TheScotsman 2,483 Posted September 16, 2016 Think the key word to concentrate on in Scotsman's posting is "if" - then you answer you own question! Indeed. Easily missed but so important! Can't believe the whole strategy was based on beating Worky at home. Surely not? I said at the time Worky could spring a surprise. They had enough riders with a showground pedigree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted September 16, 2016 do you honestly think we would have qualified with Grondal, Perry and NBJ? What I say is that with three riders lkely to score little or nothing it was essential that the remaining four scored well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted September 17, 2016 What I say is that with three riders lkely to score little or nothing it was essential that the remaining four scored well. Spot on , what team could guarantee there top 4 to score 40+ home or away , its a tall order for any team . Now I think it's time to go to Edinburgh on the 23rd , put the season to bed , learn from the mistakes made and yes there were mistakes Ged is a human being I accept that, nobody is perfect . Perhaps the problem was trying to force success . I think as a person Ged is a likeable chap , but I think in his eagerness to please fans he's overdone things regarding team changes . 4 team changes toward the business end of the season is a bit dramatic by anyones standards. I hope he can put this behind him as I think his efforts that he's put in deserve the rewards and would love to see him leading Panthers on to better times . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 17, 2016 I think it was not all the changes that were made but rather the one that wasnt that ensured it didnt work with the last late reshuffle. Keeping Ostergaard meant a woefully exposed bottom 3 along with a stuttering at best Mr O. Keeping NBJ (or finding a n other) and Morris instead and not bringing back Hall wouldve given a much better balance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted September 17, 2016 I think it was not all the changes that were made but rather the one that wasnt that ensured it didnt work with the last late reshuffle. Keeping Ostergaard meant a woefully exposed bottom 3 along with a stuttering at best Mr O. Keeping NBJ (or finding a n other) and Morris instead and not bringing back Hall wouldve given a much better balance. My understanding is that Rathbone and Ostergaard come as a package!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 17, 2016 My understanding is that Rathbone and Ostergaard come as a package!!no doubt - hence my labelling 'The Teflon Kid' on another thread. Still stands that ultimately that loyalty is possibly what cost qualification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted September 17, 2016 I think it was not all the changes that were made but rather the one that wasnt that ensured it didnt work with the last late reshuffle. Keeping Ostergaard meant a woefully exposed bottom 3 along with a stuttering at best Mr O. Keeping NBJ (or finding a n other) and Morris instead and not bringing back Hall wouldve given a much better balance. Believe me N.B.J was not worth keeping, regularly getting beaten by second strings and reserves , he might have looked good at Ippo but he was woeful around the showground, Panthers should have got rid of him ages before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Irving 393 Posted September 17, 2016 Strange one NBJ as most of the Rockets fans on here were genuinely disappointed he was let go last winter. Been a real flop it has to be said and I'd be surprised if there's too many takers this winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted September 17, 2016 NBJ must have an attractive average now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted September 17, 2016 Sad reading in this weeks Speedway Star about Ged Rathbone's thoughts and emotional turmoil. Promoters do their best but can't always get it right and will always be in the firing line for flack from all those who "know best" Stay positive and don't let the bullies get to you..... You signed Cookie so you must have what it takes!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted September 17, 2016 where,s wally ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 17, 2016 where,s wally ? Still about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted September 17, 2016 where,s wally ? We havn't signed him yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted September 17, 2016 So our meeting for Edinburgh is next Friday. Sure to be a cracker...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted September 17, 2016 Yeah il be there for sure.. British speedway realy does shoot itself in the foot with its comedy rules and regs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
