Flappy 1,605 Posted September 12, 2018 14 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: I thought both guests were good on Sunday as Jorgensen covered for Nicholls well. There certainly doesn't appear to be many riders on a similar average to Nicholls available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Flappy said: There certainly doesn't appear to be many riders on a similar average to Nicholls available. Bomber is probably the best bet when available .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Bomber is probably the best bet when available .... Honestly Panthers have about 10 more fixtures to fit in possibly, Ben Barker is an asset and as Redcar have finished their season I can see Ben being utilised to the max as it will give continuity, also I cant see the reason to use a rider from a team who could be in the opposite side of the pits come the play offs! Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted September 12, 2018 Thought you couldn't use guests from other play off teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted September 12, 2018 41 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly Panthers have about 10 more fixtures to fit in possibly, Ben Barker is an asset and as Redcar have finished their season I can see Ben being utilised to the max as it will give continuity, also I cant see the reason to use a rider from a team who could be in the opposite side of the pits come the play offs! Regards THJ 30 minutes ago, dorothy58 said: Thought you couldn't use guests from other play off teams? I think you both missed the 'when available' bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, BluPanther said: I think you both missed the 'when available' bit Honestly I got that; however as good as Bomber is he wouldn't be my first choice for the reasons stated, but knowing Ged he will do his own thing and whatever that is it will be what he considers to be the most beneficial option for the Panthers regardless. However my point was giving Bomber practice now with the Panthers before the play offs when you might meet them in those matches doesn't appeal and that's why I suggested Barker who has no potential conflicts of interest now (or in future matches) added to which as a Panthers asset he may have more loyalty and connectivity with the club than some other riders Possibly? Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted September 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly I got that; however as good as Bomber is he wouldn't be my first choice for the reasons stated, but knowing Ged he will do his own thing and whatever that is it will be what he considers to be the most beneficial option for the Panthers regardless. However my point was giving Bomber practice now with the Panthers before the play offs when you might meet them in those matches doesn't appeal and that's why I suggested Barker who has no potential conflicts of interest now (or in future matches) added to which as a Panthers asset he may have more loyalty and connectivity with the club than some other riders Possibly? Regards THJ Is Bomber not a Panthers asset also ? However, i do understand your thinking on the matter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted September 12, 2018 What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. Think they are using a six man format - ready for next year...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted September 12, 2018 17 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. Both teams will have only 6 riders as this is thought to be part of the "exciting" new plans proposed by the mafia. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,136 Posted September 12, 2018 47 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. James Shanes ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted September 12, 2018 Apologies forgot Shanes is riding for the Brummies this season . Says nothing on the Peterborough website about six man teams so wrongly assumed it was seven aside as normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted September 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Apologies forgot Shanes is riding for the Brummies this season . Says nothing on the Peterborough website about six man teams so wrongly assumed it was seven aside as normal. The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted September 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Panthers89 said: The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? Whoops having a mare today hope specsavers are doing an offer on eye tests think i need one!!!!! Thought that as it was listed as an inter lge match that it was mostly going to be NL rider standard teams. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted September 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Panthers89 said: The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? While I can see why most Panthers fans view this meeting as a waste of time I can also see it as a chance to test the water to see if it's a viable idea to move up a division for Birmingham and they must be hoping that a sizable increase in attendance turns up to watch it , sadly I can't see many Panthers supporters making the visit for what I would describe as a totally meaningless match between 2 teams that you could hardly call representative of there clubs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
