Shadders 4,135 Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) According to my records Rockets have tracked their full declared 1-7 only twice in the 20 meetings this year. I wonder if any club beats that? Edited June 20, 2015 by Shads 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted June 20, 2015 We (Panthers) probably could though I havnt checked..but this is British speedway these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted June 20, 2015 Well, we had Olly Allen for 3 meetings, so since then, haven't had our 1-7. In those 3 meetings, we only completed 1 meeting with our full 7, with Roynon and Allen both getting injured in there opening rides, so not quite the Rockets Record, but not far off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted June 20, 2015 Looking forward to seeing how Roynon gets on tonight. This will practically be his job interview with team changes on the horizon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted June 20, 2015 According to my records Rockets have tracked their full declared 1-7 only twice in the 20 meetings this year. I wonder if any club beats that? Cant remember a season like this. For me the reason its so frustrating is because in years gone by our problems occur solely due to Injuries. This year we have a contacted rider who we don't always have first claim for and riders who are required to ride in International events etc. Seems this is the way Speedway is going. Guest more common than ever, a far cry from the BL side that Leicester put out that won the League with the same seven riders riding every match in the early seventies. Seem to remember Ipswich doing the same. Will never happen again more's the pity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted June 20, 2015 Did Somerset & monarchs not start and finish last season with the same 7 riders? Not the same 7 in every single match though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted June 20, 2015 Any weather updates would be very welcome as travelling up for this match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bolly 96 Posted June 20, 2015 Well there shouldn't be any complaints about dust today. Been a fine mist of rain all morning and still going. Hopefully will dry up later this afternoon and will have a perfect track for racing tonight. As Shads says it is a pity we cannot field seven Rye riders, we will also be missing a couple of regular fans. Mel Hicks on his honeymoon (no excuse in my books) and Dave Burden (Startline Sid) is in hospital after yet more complications with his knee operation (better excuse than Mel, lol ). Good luck to all riders, Mel and Sid. I will have a little pre race drink to toast your various excuses in missing this meeting Gonna be a tough one but hopefully Rye to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Had some drizzle a while ago. Currently grey, but no rain about half a mile from the track at 2.30pm. Will post if anything changes. Did Somerset & monarchs not start and finish last season with the same 7 riders? Not the same 7 in every single match though. May be my imagination, but it seems that the Monarchs seemed to have escaped injuries to key riders in recent years. Edited June 20, 2015 by Shads 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted June 20, 2015 Dave Burden (Startline Sid) is in hospital after yet more complications with his knee operation (better excuse than Mel, lol ). Oh no. I thought he was getting it sorted out this time. Saw him a few weeks ago at Peterborough when he was hobbling around on crutches but was due to have his operation that week. Wish him a speedy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bolly 96 Posted June 20, 2015 Oh no. I thought he was getting it sorted out this time. Saw him a few weeks ago at Peterborough when he was hobbling around on crutches but was due to have his operation that week. Wish him a speedy recovery. Just had an update, he's out from Hospital and hoping to be down tonight )) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,478 Posted June 20, 2015 Cant remember a season like this. For me the reason its so frustrating is because in years gone by our problems occur solely due to Injuries. This year we have a contacted rider who we don't always have first claim for and riders who are required to ride in International events etc. Seems this is the way Speedway is going. Guest more common than ever, a far cry from the BL side that Leicester put out that won the League with the same seven riders riding every match in the early seventies. Seem to remember Ipswich doing the same. Will never happen again more's the pity Not much change in Panthers 1999 Elite League Champions, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted June 20, 2015 Not much change in Panthers 1999 Elite League Champions, Thats true but nearly's and not quite's can't replicate what Leicester and Ipswich did. The point that i was making is how speedway has changed (not for the better) and how it is very unlikely that a club will again win a League Title without the use of guests which is pretty sad and says an awful lot about the current state of speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted June 20, 2015 It's raining, only light, but steady (16:25) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 20, 2015 Thats true but nearly's and not quite's can't replicate what Leicester and Ipswich did. The point that i was making is how speedway has changed (not for the better) and how it is very unlikely that a club will again win a League Title without the use of guests which is pretty sad and says an awful lot about the current state of speedwayLeicester never won the championship in the british league era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
