LagutaRacingFan 1,935 Posted September 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, Stiltonpanther said: Perhaps we should go back to 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 Disagree. You could see teams trying to lose on purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiltonpanther 338 Posted September 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: Disagree. You could see teams trying to lose on purpose. Which is what you say they were doing on Monday. It would have assured the top 2 could meet in the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted September 22, 2021 Clearly the decisions have been made on the assumption that Peterborough are going to finish top of the league, and have been given choice, because this is clearly their choice. Peterborough wouldn't want to pick Belle Vue who beat them at home both times, and wouldn't fancy Sheffield after being turned over by them too. Picking Wolves makes sense, and going there for the first leg with Andersen still at reserve also makes sense. Having the second leg at home is usually the best idea. But no way can you convince me that this was also Wolves' choice. No way would they pick Peterborough, and no way would they want the first leg at home. Wolves would 100% pick Belle Vue and have the second leg at home. That should be a fairly easy passage to the final where they would most likely come up against Peterborough with Andersen no longer at reserve. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,935 Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Peterborough will be a hard nut to crack in the play-offs. Andersen and Harris step up a level when the pressure is on. Edited September 22, 2021 by KeirStarmerFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted September 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, KeirStarmerFan said: Peterborough will be a hard nut to crack in the play-offs. Andersen and Harris step up a level when the pressure is on. Both did not step up Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,935 Posted September 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Trackerman48 said: Both did not step up Monday They did their job, Panthers got first pick in the play-offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
847084 99 Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, PotteringAround said: But no way can you convince me that this was also Wolves' choice. No way would they pick Peterborough, and no way would they want the first leg at home. Wolves would 100% pick Belle Vue and have the second leg at home. That should be a fairly easy passage to the final where they would most likely come up against Peterborough with Andersen no longer at reserve. On the Wolves site CVS states Peterborough would have been Wolves' choice had they finished top. No, I am not convinced either. On your second point I would point out WOlves have always chosen home leg first in the play offs when the choice has presented itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, NeilWatson said: You don't accept the decision of the planning meeting at face value? and take the home leg in September while Hans is still at reserve Surely they should keep the teams 'as per' for both legs? And forget the end of September averages? Edit. And it will be interesting to see how many attend tomorrow at Peterborough given it no longer matters whether they win or not.. And how many certain riders score if the averages do change at the end of the month..!! Edited September 22, 2021 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted September 22, 2021 2 hours ago, KeirStarmerFan said: Disagree. You could see teams trying to lose on purpose. You mean like the Panthers last night against Sheffield ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted September 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, mikebv said: Surely they should keep the teams 'as per' for both legs? And forget the end of September averages? Fairer to reflect the current form surely ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINYS 292 Posted September 22, 2021 Saved me a trip to Peterboro, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Beowulf said: Fairer to reflect the current form surely ? But the qualification period for the play offs will be over... The Semis and Final should be ran with the averages that the qualifying period ended with.. If it was all ran in the same month it would have been.... Edited September 22, 2021 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINYS 292 Posted September 22, 2021 5 hours ago, KingoftheTrack said: Wolves vs. Peterborough Sheffield vs. Belle Vue How I don't know but that's what Speedway GB has just put out Farcical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINYS 292 Posted September 22, 2021 34 minutes ago, Trackerman48 said: Both did not step up Monday Did'nt need to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted September 22, 2021 What an absolute farce! Surely this completely defeats the object of a full league season?! When you thought the sport in the UK could sink no lower. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
