szkocjasid 3,043 Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, bri1966 said: They will struggle to get the fixtures completed before the playoffs Shouldn't happen this season with fewer fixtures, but with Speedway you never know! I have noticed most teams have big gaps early on then get busier in August - I'm guessing that is so they are race-fit for the play-offs? Better hope there's not bad weather in August! Edited March 22, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted March 24, 2023 So my predictions for league positions before play offs are Glasgow Redcar Poole Plymouth Scunthorpe Oxford Edinburgh Berwick Birmingham As for eventual winners of play off, Poole as they know how to finish the job, they also tend to be very lucky in avoiding injuries, Glasgow have a strong team but we must have broken a few mirrors as when in contention we have had injuries which have hampered us greatly, also I think there is too much pressure put on the team to win. Although I like challenging for honours , I miss the times when we had fun celebrating if we hit 30 points away from home. Has got a bit too serious now. I will add that for entertainment value, we have that in spades with this team, a case of watching through your fingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Cookiefan said: So my predictions for league positions before play offs are Glasgow Redcar Poole Plymouth Scunthorpe Oxford Edinburgh Berwick Birmingham As for eventual winners of play off, Poole as they know how to finish the job, they also tend to be very lucky in avoiding injuries, Glasgow have a strong team but we must have broken a few mirrors as when in contention we have had injuries which have hampered us greatly, also I think there is too much pressure put on the team to win. Although I like challenging for honours , I miss the times when we had fun celebrating if we hit 30 points away from home. Has got a bit too serious now. I will add that for entertainment value, we have that in spades with this team, a case of watching through your fingers. Maybe a prediction of how many reruns Glasgow will have this season? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted March 24, 2023 1. Glasgow 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Edinburgh 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted March 24, 2023 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Maybe a prediction of how many reruns Glasgow will have this season? Well, we don't get your lovely weather, rains all the time up here and track was rideable, but not raceable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted March 24, 2023 27 minutes ago, Cookiefan said: Well, we don't get your lovely weather, rains all the time up here and track was rideable, but not raceable I meant cos of the watching behind your fingers so might be a few crashes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted March 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Gazc said: 1. Glasgow 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Edinburgh You wish, even then probably lose the playoffs 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted March 24, 2023 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: I meant cos of the watching behind your fingers so might be a few crashes! Yeah I think it's a team that there's going to be a fight to get on the outside line!! Don't see much room for team riding lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted March 30, 2023 Don't forget it is possible to be bottom for half a season and still win the league, so never give up hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted March 30, 2023 Indeed, Coventry 2010 springs immediately to mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Don't forget it is possible to be bottom for half a season and still win the league, so never give up hope! Was that really at the start of the season or after the drubbing at Plymouth / home defeat to Leicester? It's also possible to finish 4th from bottom & become Champions. No need for panic if your team loses at home in 2023! Edited March 30, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted March 31, 2023 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Was that really at the start of the season or after the drubbing at Plymouth / home defeat to Leicester? It's also possible to finish 4th from bottom & become Champions. No need for panic if your team loses at home in 2023! That was from 2018 in the 'higher league'. Maybe slightly easier as less teams to get past in the table! But can be applied to either league now I think as similar size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted March 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: That was from 2018 in the 'higher league'. Maybe slightly easier as less teams to get past in the table! But can be applied to either league now I think as similar size. Indeed, didn't spot the date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted March 31, 2023 My Prediction for the season (1) Redcar (2) Glasgow (3) Poole (4) Scunthorpe (5) Plymouth (6) Berwick (7) Oxford (8) Edinburgh (9) Birmingham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, spin king said: My Prediction for the season (1) Redcar (2) Glasgow (3) Poole (4) Scunthorpe (5) Plymouth (6) Berwick (7) Oxford (8) Edinburgh (9) Birmingham Would agree with you on the top5. Not sure about the 6th place or the order of top 5 Edited March 31, 2023 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
