Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted February 7, 2018 On 31/01/2018 at 6:17 PM, Jonny the spud said: Can’t you all predict Swindon for the wooden spoon ? It worked last year. This just shows what can happen....I went Poole last season and have got to again, with that line up.But Anything can happen in speedway. Hope Lynn can do a Swindon in 2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve0 said: Not so mighty to finish runners-up though We all know the outcome if our 2 Swedes had been riding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted February 7, 2018 1 minute ago, stevebrum said: We all know the outcome if our 2 Swedes had been riding. It's, buts and maybes! The history books show Swindon as champions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted February 7, 2018 Just now, Steve0 said: It's, buts and maybes! The history books show Swindon as champions Absolutely! ! Everyone knows who should have been the champs tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted February 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Absolutely! ! Everyone knows who should have been the champs tho. I agree. The team that finished top of the pile with a run of 17 straight wins during the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Just had a proper look.I know teams will change,but how it stands now. Poole. On paper says it all Swindon. Bellego is a risk for me.But Ellis on a bargain. Wolves. Good at home.OK away Leicester.Very strong at home once dialled in.Might struggle away early season.. BV.Home (very fair track for all).Will pick up some points away Somerset .Again good at home. A few away points Rye Great at homeThe odd point away. Lynn. should win most at home.Can't see many,if any away points. Edited February 7, 2018 by Bald Bloke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, hyderd said: from 2007 till 2015 we were the whipping boys of speedway, so to top the league in 2016, and finish in the top 4 in 2017 is some improvement, hopefully this season we can come away with the bacon. You were in the final in 2015??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted February 7, 2018 49 minutes ago, Steve0 said: I agree. The team that finished top of the pile with a run of 17 straight wins during the season. In the good old days I'd agree. Thankfully that no longer applies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted February 7, 2018 5 hours ago, poolebolton said: Surely BV have chocked in the last few years? Lost 2 finals in a row and should have won last year. 2015 Gogglegate 2016 Woffygate 2017 Freddiegate 2018 ?????gate Belle Vue will not win the play offs, officialdom will see to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted February 7, 2018 Should be who ends up top is the league winners.Is a few pay days for a few clubs worth more than a league winning side ending up 4th.Where else would this happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted February 7, 2018 Cow&Gate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted February 7, 2018 Can u imagine Man City finishing 15 points clear and coming 4th to Burnley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted February 8, 2018 8 hours ago, stevebrum said: We all know the outcome if our 2 Swedes had been riding. This is what I dislike about the Play--off idea. With Wolves two swedes injured, the final was but a mockery and bared little resemblance of the season as a whole. For this Play-off idea to have any credit at all. why not let the teams in the PO carry the points gained through the season and add onto them. At least this way the winner then would be the team that deserves it most, and wont be determined by accidents and/or injured riders.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted February 8, 2018 1 hour ago, g13webb said: This is what I dislike about the Play--off idea. With Wolves two swedes injured, the final was but a mockery and bared little resemblance of the season as a whole. For this Play-off idea to have any credit at all. why not let the teams in the PO carry the points gained through the season and add onto them. At least this way the winner then would be the team that deserves it most, and wont be determined by accidents and/or injured riders.. The Play Offs should not be over 2 legs. Semi Finals should be 1 v 4 & 2 v 3 with the final being staged at the venue of the team that finished higher in the league. This would reward the team that did best in the league which ought to be the case. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted February 8, 2018 2 hours ago, g13webb said: This is what I dislike about the Play--off idea. With Wolves two swedes injured, the final was but a mockery and bared little resemblance of the season as a whole. For this Play-off idea to have any credit at all. why not let the teams in the PO carry the points gained through the season and add onto them. At least this way the winner then would be the team that deserves it most, and wont be determined by accidents and/or injured riders.. Certainly has some merit. The key with the play offs is to time your run of form and stay injury free. Injuries will always have a bearing in any result no matter what system you come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
