Bandits4eva 998 Posted May 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jaizer said: At this rate be happy to leave with 6 fit riders lol Oh I hear ya pal! 1 minute ago, Gazc said: Think the best thing is getting out without more injuries if the track ain’t the best. Result is secondary. Indeed! Now you can understand our frustration on last week… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted May 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bandits4eva said: Oh I hear ya pal! Indeed! Now you can understand our frustration on last week… Meeting has now been abandoned due to poor track conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted May 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bandits4eva said: Oh I hear ya pal! Indeed! Now you can understand our frustration on last week… Abandoned. Wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted May 8, 2022 Just shut the doors. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted May 8, 2022 Best wishes to young Tom hopefully he will be back soon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,022 Posted May 8, 2022 Interesting only complained after H10 when result stands!! What was actually wrong with the track?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: Just shut the doors. You wonder how it got too that, did riders do a track walk pre-meeting ?. Were concerns raised then, I see we were complaining about conditions at heat 4 bit of a shambles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted May 8, 2022 Seems a sad way to end a brave Newcastle effort against very strong opponents. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted May 8, 2022 Correct me if I'm wrong didn't it used to be the losing team that could request an abandonment? Unless the referee has decided? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: Interesting only complained after H10 when result stands!! What was actually wrong with the track?? Complaint was made well before then obviously rider safety is paramount. Bit cynical there don’t you think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,053 Posted May 8, 2022 Obviously I am not there so can`t comment on specific track conditions for this meeting but its fair to say this meeting wasn`t abandoned due to track conditions because of rain making the track wet and un-rideable. But I will make this point, in cricket there is a rule where the governing body, ECB, can investigate a sub-standard pitch, maybe the BSPA should do the same especially in these circumstances where it would appear a club can prepare a sub-standard track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, Jaizer said: Correct me if I'm wrong didn't it used to be the losing team that could request an abandonment? Unless the referee has decided? I would imagine the referee would have the final say on this occasion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotfs 26 Posted May 8, 2022 Very embarrassing don't know what is worse the Diamonds team or the track! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted May 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Interesting only complained after H10 when result stands!! What was actually wrong with the track?? Once got so far in obviously wanted a result to be called so didn't need to come back!!! But complaints definitely made before. Lost one rider and 2 others in fairly dangerous sounding accidents why would you want the last 5 heats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
