Gavan 5,050 Posted July 4, 2017 Check out the current averages. Newcastle have the best averages, so going on that are certain to qualify. Glasgow and Peterborough are next so you would assume they will battle it out but Ipswich only just behind them If i was asked to say who should win the meeting i would say Newcastle. If i was asked for runners up it would be either Glasgow, Peterborough or Ipswich and they are all in the same group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted July 4, 2017 I think redcar will cause an upset and win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted July 4, 2017 But worky and Scunny in group A are a long way weaker than the other 6 pairs. And the possible weaker pairs in group B are all capable of taking points off the other pairs in that group. So group A ON PAPER is a straight shoot out between 3 pairs. Group B is much closer across all the pairs. Even Berwick can expect to pick up a decent number of points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted July 4, 2017 In terms of current averages, Group A has the 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 in the combined averages. Group B has the 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 in the combined averages. So Group B is obviously closer and therefore tougher. And Ippo are actually only 7th in the combined averages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondGlory 58 Posted July 4, 2017 We might not be too high in the league, but if there's anything we're in with a chance for, it's the pairs. Gutted i can't make it down there this year, but I hope the diamonds can do it this time round! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted July 4, 2017 Group B possibly stronger all round but group A has got three of the four strongest pairs in it for me so possibly the tougher one to get out of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted July 4, 2017 Neither group will be easy to get out of , going to be a cracker of a meeting as usual . The jewel in the crown of the Cardiff weekend . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 904 Posted July 4, 2017 Group A looks weak in comparison to B. i wouldnt be surprised if the winners came from group a but as a group i agree group b looks the harder 1 to qualify from 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted July 5, 2017 Lambert souldn't have any equipment issues, he already has bikes in Poland which he intends to use in the World Cup so must be decent and I would assume he will use the same in the U21's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted July 5, 2017 Draw for the 2017 Championship Best Pairs Group A: GLASGOW: Richard Lawson & Aaron Summers PETERBOROUGH: Chris Harris & Jack Holder IPSWICH: Danny King & Rory Schlein WORKINGTON: Thomas Jorgensen & Ty Proctor SCUNTHORPE: Michael Palm Toft & Lewis Kerr Group B: EDINBURGH: Sam Masters & Erik Riss NEWCASTLE: Robert Lambert & Steve Worrall SHEFFIELD: Josh Grajczonek & Kyle Howarth REDCAR: Charles Wright & Ben Barker BERWICK: Nick Morris & David Howe No Somerset this year so no Home Advantage But hang on we have 5 riders with Home Advantage (it was bad enough when just Somerset were represented with 2 riders) the home advantage moaners can now have a field day. Richard Lawson Michael Palm Toft Lewis Kerr Josh Grajczonek Charles Wright Difficult decision for the Rebels fans which one to cheer for. Home advantage? Then the Scunny pair will walk this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted July 5, 2017 Group A looks weak in comparison to B. You never fail 😂😂Robert Lambert and Jack Holder could have some equipment difficulties as their best Equipment needs to be in Poznan 1st thing Sunday morning for the world U21 1st round .id have thought Lambert already has gear over there given hes riding over there this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happyvalleywoolerman 44 Posted July 5, 2017 Should this not all be on the Shared Events chapter? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cheese 2,025 Posted July 5, 2017 Not forgetting ex Rebels Morris and Masters. Howarth and Barker as well although a long time ago in Ben's case. Proctor probably just qualifies as an ex-Rebel also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted July 5, 2017 Should this not all be on the Shared Events chapter?Does it really matter? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted July 5, 2017 Does it really matter? Does to the pedantic few 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites