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Sheffield 2015
northyorksbear replied to spin king junior's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
It's never a simple case !! -
Plymouth Devils Vs Ipswich Witches 22/5/15 Lc
northyorksbear replied to Pob's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Bet Rye House are well pleased with Plymouth's antics and ending up with one reserve!! -
Sheffield 2015
northyorksbear replied to spin king junior's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I realise it's potentially egg on face time to try and understand rules on averages, BUT my take is that Bellageo was replace on 28 day rule by Garrity, therefore he can come as a straight replacement for Garrity, HOWEVER if he is going to come back in place of another rider (ie Proctor) then it's a redeclaration and total team needs to be under 42.50 - even though his average is less than Proctors!! As I said I may well have this wrong, so happy to be corrected (but not by a high ranking official ) -
Sheffield 2015
northyorksbear replied to spin king junior's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Who do you have down as Proctor's replacement?? My reading of new averages rules out Garrity!! -
He's thrown you with a double negative
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Redcar V Workington Pl 7:30pm
northyorksbear replied to Django's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
From observations I think it was a mix - certainly body language suggested Kus and Bach were not happy and others aswell. just want to add - that isn't meant in any way as a dig at Kus & Bach -
Redcar V Workington Pl 7:30pm
northyorksbear replied to Django's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Just posted this on updates site: Hi Thanks to updater for making sense of my texts with weird words coming from predictive texting!! I understand he had some technical issues getting updates on - it wasn't as drawn out as it may have appeared - but it was close. Still don't know what caused the problem, it was obvious from entering the arena that work was ongoing and a small blade was scraping dirt off, then the big blade came out and set to on bends 3/4 - As I texted no announcement at all was made until 7.25, however as riders were not changed it didn't take a genius to work out we were delayed. Once we got going imo some riders seemed fine (Howarth, Wells, Bjerre, Robson) others hadn't a clue (Roynon) and others were obviously not happy (Kus, Bach)- reserves just got round best they could - we then had to wait while ref looked at track, went back to pits, came out and looked at track, went back to pits and again it was obvious a number of riders were putting their point forward = eventually it was announced track had deteriorated!! and Meeting off Total Shambles - On behalf of all Redcar fans I would like to apologise to those visiting us for the farce they had to endure, make the most of the apology because its unlikely any other will be forthcoming!!! -
Sheffo's Proctor Out!
northyorksbear replied to TheScotsman's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Totally agree, I see Sheffield are saying "senior officials" at BSPA told them he would be OK! Looks like they haven't learned that it's not the BSPA who are calling the shots in this matter, they should be speaking and getting confirmation from senior officials at UKVI ! -
There you go Tsunami - nothing to do with the track or stadia - its the nightlife
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If Konopka had eased off the throttle, then when Bates made his turn into corner he would have been totally wiped out! The only way to avoid a crash was for both riders to go round bend side by side, and for that to happen Bates needed to turn LEFT, not right as you point out he did, marginally earlier than Konopka. IF Bates had leaned when Konopka did to take the bend and turned LEFT they stood a chance of entering bend together, however Bates didn't want to allow Konopka round top of him (quite understandably) and therefore tried to push him out which as we all saw resulted in coming together and both coming off. I don't think in any way it was dirty, but he tried to be hard and "bully" Konopka, but just didn't quite have track position (and skill) to do it, likewise Konopka didn't have skill to get himself out of the position he was in and get round Bates. Ultimately totally correct decision by ref as one of them had to go. Or do they just like the Quayside
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If a referee genuinely can't distinguish who is at fault, then maybe he needs to exclude both riders!! Now that decision would lead to a new set of issues
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Redcar V Workington Pl 7:30pm
northyorksbear replied to Django's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I think has the makings of a really close encounter, prior to Hansen's withdrawal Comets had to be strong favourites, Hansen not riding certainly evens it up and without Graversen you have the uncertainty of what our reserves will do (and that really is anyone's guess) as they will be featuring 11 times !!! Don't get too downhearted Comets fans - things could be worse - you could be a Bears supporter -
Have to say it looked a very good stadium, however despite what the Chuckle Brothers spouted on about in commentary I was very disappointed in quality of racing, Gracjzonek apart no one was able to pass after first bend. plenty of close racing and does have potential to improve. Amazed at how biased TMs can be if Jack Lee wanted Konopka not to lean into bend (not Bates) he would probably have ended up in Edinburgh straight through fence!!
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Sheffield 2015
northyorksbear replied to spin king junior's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Garrity was brought in as a replacement for Bellago, who is then entitled to replace Garrity at end of 28 days, IF Sheffield want to bring Bellago back and keep Garrity, that would mean Garrity would have to replace Proctor, and it would depend on his average being less than Proctor's (or total team being under 42.5), so I don't think at this stage we can say it "fits" This is my understanding, but happy to be corrected if wrong -
I think this year rule has changed so you can have a guest for either reserve - just to keep guest numbers up !!
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Berwick V Workington (lc) Saturday, May 2
northyorksbear replied to crescent girl's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
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Berwick V Workington (lc) Saturday, May 2
northyorksbear replied to crescent girl's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
On paper I agree - just have plenty of porters available -
Why are you trying to look at this with a logical approach ?? The authorities running the sport have already shown that just because a rule exists, and to the vast majority appears very clear and concise, they come up with a different decision and then give no valid explanation, other than hiding behind the "it's in the best interests of the sport" I, and no doubt many others, would be interested to know who exactly are making these decisions, is it the whole MC? Or just a selection, consulted at the time? As all members of MC have a vested interest in what happens to other teams there is a real chance accusations of favouritism, discrimination or, dare I say, corruption could be raised, certainly when there appears to be such high levels of inconsistency with the rulings made.
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Redcar V Rye Pl 30th April
northyorksbear replied to Paul's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
And Steve Boxall? -
Redcar V Rye Pl 30th April
northyorksbear replied to Paul's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
and some bad ones !! -
Peterborough Panthers 2015
northyorksbear replied to mudflaps's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
There was a lot of publicity last week about Adam Roynon starting his comeback with various practice sessions, but I've not heard anything since, anyone know how he got on?