mc131 362 Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Poor guest choice at number 1 given Flint doesn't appear to have ever gone very well at Armadale, get the impression we aren't bothered by this fixture even though it's likely that this will be a rehearsal of the playoffs as I fancy the two teams will finish 4th and 5th. Hes not rode to bad at Armadale this year 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,224 Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Poor guest choice at number 1 given Flint doesn't appear to have ever gone very well at Armadale, get the impression we aren't bothered by this fixture even though it's likely that this will be a rehearsal of the playoffs as I fancy the two teams will finish 4th and 5th. Flint rides Armadale as well as 90% of away riders IMO.Perhaps if you had signed a replacement No1 you would have nothing to moan about.It’s not although Kennett was ever coming back .IMO.You have done well out of his guesting slots over the season. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, eide67 said: From Monarchs website: Friday 5th August: Edinburgh Monarchs v Plymouth Gladiators (Championship), Armadale, 7:30pm WTF MONARCHS: Richard Lawson (Guest), Lasse Fredriksen, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna, Josh Pickering, James Sarjeant, Jacob Hook. WESTCOLOUR GLADIATORS: Leon Flint (Guest), rider replacement for Alfie Bowtell, Ben Barker, Michael Palm Toft, Hans Andersen, Ben Morley, Harry McGurk. Richard Lawson guests for Sam. Leon Flint for Kennett, Hans Anderson back but I believe Michael Palm Toft and Ben Barker have still to be confirmed. 3 points a must for Monarchs in their quest for a play-off place. If they ride with the same determination and desire as last Friday, it should be no problem. Confirmed on Edinburgh FB that Barker, Palm Toft & Andersen all scheduled to ride tonight. Glad that Barker has been exonerated of any drug/alcohol misuse, and the internet vultures on this forum can now remain silent. Edinburgh FB have now amended Plymouth FB lineup to Tom Woolley @ 2 & r/r for Barker @ 3. Assume Barker still in limbo re result of lab tests? Edited August 5, 2022 by cyclone Late change to Plymouth line published 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted August 5, 2022 5 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Poor guest choice at number 1 given Flint doesn't appear to have ever gone very well at Armadale, get the impression we aren't bothered by this fixture even though it's likely that this will be a rehearsal of the playoffs as I fancy the two teams will finish 4th and 5th. Josh Pickering wants Poole in the playoffs so he'll be wanting Poole to finish 4th? Unless Edinburgh plan on finishing 6th? How many meetings do Plymouth have left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 658 Posted August 5, 2022 4 I think Lisa . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,623 Posted August 5, 2022 41 minutes ago, cyclone said: Confirmed on Edinburgh FB that Barker, Palm Toft & Andersen all scheduled to ride tonight. Glad that Barker has been exonerated of any drug/alcohol misuse, and the internet vultures on this forum can now remain silent. Barker isn’t riding now, apparently it’s Tom wolley for bowtell and r/r for barker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 262 Posted August 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Barker isn’t riding now, apparently it’s Tom wolley for bowtell and r/r for barker. That means a cosy night for you Monarchs then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 262 Posted August 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: Flint rides Armadale as well as 90% of away riders IMO.Perhaps if you had signed a replacement No1 you would have nothing to moan about.It’s not although Kennett was ever coming back .IMO.You have done well out of his guesting slots over the season. Based on his scores this season (and last) I'd argue that's not the case at all. Did I say anything about our previous guests? I simply said Flint will be a poor guest at number 1, take your Berwick hat off and see it for what it is, a rider nearly two points below the average we have to play with who has never scored well at Armadale at this level is a poor choice of guest. Suggest you do some research and have your facts straight. We agreed to sign a replacement a while back but it was blocked...We've played within the rules, crap rules, I'll give you that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,623 Posted August 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Based on his scores this season (and last) I'd argue that's not the case at all. Did I say anything about our previous guests? I simply said Flint will be a poor guest at number 1, take your Berwick hat off and see it for what it is, a rider nearly two points below the average we have to play with who has never scored well at Armadale at this level is a poor choice of guest. Suggest you do some research and have your facts straight. We agreed to sign a replacement a while back but it was blocked...We've played within the rules, crap rules, I'll give you that. You’re lucky yous haven’t been forced to run NL riders for him as that’s what you deserve IMO as every man and their dog know he’s not injured and this was the plan all along. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,298 Posted August 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Based on his scores this season (and last) I'd argue that's not the case at all. Did I say anything about our previous guests? I simply said Flint will be a poor guest at number 1, take your Berwick hat off and see it for what it is, a rider nearly two points below the average we have to play with who has never scored well at Armadale at this level is a poor choice of guest. Suggest you do some research and have your facts straight. We agreed to sign a replacement a while back but it was blocked...We've played within the rules, crap rules, I'll give you that. Plymouth Gladiators = 42 1. Jason Crump 3, 2, 2, R, 0 = 7 2. Dillon Ruml 2', 0, 3, 1' = 6+2 3. Zach Cook 1, 0, 1' = 2+1 4. Zane Keleher 0, 2, Fx, 2, 1 = 5 5. Bjarne Pedersen 3, 3, 2 = 8 6. Leon Flint (G) 3, 2', 1, 3, 2, 2, F = 13+1 7. Jason Edwards 1, 0, Fx = 1 Flinty helped you get a point last season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted August 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: You’re lucky yous haven’t been forced to run NL riders for him as that’s what you deserve IMO as every man and their dog know he’s not injured and this was the plan all along. Neither me nor Fang know that he's not injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,711 Posted August 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Based on his scores this season (and last) I'd argue that's not the case at all. Did I say anything about our previous guests? I simply said Flint will be a poor guest at number 1, take your Berwick hat off and see it for what it is, a rider nearly two points below the average we have to play with who has never scored well at Armadale at this level is a poor choice of guest. Suggest you do some research and have your facts straight. We agreed to sign a replacement a while back but it was blocked...We've played within the rules, crap rules, I'll give you that. Scored 7 from 4 at number 1 for Oxford, I’d argue that not many riders who are available have done better than that… You’ve got Oxford, Leicester, Berwick and Poole not riding, Leicester’s top 3 are too high, as is Nicholls, Bomber and S Worrall. Lawson guesting for Edinburgh, Wells and Starke guesting at Glasgow and King at Scunny. That leaves Batchelor who never really guests for anyone and wouldn’t want to go to Armadale, or Summers. Enlighten me on the riders you would of chosen… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,224 Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Based on his scores this season (and last) I'd argue that's not the case at all. Did I say anything about our previous guests? I simply said Flint will be a poor guest at number 1, take your Berwick hat off and see it for what it is, a rider nearly two points below the average we have to play with who has never scored well at Armadale at this level is a poor choice of guest. Suggest you do some research and have your facts straight. We agreed to sign a replacement a while back but it was blocked...We've played within the rules, crap rules, I'll give you that. There more the one rider out there if you were really desperate to sign a replacement Do you really think Kennett was interested in doing a season,just asking as there were a lot of rumours circulating at the the time and circumstances regarding his work situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted August 5, 2022 35 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Scored 7 from 4 at number 1 for Oxford, I’d argue that not many riders who are available have done better than that… You’ve got Oxford, Leicester, Berwick and Poole not riding, Leicester’s top 3 are too high, as is Nicholls, Bomber and S Worrall. Lawson guesting for Edinburgh, Wells and Starke guesting at Glasgow and King at Scunny. That leaves Batchelor who never really guests for anyone and wouldn’t want to go to Armadale, or Summers. Enlighten me on the riders you would of chosen… Scrub out Summers also as he guested for Glasgow last Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted August 5, 2022 Pretty sure BSPL and SCB require proof of long term injury for any insurance or BenFund claims. They don't just rubber stamp continuing facilities. Most notable thing with Kennett is he hasn't ridden on Grass or Longvtrack all year, even to "try fitness". Best ignore gobrubbishes like motormouth from Poole spreading rumours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites