SpeedwayPortal 234 Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) TEAMS PLYMOUTH 'Gladiators' BIRMINGHAM 'Brummies' 1 : Guest/Rider Replacement ? 1 : Nick Morris 2 : Dan Gilkes 2 : Alfie Bowtell 3 : Paul Starke 3 : Paco Castagna (G) 4 : Ben Barker (C) 4 : Stefan Nielsen 5 : Richie Worrall 5 : Justin Sedgmen 6 : Lee Complin (G) 6 : Joe Thompson 7 : Ben Trigger 7 : James Pearson Predictions guys? It you are unable to make it to the stadium to watch the meeting in person, Gladiators TV are live streaming the meeting. The stream costs £11.99, with the stream starting at 6:45pm from https://www.gladiatorslive.com Edited May 15, 2023 by SpeedwayPortal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen52 391 Posted May 15, 2023 Predictions, If it's rr at No1 for Plymouth then I can't see any way that Plymouth can win this meeting, I personally think this meeting will depend on how Complin goes if he does well Plymouth win, if he struggles then The Brummies should win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,090 Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: Predictions, If it's rr at No1 for Plymouth then I can't see any way that Plymouth can win this meeting, I personally think this meeting will depend on how Complin goes if he does well Plymouth win, if he struggles then The Brummies should win. Birmingham aren't the strongest side, so Plymouth should still win using r/r imo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,156 Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, heathen52 said: Predictions, If it's rr at No1 for Plymouth then I can't see any way that Plymouth can win this meeting, I personally think this meeting will depend on how Complin goes if he does well Plymouth win, if he struggles then The Brummies should win. We'll be lucky to keep it respectable ! Edited May 16, 2023 by GiveusaB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,156 Posted May 16, 2023 8 hours ago, heathen52 said: Predictions, If it's rr at No1 for Plymouth then I can't see any way that Plymouth can win this meeting, I personally think this meeting will depend on how Complin goes if he does well Plymouth win, if he struggles then The Brummies should win. Great opportunity for Bowtell to leave a reminder..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,248 Posted May 16, 2023 Is Turners injury longer term or just sore from last week? Certainly not worth a risk on a night when the Gladiators could be competitive at reserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted May 16, 2023 What's on James Wright's new sick note? "Anxiety"? Presumably at the prospect of visiting the track where he got himself injured at the start of the season? The fans were assured that he was fit and would be racing again tomorrow, but instead, we have Paco in as a guest. Nothing against Paco, per se, but just how do these "facility" rules work for a rider who has not ridden a race for the club this year or even featured in a team photo yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,653 Posted May 16, 2023 So a rider wants to return from injury to racing on his home track first!? Nothing wrong with that............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted May 16, 2023 This might be the best chance we have of a win so far. I'm hopeful of a 46 to 44 with Morra and Sedge nicking it over the last few heats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: So a rider wants to return from injury to racing on his home track first!? Nothing wrong with that............... The guy is fit. We've been told that. So, what you've described would be the definition of "withholding his services" which would qualify for a facility, and a 28-day ban, whilst the facility continues. So that's how they've done it. Cool wheeze LR! All in the best interests of British Speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,802 Posted May 16, 2023 It's one that has always puzzled me to be honest. Not sure you can be unfit one night and fit the next. Good old British Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted May 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: It's one that has always puzzled me to be honest. Not sure you can be unfit one night and fit the next. Good old British Speedway. Doctors certificate till Wed would be my answer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted May 16, 2023 Or maybe some people who knows better, should keep quiet on certain things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,090 Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, uk_martin said: The guy is fit. We've been told that. So, what you've described would be the definition of "withholding his services" which would qualify for a facility, and a 28-day ban, whilst the facility continues. So that's how they've done it. Cool wheeze LR! All in the best interests of British Speedway. Birmingham got a similar benefit last season, once Vissing left & the 28 day "withholding his services" ban ended, they just carried on with guests & r/r, whereas Leicester had to sign a replacement for Rowe when he left! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,090 Posted May 16, 2023 5 hours ago, uk_martin said: What's on James Wright's new sick note? "Anxiety"? Presumably at the prospect of visiting the track where he got himself injured at the start of the season? The fans were assured that he was fit and would be racing again tomorrow, but instead, we have Paco in as a guest. Nothing against Paco, per se, but just how do these "facility" rules work for a rider who has not ridden a race for the club this year or even featured in a team photo yet? If that's the case what's wrong with it? Lots of people go off work with anxiety, why would a Speedway rider be treated shy differently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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