Shirl 165 Posted January 31, 2018 On 30/01/2018 at 6:05 PM, ytsejam said: 1. Leicester 2. Poole 3. Belle Vue 4. Wolves 5. Swindon 6. Kings Lynn 7. Somerset 8. Rye House Going for a shock with the perennial wooden spoonists, winning the league (don't think they will win the actual play offs though) Funnier things happened 5000/1 for Leicester City to win the league not many would have given them a chance As for there chances this season, I think most lions fans will be happy to see a really competitive team and if we make the playoffs that would be a massive step forward Congratulations to the promotion for assembling a solid team and Steady as team manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Shirl said: Funnier things happened 5000/1 for Leicester City to win the league not many would have given them a chance As for there chances this season, I think most lions fans will be happy to see a really competitive team and if we make the playoffs that would be a massive step forward Congratulations to the promotion for assembling a solid team and Steady as team manager Keep the starting 7 fit and injury free, then I see no reason why Leicester won't be in the P/Off's this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted February 5, 2018 Now that teams are just about finalised, my prediction is: Top 4: 1 Poole, 2 Belle Vue, 3 Swindon, 4 Leicester. When it gets to the playoffs, it will depend on what changes have been made as to who will be the champions although I think the teams will complete the league in the listed positions. Just missing out: 5 Wolves, 6 Somerset Wooden spoon battle: 7 Rye House, 8 Kings Lynn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted February 5, 2018 Assuming all teams compete as the fans expect/hope this is my final prediction. 1st Poole 2nd Leicester 3rd Belle Vue 4th Swindon 5th Somerset 6th Wolves 7th K/Lynn 8th R House Poole to pick Swindon in P/Off semi.........Leicester V Belle Vue in the other Final Belle Vue v Swindon Winners...............Belle Vue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces High 70 Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Anyone else feel that Poole will have binned off one of their two poles before the end of the season? Edited February 5, 2018 by Aces High Terrible spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Aces High said: Anyone else fee that Poole will have binned off one of their two poles before the end of the season. No. Both will do very well and help bring home the bacon. Edited February 5, 2018 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted February 5, 2018 nope barring injuries or unexpected conflicts with their polish clubs restricting appearances think theyre both there for the full season at poole 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: No. Both will do very well and help bring home the bacon. 1 hour ago, poole keith said: nope barring injuries or unexpected conflicts with their polish clubs restricting appearances think theyre both there for the full season at poole not if they underperform, Matt will make changes at some point if that is the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted February 5, 2018 I think people are under rating KL. Poole leicester and belle vue imo look nailed on for the playoffs. But i yhink there is very littke between the other 5. KL have a top two as good as any, and arguably the strongest reserves. The only area they are lacking is 3rd HL, but Jorgensen could do ok, and arguably if your top two and reserves do the job you csn ger awsy with being weak in this area. Although i think swinfon will finish 4th, i do think KL are more likely to scrspe into the play offs than finish bottom, wheras many seem to hsve them lined up as wooden spooners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Aces High said: Anyone else feel that Poole will have binned off one of their two poles before the end of the season? Woryna i would expect to do a full season but the other one could be gone i would imagine. Poole never go a full season without changes hence why they often successful. Its to blinkered to expect the current 1-7 to be the end 1-7. This time last year Poole were huge favourites and nobody could have predicted that the best number one in the league (KK), Mr Loyalty (Newman) and a high scoring reserve (Klindt) would be binned off in favour of Kennett , Starke and Lahti.....if you had suggested that on here you would have been laughed at........so its naive to think that no changes can or will be made 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: No. Both will do very well and help bring home the bacon. can i have eggs sausages and beans with that please Steve... Edited February 5, 2018 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, waiheke1 said: I think people are under rating KL. Poole leicester and belle vue imo look nailed on for the playoffs. But i yhink there is very littke between the other 5. KL have a top two as good as any, and arguably the strongest reserves. The only area they are lacking is 3rd HL, but Jorgensen could do ok, and arguably if your top two and reserves do the job you csn ger awsy with being weak in this area. Although i think swinfon will finish 4th, i do think KL are more likely to scrspe into the play offs than finish bottom, wheras many seem to hsve them lined up as wooden spooners. Don't quite share your optimism but I agree that the Lynn side has some good elements and could be a dark horse for 4th. Think it will need somebody to have their breakthrough season though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Gavan said: This time last year Poole were huge favourites and nobody could have predicted that the best number one in the league (KK), Had to chuckle at this part. Never have I ever read best number one and KK in the same sentence before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Aces High said: Anyone else feel that Poole will have binned off one of their two poles before the end of the season? Why would they want to bin them off, Both riders are way better than their out of date averages and will each, easily put 2 points on their score. This situation could only happen in this country. where out of date averages are accepted as the norm... The issues this practise creates, is that it give the fortunate clubs who get them, a massive advantage when assembling their team. It is not known whether Poole would have selected the 2 Poles, had they been on a accessed 6 average, but if they had, they would not have been able to include Sundstrom in their side.,. It has the same effect as giving Poole 4 extra points to play with.... The mind boggles........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted February 5, 2018 No doubt gone through all this before but what average is Woryna in Poland? And the other Poole Pole? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites