Blackadder 280 Posted October 9, 2016 What were the fisticuffs all about?If the reason wasn't obvious, maybe it was something that was said. Josh punched the pits wall at Leicester once, because he was verbally belittled by an opponent.(The wall won). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted October 9, 2016 Don't think so Gazc. You're being very diplomatic. Astute choice of guest taking full advantage of the rules won. Don't blame the Rebs at all - it's the rules that are at fault. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Is it fair that a rider whose average has been earned in a top five all season can guest for one who has spent the vast majority of his at reserve? Been far too many meetings just recently won by the team who can choose the best guests. Discuss. Scunthorpe recently used Bates as a guest at reserve at Rye in place of Carl Wilkinson. He scored 14 from 7. Luckily it didn't matter that day. Edited October 9, 2016 by Shads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted October 9, 2016 If the reason wasn't obvious, maybe it was something that was said. Josh punched the pits wall at Leicester once, because he was verbally belittled by an opponent. (The wall won). Yes I remember that!! Stupid little boy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,138 Posted October 9, 2016 Don't think so Gazc. You're being very diplomatic. Astute choice of guest taking full advantage of the rules won. Don't blame the Rebs at all - it's the rules that are at fault. Maybe but thats the rules some go for you some go against you just have to accept it twice Somerset guests have won them a meeting at Glasgow there management deserve credit in being astute in there choices. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,805 Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Scunthorpe recently used Bates as a guest at reserve at Rye in place of Carl Wilkinson. He scored 14 from 7. Luckily it didn't matter that day. I think there is a good argument that a reserve can only be replaced by another reserve as a guest. Didn't take a genius to work out that Bates was going to have a field day today. Edited October 9, 2016 by Gordon Bennett 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,138 Posted October 9, 2016 Yes I remember that!! Stupid little boy!! Even more so today he really is a prize A knob. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 824 Posted October 9, 2016 Bates has always been a prick, nothing new here 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted October 9, 2016 Best team won, we had a couple of let downs but Somerset are a class outfit. Roll on next week. Really looking forward to welcoming Bates back next week, wee dick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiqueSteve 100 Posted October 9, 2016 Is it fair that a rider whose average has been earned in a top five all season can guest for one who has spent the vast majority of his at reserve? Been far too many meetings just recently won by the team who can choose the best guests. Discuss. Totally agree with you yet again !...looks like a guest (reserve) from a main team placing can win you you the cup. When are the "authority's" going to think these things through. Also how ridiculous is it that Coles who rode for Ipswich against Rebels only a few days ago, rides for the rebels today, wouldn't happen in any other sport..its farcicle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted October 9, 2016 Totally agree with you yet again !...looks like a guest (reserve) from a main team placing can win you you the cup. When are the "authority's" going to think these things through. Also how ridiculous is it that Coles who rode for Ipswich against Rebels only a few days ago, rides for the rebels today, wouldn't happen in any other sport..its farcicle [/quot And the team that finishes top isn't the champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,166 Posted October 9, 2016 Don't think so Gazc. You're being very diplomatic. Astute choice of guest taking full advantage of the rules won. Don't blame the Rebs at all - it's the rules that are at fault. Unfortunately it's right, the rules are at fault for this, as has been said many times the rulebook is a crock of shyte 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted October 9, 2016 Great stuff from our lads today, totally didn't expect that from Bates , so respect to him. You see Tigers we are the real deal when we have all 7 on show. I think there is a good argument that a reserve can only be replaced by another reserve as a guest. Didn't take a genius to work out that Bates was going to have a field day today.Identical averages BWD and Josh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCookie 753 Posted October 9, 2016 Yes I remember that!! Stupid little boy!! With all the rumours about him, Garrity and other Sheff riders along with countless other incidents including today, it makes you wonder what sort of idiot Bates really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted October 9, 2016 Totally agree. The guest system is a farce especially in away matches. Teams should never be stronger with a guest than they would with their own rider. If you have an injury in the team that's bad luck but shouldn't make you stronger. I can see your point but nobody would be discussing this if he'd have had an average or nightmare meeting, it's sods law really. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
