drew2 248 Posted August 3, 2018 12 hours ago, IronScorpion said: The difference will be the contrast of Jake Allen from big tracks to tight tracks. Confidence should be high, though, so let us hope we can keep it tight. A point would be a good result for me. Jake certainly prefers a larger track but is good enough to get around the tighter ones now,. Sounds like he held his end up tonight for the team on an otherwise difficult night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman1 182 Posted August 3, 2018 Let’s be honest,tight tracks are boring ,most are gate and go to flag,Allen has done very well on tight tracks in Australia (Ipswich) ,as he showed tonite just needed a team 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, jenga said: i want , does not get . they have to earn it . the trick track strikes again . please stop swearing on this forum . we all have to grow up one day , but today is NOT your day is it ? cant believe you even had to edit your post ! Yeah the trick track where previous monarch Stevie Worrall scored 2+1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hel'n'Back 146 Posted August 3, 2018 Obviously Scunthorpe don't like the track the same as at Sheffield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted August 4, 2018 2 hours ago, ekimba said: Yeah the trick track where previous monarch Stevie Worrall scored 2+1 Very difficult to go there and score points on a one off visit when home riders are so dialled in even if he used to ride there, one could argue that his score proves how tricky a circuit Armadale is. Even Cook has posted modest scores there in the past as a visitor. Just like Poole in the top division Edinburgh look to be revitalised by a couple of changes and seem to be the team to beat now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted August 4, 2018 Talk about the highs and lows of speedway, confidence must've been high going into last nights meeting especially after handing out a pasting to Sheffield the night before. Maybe not a win but I doubt many in the Scunthorpe side of the pit would think they were about to get a pasting of their own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,482 Posted August 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Very difficult to go there and score points on a one off visit when home riders are so dialled in even if he used to ride there, one could argue that his score proves how tricky a circuit Armadale is. Even Cook has posted modest scores there in the past as a visitor. It was only Richie's second meeting and he's got dialled in quickly enough - 2 maximums so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,341 Posted August 4, 2018 If Monarchs make play -Off's I fancy there's chances of winning them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted August 4, 2018 Just as we thought our bad luck had ended, here we go again.. I almost made the trip up for this meeting and glad I decided not to. We can still mathematically make the playoffs, but it would mean claiming 4 points from at least 2 of our 3 aways, which will be very tricky as we have to go to Workington and Ipswich. Congratulations to Edinburgh on their win and best wishes to Jase and Gino 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted August 4, 2018 2 hours ago, TheScotsman said: It was only Richie's second meeting and he's got dialled in quickly enough - 2 maximums so far. Absolutely and credit to him, there will obviously be a few little set up secrets as a home rider and having such a straightforward meeting last week will have helped him settle in. Armadale has traditionally been a difficult place for away riders to score points though, that can't be denied. Especially when the home team are riding well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,650 Posted August 4, 2018 The track has been very grippy the last 2 weeks and all the boys like it like that. Its been too easy this season for teams at Armadale with the slicker conditions as it’s easy for them to get around but now they’re beginning to struggle with the grip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,091 Posted August 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: The track has been very grippy the last 2 weeks and all the boys like it like that. Its been too easy this season for teams at Armadale with the slicker conditions as it’s easy for them to get around but now they’re beginning to struggle with the grip. These landslide victory's must make really good entertainment, waiting on the racing is actually entertaining reply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,650 Posted August 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Gazc said: These landslide victory's must make really good entertainment, waiting on the racing is actually entertaining reply. It’s not been entertaining the last couple of weeks no but it doesn’t help when the opposition is awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,765 Posted August 4, 2018 Can relate to this, we had the same thing in our PL days especially 2003-07 when teams couldn't get round our track smoothly because of the grip and when they did make the gate (grippy starts) they would invariably make mistakes and get picked off. Some very good sides were made to look ordinary (75-15 . against eventual champions Sheffield in 2007). Bike set up was very specific too meaning we were often way in front after half a dozen heats. Eventually it turned into a mental issue for away teams, they were beaten upon driving into the stadium, Carl Stonehewer was the most high profile rider who appeared to not want to know. And of course got a bit boring for the regular punters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted August 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Can relate to this, we had the same thing in our PL days especially 2003-07 when teams couldn't get round our track smoothly because of the grip and when they did make the gate (grippy starts) they would invariably make mistakes and get picked off. Some very good sides were made to look ordinary (75-15 . against eventual champions Sheffield in 2007). Bike set up was very specific too meaning we were often way in front after half a dozen heats. Eventually it turned into a mental issue for away teams, they were beaten upon driving into the stadium, Carl Stonehewer was the most high profile rider who appeared to not want to know. And of course got a bit boring for the regular punters. Exactly, and surely that’s the point of it all. Supporters want to be entertained, that really is the first thing that needs to be sorted, tracks need to prepared for racing not boring boring gate and go processions. Highlighted by that superb advert for the sport at Swindon last week live on BT. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites