Ommer Mon 381 Posted August 18, 2017 I guess this could be labelled the play off play off but Kent and Mildenhall may have plenty to say about that. Should be a good evening's entertainment though and with Richard Hall going so well I fancy a Cradley win by 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted August 19, 2017 Cradley will win but, a lot will depend who is riding at reserve for both teams. Cradley will win but, a lot will depend who is riding at reserve for both teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummies_Ste 134 Posted August 19, 2017 CRADLEY1. Tom Perry © 8.522. Luke Harris 5.923. Joe Lawlor 4.404. Richard Hall 6.005. Danny Ayres 8.306. Conor Dwyer 4.277. Paul Bowen (G) 3.30Manager: Will PottingerBIRMINGHAM1. Jack Parkinson-Blackburn © 9.132. David Mason R/R 6.203. Layne Cupitt 5.364. Tom Bacon 8.235. Liam Carr 8.846. Alex Spooner (G) 3.007. Taylor Hampshire 4.71Manager: Graham Drury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted August 19, 2017 Should be a close meeting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted August 19, 2017 I thought only unattached flat 3 pointers could guest at reserve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted August 19, 2017 Bowen is a 3 pointer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted August 19, 2017 Paul Bowen. Is that the same bowen who rode at Buxton a few years back.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted August 19, 2017 Sorry. Just listed as 3.30 above? I believe it is Paul "the pie man" bowen who rode for Buxton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted August 19, 2017 Yeah it's the same Bowen. He rode for Plymouth last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted August 20, 2017 Easy home win IMHO, presented on a plate when the BSPA allowed Richard Hall to be signed by Cradley. Imagine how different the landscape would have been if Birmingham had been allowed to sign Hall instead of Mason, and Mason ended up in the Cradley team. Yep, a home win, manufactured at BSPA HQ, thank you very much. No doubt all in the best interests of British Speedway, to boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted August 21, 2017 Thing is u could of got rid of Mason and bought in Hall but you didnt im afraid. Hall dislocated his shoulder on Sunday grasstracking so how fit his he??? Makes brummies favourite with not a fully fit Hall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GiveusaB Posted August 21, 2017 I reckon Hall will only ride if he's fit....he's far too experienced to take risks.....I hate to back against my own team, but I reckon Cradley will be pumped up for this one and will want revenge? 4 point home win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted August 21, 2017 It sounds like Hall is riding after a bit of daytime physio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted August 21, 2017 Correct so risky move especially already avin r/r. Cud go either way with Hall not 100 percent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted August 21, 2017 Thing is u could of got rid of Mason and bought in Hall but you didnt im afraid. That assumes that anyone had any idea of his availability. If you ask the BSPA once and are told "no" then why expect anything different by asking again? In fact by that definition, ANY club could have signed Hall, and there are those in more dire straits than the Brummies. I'm sure that had there been a general awareness that he was "signable" many other teams would have joined the rush to sign him. Makes you wonder what deal was done behind the scenes to secure Cradley the favour of his signature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
