Manifesto Posted Wednesday at 03:46 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:46 PM SHEFFIELD: Jack Holder, Anders Rowe, Josh Pickering, Nick Morris, Chris Holder, Jye Etheridge, Leon Flint. LEICESTER: Max Fricke, Luke Becker, Ryan Douglas, Kyle Howarth, Sam Masters, Drew Kemp, Joe Thompson Anything other than a home win would be a disaster for Sheffield morale wise going into the play offs. Leicester have beaten us twice already round Owlerton. last visit Kerr and Sedgmen scored a shocking 1 between them, and in my opinion were rightly replaced with Morris and Etheridge. Kemp and Thompson scored paid 12, they’ll do well to do the same tomorrow. Becker back in the team makes Leicester weaker as an away team but still are the form team for me going into the play offs. Sheffield to win 50-40. If the tracks as good as the BV meeting should be some good racing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM Planning to be there for this one - Leicester certainly do well at Owlerton of late so should be a good meeting - I think the Tigers will break the Leicester thing this time and claim a win about 47/43 or 48/42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted yesterday at 07:25 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 07:25 AM Lions will push it close I reckon. 47-43 either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted yesterday at 08:22 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:22 AM 49 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Lions will push it close I reckon. 47-43 either way. I think that's what's called "hedging your bets" 🤣 This tie is quite interesting. Both sides have something to prove and there is a fair chance they'll meet in the semis (or the final!?). Can't see Sheffield doing anything but being on top form, but Leicester just don't seem know when they're beaten at the moment. So it could be close. But not to sit on the fence, I think it'll be around a 48-42 win for the home side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted yesterday at 08:52 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:52 AM I can only see this as a Sheffield win and no doubt if it is it will be all down to the Manager, rather than his riders. In my opinion Sheffield have been a successful side for the last 4-5 seasons despite their Manager, rather than because of their Manager, who frankly at times appears clueless when interviewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted yesterday at 09:06 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:06 AM 7 minutes ago, SJA said: I can only see this as a Sheffield win and no doubt if it is it will be all down to the Manager, rather than his riders. In my opinion Sheffield have been a successful side for the last 4-5 seasons despite their Manager, rather than because of their Manager, who frankly at times appears clueless when interviewed. It's odd isn't it? Simon nearly always looks miserable on TV and at times has that "rabbit in the headlights" look. But he came to the Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club meeting a while back and he was a completely different person. Chatty, friendly, he even smiled a few times. I must admit, I changed my view of him that evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted yesterday at 09:28 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:28 AM 21 minutes ago, False dawn said: It's odd isn't it? Simon nearly always looks miserable on TV and at times has that "rabbit in the headlights" look. But he came to the Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club meeting a while back and he was a completely different person. Chatty, friendly, he even smiled a few times. I must admit, I changed my view of him that evening. I note you didn't say informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted 15 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 15 hours ago Really enjoyed tonight’s meeting. Good win for Sheffield, should really give the team confidence going into the play offs. Holder and Fricke both showing why their number 1’s tonight great riding by both Aussies. Sheffield 1-7 looking good round Owlerton Chris Holder struggling out the starts need him to do abit more from number 5 but all in all positive signs. thought Leicester reserves deserved more for their efforts and Becker getting through 4 races has to be a positive for the lions, even though it was his usual type of Owlerton performance (abit naff) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Enjoyed this also - the tone was set on heat one with the 5-1 - another decent opening ride from Anders Rowe! Leicester huffed and puffed a bit and they didn’t have the needed backup for Douglas and Fricke - got to commend Jack H for his heat 6 last lap overtake of Sam Masters - Likewise the impressive Morris who never gave up in heat 14 to claim 2nd in the line by fractions of a second! Heat 15 saw a good battle at Fricke tried to reel in JackH just failing - just one more lap and he might have but that’s ‘if yer Aunty had balls territory’! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago 5 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said: Likewise the impressive Morris who never gave up in heat 14 to claim 2nd in the line by fractions of a second! Well Nick does like to get to the line as soon as he can! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago 3 minutes ago, 40-38 said: Well Nick does like to get to the line as soon as he can! 😉 He certainly was drawn towards it - just pipped his opponent by a nose! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago A decent night’s racing with Jack looking pretty imperious and a fairly comfortable win despite both Chris and Picko not being quite as on it as usual. Cracking ride by Morris to second on the line. If I was going to whinge… what was with the booing of Howarth when he won his final ride?? Only a few people, but seriously? Brilliant servant of the club for years, he deserves better than that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Just now, Cue Ball said: A decent night’s racing with Jack looking pretty imperious and a fairly comfortable win despite both Chris and Picko not being quite as on it as usual. Cracking ride by Morris to second on the line. If I was going to whinge… what was with the booing of Howarth when he won his final ride?? Only a few people, but seriously? Brilliant servant of the club for years, he deserves better than that. Luckily I didn’t hear that otherwise I suspect words would have been exchanged - like you say great servant sadly you have your Wallopers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaddlebowRoad Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Cue Ball said: A decent night’s racing with Jack looking pretty imperious and a fairly comfortable win despite both Chris and Picko not being quite as on it as usual. Cracking ride by Morris to second on the line. If I was going to whinge… what was with the booing of Howarth when he won his final ride?? Only a few people, but seriously? Brilliant servant of the club for years, he deserves better than that. thats really poor 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWayne Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago A good night's racing and a confidence booster for the Tigers with the play-offs looming and Leicester looking the likely opponents in the semis. Embarrassing comments in this thread about Steady though. His record as manager of both Sheffield and Great Britain is pretty decent with Championship, Premiership and KO Cup, plus 2 SON titles. Just imagine what he could have achieved if he knew what he was doing !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 15 hours ago, False dawn said: I think that's what's called "hedging your bets" 🤣 This tie is quite interesting. Both sides have something to prove and there is a fair chance they'll meet in the semis (or the final!?). Can't see Sheffield doing anything but being on top form, but Leicester just don't seem know when they're beaten at the moment. So it could be close. But not to sit on the fence, I think it'll be around a 48-42 win for the home side. We both were a little out, either way. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 10 hours ago, DaveWayne said: A good night's racing and a confidence booster for the Tigers with the play-offs looming and Leicester looking the likely opponents in the semis. Embarrassing comments in this thread about Steady though. His record as manager of both Sheffield and Great Britain is pretty decent with Championship, Premiership and KO Cup, plus 2 SON titles. Just imagine what he could have achieved if he knew what he was doing !! Oh come on most people accept that Olly Allen is the brains of the Team GB Management, with Stead providing the face and ego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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