lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Shaleshifter said: After Friday's first leg wash out up in Glasgow, the Pirates will now stage the first leg of the final. The Tigers are in good form and include track specialist Chris Harris who has been a thorn in the Pirates side on more than one occasion. Tom Brennan had a good meeting at Wimborne Road at Steve Worrals testimonial add in Claus Vissing and you have a strong top three. I feel that the Second strings and reserves of both sides could be the difference in determining the outcome of the meeting. This is where I think the Pirates will be stronger. Thoughts? I would say Nowak is more of a threat than Vissing. He was good at Poole in the 2021 playoff final (his first time there) and his performance was definitely better than his points. So can see him improve on his 6 points. 2 hours ago, MD said: From being there a couple of times and watching a fair few on tv, passes all night will likely be absent after the second bend. If we dont trap we dont stand a chance. Since there was more shale been better for passing, but Poole will always be a slick track. 3 minutes ago, Noelinho said: From what I've seen, it's unlikely to be a Friday. 14th and 21st July are both free for both clubs, but sounds like they're not logistically easy for the Tigers. So it might end up being a Sunday or Tuesday. I never know which of those days is preferred. We seem to fluctuate between the two when racing on off-nights. Sunday will be difficult with a few on each team regularly riding in Poland. Although sometimes Tom is a no8, so he might be okay to do England instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted July 2, 2023 18 minutes ago, Noelinho said: From what I've seen, it's unlikely to be a Friday. 14th and 21st July are both free for both clubs, but sounds like they're not logistically easy for the Tigers. So it might end up being a Sunday or Tuesday. I never know which of those days is preferred. We seem to fluctuate between the two when racing on off-nights. It's not often a Speedway club would choose to race on their off night? Makes me wonder why Glasgow wanted to move to Fridays if they are not easy to organise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, lbw said: Looking forward to this big clash in the BSN Final, don't come much bigger than this with our old rivals Glasgow. No matter who has done what in recent results when it comes to a final anything can happen although being on board the Pirate Ship I think we can edge out a 12 point lead to take up to Scotland for the 2nd leg whenever that may be. Yes, any news on a 2nd leg date would be most welcome. Got about 16 weeks to fit it in! Maybe waiting for the dates for the 2022 final so there's not a fixture clash lol! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Shaleshifter said: I feel that the Second strings and reserves of both sides could be the difference in determining the outcome of the meeting. This is where I think the Pirates will be stronger. Thoughts? Both teams have strong top fives, think it's the reserve berth where Poole hold the biggest advantage. Edited July 2, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted July 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: It's not often a Speedway club would choose to race on their off night? Makes me wonder why Glasgow wanted to move to Fridays if they are not easy to organise? They're not normally hard. I think the issue with 14 July is the track is already in use on the Saturday and Sunday, so it's a lot to ask of volunteers. The following week it's rider availability - would've been a good date for the Oxford rematch. Not sure who is not available and why for that date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted July 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Sunday will be difficult with a few on each team regularly riding in Poland. Although sometimes Tom is a no8, so he might be okay to do England instead? Our Redcar rematch was a Tuesday, so it might make sense to do it again. Not sure which nights are better for the gate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted July 2, 2023 31 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I would say Nowak is more of a threat than Vissing. He was good at Poole in the 2021 playoff final (his first time there) and his performance was definitely better than his points. So can see him improve on his 6 points. Since there was more shale been better for passing, but Poole will always be a slick track. Sunday will be difficult with a few on each team regularly riding in Poland. Although sometimes Tom is a no8, so he might be okay to do England instead? Tut Tut Lisa is this what you call southern snobbery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted July 2, 2023 bear in mind Brennan will likely be away at the SWC for a week later in the month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, Gazc said: Tut Tut Lisa is this what you call southern snobbery? In my defence only the IOW is further from Scotland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: In my defence only the IOW is further from Scotland! Plymouth, l'd think.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 3, 2023 18 hours ago, crescent girl said: Plymouth, l'd think.... Ah yes. Just googled a map lol. Lizard point the most southerly point. Devon and Cornwall goes further south than I thought. Well I was never good at Geography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted July 3, 2023 Second Leg date announced - Friday 21st July Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, StevePark said: Second Leg date announced - Friday 21st July Beat ya to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, lisa-colette said: Beat ya to it We'll call it a draw...... LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
