cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Dog said: None of that stops them riding at Coventry (Leicester) on the 21st tho.... Eastbourne still have outstanding away matches at Buxton and stoke still to race, as well as at home to Mildenhall. If they ride at Leicester on the 21st, then it's hard to see how the league fixtures will be completed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted October 14, 2018 Do these outstanding fixtures make any difference to the top 4 places? If not then surely the Eastbourne v Coventry semi final matches should take priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted October 14, 2018 Bspa confirming it's next Sunday 21st 3pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Gemini said: Do these outstanding fixtures make any difference to the top 4 places? If not then surely the Eastbourne v Coventry semi final matches should take priority. They make a difference financially. Clubs get fined for not completing their league fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted October 14, 2018 Yes I understand that but as there is still the final to be arranged they should make every attempt to run the semi  as soon as possible. Unfortunately 'dead rubber' matches have often taken place after the top league positions have been decided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 14, 2018 Play offs has to be the priority otherwise what was the point of the whole season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocket007 101 Posted October 14, 2018 For the integrity of the league, ALL fixtures should be completed, otherwise the NL might just as well run challenge matches all season except for maybe 1 cup that all teams enter. That way meetings should be completed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 14, 2018 14 minutes ago, Woz01 said: Play offs has to be the priority otherwise what was the point of the whole season. Apparently Eastbourne haven't agreed to go to Leicester next sunday, and still hope to stage their leg of the play off final the previous night, if they qualify! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BTFC LION 163 Posted October 14, 2018 BSPA site has been updated Cov vs Eastbourne 20/10/18. 6.30 start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 14, 2018 For the sake of 24 hours.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Woz01 said: For the sake of 24 hours.... Why would Eastbourne ride at home on a Wednesday night, and give up their regular saturday. Crazy in financial terms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, cityrebel said: Why would Eastbourne ride at home on a Wednesday night, and give up their regular saturday. Crazy in financial terms. Because Coventry will probably turn up with only half of their team due to work commitments mid week so they are guaranteed a massive lead? Worth it for a big crowd in the final. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 15, 2018 As I understand it we are missing at least Armstrong and MacDonald for Wednesday. Best guest available for Armstrong seems to be Stoneman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, Woz01 said: As I understand it we are missing at least Armstrong and MacDonald for Wednesday. Best guest available for Armstrong seems to be Stoneman. You can only use a guest if your no.1 is missing, unless you have two riders missing in the main body of the team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 15, 2018 54 minutes ago, cityrebel said: You can only use a guest if your no.1 is missing, unless you have two riders missing in the main body of the team. It's a possibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
