Carlislecomet2 304 Posted October 22, 2018 So I presume Lakeside's reserves can get a Wednesday off with a days notice but not a Monday. Has there ever been a triple header? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted October 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, Carlislecomet2 said: So I presume Lakeside's reserves can get a Wednesday off with a days notice but not a Monday. Has there ever been a triple header? For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ So now we face Lakeside on Saturday (a), Sunday(h) and Monday(h) all provisionally as yet. What really worries me is regarding the Comets hopefully not falling at the last hurdles so to speak. I mean Lakeside riders bemoan lack of home track advantage, but surely after having half a match last Sunday, then another on Wednesday, and then Saturday - they will be, to coin a phrase, 'dialled in'? Which for the Saturday night will be hard graft for the Comets I think? Not aware what is happening with Ty...prob out injured...but oh dear it does make booking a GOOD guest so very important for Saturday...a Rye House specialist please. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 528 Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ Yes, why not there's a first for everything, not much surprises me in speedway anymore. I mean last Sunday our Super Hero Mason rode 14 heats between 2 tracks doing all the driving in between and still scored 27+1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, singy13 said: So now we face Lakeside on Saturday (a), Sunday(h) and Monday(h) all provisionally as yet. What really worries me is regarding the Comets hopefully not falling at the last hurdles so to speak. I mean Lakeside riders bemoan lack of home track advantage, but surely after having half a match last Sunday, then another on Wednesday, and then Saturday - they will be, to coin a phrase, 'dialled in'? Which for the Saturday night will be hard graft for the Comets I think? Not aware what is happening with Ty...prob out injured...but oh dear it does make booking a GOOD guest so very important for Saturday...a Rye House specialist please. Spoke to Ty at Scunny Sunday and although his hand is really swollen and turning every shade of Black, Blue, Green and Yellow you can imagine; he said it wasn't hurting him that much; however it may be a Scaphoid fracture and until the swelling goes down they cant really tell. He also said that he was getting it checked out this week. If it isn't fractured and they can get the swelling down who knows he may be back for the weekend however there was an awful lot of swelling, so until they find out what is actually going on it is touch and go and if it is confirmed that he has broke his Scaphoid that will be him definitely out Regards THJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted October 23, 2018 Some have suggested counting 1 meeting as the result rather than racing twice on the same night In this case its not possible as different rules apply TS allowed for league match but not in 2 leg aggregate tie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Some have suggested counting 1 meeting as the result rather than racing twice on the same night In this case its not possible as different rules apply TS allowed for league match but not in 2 leg aggregate tie Wish you could get a flutter on this final Lakeside league match at the bookies, not on the score or anything like that; and I may be being a tad cynical but what's the odds for the second meeting not going past Heat 10? (Might even be a case of "Lend us your cable cutters Ged") However there will not be a re-staging and the result will stand... Regards THJ Edited October 24, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn missed out key word Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 308 Posted October 23, 2018 15 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ They are, Southend and Chelmsford. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted October 23, 2018 Speedway really has completely lost the plot if there is to be a triple header between the same two clubs. Just ditch the Shield (call it a shared winner) and the league match (call it a draw), and leave them as monuments to the past. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlislecomet2 304 Posted October 23, 2018 My mention of a triple header was very much tongue in cheek, however it has been a funny old week or two in this funny old sport of ours. "Speedway is like a box of chocolates. You just never know what you're gonna get. (Forrest Gump 1994 or 2018). 'Monuments to the past'..........I like that but I would also include the play off match(s) too. What is wrong with the team finishing top when all the league fixtures have been run aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted October 23, 2018 36 minutes ago, Carlislecomet2 said: What is wrong with the team finishing top when all the league fixtures have been run aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I see. That would make the pussycats champions - we cant be having that tut tut 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylorj 1,000 Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Speedway really has completely lost the plot if there is to be a triple header between the same two clubs. Just ditch the Shield (call it a shared winner) and the league match (call it a draw), and leave them as monuments to the past. Lakeside and Peterborough have been racing each other since September !!! 3 Finals, 3 trophies , season doesn't finish until 31st we have qualified as asked not Workington's fault others haven't . I'm sure if Workington won , Lakeside would want a shot at the other trophy or vice versa . A lot of blood,sweat and tears to get to these finals why just award them all ? And a chance for Workington to get bigger crowds when we really need them . You all might have the great thought of coming to the tapes in 2019 unfortunately we don't have that guarantee ..... Edited October 23, 2018 by Taylorj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted October 23, 2018 Taylor could large attendances sway it for your club running next year...Hope so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted October 23, 2018 one thing for sure is we are going out with a BANG in 2018 . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted October 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Taylorj said: Lakeside and Peterborough have been racing each other since September !!! 3 Finals, 3 trophies , season doesn't finish until 31st we have qualified as asked not Workington's fault others haven't . I'm sure if Workington won , Lakeside would want a shot at the other trophy or vice versa . A lot of blood,sweat and tears to get to these finals why just award them all ? And a chance for Workington to get bigger crowds when we really need them . You all might have the great thought of coming to the tapes in 2019 unfortunately we don't have that guarantee ..... So you get the Worky and Lakeside teams together for a presentation of the Shield, and you get a big picture of Mr Godfrey stuck over it when it comes to the photos being taken. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
