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That just highlights how pedantic how sport has become. The reason the rule was first introduced was for H&S issues when riders nipping ACROSS the centre green either to get to the Tapes on time, or when taking a short cut back to the pits when the races were finished... The incident at Wolves when Riss was excluded was for neither of them reasons, but it gave the ref the opportunity to use his digression. What a pity he saw it the way he did. Sometimes, common sense should come into play rather than being the Kill-joy all the time. Just a thought to all those posters who think Riss exclusion was correct, do you honestly believe , going round the end of the start gate warrants disqualification... And you wonder why fans don't come anymore....
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Rye House Vs Swindon 08.04.17
g13webb replied to phillipsr's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Interesting one this !! Althhough I see RH winning, I sure Swindon will ask a few questions. RH have a good solid team, all capable of winning races whereas Swindon rely too heavily of Doyle and Morris. I think those two will keeps the score close but they can't ride in every race. RH to team ride to victory... Predict : RH by 8 -
I dont think there will be a lot in this, home or away. Poole are not the dominate force as of other years. and BV usually travel well, so I will be most surprised if there are more than a few points, either way. The return at BV could be much the same. the NSS is a place where most races are close and exciting, so Poole should be thereabouts.. I believe the result of the 2 meetings will be close and exciting. That's the way it needs to be to bring back all those supporters the sport once enjoyed.....
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Confucius always said ' you can always find an excuse when you are looking for one', so whose fault it is becomes irrelevant The fact remains that the Promotion and Fans have different ideas. The fans want a quick efficient meeting with little or no delays, whereas the promotions want as many hold-up as possible to enabling to milk the length of the occasion. The answer has to be some-form of go between of the two. The problem though, is that the fans will only take so much. whence they reach the point of enough, then it becomes too late... I hope common sense prevails and that point is never reached...
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Obviously its not clear enough, Do you think Riss would have done that if he realised he was not allowed to ? Surely he's not stupid...... No doubt he will not do it again, but probably it should have been explained how serious offence it was, instead of assuming he knew... In instances, like you say, the Ref needs to make a decision of who fell off first, Usually that's a good indication ....
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What are the specific rules?? Did he cross the Centre Green? or did he just go on the edge? are the rules explicit enough? These are all relevant points,, But does the penalty fit the crime? Why it is always the fans who pay for the misdemeanour ???..... . Why not deduct a point from his score, instead, but don't takeaway from the fans the opportunity to see him race.... . That's what they pay to come and watch..
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What about; the ridiculous exclusion of Riss for putting a wheel on the centre green when going round the tapes?? or did you forget about that.....
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It appears to be these silly, stupid rules rescued Wolves last night. From all accounts Leicester deserved to have won, But as normal, it was the sport that shot it self in the foot again. When these rules were talked about and later initiated, so it be possible for the crowds to applaud the rider after a race had finished, Not for the referee to use it as a massive stick to alter results.. Surely Ref do have common sense........ Sometimes Ridiculous situation... Wolves saved by a stupid rule.....
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One day even the BSPA will eventually realise that. The whole sport has been shouting this for years.
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We'll see .. You don't win 6 out of 7 rides, finishing second in a SGP without being a class rider. Sometimes his attitude is questionable, but never his ability..
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King's Lynn Vs Somerset 5th April Premiership
g13webb replied to SomersetBlue's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I cant see this being anything other than a comfortable home win. Probably had this been later in the season, and riders in the groove probably the Rebels would benefit more than now when everybody is chomping at the bit to get the season going . I think our top 3 will be too strong......Rohan Tungate, Paul Starke, Charles Wright, Patrick Hougaard and Josh Grajczonek can all ride the AFA well, but nowhere near the level of Holder, Lambert nor Batchelor . I think this will be a bridge too far... at the moment anyway.... -
Form is only temporary, whereas Class is more permanent. Batch and Bjerre have always been class performers, Sometimes confidence deserts them and form falters but the ability is always there.. The trouble with some posters, they tend to write them off to quickly......
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It's not my intention to become 'I told you so' person, but seeing KB winning the Peter Craven trophy last just emphasis what I always said all along. . If ever a rider and track are made for each other then NSS and KB is the perfect pairing...... Well impressed with Troy Batch as well, this result will really show those up, who thought he was past it ....
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Srange meeting this, The score finished as I imagined, but the point distribuion was totally differenet than I thought. It appears the new track needs to be bedded in as it was causing a few problems Mostly to those who you expected their precious knowledge was an advantage... . Please to see Lasse Bjerre score a few points. Always reckon he could be a class riders given time. also Bates had a big pay packet as well. I expected Doyle to have done better, but some nights that the way it goes..... Good opening meeting for the Leicester fans......
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Rye House V Wolverhampton Sat 1st April
g13webb replied to Dave Stummings's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I'm not convinced about that. Give him more track time to get back into the swing and he's more than capable of being a solid 2nd string.... Rye House will always be a difficult place to go and win. This meeting merely emphasise their strengths... -
And I thought you were jenned up on Speedway. The truth being you can't see the wood for the trees...... Obviously time will reveal the truth
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And you wonder why posters treat you with contemp. You display arrogance from another level mate. The only team that let the proceeding down were, yes you've guessed it, was Poole. They couldn't be bothered to attend. There was no luck attached to the Stars win tonight, The only bits missing were, your representatives. and it would have made little difference to the outcome, any way...
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Call me old school, but to me the winner should be the pair that performs best over the night. not the pair who scrapes through to the final and wins the last race.... Such are the modern ideas of competition....
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Obviously well done to Poole for clawing back that 10 pts from the other night, but it would be silly to go overboard with the result. The fact Wolves only won 3 races highlights what a poor show it was. Also, added to the fact the meeting was run using last year format was a tremendous advantage to Poole with seasoned professional at reserve. There were many riders who didn't perform to their expected level, else the scores could have been much closer. I don't think this one meeting alters my perception of Poole or Wolves.... Both will be there or thereabouts come the end of the season...
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Each to their opinion JC. My son thinks like you as well. I would have like to see more Blue and Yellow instead of the Black . I thought they were our colours.. I would have preferred a suit that stood out from the rest, instead of all being similar...
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Some of you Poole fans really take the biscuit. Here's a man who has been the mainstay of your team for near on a decade, yet you still have to insult the man.. If anyone is a whinger like a big girl, I suggest you look closer to home......... Our sport don't need comments like this....... Pathetic .......
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Having seen the first pictures of the Stars new Race-suites, I cant say I'm too impressed. They appear similar to many with little or no stand out recognition . The Stars colour scheme seems to be losing its identity, and probably in this case, less in design could have been better .
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Yes there are plenty of questions marks about our team, but so is there about all the others. that's what makes it so interesting.... If all our question marks turn to ticks we can beat most teams on a given day . Whether we can do it over the season is another question mark.. As it stands at present I believe Lynn are as strong as any other team. Team changes and injuries will no doubt take effect as the season progresses, we just have to hope we're there at the end....
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It doen't make the slightest difference that the racing was good, or who benefitted from using the wrong format . The fact remained the format was wrong and the meeting should be either rerun or forfeited. In the AGM, the promotors agreed and formulated a new programme for the coming year. A new format was introduced together with restriction for team construction. Rules were released informing promoters of their responsibility. Team Managers have for freedom of rider positions. this represented a total change from what we have been using for the last 3 years. This was the first Meeting using these new rules. But wait, Wolves have decided to do it differently, They want to use all the new team rules but revert back to last years format... This is a cock-up of epic proportions. and needs to be reprimanded ASAP.....