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BERWICK v LEICESTER (KO Cup semi-final) 8.15pm, Saturday July 23rd (part of double-header)

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Berwick have the biggest of big jobs now to pull this back.

Leicester Lion Cubs = 63

1. Dan Thompson - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 = 18 FULL MAX
2. Mickie Simpson - 1, 1, 1, 1 = 4
3. Connor Coles R/R - (DT - 3, JT - 3, MP - 1', TS - 3 = 10+1)
4. Tom Spencer - 1, 1, 2, 3, 3 = 10
5. Joe Thompson - 3, 3, 3, 3, 2', 2' = 16+2 PAID MAX
6. Vinnie Foord - 1, Tx, 0, 2' = 3+1
7. Max Perry - 3, 2', 1, 3, 1', 2' = 12+3
8. Sam Woods - DNR

Berwick Bullets = 27

1. Kyle Bickley - 2, 2, 2, 1, 1 = 8
2. Mason Watson - 0, 0, 0, 1' = 1+1
3. Ace Pijper - 0, 2, 0, 1 = 3
4. Greg Blair - 2, R, 2, 0 = 4
5. Luke Crang - 1, 2, 3, 0, 0 = 6
6. Kieran Douglas - 2 = 2 - WITHDRAWN
7. Ben Rathbone - 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 = 3

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Can see Berwick not contesting the 2nd half of this tie and allowing Leicester through, probably the most sensible option for multiple reasons. 

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6 hours ago, screm said:

I would be surprised if Berwick chose to ride this meeting as part of double header. If they face a deficit after todays first leg they would possibly need all fifteen to make them back, Berwick have proven they can run thirty heats in a night but there is no guarantees. 

They won’t need 30 heats. The semi will be over by heat 8

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13 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said:

Can see Berwick not contesting the 2nd half of this tie and allowing Leicester through, probably the most sensible option for multiple reasons. 

Great attitude. 

To take it a step further, Leicester won at Mildenhall in the league a couple of weeks ago. Using your logic, is there any point Mildenhall turning up for the final? Or just give the trophy to Leicester now? 

Wouldn't that be the most sensible option?

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1 hour ago, topsoil said:

Great attitude. 

To take it a step further, Leicester won at Mildenhall in the league a couple of weeks ago. Using your logic, is there any point Mildenhall turning up for the final? Or just give the trophy to Leicester now? 

Wouldn't that be the most sensible option?

Im not saying im a far of the option but the sport as a whole is in a precarious state. As a standalone meeting its likely to be poorly supported so will cost Berwick money, as a double header its reduced admission so potental monetary loss again? 

Leicester will obviously incur further costs sending riders to compete in a meeting that is almost won. 

Further impact of available dates for the cup final to actually happen could come into play (with Leicester Lions and Cubs likely to feature in the play offs) . 

Yes it is entirely possibly for the Bullets to overcome the 36 point deficit at home but is it entirely worth it?

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On 7/3/2022 at 6:50 PM, Sings4Speedway said:

Can see Berwick not contesting the 2nd half of this tie and allowing Leicester through, probably the most sensible option for multiple reasons. 

As it's a DEVELOPMENT league, isn't the most important thing giving young British riders more track time, regardless of the fact Leicester are 98% through to the final?

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10 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

As it's a DEVELOPMENT league, isn't the most important thing giving young British riders more track time, regardless of the fact Leicester are 98% through to the final?

Not going to debate that. Im just concious that as the sport as a whole is in a precarious position and fixtures that could cause financial issues have to be given extra consideration. 

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On 7/3/2022 at 8:25 AM, Shadders said:

They could try and sneak it in as part of a DH on 23rd July. 

Well noted, Shadders!   That's exactly what'll be happening.  Tapes up approx 8.15pm

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