Tim G 512 Posted August 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Oxford have got to win at Glasgow So it’s not in Poole’s hands but Oxford’s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted August 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: It’s in Pirates hands. Win our home and win at Edinburgh and we are top. Wrong as that would rely on Oxford dropping points. You have to hope (and it is quite likely) that Oxford lose at Glasgow. But one thing is definite - IT ISN'T IN YOUR HANDS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted August 19, 2023 By my probably dodgy maths Glasgow can (however unlikely) finish in 36 points too. So of the 3 Poole are the one team whose hands it is not in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted August 19, 2023 But I guess some might think Poole have the easier run in? But interesting end to the league fixtures anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Wee Eck said: It’s nothing to do with geography. Whoever ends up top will pick the 6th team whether that’s Edinburgh or Birmingham as they look equally vulnerable home and away 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Why would they, if they pick what they think is the weak team, it leaves the others to knock out one of the better teams on paper, which it turn helps them. But if the other team in the group is also expected to win home & away to Edinburgh/Birmingham then Poole / Oxford's away win over 6th is cancelled out! So it's then important to pick a second opponent you are confident of beating on aggregate. Edited August 19, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) I stand corrected on the points we can all get. But for Oxford to finish top they need to win all their remaining meetings and win at Glasgow. Not likely. For Glasgow to finish top they need to win all their meetings and win at Poole next Wednesday. For Poole to finish top they need to win their home meetings, which could alone be enough. But if they win next Friday at Edinburgh that will clinch it, unless Oxford win at Glagow. I think we will win at Edinburgh so the big one is next Wednesday at Poole v Glasgow. Should be a humdinger. Big crowd expected. Edited August 19, 2023 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted August 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I stand corrected on the points we can all get. But for Oxford to finish top they need to win all their remaining meetings and win at Glasgow. Not likely. For Glasgow to finish top they need to win all their meetings and win at Poole next Wednesday. For Poole to finish top they need to win their home meetings, which could alone be enough. But if they win next Friday at Edinburgh that will clinch it, unless Oxford win at Glagow. I think we will win at Edinburgh so the big one is next Wednesday at Poole v Glasgow. Should be a humdinger. Big crowd expected. But will Glasgow have a full team? Sure it was said that Basso and Vissing's Danish clubs are riding .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted August 19, 2023 Glasgow can lose at Poole and still finish top. If they won all the rest they would both be on 35 so I guess it would go down to points difference. Glasgow 33 points ahead at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jaizer said: By my probably dodgy maths Glasgow can (however unlikely) finish in 36 points too. So of the 3 Poole are the one team whose hands it is not in Glasgow can get 38 if won all their matches. Can still get 35 same as Poole maximum available even if they lose to Poole. Most likely Poole will finish top, but after they didn’t get the bonus point vs Oxford, having looked certain to after 8 heats, they lost control of being top and need other results to go their way. Edited August 19, 2023 by Anzum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: I stand corrected on the points we can all get. But for Oxford to finish top they need to win all their remaining meetings and win at Glasgow. Not likely. For Glasgow to finish top they need to win all their meetings and win at Poole next Wednesday. For Poole to finish top they need to win their home meetings, which could alone be enough. But if they win next Friday at Edinburgh that will clinch it, unless Oxford win at Glagow. I think we will win at Edinburgh so the big one is next Wednesday at Poole v Glasgow. Should be a humdinger. Big crowd expected. I said all this after the Poole vs Oxford match. I should sue for plagiarism! Big crowd expected if it goes to court. Edited August 19, 2023 by Bojangles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted August 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Arthur54 said: Oxford have got to win at Glasgow Which is possible is it not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted August 19, 2023 25 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Which is possible is it not. But unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 19, 2023 25 minutes ago, foreverblue said: But unlikely. Are Poole fans unable to understand what “in their own hands” means? It doesn’t matter how unlikely it is. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted August 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Are Poole fans unable to understand what “in their own hands” means? It doesn’t matter how unlikely it is. They don’t seem too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted August 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Are Poole fans unable to understand what “in their own hands” means? It doesn’t matter how unlikely it is. 13 minutes ago, Fromafar said: They don’t seem too. Seriously who cares. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
