to race against the team that won at Glasgow? seems a bit backwards Don't need to win on Friday now after captain Sam helped Rye stop Sheffield from getting any points last night. I hope Stead is ok after his fall which was probably just as big a factor to the result. Good to prove the doubters wrong with Monarchs making the play offs with 3 home matches to spare. Arguably the team have still not peaked this season with Clegg and Bewley showing improved signs recently it would be a good time to peak, just need more track time for Mark. Virtually guaranteed 4th or 5th which means if we can win the QF it'll be somerset again in the SF so maybe not a bad thing half their team are missing a warm up match on Friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speed ace 64 Posted September 14, 2016 they asked all 3 teams to come on Friday and only 1 of them said yes so not sure how they run a double header? As for Saturday half of Peterborough's team (Holub, Bjerre and Thomsen) are in Pardubice so I couldn't see them doing that even if Edinburgh offered it, it's a very strange situation if the Peterborough match does not take place before the cut off then Edinburgh are definitely in the play offs and they seemed to want to race the meeting and Peterborough who desperately need points didn't want to come up. Glasgow are probably assuming Newcastle won't win at Ipswich and are safe in 2nd place without running the last match. I imagine they will be straight on the phone to try and get something arranged if Newcastle do win. From an Edinburgh perspective if Sheffield get nothing tonight then they are in the play offs, so no pressure to arrange anything. Somerset didn't have a problem accepting the booking with four guests, so why would it be a problem for peterborough, fact is they could pick guests more suited to the dale, given the fact peterborough need a result, Somerset only racing for pride. Was unaware of the fact Edinburgh could only race once a week, which is a pity. Thought I read somewhere last weekend only Glasgow of the 3 were considering accepting an offer to race. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
