arnieg 3,643 Posted March 15 28 minutes ago, Pumpy said: Brum showed plenty of fight at Oxford in tricky conditions. Wirral and Nichols were excellent and Cook when in front will take some Catching . You will do better than some are predicting He wasn't had from behind either, winning heat 12 from the back. Amazed he didn't get an extra ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted March 16 On 3/15/2024 at 5:35 PM, Pumpy said: Brum showed plenty of fight at Oxford in tricky conditions. Wirral and Nichols were excellent and Cook when in front will take some Catching . You will do better than some are predicting Who's Wirral ? Surely any points he scored should be deleted as I don't think he's signed on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted March 17 I do think people are getting a little carried away with the brummies after one meeting. The track was wet, Oxford are also new to the league. And a few people have completely overrated Oxfords team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted March 17 28 minutes ago, FishersGate said: I do think people are getting a little carried away with the brummies after one meeting. The track was wet, Oxford are also new to the league. And a few people have completely overrated Oxfords team. I presume you are talking about social media / elsewhere as I haven't seen anybody getting carried away on here. It was just nice to see Brum being competitive and not getting thrashed as that won't do them or the league any good. Nearly everybody thinks they'll be 7th and I don't think the other night changes that too much 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted March 17 (edited) 36 minutes ago, FishersGate said: I do think people are getting a little carried away with the brummies after one meeting. The track was wet, Oxford are also new to the league. And a few people have completely overrated Oxfords team. Why does it matter that Oxford are new to the league? Most of the riders would have been there in the Championship anyway. Well apart from Magic! Oh and Tungate and Klindt lol Edited March 17 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 144 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, FishersGate said: I do think people are getting a little carried away with the brummies after one meeting. The track was wet, Oxford are also new to the league. And a few people have completely overrated Oxfords team. Totally agree.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: I presume you are talking about social media / elsewhere as I haven't seen anybody getting carried away on here. It was just nice to see Brum being competitive and not getting thrashed as that won't do them or the league any good. Nearly everybody thinks they'll be 7th and I don't think the other night changes that too much I've seen and spoke to loads that are getting carried away. It's good there optimistic but it's too early to be thinking of not finishing bottom lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Why does it matter that Oxford are new to the league? Most of the riders would have been there in the Championship anyway. Well apart from Magic! Oh and Tungate and Klindt lol True there alot of championship riders there but like you said, magic, Klindt and Tungate are new to Oxford. Will take time I think to get a real idea of how everything will shape up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackHalifax 238 Posted March 17 The Oxford riders had lots of track time the day before. The Brummies did excellent and maybe would have done more if they had got track time on Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 144 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, bringbackHalifax said: The Oxford riders had lots of track time the day before. The Brummies did excellent and maybe would have done more if they had got track time on Monday When its wet it evens it out more ..Oxford will need time to settle ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 352 Posted March 17 If its wet for the home team, surely it's wet for the away team so, this "make things even " is nonsense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Petecc said: If its wet for the home team, surely it's wet for the away team so, this "make things even " is nonsense Not really. It won't be set up as the home riders want it. Although good riders should adapt quickly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted March 17 4 hours ago, Petecc said: If its wet for the home team, surely it's wet for the away team so, this "make things even " is nonsense Surely that's a contradiction? You just said it's wet for both teams, but then claim it's not even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted March 17 (edited) If it's a normal dry track it's 'easier' for the home team with set up hard for the away, if its wet especially with late rain it's harder than usual for the home team to set up and hard for the away team, so a wet track must even it up slightly? Edited March 17 by gazzac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aries 440 Posted March 18 13 hours ago, Petecc said: If its wet for the home team, surely it's wet for the away team so, this "make things even " is nonsense Every team has home advantage when conditions are unaffected by the weather. When it pi$$es down that home advantage is mostly lost and it becomes more of a leveller. That’s just common sense surely! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
