Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted September 3, 2021 Another shocker from belle vue. We are sooooooo lucky there was only 6 teams and the other 2 not in play offs were pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted September 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Col said: Transfer deadline was last Saturday wasn't it? Don’t know mate. It’s speedway so it could change to suit. Peterborough were on a bout replacing a rider and haven’t as yet so just presumed date hasn’t passed !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 534 Posted September 3, 2021 I used to love going to Sheffield Speedway… really enjoyed the racing. I went 8 to 10 times a year for many years. in recent years there has been a serious drop in the quality of the racing culminating in only going once a year…. Then a decision to not bother going at all. sad times 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted September 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Charlieboy said: Good win tonight not the best racing. Carried 2 passengers but got away with it. Bachelor back to normal so if he stays we’ve got no chance in the play offs. Could we get smolinski in as a replacement? And possibly give Ben cook a chance at reserve Already in the play offs and Batch taking his chance to lower his average in the meetings that count towards it. Come the playoffs where the scores don't count I think you will see a different outcome..... Ben Cook can't replace Neilsen - Stefan is a 3 point rider and Cook would be 4. I know yoy struggle with these concepts but I don't think even Sheffield could get away with that one 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers99 434 Posted September 3, 2021 48 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Already in the play offs and Batch taking his chance to lower his average in the meetings that count towards it. Come the playoffs where the scores don't count I think you will see a different outcome..... Ben Cook can't replace Neilsen - Stefan is a 3 point rider and Cook would be 4. I know yoy struggle with these concepts but I don't think even Sheffield could get away with that one Is this the same team that manipulated the rulings to get Bates in as a result 'rising star'? I'm sure 4 into 3 goes if your face fits lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Panthers99 said: Is this the same team that manipulated the rulings to get Bates in as a result 'rising star'? I'm sure 4 into 3 goes if your face fits lol We’ve got Poole riders so we can use their rule book. Simple !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Panthers99 said: Is this the same team that manipulated the rulings to get Bates in as a result 'rising star'? And regretted it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted September 3, 2021 3 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Already in the play offs and Batch taking his chance to lower his average in the meetings that count towards it. Come the playoffs where the scores don't count I think you will see a different outcome..... Ben Cook can't replace Neilsen - Stefan is a 3 point rider and Cook would be 4. I know yoy struggle with these concepts but I don't think even Sheffield could get away with that one Maybe he is aware that the transfer deadline has passed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted September 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, RS50 said: Maybe he is aware that the transfer deadline has passed. Indeed but scoring well in the play offs will be win win for him. He will increase his income , he will not increase his average and it will encourage potential employers he is worth offering a place next year..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted September 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Indeed but scoring well in the play offs will be win win for him. He will increase his income , he will not increase his average and it will encourage potential employers he is worth offering a place next year..... Just hope it's you that is right, not me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, RS50 said: Just hope it's you that is right, not me. Where as I hope I'm wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Panthers99 said: Is this the same team that manipulated the rulings to get Bates in as a result 'rising star'? I'm sure 4 into 3 goes if your face fits lol I think that Sheffield have been unfairly treated by fans of other clubs re the inclusion of Bates as an RS.. I bet no one was more surprised than them to find out that within virtually every one of the criteria needed, Josh got in by the skin if his teeth... Wasnt their doing that this was the criteria used I am sure.. A complete coincidence, and, in keeping with so much of British Speedway, beyond reproach integrity and credibility wise... I wonder (for next year), as the riders will be a year older, and will have actual averages, if the age levels change alongside the qualifying average needed to be an RS..? And if so.... More 'coincidences' maybe to look forward to? Edited September 3, 2021 by mikebv 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted September 3, 2021 also the fact 2 rising stars per team in 2022 according to the 5 year plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted September 3, 2021 37 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: also the fact 2 rising stars per team in 2022 according to the 5 year plan. And One has to be under 30 years of age.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The SAINT 78 Posted September 3, 2021 17 hours ago, yorkshiretyke said: Agreed, 2 meetings in a row now, the racing has been abysmal. Always better racing when the track is not prepared for fast times. Great result considering no Nielsen but apart from that, borefest. Sort the track out!!! wasn't it a 'post stock car' prepared track ???? may have something to do with it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
