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Middlesbrough vs Oxford - 26th July


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Looking bleak for Oxford's title chances, but a must-win for the Chargers to keep any slim hopes alive.

William Cairns could well be the trump card, especially with Jody Scott, Ashton Vale and Jason Garrad all unavailable.

Middlesbrough: Jake Mulford, Kai Ward, Danny Phillips, Jamie Halder, Ben Trigger, Ben Rathbone, William Hocaniuk.

Oxford: Luke Killeen, Alex Spooner, Matt Marson, William Cairns, Max Perry, Jacob Clouting, Senna Summers.

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51 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

A few Oxford fans on FB, didn't rate their chances, but as soon as I saw Cairns was riding, put them down for a 2 points away win!

And he certainly didn't disappoint again. What a talent! Championship clubs will be throwing the cheque book at him come the end of June next year.

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1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

A few Oxford fans on FB, didn't rate their chances, but as soon as I saw Cairns was riding, put them down for a 2 points away win!

Thought they'd banned you? Did you tell them how much you love Peter Schroeck and they let you back in? :D

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Decent meeting, but Cairns is going to be some riser if he keeps his head screwed on. Class all night, but his pass on Mulford and Trigger in Heat 15 was something else. 

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1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

A few Oxford fans on FB, didn't rate their chances, but as soon as I saw Cairns was riding, put them down for a 2 points away win!

 

52 minutes ago, Bojangles said:

And he certainly didn't disappoint again. What a talent! Championship clubs will be throwing the cheque book at him come the end of June next year.

Honestly think he's the best rider at that age since Woffinden!

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3 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

Again a few riders just not good enough, halder isn't to be relied on for a good points haul ever. 

What a strange post :rolleyes:

It is a development league for enhancement by having more track time and learning.

If you get to the tapes on two minutes, maybe you can do a better job.

Constructive criticism is always welcome by riders, why not try it?

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4 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

Again a few riders just not good enough, halder isn't to be relied on for a good points haul ever. 

Halder is a 5 point second string, why would he be relied on for a good points haul?

That's the job of Mulford & Trigger at the top of the team.

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16 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

Halder is a 5 point second string, why would he be relied on for a good points haul?

That's the job of Mulford & Trigger at the top of the team.

Halder is what he is, a 3.5 - 5 point rider depending on team position. He has been unlucky with injuries at times and have never taken his fitness seriously but in  a sport that struggles to tke itself seriously why should he. 5 home and 5 away fixtures is barely enough to keep an amateur interested and would certainly be a hard push to convince anyone to buy equipment and take up the sport.

Once the likes of Halder and co do decide its not worth the effort anymore there won't be riders to fill team places as Vatchers youth rounds over the weekend aren't full of emerging talents ready to take the places. 

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2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said:

Halder is what he is, a 3.5 - 5 point rider depending on team position. He has been unlucky with injuries at times and have never taken his fitness seriously but in  a sport that struggles to tke itself seriously why should he. 5 home and 5 away fixtures is barely enough to keep an amateur interested and would certainly be a hard push to convince anyone to buy equipment and take up the sport.

Once the likes of Halder and co do decide its not worth the effort anymore there won't be riders to fill team places as Vatchers youth rounds over the weekend aren't full of emerging talents ready to take the places. 

Good post , you put it much better than I did.

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On 7/28/2024 at 11:01 AM, ONTWOMINUTES said:

Again a few riders just not good enough, halder isn't to be relied on for a good points haul ever. 

Is that why he scored double figures at Sheffield  ? and is fourth in the averages ?

 

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5 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said:

Good post , you put it much better than I did.

Because you need to engage your brain cell before typing perhaps ?

The sport has always had its ‘ back up ‘ riders who were never going to be world beaters but are the backbone of the sport and are essential back up to the ‘ stars ‘. Halder has scored in every meeting and is as solid a second string as you will find in the NDL.

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32 minutes ago, KK62 said:

Because you need to engage your brain cell before typing perhaps ?

The sport has always had its ‘ back up ‘ riders who were never going to be world beaters but are the backbone of the sport and are essential back up to the ‘ stars ‘. Halder has scored in every meeting and is as solid a second string as you will find in the NDL.

We aren't all experts like yourself, brain cell used up now.

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On 7/28/2024 at 11:01 AM, ONTWOMINUTES said:

Again a few riders just not good enough, halder isn't to be relied on for a good points haul ever. 

It's a development league...

Not many outside of the followers of the sport will be able to name 3 speedway teams of any level, let alone who the "Champions" are..

The majority of NDL lads will never make a living out of the sport so either ride as a "hobby" or ride in the hope that maybe one day they will get to pro level...

If they are not there, then there isn't any racing to watch...

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