lewy 2,326 Posted June 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, HGould said: The idiocy of a regionalised Spring BSN Cup and a regionalised KOCup draw has a lot to answer for. The lunacy of then scheduling the corresponding League matches so early in the cycle compounds the issue. Why not have corresponding League fixtures in late July or August. I'm told the Promoters used to sit down in Rugby and plan Fixtures on a day but since Covid it's now done by John Campbell. Poor bloke, can't be easy or a job anyone would want. Surely if they have a Spring Cup insist last 2 league fixtures are v teams you face in that Group and make KOCup an open fair draw. The knockout Cup was drawn and Plymouth against Poole was the outcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 4, 2023 All clubs are given the opportunity to agree or otherwise a draft fixture list so as to avoid known clashes when riders may be missing abroad or lack of stadium availabilitty etc! This season Promoters decided to get the KO Cup and BSN Series fixtures over with by end June/mid July (subject to rain-offs) so that the later months could solely concentrate on League fixtures and play-offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,302 Posted June 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, lewy said: The knockout Cup was drawn and Plymouth against Poole was the outcome. They were the only 2 teams in the hat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted June 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: They were the only 2 teams in the hat Is this an attempt at humour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 4, 2023 1 hour ago, lewy said: The knockout Cup was drawn and Plymouth against Poole was the outcome. Did someone spot a large freezer and a microwave oven being delivered on draw day to BSPL HQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 593 Posted June 4, 2023 I’m sure all promoters have to agree on the draft fixtures before they are made public 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted June 4, 2023 2 hours ago, HGould said: The idiocy of a regionalised Spring BSN Cup and a regionalised KOCup draw has a lot to answer for. The lunacy of then scheduling the corresponding League matches so early in the cycle compounds the issue. Why not have corresponding League fixtures in late July or August. I'm told the Promoters used to sit down in Rugby and plan Fixtures on a day but since Covid it's now done by John Campbell. Poor bloke, can't be easy or a job anyone would want. Surely if they have a Spring Cup insist last 2 league fixtures are v teams you face in that Group and make KOCup an open fair draw. Same issues with Oxford apart from they did put the league one in the Summer hols for that one. Also Glasgow taking up 2 weeks of the Summer when they are down during the Danish break Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted June 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: Poole 6th June. Who ever compiled the Gladiators 2023 fixtures has done the Plymouth fans & management no favours what so ever. Who is this person please? Pasted from my previous post, still no name/s as to who is responsible! So is it John Campbell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted June 4, 2023 Just now, Ghosty said: So is it John Campbell? John Campbell was the fixture compiler for many years if not decades, maybe still is. Teams have an input from day one and then a draft is circulated for consideration. Poole/Plymouth are suffering the same fate as Edinburgh/Glasgow have done over the years except the latter used to be worse with the Spring Trophy and the Scottish Cup (neither of which seem to be raced for these days). But, just imagine what it would have been like with two home and away. (Unless Poole and Plymouth meet in the play offs of course!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted June 5, 2023 Just blame the lack of Teams in the League .IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) I used to eat Campbell's meatballs There's a moral to this story but for the life of me I can't think what it is?! Edited June 6, 2023 by lbw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted June 6, 2023 Poor Jake, did well to take the lead before going way too wide. Definitely needs a bigger track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted June 6, 2023 Fair play Ben Trigger! Well done. Poole riders not even close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted June 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Fair play Ben Trigger! Well done. Poole riders not even close. That wont happen again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 6, 2023 The Poole 'masterchefs' whacking in their 2nd 5-1. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
