screm 8,060 Posted October 26, 2014 If your going to win a PL title then getting a 5-1 in a Ht15 seems the perfect way to do it, all credit to Edinburgh for the season they have had, they are the best team in the PL and are deservedly PL Champs. Congratulations. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,153 Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Great match from a neutral point of view agree with Blobby thought it was going Monarchs way early until Sam locked up on turn 2 in t/r race .The monarchs done well to miss Summers when he came off.As for ht 13 after the second rerun thought Cookie had lost it racing across to Morris big congrats to the Monarchs on the treble and the pairs pleased with our season also getting in the top six was a very good result.Looking forward to next season. Edited October 26, 2014 by Bandit59 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted October 26, 2014 Yes Arson Best rider in the league even though his average has dropped by 1.2 due to all his bonus points with Sam and Sedgy. Simon Stead top of the averages it seems and top man (Aye right) Just don't tell Rosco cause he can recognize form remember. To be honest Cookie dipped a little by his high standards mid Summer but is back to his imperious bes again now. No better man to have in the big heats with pressure on, though Smiler Sam outstanding riding pillion well averages dont lie Stead finished top and was picked ahead of Cook for the World team cup. As good as Cook is Stead was better this season. Both practically unbeatable at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smod 145 Posted October 26, 2014 From what I read, Heat 13 was the race than won/lost the League. What exactly happened? Re-runs, fights, what exactly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted October 26, 2014 Taking a 5 1 in last heat to win it...pure box office...no doubt the play offs will still get called rubbish Drama...tension...handbags...last heat decider,..thats playoff entertainment Well done to the Monarchs,deserved it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted October 26, 2014 I haven't seen the final figures but Cookie has knocked up a huge number of bonus points for a number 1 - more than one a match. Because he has been happy to let his partners Sedgy and Smiler take wins while he keeps the rabble behind. Certainly can't say the same for Steady. So with bonus, I would expect Cookie to be comfortably number 1 in the League. But at the end of the day Monarchs have had the near perfect season because they have been a TEAM not a group of individuals. Every one of them has chipped in with points at critical times. Can we be allowed to be smug all winter please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill94d 105 Posted October 26, 2014 Two poor guests when it mattered,the rebels management got that wrong and it cost them dearly I have made similar comments on a thread about Rebels 2015. Poor effort from both. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekker 239 Posted October 26, 2014 From what I read, Heat 13 was the race than won/lost the League. What exactly happened? Re-runs, fights, what exactly? That and Starke getting passed by Foxy in heat 14. Rebels management got it right based on form, if the riders don't turn up you have had it Been a season or since the best of Summers has been seen at the dale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django 159 Posted October 26, 2014 Congratulations to Edinburgh and commiserations to Somerset, the 2 best teams in the league this year. Roll on 2015. Well done Cookie, time to come home now marra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted October 26, 2014 well averages dont lie Stead finished top and was picked ahead of Cook for the World team cup. As good as Cook is Stead was better this season. Both practically unbeatable at home The way you look at averages, they do lie. Cook pairs up with Sedgmen and Masters for many 5-1s and has 43 bonus points in the Speedway Star lists. Simon Stead has 4 bonus points. Averages with bonus are a much better basis for comparison for top riders who gain most of their bonus points in 5-1s, and the figures are Cook 10.34, Stead 9.70. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted October 26, 2014 Congratulations to Edinburgh and commiserations to Somerset, the 2 best teams in the league this year. Roll on 2015. Well done Cookie, time to come home now marra If only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondsRock 79 Posted October 26, 2014 After a full season of racing, umpeen matches, what does it boil down to in the end? One team got an extra 5 points with the T/R and another team got an extra 6. Ha! About time they were banned in playoffs. That being said, Edinburgh topped the table so deserved the title regardless! Well done on a very successful season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted October 26, 2014 The way you look at averages, they do lie. Cook pairs up with Sedgmen and Masters for many 5-1s and has 43 bonus points in the Speedway Star lists. Simon Stead has 4 bonus points. Averages with bonus are a much better basis for comparison for top riders who gain most of their bonus points in 5-1s, and the figures are Cook 10.34, Stead 9.70. You could counter balance that one with the fact that Simon Stead was paired with riders like Sedgmen and Masters and the chances of getting bonus points are harder to get. You could have a thread on its own discussing who has had the better season, Edinburgh fans will tell you Cookie, Sheffield fans Steady, end of the day both had great seasons and were for differing matters vital to their team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted October 26, 2014 Cook over Stead for me... Got to remember Steads team mates were woeful so that is an easy place gained in his races straight away 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted October 26, 2014 Another ruling that needs ironing out. How far do you run into a race before you award it. IMO two laps is NOT sufficient. Lap 3-4 yes, lap two no. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
