cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, GiveusaB said: Don't see how they can announce that without the tables being finalised ? Well it's on there, maybe Len knows something we don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons50 12 Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 7:44 AM, GiveusaB said: I agree with you that their 'tracks' are probably not fit for purpose....but I really don't care about Plymouth/Eastbourne completing their fixtures? At the end of the day, the teams that finish above 'us' in the league will be the teams that have 'beat' us and deserve to be there.....so from a B'ham perspective, I can't see any room for argument/debate? Plymouth may be/feel hard done by, but even they've had to cancel meetings because of sewage problems? Only I meeting cancelled through sewage problem. Like most teams injuries and lack of replacements have been the Devils downfall. We've ridden the last few meetings of the season with 4 riders really. No unattached 3 pointers to fill the reserve spots, the guys we've used have tried their best but when they have to take 6 rides it makes it so much more difficult for the riders who can score to make any impact.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted September 19, 2018 I agree but credit where credits due, Adam Sheppard’s return to the sport has been his best yet even if he is only scoring a couple of points he’s getting faster be a good addition to a team next year on a 3 point average and some help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, cityrebel said: Well it's on there, maybe Len knows something we don't. Len is a law unto himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted September 19, 2018 22 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: Len is a law unto himself True but still the most likely choice. Mildenhall have gone well at Kent a couple of times this year and cleared 50 at home each time. Whereas Brum have run them close, Cov can be tricky at their place and Plymouth is a major trek. Common sense says take Kent & hope someone else does a job on Eastbourne prior to the final? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper11 134 Posted September 19, 2018 I assume the new averages come out 1st October, if thats the case then its another reason for Mild to pick Kent. Hurry will be 4th in the averages so Kent will effectively lose their No1 & only be able to use r/r to cover for Hurry (Rowe, Hampshire & reserves). Makes them sitting ducks in the play offs & 2nd leg of the KO cup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted September 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, flipper11 said: I assume the new averages come out 1st October, if thats the case then its another reason for Mild to pick Kent. Hurry will be 4th in the averages so Kent will effectively lose their No1 & only be able to use r/r to cover for Hurry (Rowe, Hampshire & reserves). Makes them sitting ducks in the play offs & 2nd leg of the KO cup. Excellent spot that. Although with the length of Hampshires injury unknown it could be RR for him and a guest for Hurry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Excellent spot that. Although with the length of Hampshires injury unknown it could be RR for him and a guest for Hurry? Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted September 19, 2018 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Wouldn't be at all surprised if Birminghsm tried to get him in for the Mildenhall meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted September 20, 2018 15 hours ago, cityrebel said: Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Very impressive but he has been reluctant all season and technically a reserve from one of the sides has to be missing for a reason of their choosing. The precedent has been set with Scunthorpe so clubs can no longer drop riders at this stage. If O'Keefe wants to ride Kent are a bit stuck, if the opt not to use him and can land Gilkes it would enhance their chances BUT if O'Keefe were to go public it could land them (or any other club) in hot water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted September 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Very impressive but he has been reluctant all season and technically a reserve from one of the sides has to be missing for a reason of their choosing. The precedent has been set with Scunthorpe so clubs can no longer drop riders at this stage. If O'Keefe wants to ride Kent are a bit stuck, if the opt not to use him and can land Gilkes it would enhance their chances BUT if O'Keefe were to go public it could land them (or any other club) in hot water. ‘Any other reason’ in the NL. If someone wants Gilkes, and he agrees, they’ll get away with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted September 21, 2018 Mildenhall pick Kent first leg Friday 28th return Monday 1st Oct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted September 25, 2018 Let’s get one thing straight, Birmingham only have them selfs to blame for not reaching the Playoffs by refusing to ride at Buxton, when the sun was shining, no rain, and 2 Referees that were in attendance watching confirmed the track was fine, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Argos said: Let’s get one thing straight, Birmingham only have them selfs to blame for not reaching the Playoffs by refusing to ride at Buxton, when the sun was shining, no rain, and 2 Referees that were in attendance watching confirmed the track was fine, No they didn't. A Buxton rider tried it out for a couple of laps and nearly fell off, so the referee called it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, *JJ said: No they didn't. A Buxton rider tried it out for a couple of laps and nearly fell off, so the referee called it off. Sorry you are wrong, ask Jane Moss, The Ref was more than happy for the meeting to start, then the Birmingham Manager and riders started to moan, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites