eide67 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 The new look Gladiators are in town and Monarchs will have to improve greatly on the second half of their meeting last night at Poole to win this one. It will be interesting to see how Scott Nicholls (arguably the best ever visiting rider around Armadale) goes on his return from long-term injury. Plymouth also have recent former Monarchs in Lasse Fredriksen and Jacob Hook (guesting for the recovering Ben Barker). The home side will be looking for improvement from MPT, but personally I'm enjoying watching the progress of Jordy Loftus, who had another fine race last night beating William Cairns. Friday 18th July: Edinburgh Monarchs v Plymouth Gladiators (Championship), Armadale, 7:30pm STELLAR MONARCHS: Victor Palovaara, Paco Castagna (Capt.), Justin Sedgmen, Kye Thomson, Michael Palm Toft, Jonatan Grahn, Jordy Loftus. GLADIATORS: Scott Nicholls, Lasse Fredriksen, Jacob Hook, Joe Thompson, Nicolai Klindt, Alfie Bowtell, Arran Butcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 This has went from being what should’ve been a straight forward home win to now a very difficult meeting. Need to be on top of our game now to take the win and bonus point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Ought to be a good meeting this. Hopefully Nicholls is in good enough shape to fire the Gladiators to a vital victory. Hook is a good choice of guest. Bowtell down to reserve could make or break the meeting you feel Fancy Plymouth to nick this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said: This has went from being what should’ve been a straight forward home win to now a very difficult meeting. Need to be on top of our game now to take the win and bonus point. Totally agree, Plymouth team looks far stronger both in the heat leader position & at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladiatorphil Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Good luck to the Gladiators this evening at Edinburgh.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Is it too much to hope that Nicholls might be a bit rusty? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 9 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Is it too much to hope that Nicholls might be a bit rusty? Might just get double figures if he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Looking forward to watching this on BSN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 54 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Is it too much to hope that Nicholls might be a bit rusty? Hope he has a safe night and puts a few on the board ,amazing that he still wants it at 47 yrs old ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 This is poor fayre so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 6 minutes ago, nw42 said: This is poor fayre so far. Great ride from Paco, Nicholls looks far from race fit, which is to be expected after so long out... I wonder how much testing/practising he's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Palm-Toft is going through the motions. Frustrating to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 What a crazy refereeing decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 5 minutes ago, IainB said: What a crazy refereeing decision! Was it? What was the alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, JanAndersen said: Was it? What was the alternative? I'll give you 2... All 4 back or exclude Loftus for running into the back of Bowtell 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 10 minutes ago, IainB said: I'll give you 2... All 4 back or exclude Loftus for running into the back of Bowtell Not even close to ‘first corner bunching’ so there’s no way all four back was an option. Bowtell was out of control hence Loftus running into him. Correct decision. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Classic Scott Nicholls to finish off the meeting with and probably the best I've ever seen Paco ride! 3 x 5-1's from Klindt & Nicholls bodes well for the Glads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Frustrating night for the Gladiators where it all got away from them in the first 5 heats. Nicholls rusty and short of a bit of confidence, he said so himself post meeting early on but those last three rides behind Nicolai he looked better. That Heat 15 ride against Paco was superb. He'll come on plenty for that tonight and you'd like to think he'll be a different rider again on Wednesday. Fair play to the Monarchs. Outclassed Plymouth in the first half of the meeting. Gladiators kept fighting but were swimming against the tide. Little room for error now for the rest of the season for the playoff hopes. Looking forward to travelling to Oxford on Wednesday to get behind the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, IainB said: Great ride from Paco, Nicholls looks far from race fit, which is to be expected after so long out... I wonder how much testing/practising he's done He had a few laps at Poole last week. Not sure where else? Edited July 18 by SteveLyric2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarchs2468 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Shout out to the Plymouth fans who attended tonight. It was great to see their colours and flags. They also gave their team great backing throughout. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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