Grachan 7,362 Posted August 19, 2015 The weather forecast keeps changing, but is staying just about acceptable so I may well go to this if all goes to plan. Going in the top 5, Swindon are more than a match for them there Bees, but it's those reserves again. It's those reserves! Top scorer in the British final verses our own honest, hard trying FTR pair doesn't auger well. Bees should win due to their bottom end strength, but our top end strength should hopefully get us a point. I predict a decent crowd, because Bees fans love our Darcy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Both of Swindon's reserves are missing due to PL clashes so guests may be a bonus for the Robins. Coventry are without Hans Andersen and with his average now 6+ there will not be many suitable replacements. Bees could be without Robson (and our usual guest Summers is now unavailable😉) Haha love your joke about bees fans loving Ward (and don't forget his unnamed partner in crime), however Zengota will get a great reception, as he did when he returned to Brandon with Belle Vue earlier this season. I'm going to wait to see the team lineups before making a prediction, although Swindon will be strong at Brandon with 3 ex bees on our track. Edited August 19, 2015 by mdmc82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted August 19, 2015 The weather forecast keeps changing, but is staying just about acceptable so I may well go to this if all goes to plan. Going in the top 5, Swindon are more than a match for them there Bees, but it's those reserves again. It's those reserves! Top scorer in the British final verses our own honest, hard trying FTR pair doesn't auger well. Bees should win due to their bottom end strength, but our top end strength should hopefully get us a point. I predict a decent crowd, because Bees fans love our Darcy. I think the replacements for Hans and Robbo will have a big bearing on the result, could easily be an away win and a guaranteed max for Darcy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted August 19, 2015 Both of Swindon's reserves are missing due to PL clashes so guests may be a bonus for the Robins. Bees could be without Robson (and our usual guest Summers is now unavailable) Not sure guests at reserve will make a difference either way. We just need to swallow up the reserve points and send agent Andersen out on a mission. I think the replacements for Hans and Robbo will have a big bearing on the result, could easily be an away win and a guaranteed max for Darcy. No Hans? Why not? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted August 19, 2015 Not sure guests at reserve will make a difference either way. We just need to swallow up the reserve points and send agent Andersen out on a mission. No Hans? Why not? Hans wasn't on a mission last time he guested for you. Hans is riding in the Danish Final so will just be a 6+ rider for him 😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted August 19, 2015 Hans wasn't on a mission last time he guested for you. Hans is riding in the Danish Final so will just be a 6+ rider for him Yes he was. His mission was to deter all the silly cheating accusations by scoring less than Nick Morris would have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted August 19, 2015 Yes he was. His mission was to deter all the silly cheating accusations by scoring less than Nick Morris would have. 😂😂😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted August 19, 2015 Hans wasn't on a mission last time he guested for you. Hans is riding in the Danish Final so will just be a 6+ rider for him 😕 Surely R/R would be better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Surely R/R would be betterWalasek would be good as rides Brandon well. Solid scores on his two visits this year Risk with RR is King & Garrity both riding injured, sarjeant in poor form & no idea if guest for Robson. Edited August 19, 2015 by mdmc82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted August 19, 2015 If we're going to go with R/R then you go R/R for Robbo as replacements for Robbo would be Garrity (x3 - technically Sarj has to have 1 of them but Garrity will get Sarjs ride) and the Hans guest. Where as R/R for Hans would mean a ride Garrity (x2), the 4.5 PL guest and King. Basically the same level of riders. But by having a guest for Hans rather than Robbo you get a better guest by over 2 points - You're basically asking, do you want Matej Kus or Greg Walasek to guest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted August 19, 2015 Well isn't that just typical. Trying to find a good guest and R/R to help you win. Cheating Bees. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB252 1,376 Posted August 19, 2015 Swindon will be strong at Brandon with 3 ex bees on our track. Four. Morris, Zengi, Summers and Batchelor. Lindgren wouldn't be a bad shout as a guest for Hans. Easy away win even with no reserves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted August 19, 2015 Four. Morris, Zengi, Summers and Batchelor. Lindgren wouldn't be a bad shout as a guest for Hans I'd rather have Thorsell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted August 19, 2015 Four. Morris, Zengi, Summers and Batchelor. Lindgren wouldn't be a bad shout as a guest for Hans I'd rather have Thorsell Agree Thorssell usually goes well around Brandon. I'd say there must be plenty of options available to guest for Hans. I'd agree with SCB go r/r for Robbo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted August 19, 2015 Lindgren? Bjerre? Cook? Did someone really suggest thorssel as a better option than lindgren? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
