Bandits v Comets KO Cup 1/4 Final Sat 25/4/26 7pm

[Normski]

Bandits welcome Workington, hoping to  progress to the next round, something they haven't done since 2015. Bandits are at full strength with Lasse Fredriksen making his home debut, and Jack Smith declaring himself fit to ride. Workington bring in Dayle Wood as a guest for the injured Vinnie Foord. Again this has the makings of a tight contest with Cook, Jeppesen & Batchelor all capable of scoring well, so this could be another meeting where the reserves determine the result. My prediction 50-40.

[DSC67]

Looking forward to my first meeting of the season and hopefully a home win and a decent lead to take to the second leg tomorrow 

[Bandit59]

Another close one I think everyone needs their A game tonight,can Reid continue where he left off last week? going 47. 43

[Neila]

Coming across from worky hope we can keep the score close 48-42 then that will set up a cracking meeting at worky tomorrow 🔵⚪🏁😀 UTC 

[SCS]

I think workington will match berwick with there top 3 riders so all will depend on tate especially as he has raced there a few times now so should score some points tonight. the young dane was looked good when they raced against us but it will probably be his first time at berwick but if berwick new reserve batye rides like he did last week anything could happen. 

[CTD26]

Horrendous start for the comets but Christ, that decision from Dishington was a stinker!!

[Whitelinehugger]

9 minutes ago, CTD26 said:

Horrendous start for the comets but Christ, that decision from Dishington was a stinker!!

Did it have a bit of a nose to it

[Gazc]

12 minutes ago, CTD26 said:

Horrendous start for the comets but Christ, that decision from Dishington was a stinker!!

Same referee that excluded Flint at Edinburgh for the wind blowing the tapes into his front wheel.

Let’s just say he has previous for strange decisions.

[CTD26]

Just now, Gazc said:

Same referee that excluded Flint at Edinburgh for the wind blowing the tapes into his front wheel.

Let’s just say he has previous for strange decisions.

Incompetent comes to mind, clear movement from both sets of riders but not pulling back for either. This is shameful from the comets. I was thinking of heading up for this I’m glad I’ve saved my cash. 
 

No disrespect to Etherington but Christ he’s so out of his depth. Change needs to be made after tomorrows meeting.

[CTD26]

Team manager wants to stop trying to be everyone’s friend aswell and hit them with a few home truths.

[CTD26]

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[Marksman]

27 minutes ago, CTD26 said:

Horrendous start for the comets but Christ, that decision from Dishington was a stinker!!

It was a stinker indeed, don’t know what Cook could of done.

Not that it’ll matter over 2 legs 😂

Greg Blair is awful on the centre green too, always made me cringe on BSN. But his actions were unprofessional tonight

[CTD26]

Just now, Marksman said:

It was a stinker indeed, don’t know what Cook could of done.

Not that it’ll matter over 2 legs 😂

Greg Blair is awful on the centre green too, always made me cringe on BSN. But his actions were unprofessional tonight

Cookie was in front, I’m watching the stream so I was in disbelief when he got threw out!

Whats Blair up to now? 

[Marksman]

3 minutes ago, CTD26 said:

Cookie was in front, I’m watching the stream so I was in disbelief when he got threw out!

Whats Blair up to now? 

He certainly tried to influence the referee’s decision on the microphone.

I’ve no idea how he can announce Battye being excluded as his decision and then next minute he’s asking to check Bandits TV footage.

[Mgas]

I feel for etherinton this can’t be doing the lad any favours.

[CTD26]

5 minutes ago, Marksman said:

He certainly tried to influence the referee’s decision on the microphone.

I’ve no idea how he can announce Battye being excluded as his decision and then next minute he’s asking to check Bandits TV footage.

I seen him running up to the box when dishington was watching the replay, maybe Roy should try that tomorrow!!

Nasty crash there in heat 8 mind, hope Niklas is okay but doesn’t look too great for Battye. Was one of the riders I was looking forward to seeing tomorrow, looks a real en.

Too late to change guests for tomorrow? Can we not get Cooper back 😂

[Teromaafan]

Was looking to follow this on the Updates site, but only the team totals are posted. What the hell is going on! Are the Comets riding pennyfarthings?Who is the star man that has managed a second place?

[LisaColette]

2 minutes ago, CTD26 said:

I seen him running up to the box when dishington was watching the replay, maybe Roy should try that tomorrow!!

Nasty crash there in heat 8 mind, hope Niklas is okay but doesn’t look too great for Battye. Was one of the riders I was looking forward to seeing tomorrow, looks a real en.

Too late to change guests for tomorrow? Can we not get Cooper back 😂

I thought it was a rule that you cant have same rider guesting at same track within 8 days, unless it's for a no1? 

[Neila]

Unfortunately I'm in bandit country and its like watching the comets from 1980+81 totally embarrassing.  

But Greg Blair needs to be fined by the referee for not being impartial telling the ref what decisions to make 

[CTD26]

1 minute ago, Teromaafan said:

Was looking to follow this on the Updates site, but only the team totals are posted. What the hell is going on! Are the Comets riding pennyfarthings?Who is the star man that has managed a second place?

Bandits are absolute rockets out of the starts. Niklas was gaining ground there in heat 8 but came a cropper. 
 

Cookie wrongfully excluded in heat 4, he came second in heat 6. Other than that, embarrassing. Should be putting there hands in there pockets to reimburse those fans who have travelled.