Jump to content
British Speedway Forum

cyclone

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content count

    3,180

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by cyclone

  1. Posted

    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.

  2. Posted · Edited by cyclone
    Late change to Plymouth line published

    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? 

    • Like 2

  3. Posted

    2 hours ago, foreverblue said:

    Masters is riding according to the Monarchs Twitter, can't believe he is riding as he was so poor last night he was replaced by Flint so Flint had two rides. Still I suppose he can be a bit off tonight and still win races, he is usually unbeatable at Edinburgh. 

    Poole have an uncanny knack of visiting teams when they are having problems (in the right place at the right time).

    However even if Masters was fully fit, outwith Masters & Pickering,  Monarchs 3 - 7 will struggle to beat their counterparts, apart from Ablitt.

    • Like 1

  5. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

    Yes, not sure I'd be overly impressed if I was an Edinburgh fan! But two riders who I wouldn't expect to do that. Tbf with Tom Brennan the track at Newcastle wasn't good that day so may have come into it. Which is fair enough. With the Sam one not sure, can't believe 24 hrs would be that different if foot is still swollen as I am sure I read somewhere. 

    Reliably informed that the Edinburgh team manager saw Sam's foot injury before the meeting @ Scunny,  & it was badly swollen.

    Sam is very loyal to Edinburgh and found it too painful to continue during his second ride.

    Despite the comments by the would be "medical experts" on here, it's not unknown for the recovery process to improve sufficiently 48 hours after the injury occurred in Poland,  to be able to resume racing.

    It also should be noted that r/r would have been the only option otherwise for Wolves tonight. 

    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

  6. Posted

    1 hour ago, MattB said:

    Exactly my point.  Edinburgh have jumped the gun here and its led to people believing its in the bag when it's anything but

    In what way have Edinburgh jumped the gun?

    They have publicised their proposals they are submitting and thereby making their fanbase full aware of the situation.

    This gives the fans the opportunity to support the application in advance, be it financial assistance, lobbying local councillors, etc.

    Nothing wrong with that approach which are commonplace with those who are seeking permission to introduce new developments.

    As I previously stated, the Promotion have acknowledged the planning deadlines and that there are probably other interested parties in acquiring the site,  so how  has it led to people believing its in the bag?

  8. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    Some relevant points disclosed by the Projector Director have been reported in the Edinburgh Evening News include:-

    • "Prospective buyers of the vacant site at Deans must submit their proposals to West Lothian Council no later than July 28"
    • "There is a process through the council where they select their bidder and that is ratified, so all of that will happen in the next couple of months."
    • "Through word of mouth there is competition for the site but we believe we have a strong case"

    As the above confirms, the Promotion have been transparent in their Proposal & Plans, that acquiring the site, together with appropriate planning permission, is not yet a fait accompli.

    Personally I'm highly impressed with their approach, which will hopefully encourage all fans to support this either financially or with other means of assistance.

    Reported feedback from local councillors indicates they are aware of the local community initiatives that the Club have been involved in for many years, and hopefully these will be considered favourably when a final decision on who is offered the site is taken.

    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

  9. Posted

    1 hour ago, King Jamie said:

    Sunny Armadale was more of a dusty springfield as the much promised natural sprinkle failed to drop itself on the stadium.

    As a racing spectacle, it's fair to say Harvey Weinstein made more passes in 30 seconds than the total mustered in this meeting's first 12 races. And then we received the glorious treat that was heat 13. I tip my hat to all 4 riders.

    Main talking point early doors was the lack of a TS in heat 6. Indeed, all 3 opportunities were wilfully ignored by both team managers during the course of the evening. The last 2 didn't matter as they delivered 5-1's anyway but the first failure probably gifted the Cheetahs a point. That said, they certainly earned their spots tonight.

    A sideshow to this evening's main course was a Team Australia 4's competition. The home side won that particular clash 40-22 if anyone's much fussed.

    For the Monarchs, tonight exposed the glaring vulnerabilities within the team. Only the much vaunted top 2 achieved their average. The rest had their moments, some more fleeting than others. The glue that is Kye Thomson, for example, will never score a less convincing 6 points in his career.

    For the Cheetahs, solid scoring was the order of the day (well, night). Biggest disappointment was Batchelor boy although, when he was correctly shoved back 15 metres in heat 9, I did mutter "Congratulations". It was also pleasing to see young Killeen hold him off for the solitary point in the rerun. A very promising performance. His super smooth riding style reminds me of Daniel Bewley in his speedway nappy days.

    Ach well. Roll on Friday...

     

    That blunder by Alex Harkess in ht 6, when it was obvious to bring in Pickering as a TS. instead of Hook (who could have later taken Complin's 4th ride instead) as R/R, probably would have denied Oxford the 1 match point they ended up with.

    Given the tight race for the final top 6 qualifying spot,  tonight's managerial howler could crucially benefit Oxford when the league fixtures are finally completed.

  10. Posted

    Still need to replace 25yr old  Lewis Millar who has been racing since 2016 and has the second lowest GSA in the NDL of 1.50, the lowest being 18 yr old Eli Meadows who is making his NDL debut at Plymouth.

    Should try for Kyran Lyden who made his NDL debut for Devils @ B.V. & scored 3 pts finishing in front of homester Freddy Hodder & the pointless LM twice.

    Nothing against Lewis, but he has now been racing for at least six years & has not shown any improvement & if anything has become less competitive in the home matches I've seen, often ending up well behind the rest of the field. 

  11. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    48 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

    Certain people in the devils side need to have a look at themselves. Team was built for certain individuals and they’re just rolling around at the back without it looks putting in much effort. 

    Agree, and with two of the team rarely beating an opponent unless they fail to finish, the Devils management should be trying to bring in other alternatives.

    Don't know if he is still riding, but young Danny Smith of the defunct Gems looked a far better prospect last year than the "local talent".

    TBH as a spectator, I want to see a competitive match, but the Devils long tail precludes us even seeing any close home encounters this season.

    If we stick with the same formation, I very much doubt that the Devils will even pick up a single match point in the NDL.

  12. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    12 hours ago, GhostRider said:

    This is incorrect about the “promotion blunder” as saturday was selected on purpose to avoid missing masters and pickering however, Rawicz, changed there fixture from sunday, to saturday for unknown reasons as they did not comment.

    courtesy of Edinburgh monarchs website - https://www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk/news-centre/article/2022-05-31/monarchs-promotion-furious-as-polish-speedway-causes-koc-chaos

    I do agree that lawson and sedgmen will not score the same as masters and pickering, i think its all to play for. 

     

     

    FYI When Poland issue their weekend schedules , the PZM always list consecutive Saturdays & Sundays, & do not confirm the actual race day until c. 2 - 3 weeks before the event. This I believe is linked to sponsorships & tv scheduling. Furthermore Saturday & Sundays are the priority days for Polish fixtures which all contracted riders are obliged to fulfil.

    If anyone had checked previous fixtures held at Tarnow this season, they've used Saturdays. Further feedback from Poland indicates that the stadium in Tarnow is unavailable  for speedway this Sunday as it is being used for a local festival event.

    The Edinburgh Promotion should have been aware of how Polish fixtures are confirmed & should have not agreed to the weekend  date until the PZM announced the official date.

    They should have informed Glasgow they would visit on either the Saturday or Sunday once the the PZM announced the official date.

    This would have been c. 2 weeks beforehand.

    What makes it more galling was that Glasgow had suggested it be moved from their normal off race day of Sunday to Saturday, due to a possible tv clash with Scotland  playing Wales in the World Cup Qualifier in Cardiff, which never materialised!

    BTW as the home team was Tarnow, kindly explain how the visitors "Rawicz, changed there fixture from sunday, to saturday for unknown reasons":rolleyes:

     

    • Like 4

  13. Posted

    Despite Monarchs having a 16 pt lead from the 1st leg, thanks to their Promotion's blunder of accepting this Saturday as the date for the 2nd leg, they are denied the services of Masters & Pickering, who scored paid 28 from 11 in the league encounter on 1st May.

    The guest replacements of Richard Lawson & Justin Sedgmen are probably the best available, but imo, unlikely to match the scoring power of Masters & Pickering.

    Therefore under the circumstances, expect Tigers to win the tie on aggregate.

     

  14. Posted

    4 hours ago, Jaizer said:

    I believe Tom Brennan is too. Any news if he'll be missing? Or would he get 28 day ban if didn't fulfill a UK fixture in preference for Poland?

    My understanding is that as that wherever there is a  non challenge fixture clash, which ever club had the fixture logged in their schedule earliest then they have priority for the rider/s service. In these circumstances, there should be no ban on riders obliged to ride in Poland, and the UK club will be entitled to the normal guest or r/r facilities for absent riders.

    If I'm correct, Edinburgh ,assuming they're already using  r/r for Fredriksen, can  use  guests for Masters up to 9.41 & Pickering up to 7.53.

    Glasgow  can either use a guest for Brennan up to 6.76 or r/r using all home riders, except Cook.

     

    is

  15. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    This has appeared on Edinburgh General Discussions FB :-

    The Polish Fixtures for 2022 were published in the Speedway Star on APRIL 9 & the following are listed for Rawicz for June:-
    4 - 5 Tarnow (a); 11 -12 Daugavpils (h); 18 -19 Poznan (a)
    Puzzled how the Promotion were not aware of the Polish fixtures well in advance of agreeing to go Ashfield on 4th June? Look forward to the Promotion advising the fans as to why they agreed to go there this Saturday.
     
    BTW both Masters & Pickering are contracted to Rawicz.
    • Like 1

  16. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    9 hours ago, King Jamie said:

    Just prior to former director Brian Gray's death, was there not talk of a field for use as a training track?

    I've no idea where it was, or indeed the finer details, but could that be a potential avenue to explore?

    IIRC it was Avonbridge near Falkirk.

    Apparently it was only a piece of a field already used for informal motocross with nothing else.

    Also the only  access was via a minor  unlisted road.

    Believe Brian envisaged it being used for training purposes only.

     

     

     

     

    • Thanks 1

  21. Posted

    15 hours ago, Endeavour said:

    His average must be low if all his Eastbourne scores are wiped out.

    I doubt this will happen, as logically the scores of all riders who rode against Eastbourne in 2021 should also be erased.

    I believe this was queried after Eastbourne withdrew, re adjusting GSAs for all riders scores in matches against Eastbourne, and was not acted upon by the BSPL.

  22. Posted · Edited by cyclone

    7 hours ago, szkocjasid said:
    Edinburgh 2022?  
    Sam Masters 9.41
    Josh Pickering 8.34
    Justin Sedgmen 5.52
    Kye Thompson 5.51
    Lasse Fredriksen 5.00
    James Sarjeant 4.16
    Max Ruml 4.00
    Total 41.94

    Dreadful if we re-sign Sedgmen & Sarjeant.  Both have been around for some time & never progressed.

    In the case of Sarjeant, will he be fully fit  physically & mentally for 2022, given his horrific crash at the Dale in October?

    Ruml is definitely worth another try at 4.00 as he has been beating both Becker & Nicol in the US lately. 

     

  24. Posted

    Having called the BSPL bluff of no Poles in the Championship, will Glasgow now go for Tobiasz Musielak  for 2022?

    As his last Premier average with Swindon was 6.52, applying the 1.6 conversion for the Championship, this would make him their number one on 10.43

    Assuming they would also wish to retain Cook, Ostergaard, Brennan, & Bailey  I reckon the following would be their team building averages, including 2.5% for UK riders who were tier 3 eligible at some point in time:-

    Tobiasz Musielak  10.43
    Craig Cook      8.91 reduced to 8.69
    Ulrich Ostergaard 7.96
    Tom Brennan 6.48 reduced to 6.32
    Connor Bailey 4.27 reduced to 4.16

     If I'm correct this would give a total of 37.56,  leaving 4.44 to fit in the final two, if the minimum starting average was set at 2.00 for UK newcomers.

    If not allowed, then at least one of the above 1 - 5 would have to be dropped, to accommodate the Pole at number one.

     

     

     

     

×

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy

  I accept