Main Man 222 Posted September 14, 2015 COVENTRY have a major concern over inspirational skipper Chris Harris ahead of Friday’s crunch play-off clash with Poole.Harris was involved in a heavy crash in Poland on Sunday and has returned to the UK with ankle, wrist and elbow injuries.He plans to see a specialist early this week and it leaves the Buildbase Bees sweating just days before their biggest match of the season.Harris said: “It was a big crash on the first bend with me, Sebastian Ulamek and Michal Szczepaniak, and we all went straight into the fence together.“Me and Seb were actually under the fence for a time and they had the ambulance out but we did manage to walk away.“I carried on in the meeting, it was an important one for the club, but it was afterwards when the adrenaline had eased that I really felt the pain, and I’ve got a swollen wrist and ankle.“I’ve got to get plenty of treatment over the next few days, I really want to be fit for Friday but I’ll have to see what the specialist says.”Bees already have Joonas Kylmakorpi on the sidelines, with Freddie Lindgren booked to guest, and it is now a relief that the initially-scheduled first leg against the Pirates tonight was put back by four days.That call was taken on Saturday afternoon due to an adverse weather forecast, with the conditions of Monday already fully justifying that decision.Boss Gary Havelock said: “You’re always worried about receiving a call saying one of your riders has crashed in another meeting, and now we have to wait and see with Bomber.“He’s massive to our team, and being without him is not really something I want to think about. It’s a huge concern for us.“I will be looking at our options, of course, but we already know how limited they are and at the moment we just have to keep our fingers crossed.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted September 14, 2015 COVENTRY have a major concern over inspirational skipper Chris Harris ahead of Friday’s crunch play-off clash with Poole. Harris was involved in a heavy crash in Poland on Sunday and has returned to the UK with ankle, wrist and elbow injuries. He plans to see a specialist early this week and it leaves the Buildbase Bees sweating just days before their biggest match of the season. Harris said: “It was a big crash on the first bend with me, Sebastian Ulamek and Michal Szczepaniak, and we all went straight into the fence together. “Me and Seb were actually under the fence for a time and they had the ambulance out but we did manage to walk away. “I carried on in the meeting, it was an important one for the club, but it was afterwards when the adrenaline had eased that I really felt the pain, and I’ve got a swollen wrist and ankle. “I’ve got to get plenty of treatment over the next few days, I really want to be fit for Friday but I’ll have to see what the specialist says.” Bees already have Joonas Kylmakorpi on the sidelines, with Freddie Lindgren booked to guest, and it is now a relief that the initially-scheduled first leg against the Pirates tonight was put back by four days. That call was taken on Saturday afternoon due to an adverse weather forecast, with the conditions of Monday already fully justifying that decision. Boss Gary Havelock said: “You’re always worried about receiving a call saying one of your riders has crashed in another meeting, and now we have to wait and see with Bomber. “He’s massive to our team, and being without him is not really something I want to think about. It’s a huge concern for us. “I will be looking at our options, of course, but we already know how limited they are and at the moment we just have to keep our fingers crossed.” well if he doesn't ride it will be a walkover. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted September 14, 2015 You could always have Scott Nicholls as a guest, assuming you can have a guest, or there is the R/R option. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted September 14, 2015 You could always have Scott Nicholls as a guest, assuming you can have a guest, or there is the R/R option. Didn't think you could have a guest from a playoff team 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted September 14, 2015 Bomber is great in the playoffs. Be a shame if he's not riding on Friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted September 14, 2015 Didn't think you could have a guest from a playoff team I wasn't sure. So R/R it is then.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted September 14, 2015 I wasn't sure. So R/R it is then..They could have Iversen or Doyle etc (although I think Doyle is riding in Darcy's meeting in Sweden) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted September 14, 2015 They could have Iversen or Doyle etc (although I think Doyle is riding in Darcy's meeting in Sweden) Both too high in averages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted September 14, 2015 Both too high in averagesAh okay. I wasn't sure on averages. If they are too high, Coventry are going to struggle to find a good replacement. Maybe Walasek (if fit) as I remember a few people raving about his performances at Brandon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted September 14, 2015 Could do with a fully fit Bomber. Luckily the meeting is now Friday so gives time for the swelling to go down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted September 14, 2015 Bomber is irreplaceable around Brandon and also in the pits. He's been in brilliant form. We have had a great season and now at the worse possible time we have been hit with injuries. Can only see a Poole win if no Harris, JK and a injured Garrity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 14, 2015 Ah okay. I wasn't sure on averages. If they are too high, Coventry are going to struggle to find a good replacement. Maybe Walasek (if fit) as I remember a few people raving about his performances at Brandon. Yes Bomber has only a 7 point average surprisingly so no options even Janowski's 8.67 is too low for Iversen or Doyle as a guest away from home. I know it would be a whole lot easier for poole if Bomber wasn't fit but it's the play offs and i want to see a great meeting with the top riders. Bomber is irreplaceable around Brandon and also in the pits. He's been in brilliant form. We have had a great season and now at the worse possible time we have been hit with injuries. Can only see a Poole win if no Harris, JK and a injured Garrity He's irreplaceable at Poole too, the best away rider at Poole for me, he rides it like his home track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted September 14, 2015 You could always have Scott Nicholls as a guest, assuming you can have a guest, or there is the R/R option. No we couldn't... Didn't think you could have a guest from a playoff team You can't I wasn't sure. So R/R it is then.. Our facility would be a guest or RRThey could have Iversen or Doyle etc (although I think Doyle is riding in Darcy's meeting in Sweden) both riders averages are too high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iand 133 Posted September 14, 2015 Didn't think you could have a guest from a playoff team I'm sure last year you could but it was changed at the AGM, and this year you can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted September 14, 2015 I'm sure last year you could but it was changed at the AGM, and this year you can't.Poole did pretty well with it last year. That's prob why! 😉😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
