foreverblue 6,081 Posted September 27, 2019 25 minutes ago, semion said: Massive choke in the 2nd half of the meeting, by Ipswich. Then again for balance Poole choked it in the first half, otherwise how do you explain that massive advantage Ipswich enjoyed ? Do you think the occasion got to Poole Forever ? Poole didn't choke otherwise we would have lost. No wasn't the occasion we shouldn't fear Ipswich but they adapted to conditions better than us which is quite common when they are different from usual for the home team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,757 Posted September 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Hodgy said: Doesn’t that = complacent? Not necessarily. I can’t believe any team would become complacent in the first meeting of a two legged tie, you just have to keep at it for every heat. But sometimes speedway riders aren’t the cleverest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted September 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Poole didn't choke otherwise we would have lost. No wasn't the occasion we shouldn't fear Ipswich but they adapted to conditions better than us which is quite common when they are different from usual for the home team. His definition on choking changes depending on what Poole do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted September 27, 2019 When watching it back it was the smug smirks on the faces of Hawkins and Louis during the first 8 heats that made me smile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted September 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Poole didn't choke otherwise we would have lost. No wasn't the occasion we shouldn't fear Ipswich but they adapted to conditions better than us which is quite common when they are different from usual for the home team. As it was said by Allen and King, rain equals away team advantage. Harris said rain equals no home advantage and Klindt said when it rain the away team always have an advantage. My guess is the usual setups are gone and home riders never feel as secure as normal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted September 27, 2019 Just now, Steve Shovlar said: As it was said by Allen and King, rain equals away team advantage. Harris said rain equals no home advantage and Klindt said when it rain the away team always have an advantage. My guess is the usual setups are gone and home riders never feel as secure as normal. I agree, rain and heavy track conditions always take away home advantage and favour the away team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,658 Posted September 27, 2019 4 hours ago, BobC said: So funny reading this thread. When Ipswich were mauling Poole,it was a great meeting,yet largely gate n go. Poole start winning races and suddenly its poor meeting with all the gate n go! Me thinks a few folk starting gloating a little prematurely! The whole meeting was gate and go bar Harris,and Iversen in the first.That's about it really.Skidder laughed at my original post but i felt it was pretty spot on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy 976 Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Not necessarily. I can’t believe any team would become complacent in the first meeting of a two legged tie, you just have to keep at it for every heat. But sometimes speedway riders aren’t the cleverest. Complacent - they thought job done with 8 heats to go. Agree, many riders not the most intellectual - but anyone that rides a Speedway bike must have rare nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 27, 2019 cant see how people can say nigel and kelvin are bias towards us I thought there comments were pretty fair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted September 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Skidder1 said: When watching it back it was the smug smirks on the faces of Hawkins and Louis during the first 8 heats that made me smile You'd know all about smugness 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,081 Posted September 28, 2019 11 hours ago, ray c said: cant see how people can say nigel and kelvin are bias towards us I thought there comments were pretty fair I haven't watched it on tv yet but usually I think they are fair, some people just think refs, commentators and pundits are all biased towards Poole. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: I haven't watched it on tv yet but usually I think they are fair, some people just think refs, commentators and pundits are all biased towards Poole. yes I think its just a poole thing mind you if the speedway goes to Eurosport we might end up with ermolenko and I know who I prefer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted September 28, 2019 First half of the meeting was pretty good when Poolle was getting thrashed at home.......... second half was a bit off though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,253 Posted September 28, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 10:47 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: It would've been easy for them to have thrown in the towel - instead they came out swinging No wonder Poole get decent crowds if theres swinging on offer maybe Debbs will start a thread about this as well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, foreverblue said: I haven't watched it on tv yet but usually I think they are fair, some people just think refs, commentators and pundits are all biased towards Poole. It might be because they got a little excited when the comeback was happening. But I think it was more of a case of wanting a close meeting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
