mac101 1,201 Posted August 26, 2023 32 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: https://www.edinburghmonarchs.co.uk/news-centre/article/2023-08-26/double-header-falls-foul-to-weather?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter At least the Edinburgh management are trying to put both meetings in before the cut off. pretty sure they can run meetings on a saturday also so could be double header friday with plymouth and birmingham them maybe saturday for poole 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,642 Posted August 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, Weeyin said: Same every season, big lull in the summer with no matches then crazy run into Autumn when weather has a lot to play. Couldn't even get 8 home matches in. How did we manage in the past when there were 18 or 19 in the league In Scotland when does Summer start/finish and when does Autumn begin? We're only in August!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted August 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: In Scotland when does Summer start/finish and when does Autumn begin? We're only in August!! We can have all the seasons in one day up here which is sadly what happened yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,652 Posted August 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Dont worry. It wont affect top spot as the meeting must go ahead or Edinburgh will. forfeit the points. Otherwise there would be no point of league meetings and we can all go directly to playoffs. So Poole want a brand new rule - changed mid-season, purely for their benefit . Or did Edinburgh make it rain? 2002: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2003: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2004: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2005: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2006: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2007: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2008: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2009: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2010: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2011: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2012: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2013: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2014: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2015: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2016: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2017: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2018: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2019: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2021: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2022: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2023 Poole fans: waaaaaah it's not fair 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted August 26, 2023 Don't put all Poole fans in with Shovlar that's unfair. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted August 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: In Scotland when does Summer start/finish and when does Autumn begin? We're only in August!! True, it rains all the time, you are lucky down there with the weather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,036 Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, arnieg said: So Poole want a brand new rule - changed mid-season, purely for their benefit . Or did Edinburgh make it rain? 2002: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2003: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2004: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2005: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2006: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2007: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2008: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2009: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2010: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2011: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2012: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2013: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2014: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2015: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2016: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2017: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2018: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2019: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2021: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2022: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2023 Poole fans: waaaaaah it's not fair And which of the previous playoffs did they have mini-groups and not straight KO? Edited August 26, 2023 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,036 Posted August 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, Weeyin said: True, it rains all the time, you are lucky down there with the weather If it makes you feel any better, it is not sunny atm and has definitely been raining! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted August 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: And which of the previous playoffs did they have mini-groups and not straight KO? Are you worried that you will be in the group of death with us and Redcar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,036 Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Weeyin said: Are you worried that you will be in the group of death with us and Redcar Yes lol. Although the crowd levels will be better for those meetings rather than against Scunny or Edinburgh/Brum. So if I was the accountant or Bank Manager I would welcome the group of death ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,048 Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Arthur54 said: So what happens about top spot, its not going to be fair either way It's not ideal, but Poole still have a chance to win the league. That's why 6th place needs to be prioritised imo Edited August 26, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,048 Posted August 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: And which of the previous playoffs did they have mini-groups and not straight KO? I can't remember which season, but it's happened in the Champ before, never in the Prem / Elite league from memory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted August 26, 2023 29 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Yes lol. Although the crowd levels will be better for those meetings rather than against Scunny or Edinburgh/Brum. So if I was the accountant or Bank Manager I would welcome the group of death ha. The group of death will be the most exciting one and whovever gets throught that deserves to win, IMO Poole will still get the league, you are really good at team building, we are still in the learning curve but after numerous years at the bottom of the table it is nice to be at least challenging at the top end, we still have a way to go to get the right formula but we will persevere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, arnieg said: So Poole want a brand new rule - changed mid-season, purely for their benefit . Or did Edinburgh make it rain? 2002: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2003: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2004: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2005: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2006: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2007: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2008: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2009: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2010: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2011: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2012: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2013: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2014: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2015: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2016: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2017: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2018: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2019: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2021: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2022: Poole fans - it's all about winning the play-offs, topping the league table doesn't matter, just need to qualify 2023 Poole fans: waaaaaah it's not fair Bit childish Arnieg, thought you were a bit better than that to be honest. This year we have mini leagues, not a straight knockout, so it’s more important to finish top of the pile, unlike previous seasons. If Edinburgh fail to get a meeting on, which makes the difference between who finishes top, it could set a precedence that could be exploited in years to come. Imagine the uproar if Poole had Oxford in the last fixture of the season before the playoffs and the winner of the meeting ended top. But then it was rained off and Poole couldn’t / wouldn’t find a spare date to run it and announced we had finished top and get the pick. Fans would be up in arms and rightly so. Edinburgh are obligated to find a date before the cutoff and I am sure they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: I can't remember which season, but it's happened in the Champ before, never in the Prem / Elite league from memory 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
