szkocjasid 3,054 Posted March 29 1 hour ago, therefused said: He only scored five points, anyone would think he’s won a world title. After all the negativity he got on here, he deserves his plaudits. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knightime 33 Posted March 30 18 hours ago, Technik said: Looking at the teams & the fact that Poole have a much changed line up I believe Oxford could upset the apple cart & come away with a narrow victory. This didn't age well :-) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted March 30 I awake to the calm after the night before but with memories of an incredible evening down the WINborne Road. ........ https://youtu.be/m-H0uIH5HHQ?si=MdmB8lB4_Qokh4-G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted March 30 And relax, it's time for a Costa flat white before homeward bound. They are very fluffy u know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,345 Posted March 30 Looks like the Ox were Cooked and roasted. Masters hasn't got dialled in yet. Shame the Poirates are not in Premier, not the same without them and Swindon in top league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,791 Posted March 30 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: After all the negativity he got on here, he deserves his plaudits. Indeed, but it's one meeting against a, for whatever reason, woefully underprepared opposition. Masters and Boughen in particular are much better riders than that, really odd that they scored so badly. As always Poole are going to be there or there abouts. Although I think they are going to find it harder away from home this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,262 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, auntie doris said: Looks like the Ox were Cooked and roasted. Masters hasn't got dialled in yet. Shame the Poirates are not in Premier, not the same without them and Swindon in top league. Neither has Jenkins. Has looked terribly slow for Ipswich in the first couple of meetings, and didn’t look much better here by the look of things. Early days though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,327 Posted March 30 What was Atkins like, I think he may struggle to stay in the main body of the team could be at reserve soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted March 30 That oxford 3-4 pairing has crap season written all over it, one a complete homer and the other a good young rider but going to be under the cosh v good heatleaders 3 times a match 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,652 Posted March 30 24 minutes ago, lewy said: What was Atkins like, I think he may struggle to stay in the main body of the team could be at reserve soon. Off the pace, BUT it's a track he's historically struggled on. 4 points from 15 rides (mainly at reserve) in previous appearances. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,791 Posted March 30 4 minutes ago, arnieg said: Off the pace, BUT it's a track he's historically struggled on. 4 points from 15 rides (mainly at reserve) in previous appearances. And he's not alone there, plenty of riders do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted March 30 Well having slept on it, that has to go down as the perfect, if unexpected first home meeting of the season. A huge crowd, a new look team, and an opposition touted as possible title challengers. The BSN format has no room for errors. A home defeat and you can virtually say goodbye to the trophy, so it was with some trepidation we faced our rivals up the A34. But any fears were soon dispersed when Lawson saw off track specialist Masters with ease and Tobias Thomsen leading Masters for half a lap. Killeen got stuck in to win heat 2, and was possibly Oxfords most impressive rider with 8 points. Best I have seen him at WR and he was quick and smooth, for a change! Oxfords 3 and 4 were woeful. 6 points between them but only 1 point scored against opposition riders when Heeps beat Max Perry. Boughen was tailed off on all his rides, as was Atkins. These riders though are a different kettle of fish around Cowley, and Wednesday will come around quickly enough for some retribution. Though they will need a miracle to pull back 32 points. The new Poole track was in great shape. Bends one and two are more banked and allowed two racing lines around the boards and up the inside. Same as bends three and four with Brennan’s charging under Heeps on bend three and Benn Cook around the outside off the final bend to pass Masters. An impressive opener from the Pirates. But a tough meeting awaits in the return and Oxford will be gunning for revenge after the humiliation last night. Get your tickets at see you there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,648 Posted March 30 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Well having slept on it, that has to go down as the perfect, if unexpected first home meeting of the season. A huge crowd, a new look team, and an opposition touted as possible title challengers. The BSN format has no room for errors. A home defeat and you can virtually say goodbye to the trophy, so it was with some trepidation we faced our rivals up the A34. But any fears were soon dispersed when Lawson saw off track specialist Masters with ease and Tobias Thomsen leading Masters for half a lap. Killeen got stuck in to win heat 2, and was possibly Oxfords most impressive rider with 8 points. Best I have seen him at WR and he was quick and smooth, for a change! Oxfords 3 and 4 were woeful. 6 points between them but only 1 point scored against opposition riders when Heeps beat Max Perry. Boughen was tailed off on all his rides, as was Atkins. These riders though are a different kettle of fish around Cowley, and Wednesday will come around quickly enough for some retribution. Though they will need a miracle to pull back 32 points. The new Poole track was in great shape. Bends one and two are more banked and allowed two racing lines around the boards and up the inside. Same as bends three and four with Brennan’s charging under Heeps on bend three and Benn Cook around the outside off the final bend to pass Masters. An impressive opener from the Pirates. But a tough meeting awaits in the return and Oxford will be gunning for revenge after the humiliation last night. Get your tickets at see you there! Not forgetting Masters on a T/S scoring 0 points. I think with Poole's upgraded track prep, the Oxford riders seemed caught out with set-ups. Super night though. Live band (not to everyone's taste but then music never is!) plus some terrific racing in front of a huge crowd - many of whom I hope are back for our next tough meeting against............Plymouth! Edited March 30 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Indeed, but it's one meeting against a, for whatever reason, woefully underprepared opposition. Masters and Boughen in particular are much better riders than that, really odd that they scored so badly. As always Poole are going to be there or there abouts. Although I think they are going to find it harder away from home this year. With the inclusion of BSN meetings in riders averages now theres every chance by the time Oxford return in the league there team could be stronger and the at present long tail shortened. this score could end up being a blessing in disguise for the Cheetahs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,305 Posted March 30 4 hours ago, lbw said: And relax, it's time for a Costa flat white before homeward bound. They are very fluffy u know Any sign of trackrat, he likes a flat white 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
