Beowulf 1,513 Posted July 18, 2017 As is often the case with speedway over the last few years, being proved right gives me no pleasure whatsoever. Eh ? What are you right about ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Is Kurtz going to try and ride in the U21 opening round in Poznan Sunday ? That is/was certainly the plan. He has been having specialist oxygen chamber sessions to speed up the rib repairs. KK has another week on his 9.23 average before it drops on completion of his 4 home/4 away quota against Somerset on 26th Edited July 18, 2017 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted July 18, 2017 the way RW is riding will make MF sit up and take notice... does he bin him to bring Brady back or just release the massively overrated KK instead...? Get rid of Kasprzak and replace him with Brady when he's fit again and keep the other six. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Not according to referee Ronnie Allen.Shanes was basically speared by Greaves. Was gobsmacked when shanes was excluded. Shanes has an unusual style but was in control entering the first bend when Greaves clattered into him. I was on the metal stand at the first bend so had a very good view of the incident.Clegg was a poor choice of Guest, no doubt about it. As for Greaves, he is pretty much what you would expect from a 2pt average rider but I don't see how Shanes would've beat him yesterday - Greaves scored 5 and in Shanes' 2 rides before his injury, he could barely stay on the bike at times before crashing.Could have sworn Shanes was leading Greaves before he was knocked off in his second ride. Shanes saw off both Clegg and Greaves last time we were at Monmore.Get rid of Kasprzak and replace him with Brady when he's fit again and keep the other six.Why? We can bring in a top rider for KK. We could have a rider of the calibre of Hancock, Hampel, shamek, Pepe, etc. Pretty sure Matt has been working on a solution. Edited July 18, 2017 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 18, 2017 Did anybody actually see the replay of the Shanes/Graves incident in the bar afterwards? As said the WM reporter (not the commentator) felt it was the right call from the angle he was stood at. He's not normally biased in any way either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted July 18, 2017 Not according to referee Ronnie Allen.He has obviously a blind spot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Did anybody actually see the replay of the Shanes/Graves incident in the bar afterwards? As said the WM reporter (not the commentator) felt it was the right call from the angle he was stood at. He's not normally biased in any way either. On the Poole website it said Shanes bike packed up in heat 2,was this the result for the collision? Edited July 18, 2017 by tellboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted July 18, 2017 Clegg was a poor choice of Guest, no doubt about it. As for Greaves, he is pretty much what you would expect from a 2pt average rider but I don't see how Shanes would've beat him yesterday - Greaves scored 5 and in Shanes' 2 rides before his injury, he could barely stay on the bike at times before crashing. That is because in his second ride he wss riding with the injury. He is better than Greaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 18, 2017 On the Poole website it said Shanes bike packed up in heat 2,was this the result for the collision? So it does, seems the referee made the right call, according to Poole anyway! He has obviously a blind spot! Or maybe not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,823 Posted July 18, 2017 A few points about last night: Best wishes to Kyle for a speedy recovery, horrible crash. Well done to Poole for coming back and taking the win, Don't think Poole would have won if Howarth had not been injured. Wolves top 5 have been just about been managing through the loss of Riss in recent weeks,but last night was a bridge too far with 2 weak reserves forced to cover for Kyle's rides. Saw a rarity last night, the loss of Kyle and the Poole fightback seemed to galvanise the crowd, been a while since the atmosphere was that good, the racing also upped a notch as the scores got closer. Not a great crowd last night considering a fine midsummer's night with Poole in town. Also a word for the travelling Poole supporters, credit to you , long way to travel on a Monday night. perfectly put, the crowd were galvanised in the later heats. Eh ? What are you right about ? he is never right. Another who makes an opinion without being there. Did anybody actually see the replay of the Shanes/Graves incident in the bar afterwards? As said the WM reporter (not the commentator) felt it was the right call from the angle he was stood at. He's not normally biased in any way either. Greaves was already under but Shanes was completely out of shape and leant on greaves. I expected greaves to be excluded and Shanes get away with it. Referee called it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,034 Posted July 18, 2017 So Poole fans says it was the wolves rider fault and Wolves fans said it was the Poole riders fault. Not like you're biased or anything.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) So Poole fans says it was the wolves rider fault and Wolves fans said it was the Poole riders fault. Not like you're biased or anything.... Greaves went straight over to see if Shanes was ok, either they are mates of he was feeling guilty. Edited July 18, 2017 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,823 Posted July 18, 2017 So Poole fans says it was the wolves rider fault and Wolves fans said it was the Poole riders fault. Not like you're biased or anything.... I will go with the ref. He is neither a Wolves or Poole fan! Easily sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted July 19, 2017 So Poole fans says it was the wolves rider fault and Wolves fans said it was the Poole riders fault. Not like you're biased or anything.... The Poole website says Shanes suffered a hand injury following mechanical failure in Heat 2. I would suggest they are not biased towards Greaves. Greaves went straight over to see if Shanes was ok, either they are mates of he was feeling guilty. And again, the Poole website reports what actually happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) The Poole website says Shanes suffered a hand injury following mechanical failure in Heat 2. I would suggest they are not biased towards Greaves. And again, the Poole website reports what actually happened. The Poole site gives a considered politically correct view. From where i was standing as Shanes entered the bend Greaves went into the side of him, didnt hit him hard but if he hadnt touched why would he fly in to the fence when both riders were on the inside. On Poole twitter at the time it says Shanes tangled with Greaves innocently before being disqualified. Edited July 19, 2017 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
