szkocjasid 2,988 Posted January 24, 2020 Also Eastbourne / Newcastle had a bye, but Poole gets it now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Not only can I not believe the cup draw has been changed, there was never an official announcement about the changes, did they hope no-one would notice! Notice what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,988 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Notice what? 4 teams have swapped opponents! Or ha ha, if that was a joke! Edited January 24, 2020 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: 4 teams have swapped opponents! Or ha ha, if that was a joke! 28 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Also Eastbourne / Newcastle had a bye, but Poole gets it now? So it's been fiddled, or are Poole cheating already??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,988 Posted January 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: So it's been fiddled, or are Poole cheating already??? As there's been no official announcement, I have no idea who's suggested the changes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 24, 2020 10 hours ago, ekimba said: If the reason it was done is Geographic then all the rest of the ties should be changed to be consistent. look at Glasgow they have to go to Somerset, thats not just a wee drive in the country. Exactly, it's a drive in two countries. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted January 24, 2020 If you are allowed to change your draw Berwick need to get in there quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted January 25, 2020 The fact that the KOC draw has been tampered with at all just shows the amateurish mess we are in at times. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, screm said: The fact that the KOC draw has been tampered with at all just shows the amateurish mess we are in at times. If it's the way to go teams should start picking opponents for next season, it'll save having to mess about doing a draw. Cup winners could grab any byes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted January 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: If it's the way to go teams should start picking opponents for next season, it'll save having to mess about doing a draw. Cup winners could grab any byes. So its........ First round Berwick v Newcastle Edinburgh v Glasgow Scunthorpe v Redcar Eastbourne v Poole Second round Berwick/Newcastle v Leicester Edinburgh/Glasgow v Birmingham Scunthorpe/Redcar v Kent Eastbourne/Poole v Somerset Season after season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, screm said: So its........ First round Berwick v Newcastle Edinburgh v Glasgow Scunthorpe v Redcar Eastbourne v Poole Second round Berwick/Newcastle v Leicester Edinburgh/Glasgow v Birmingham Scunthorpe/Redcar v Kent Eastbourne/Poole v Somerset Season after season Could be, but the wise one's might just try and pick Newcastle or Berwick for an easy option and go mad with the petrol money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: If it's the way to go teams should start picking opponents for next season, it'll save having to mess about doing a draw. Cup winners could grab any byes. Agreed, And If some meetings are going to be guaranteed "loss makers" then they could just play 'rock, papers and scissors' instead to decide who goes through.. The positives are no loss making meetings. And the Cup could be done and dusted well before the cold nights of October.. Obviously it would be better to play 'rock, paper, scissors' in person rather than over the phone, to maintain the sports high reputation for integrity and credibility, (and make it more exciting) which will incur some travelling costs for the relevant team managers, but overall it would be a positive move forward for me.. Maybe even dip their toe in technology and use Skype and stream the 'matches' around the country to the thousands awaiting the results with baited breath? NB Best of Three home and away on the 'rock, paper scissors'.. No Tac Sub for double points if behind.. No guest 'rocks, papers, or scissors' allowed. Edited January 25, 2020 by mikebv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, mikebv said: Agreed, And If some meetings are going to be guaranteed "loss makers" then they could just play 'rock, papers and scissors' instead to decide who goes through.. The positives are no loss making meetings. And the Cup could be done and dusted well before the cold nights of October.. Obviously it would be better to play 'rock, paper, scissors' in person rather than over the phone, to maintain the sports high reputation for integrity and credibility, (and make it more exciting) which will incur some travelling costs for the relevant team managers, but overall it would be a positive move forward for me.. Maybe even dip their toe in technology and use Skype and stream the 'matches' around the country to the thousands awaiting the results with baited breath? Quartz, Parchment, Shears is an evil game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,650 Posted January 25, 2020 Powers at be make themselves look more amateurish by the day. what is the point in having a draw if you’re just going to fix it/tamper with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 25, 2020 For those unsure about what is being mentioned, here is the original draw with the same 12 teams involved http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37740 on 27 Nov '19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
