Yearbyred 1,107 Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) The second meeting between these 2 in the last few weeks (if the weather holds). Edinburgh press release says that Erik Riss makes his return but then just read on Eriks FB page that he just discovered he tore his ACL and needs to get that fixed so I assume its a guest (not many choices) and possible R/R for Jason Edwards. Not ideal for the Bears. Edited September 15, 2022 by Yearbyred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted September 15, 2022 TAKING ON THE BEARS AGAIN NEWS Wednesday 14th September 2022, 9:43pm by Mike Hunter The Championship Playoffs have been delayed a week like all sports events, but coming up this Friday and Saturday will be the quarter final tie between the WTF Monarchs and Redcar Bears. Redcar won the KO Cup semi-final between the teams so it's obvious the Monarchs need to step things up. That will be their aim on Friday as they look to build a substantially better lead that they managed in the cup tie (they could only manage a 4 point margin). The initial expectation was that Erik Riss would be fit to return from injury but unfortunately in the end he still has problems with his injury. His guest replacement on Friday will be Aaron Summers. A good turnout of away supporters can be expected in both legs and it has the makings of a memorable couple of meetings. Jason Edwards could miss the tie with a shoulder injury, in which case rider replacement applies. Otherwise it will be two full strength sides lining up. Monarchs team manager on Friday will be Alex Harkess who says "The job on Friday is for everyone to produce their best form, and if they do that I think we will be perfectly OK. I can't guarantee it will happen! "We certainly have an incentive because if we are knocked out this weekend, then tonight could be the last Monarchs' match at Armadale, a stadium which has meant so much to all of us over the years. We've had so many great nights here and landed a great deal of silverware. We definitely want to keep it going as long as we can!" The British Speedway Network will make their fourth visit of the season as they are streaming all the Championship Playoff matches. Streaming Details on www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk or via the BSN section of the SGB website. FRIDAY'S MATCH: Friday 16th September: Edinburgh Monarchs v Redcar Bears (Championship Playoff first leg), Armadale, 7:30pm WTF MONARCHS: Sam Masters (captain), Lasse Fredriksen, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna, Josh Pickering, James Sarjeant, Jacob Hook. AGILIA BEARS: Aaron Summers (guest), Jason Edwards, Charles Wright, Jordan Jenkins, Lewis Kerr (captain) Kyle Newman, Kasper Andersen. Saturday 17th September: Redcar Bears v Edinburgh Monarchs (Championship Playoff second leg), Ecco Arena, 5pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted September 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, Yearbyred said: The second meeting between these 2 in the last few weeks (if the weather holds). Edinburgh press release says that Erik Riss makes his return but then just read on Eriks FB page that he just discovered he tore his ACL and needs to get that fixed so I assume its a guest (not many choices) and possible R/R for Jason Edwards. Not ideal for the Bears. Probably balance itself out for the bears imo only if Edwards is missing as I think over the 2 legs R/R will more than likely score more than what he would. Hopefully we can build a bigger lead than the previous time as we made a bit of a mess of the home leg last time out. Sam had basically had a 2 week rest so he should be in much better this time out which is a great help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, Bear_Bottom said: TAKING ON THE BEARS AGAIN NEWS Wednesday 14th September 2022, 9:43pm by Mike Hunter The Championship Playoffs have been delayed a week like all sports events, but coming up this Friday and Saturday will be the quarter final tie between the WTF Monarchs and Redcar Bears. Redcar won the KO Cup semi-final between the teams so it's obvious the Monarchs need to step things up. That will be their aim on Friday as they look to build a substantially better lead that they managed in the cup tie (they could only manage a 4 point margin). The initial expectation was that Erik Riss would be fit to return from injury but unfortunately in the end he still has problems with his injury. His guest replacement on Friday will be Aaron Summers. A good turnout of away supporters can be expected in both legs and it has the makings of a memorable couple of meetings. Jason Edwards could miss the tie with a shoulder injury, in which case rider replacement applies. Otherwise it will be two full strength sides lining up. Monarchs team manager on Friday will be Alex Harkess who says "The job on Friday is for everyone to produce their best form, and if they do that I think we will be perfectly OK. I can't guarantee it will happen! "We certainly have an incentive because if we are knocked out this weekend, then tonight could be the last Monarchs' match at Armadale, a stadium which has meant so much to all of us over the years. We've had so many great nights here and landed a great deal of silverware. We definitely want to keep it going as long as we can!" The British Speedway Network will make their fourth visit of the season as they are streaming all the Championship Playoff matches. Streaming Details on www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk or via the BSN section of the SGB website. FRIDAY'S MATCH: Friday 16th September: Edinburgh Monarchs v Redcar Bears (Championship Playoff first leg), Armadale, 7:30pm WTF MONARCHS: Sam Masters (captain), Lasse Fredriksen, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna, Josh Pickering, James Sarjeant, Jacob Hook. AGILIA BEARS: Aaron Summers (guest), Jason Edwards, Charles Wright, Jordan Jenkins, Lewis Kerr (captain) Kyle Newman, Kasper Andersen. Saturday 17th September: Redcar Bears v Edinburgh Monarchs (Championship Playoff second leg), Ecco Arena, 5pm Think this was made before Riss announced on his Facebook page he wasn’t fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted September 15, 2022 Erik Riss FB 1 day Been back on the bike twice in the last 7days to see how the leg feels. The foot felt fine on the bike and didn’t cause too many issues. Although, I had major pain in my knee when I was on the bike so I flew back to Germany to get an MRI on the knee and it turns out I have torn my ACL in the crash where I broke my fibula. I am now in the process of getting that fixed as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo95 91 Posted September 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Bear_Bottom said: TAKING ON THE BEARS AGAIN NEWS Wednesday 14th September 2022, 9:43pm by Mike Hunter The Championship Playoffs have been delayed a week like all sports events, but coming up this Friday and Saturday will be the quarter final tie between the WTF Monarchs and Redcar Bears. Redcar won the KO Cup semi-final between the teams so it's obvious the Monarchs need to step things up. That will be their aim on Friday as they look to build a substantially better lead that they managed in the cup tie (they could only manage a 4 point margin). The initial expectation was that Erik Riss would be fit to return from injury but unfortunately in the end he still has problems with his injury. His guest replacement on Friday will be Aaron Summers. A good turnout of away supporters can be expected in both legs and it has the makings of a memorable couple of meetings. Jason Edwards could miss the tie with a shoulder injury, in which case rider replacement applies. Otherwise it will be two full strength sides lining up. Monarchs team manager on Friday will be Alex Harkess who says "The job on Friday is for everyone to produce their best form, and if they do that I think we will be perfectly OK. I can't guarantee it will happen! "We certainly have an incentive because if we are knocked out this weekend, then tonight could be the last Monarchs' match at Armadale, a stadium which has meant so much to all of us over the years. We've had so many great nights here and landed a great deal of silverware. We definitely want to keep it going as long as we can!" The British Speedway Network will make their fourth visit of the season as they are streaming all the Championship Playoff matches. Streaming Details on www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk or via the BSN section of the SGB website. FRIDAY'S MATCH: Friday 16th September: Edinburgh Monarchs v Redcar Bears (Championship Playoff first leg), Armadale, 7:30pm WTF MONARCHS: Sam Masters (captain), Lasse Fredriksen, Kye Thomson, Paco Castagna, Josh Pickering, James Sarjeant, Jacob Hook. AGILIA BEARS: Aaron Summers (guest), Jason Edwards, Charles Wright, Jordan Jenkins, Lewis Kerr (captain) Kyle Newman, Kasper Andersen. Saturday 17th September: Redcar Bears v Edinburgh Monarchs (Championship Playoff second leg), Ecco Arena, 5pm I must be getting confused. I thought someone said you can only guest for one team in the playoffs? Didn't Aaron race for Plymouth last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted September 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gambo95 said: I must be getting confused. I thought someone said you can only guest for one team in the playoffs? Didn't Aaron race for Plymouth last night. Was just about to ask that same question! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted September 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, Gambo95 said: I must be getting confused. I thought someone said you can only guest for one team in the playoffs? Didn't Aaron race for Plymouth last night. It's one team in a tie. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 9:19 AM, Yearbyred said: The second meeting between these 2 in the last few weeks (if the weather holds). There will be absolutely no weather problems tonight. Sunny Armadale will live up to its name. Scorching rays from the late afternoon skies will see a picturesque scene and stadium temperatures of minus 26. Ah, the joys of a Friday evening in West Lothian's plushest venue 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yearbyred 1,107 Posted September 16, 2022 Edwards still out so R/R confirmed on Redcar press release. Need Spud to have a decent to keep it close I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 366 Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Yearbyred said: Edwards still out so R/R confirmed on Redcar press release. Need Spud to have a decent to keep it close I think. Any idea how long he may b out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Yearbyred said: Edwards still out so R/R confirmed on Redcar press release. Need Spud to have a decent to keep it close I think. Having R/R for Edwards balances out summers in for Riss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northyorksbear 610 Posted September 16, 2022 21 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Having R/R for Edwards balances out summers in for Riss. I think you are correct - I would expect more points from r/r than jason may get, but you never know. Likewise Spud shouldn't have the scoring power of Erik, but again you never know 15 points would be a good return from number 1 slot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, northyorksbear said: I think you are correct - I would expect more points from r/r than jason may get, but you never know. Likewise Spud shouldn't have the scoring power of Erik, but again you never know 15 points would be a good return from number 1 slot Fifteen points? From five races? Spud's a really good rider, but he'll be up against Masters and Pickering three times each. You'll get good odds on a fifteen-pointer at Armadale on these terms! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yearbyred 1,107 Posted September 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Fifteen points? From five races? Spud's a really good rider, but he'll be up against Masters and Pickering three times each. You'll get good odds on a fifteen-pointer at Armadale on these terms! That reminds me, Gone fishing is on at 9pm tonight. Hopefully they are as successful as NYB! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
