Edinburgh V Somerset 16/8

[rustyre bel1 19]

A couple of points at Plymouth 3pts on Wed should be routine 6 points or more next weekend should see the Rebels top of the league and staying there Monarchs v Rebels on Fri is that a prelude to the final ????????

[Mr Blobby 2,662]

This week the table topping Somerset Rebels make an appearance at Armadale with a big hitting top 3 of Doyle, Grajczonek and Morris. The boys in blue & gold will need everyone firing to secure all 3 points on Friday.

 

Line ups for Friday:

 

Edinburgh

1. Craig Cook
   
2. Max Fricke
   
3. Theo Pijper
   
4. Joe Tabaka
   
5. Claus Vissing
   
6. Mitchell Davey
   
7. Derek Sneddon
   

 

Somerset

1. Jason Doyle
   
2. Kyle Newman
   
3. Nick Morris
   
4. Alex Davies
   
5. Josh Grajczonek
   
6. Simon Lambert
   
7. Stefan Nielsen
   

[Brooksy 120]

This will no doubt be the toughest of the Rebels 3 fixtures this weekend. Armadale's not a happy hunting ground for us. Our top 5 may be able to match the Monarchs, but Sneddon at reserve should be a trump card for them. If things go our way we may keep it close enough to pick up a point but, realistically, anything more than a point from this would be a very welcome surprise, Far more hopeful for points from both Berwick and Glasgow.

Edited August 16, 2013 by Barney Rebel

[Taylorj 1,000]

This would be a match worth watching as IMO this could be the playoff final ;-)

[oldtimer 340]

I wonder why Gary has split up the Davies/Morris pairing?

[Arson fire 4,785]

I wonder why Gary has split up the Davies/Morris pairing?

starmans advice I reckon

[Starman2006 2,355]

starmans advice I reckon

starmans advice I reckon

 

Ha Ha, very funny. Rebels about to go 10 pts down, time for a Doyley double.

 

Edit, oh dear...

 

Edit 49-41 to Edinburgh. Alex has a mare of a night, 1, and the reserves will have to do better. Rebels should really have got a point out of this. But nevermind, this on the face of it, is the hardest of the 3. School report, must do better.

Edited August 16, 2013 by Starman2006

[oldtimer 340]

Edinburgh 49 Rebels 41. Main difference in teams was Monarchs reserves 15 points, Rebels reserves only 3. Alex Davies not beating an opponent from 4 rides big disappointment and a kick up backside needed for tomorrow. Still a good Rebels performance against a strong team and a win at Berwick should be "a walk in the park".

[RebelRebel 22]

Absolutely pathetic from Alex, biggest culprit for us not getting a point. You'd naturally expect the reserves to pick up only a couple but for one of you're second stringers is near unacceptable! He's 2 different riders, always scoring double figures at home but completely loses the plot at the smaller away tracks. He really needs to sort it out if we're going to go through the playoffs.

[gusworld 15]

Disappointing to get nothing but with three passengers not surprising. Still 2 more matches this weekend to get some points and virtually clinch out top six spot.

[Starman2006 2,355]

Absolutely pathetic from Alex, biggest culprit for us not getting a point. You'd naturally expect the reserves to pick up only a couple but for one of you're second stringers is near unacceptable! He's 2 different riders, always scoring double figures at home but completely loses the plot at the smaller away tracks. He really needs to sort it out if we're going to go through the playoffs.

 

Mate, you'l be fine, but yes, Alex has to improve, he's more than good enough. Magic has the same problem on the smaller tracks. Its all in the mind..

[Brooksy 120]

Cook passes Doyle in ht.15 to give the Monarchs all the points - deja vu!

 

Not an unexpected result - the weakness at reserve was always going to be a problem - but if only Alex had shown his recent form, we could have taken all the points instead of none. Let's hope it's just a blip and normal service is resumed tomorrow. ( I think that's basically what Oldtimer's just said too. Great minds.......)

 

Absolutely pathetic from Alex, biggest culprit for us not getting a point. You'd naturally expect the reserves to pick up only a couple but for one of you're second stringers is near unacceptable! He's 2 different riders, always scoring double figures at home but completely loses the plot at the smaller away tracks. He really needs to sort it out if we're going to go through the playoffs.

 

Bit harsh! He's been a star for us all season - both home and away.

[Arson fire 4,785]

Tbf Doyle getting beat off Andersen and bates has cost you 2 points recently.

[adz_mft 230]

Well done Josh Bates.Superb stuff

[MD 1,307]

Edinburgh 49 Rebels 41. Main difference in teams was Monarchs reserves 15 points, Rebels reserves only 3. Alex Davies not beating an opponent from 4 rides big disappointment and a kick up backside needed for tomorrow. Still a good Rebels performance against a strong team and a win at Berwick should be "a walk in the park".

So you think!