Starman2006 2,354 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) The only think I'd say makes a difference is the number of teams in the league at the time. More teams = harder to win a title. Poole have done it in 8-10 team leagues, BV did it with how many teams in the league? I make it 19,19 and 18 when BV won their 3 BL titles on the trot and 16 when they won the BL2 in 1969 so slightly more impressive. BL2, in 69, not the top league then ?? I wonder who won BL 1 in 69 ?? Edited September 15, 2015 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted September 15, 2015 Anyway, well done to Belle Vue. A professional job well done and a result that leaves the Robins a bit of a mountain to climb. Of course they can do it but have to perform as The Aces did in the opening heats and get the tactical out by about heat 6 to have any chance. I was one of the few that made the long trip up and regretted it from heat 1. Shades of our performance in the final at Monmore. I don't have a problem with Batch but he is not a leader of men nor does he lead by example, well certainly not this season. He probably is captain by default but I am never convinced he will set the tone and his nervous twitch and subsequent tumble just adds credence. Zengi out in Heat 1 to set the tone and get the team moving in the right direction. The rest of the team are not blameless either and to have no points from your heat leaders, who happen to ride the track well, is embarrassing. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your outlook, I will not be there next week but in my heart I know the season will finish on Monday. When it matters most blueboy, Batch is found wanting. Maybe I have been spoilt in watching the great Leigh Adams when he led Swindon. Whenever there were crucial races to win or last heat decides, Leigh would deliver. I can't remember Batch ever doing it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted September 15, 2015 Swindon were poop, I am hoping Belle Vue take it all the way and when I say that I mean the Title I am a Poole supporter but would love to see Vue win it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted September 15, 2015 Really? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted September 15, 2015 When it matters most blueboy, Batch is found wanting. Maybe I have been spoilt in watching the great Leigh Adams when he led Swindon. Whenever there were crucial races to win or last heat decides, Leigh would deliver. I can't remember Batch ever doing it. Batchelor (and Doyle) were both a let down for Poole when it came to the playoffs in 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted September 15, 2015 When it matters most blueboy, Batch is found wanting. Maybe I have been spoilt in watching the great Leigh Adams when he led Swindon. Whenever there were crucial races to win or last heat decides, Leigh would deliver. I can't remember Batch ever doing it. I can remember Leigh doing it for us too, and again I don't think you can rely on Batch when the chips are down Batchelor (and Doyle) were both a let down for Poole when it came to the playoffs in 2007. As we were fourth & Coventry led the league I think that we were not expecting to win a Brandon anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted September 15, 2015 I can remember Leigh doing it for us too, and again I don't think you can rely on Batch when the chips are down As we were fourth & Coventry led the league I think that we were not expecting to win a Brandon anyway. And wasn't Batchelor crying during that meeting and Crump had to give him a cuddle (or man hug)!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Batchelor (and Doyle) were both a let down for Poole when it came to the playoffs in 2007.Doyle rode at Brandon 4 times in 2007. His second best meeting was in the play-offs. He was also the beat of your bottom 5! He beat 2 opponents? Boyce beat 1 while Batch and Boxall failed to beat anyone! By yeah, Batch let you down but eh was only a 5 point man and the Bees didn't have a single rider with a lower average. Edited September 15, 2015 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) There were at least 14 Swindon fans on the 3rd /4th bend with scarves and flags. We had a good old time. We even started celebrating 5-1 to BV because it looked at times we wouldn't get a finisher in some heats. Shame the chap with the loud hailer from the Coventry away match didn't manage to make the trip though. Edited September 15, 2015 by Anzum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,283 Posted September 16, 2015 Anyone who saw the Swindon riders walking the track before the meeting would have seen a young lad with them (5 or so years old? Swindon fans will probably know who he is). We smiled as he went to the gate positions and did the usual kicking and stamping to test each one himself. With all the accusations being bandied about who is at fault for the Robins defeat I'm surprised nobody has yet blamed him. I saw him stood with Rosco in the pits after the meeting.... Bless him, the poor little fella was bawling his eyes out and screaming to anyone that would listen something along the lines that it wasnt fair and that Belle Vue were cheats and that he was never going to a speedway meeting again. I felt really sorry for him so I had to go over and have a word to try and console him..... Whilst there, I had a chat with the little lad at the same time and he said he had really enjoyed it!! WAHEY!!! Brrrrummmmmmmm Tisssssshhhhhhhhhhh! I'm here all week..... 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted September 16, 2015 I saw him stood with Rosco in the pits after the meeting.... Bless him, the poor little fella was bawling his eyes out and screaming to anyone that would listen something along the lines that it wasnt fair and that Belle Vue were cheats and that he was never going to a speedway meeting again. I felt really sorry for him so I had to go over and have a word to try and console him..... Whilst there, I had a chat with the little lad at the same time and he said he had really enjoyed it!! WAHEY!!! Brrrrummmmmmmm Tisssssshhhhhhhhhhh! I'm here all week..... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 PMSL Love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionheart 86 Posted September 16, 2015 I think that for quite some time most punters were saying that the BV reserves would win it by overpowering the Robins reserves. I don't think it turned out like that at all. I was quite impressed by the performance of the Robins reserves. I think they will have quite a say in the return at Blunsdon, although Stevie W should collect a few points, after his season there. I am not too sure that 14 points will be enough for BV. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted September 16, 2015 On Polish TV there was some pretty incredible story about Josh Grajczonek. They said he was almost ready to quit sport and fly back to Australia after Lewis Kerr accident. Wasn't aware that Kerr's wife was pregnant and it all had such big impact on Josh. Luckily Lewis is getting better and Josh can still ride and enjoy it. What a hero he was yesterday. 9+1 from number 3. Excellent performance. I agree, an excellent performance.... Call me sceptical, but I always feel there could be a few Secret Agents about. Even now, forgetting Darcy at Swindon, and Milik at Lynn, Josh at Belle Vue is well placed to be called a upon, if the need be necessary... Just hope Josh proves me wrong and scores well in the Final, and puts that Monkey to bed......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted September 16, 2015 Its just a shame Coventry couldn't sign 'Agent' Pawlicki!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABS 231 Posted September 16, 2015 I agree, an excellent performance.... Call me sceptical, but I always feel there could be a few Secret Agents about. Even now, forgetting Darcy at Swindon, and Milik at Lynn, Josh at Belle Vue is well placed to be called a upon, if the need be necessary... Just hope Josh proves me wrong and scores well in the Final, and puts that Monkey to bed......... Sure he will. He's a local lad, for an Aussie, living about 5 miles from the track. Yes, he's a Poole asset, but I'm sure that a Winners medal will mean more to him than who his "contract", whatever that means, is registered with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
