Gavan 5,067 Posted March 30, 2015 There is no doubt Edinburgh have assembled a strong side but some of the excuses from their fans when things are not right. The only person to moan about the track was Cook. We all know he is a whinger and a moaner and spits his dummy out. Seen it twice at Ipswich. Once with Barker and then last season on the wrong end of a 5-1 he turned round after the finish line and trundled back to the pits, no sportsmanship unlike Masters who shook hands with those who beat him. Funnily enough Cook was fine when he was in front, misses the gate and moans. So what if the track was wet? Cant all be slick concrete. It apparantly wasnt dangerous so why do people moan. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,698 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Just because Cook took to twitter to moan about the track doesn't mean he was the only rider moaning.riders from both sides didn't really want to ride Edited March 30, 2015 by Mr Blobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,179 Posted March 30, 2015 Just because Cook took to twitter to moan about the track doesn't mean he was the only rider moaning.riders from both sides didn't really want to ride And were did you get that from AFAIK Glasgow were willing to start the meeting and continue until the downpour during Ht 11 so how can you speak for Glasgow riders and what they wanted to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANSE 480 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Its the best i have seen Wolbert ride the track in his 3 rides since last April also Edinburgh riders 3 to 7 tried in every race Edited March 30, 2015 by MANSE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo1 288 Posted March 30, 2015 Some riders just get on with it some don't, Hard to judge anybody yesterday , let's wait till the weather is fine and the track is not too wet before we see how good both teams are, That wasn't proper speedway racing yesterday but all riders gave it a go, so we'll done to them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,258 Posted March 30, 2015 Can I bring my dog? Does it wear a nappy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,698 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) And were did you get that from AFAIK Glasgow were willing to start the meeting and continue until the downpour during Ht 11 so how can you speak for Glasgow riders and what they wanted to do. "Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell today said: “There were special circumstances that meant the match had to go ahead. But there wouldn’t have been many league matches that would have taken place in such conditions. But Glasgow, for obvious reasons, wanted the match on.” From today's EEN As john Campbell says it wouldn't have went ahead if it was a normal meeting. A glasgow club official even told an edinbrugh fan that the meeting would have been off any other week but they decided to run it anyway. Lets not consider riders safety as we need to show off our fancy new stadium. Edited March 30, 2015 by Mr Blobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted March 30, 2015 There is no doubt Edinburgh have assembled a strong side but some of the excuses from their fans when things are not right. The only person to moan about the track was Cook. We all know he is a whinger and a moaner and spits his dummy out. Seen it twice at Ipswich. Once with Barker and then last season on the wrong end of a 5-1 he turned round after the finish line and trundled back to the pits, no sportsmanship unlike Masters who shook hands with those who beat him. Funnily enough Cook was fine when he was in front, misses the gate and moans. So what if the track was wet? Cant all be slick concrete. It apparantly wasnt dangerous so why do people moan. Cookie's comment actually was "....... the paying public must be delighted with the entertainment". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,960 Posted March 30, 2015 "Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell today said: “There were special circumstances that meant the match had to go ahead. But there wouldn’t have been many league matches that would have taken place in such conditions. But Glasgow, for obvious reasons, wanted the match on.” From today's EEN As john Campbell says it wouldn't have went ahead if it was a normal meeting. A glasgow club official even told an edinbrugh fan that the meeting would have been off any other week but they decided to run it anyway. Lets not consider riders safety as we need to show off our fancy new stadium. Blobby, after spending the whole of last season lording it over the Glasgow fans, you might have to learn a bit of humility this season. So put the dummy and the rattle back in your pram and stop being such a sore loser. All the best Rob 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,841 Posted March 30, 2015 I'm sure if it was really that bad the riders would have united and refused to race. A wet track doesn't always have to be unsafe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo1 288 Posted March 30, 2015 So it was the Glasgow management.who said the meeting must go ahead, Here was me thinking the referee makes the final decision if a match goes ahead??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenway Bleachers 2,665 Posted March 30, 2015 The track was rideable and for the determined few (our reserves) raceable, if you chose to go wide enough. At the start if you were behind, then you got filled in. Just a pity that the races took so long to get started and a few more "you have 2 minutes" would have moved things along. Pity Erik the "kinder" fell and popped the fence as this added to the delay, and we could have done without the track grading in my opinion. (just pulled mud back on to the drier racing line) However quite why we didn`t start until 3-15 surprised those of us on the back straight who had adjusted watches forward........ Cookie clearly does not enjoy heavy tracks (remember the 4`s at leicester?) though he did show some ball5 in heat 5 between the 2 Tiggers, so it was rideable, especially with clear track in front. tigs deserved their win so roll on Friday. Any chance Dickie lawson pulls a sickie??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted March 30, 2015 I'm sure if it was really that bad the riders would have united and refused to race. A wet track doesn't always have to be unsafe. Could well have led to bans or at least threats of bans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted March 30, 2015 "Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell today said: There were special circumstances that meant the match had to go ahead. But there wouldnt have been many league matches that would have taken place in such conditions. But Glasgow, for obvious reasons, wanted the match on. From today's EEN As john Campbell says it wouldn't have went ahead if it was a normal meeting. A glasgow club official even told an edinbrugh fan that the meeting would have been off any other week but they decided to run it anyway. Lets not consider riders safety as we need to show off our fancy new stadium. Well done John Campbell, agree there were special circumstances, would've been a big blow for Scottish speedway if it was postponed Also special thanks to all the riders for agreeing to race 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted March 30, 2015 Well done John Campbell, agree there were special circumstances, would've been a big blow for Scottish speedway if it was postponed Also special thanks to all the riders for agreeing to race Exactly. The two Scottish teams need each other for the greater good, despite some on here doing their best to undermine it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites