M08 Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 So lets host it at a track that for about the 3rd season running can't put together a very capable competitive team Yea... real good that one is <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You wouldn't be saying that if you were a Newport fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 The rules are always going to upset someone , Errrr exactly what rules? There are none that's the point I was making .......at least JC is trying to taking major British speedway meetings to a higher level It's the same old crap just wrapped up in a different cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 You wouldn't be saying that if you were a Newport fan <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What? Getting them to host the pairs at Newport because they can't put together a good enough team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headmistress Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 What? Getting them to host the pairs at Newport because they can't put together a good enough team? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [/quote Loving the banter. It's an enviable position to those of us currently unable to get behind our team. Keep up the agro; makes great reading. Should be a great night at Somerset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley1959 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 everyone had to lower their averages to fit in with what Newport wanted this year ... do you really think they'll get a meeting like this? just my opinion of course <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Would you care to expand on what "Newport wanted this year" please. As a loyal Newport fan I would love to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfeet Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 can anyone give line ups for definate for next friday? I am concerned that Glasgow are excluded from pairs as i bought 3 tickets expecting there to be a Glasgow pair to cheer on - its a long way to go and not be able to support your team - are BSPA issuing a press release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 think you have the title wrong its the pairs on friday 4's is at peterborough on 8th july Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Addison Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 According to the BSPA press release this is the line up. Group A. Somerset [ Zetterstrom / Kramer ] Glasgow [ Parker / Stancl ] I.O.W [ Holder / Bunyan ] Sheffield [ Compton / Ashworth ] Rye House [ Boxall / Neath ] Group B. Birmingham [ Lyons / Ostergaard ] King's Lynn [ Nermark / Topinka ] Newcastle [ Henry / Franc ] Redcar [ Havelock / Grieves ] Workington [ Wright / Nieminen ] Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanisnumber1 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well Wato has replaced Stancl so thats why Tigerfeet is asking whether Glasgow will be kicked out or not!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Glasgow [ Parker / Stancl ] <{POST_SNAPBACK}> George Stancl won't be Shane Parker's partner in this now will he, as he's left Glasgow and Craig Watson has taken his place? EDIT: seanisnumber1 has beaten me to it! Ah well. Would Edinburgh come back in then, as they were the wildcard before? Edited June 21, 2007 by em1500uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Whether Glasgow are in depends on the whim of Mr Chapman, as all SuperSeven decisions are. Have they confirmed Redcar back in the fours yet??? Surely they have to re-calculate again based on Glasgow's new line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Actually I think Edinburgh would have qualified as of right had Theo Pijper and Ronnie Correy's averages been allowed to count for qualification. However at the cut-off date for qualification, Pijper had not ridden for the Monarchs so Newcastle protested, the committee agreed, Edinburgh were thrown out and Newcastle, the next highest average team were given their place. The same seems to apply to Glasgow. Craig Watson had not ridden for the Tigers at the cut-off date so, by the same logic, should not be allowed to ride. I guess if Shane Parker and Trent Leverington's combined average is good enough they could ride as a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanisnumber1 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 George Stancl won't be Shane Parker's partner in this now will he, as he's left Glasgow and Craig Watson has taken his place? EDIT: seanisnumber1 has beaten me to it! Ah well. Would Edinburgh come back in then, as they were the wildcard before? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only just em.....well Edinburgh got kicked out again as they could not really put Pijper in so thats really the same situation as Wato...who knows what the BSPA and the Chipmunks will come up with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzer Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 surely they will all be thrown out and replaced by kings lynn ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 surely they will all be thrown out and replaced by kings lynn ( <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kings Lynn are already in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crikeythatsfast Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Oh wow another dig at KL, the shots just keep coming dont they Face bovvered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Kings Lynn are already in it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> kings lynn B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Actually I think Edinburgh would have qualified as of right had Theo Pijper and Ronnie Correy's averages been allowed to count for qualification. However at the cut-off date for qualification, Pijper had not ridden for the Monarchs so Newcastle protested, the committee agreed, Edinburgh were thrown out and Newcastle, the next highest average team were given their place. The same seems to apply to Glasgow. Craig Watson had not ridden for the Tigers at the cut-off date so, by the same logic, should not be allowed to ride. I guess if Shane Parker and Trent Leverington's combined average is good enough they could ride as a pair. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only just em.....well Edinburgh got kicked out again as they could not really put Pijper in so thats really the same situation as Wato...who knows what the BSPA and the Chipmunks will come up with!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> the situation between Glasgow and Edinbugh is NOT the same. Glasgow qualified as of right at the cut off date, Edinburgh were given the wild card only have it to be taken back off them a few hours later. More interesting is comparing the rulings they were aplying had the fours gone ahead on the initial date. Glasgow qualified on averages which included David McAllans but then they said although his average was used for qualification criteria David could NOT ride as due to injury he had not ridden enough meetings. At the same time Workington were going to be allowed to use Carl Stonehewer even though he also hadn't ridden the required number of meetings because he replaced the rider who's average was used to calculate Workington's qualification. Now if they are following the logic in that, Glasgow will be in the pairs and it will be Parker and Watson. However, speedway and logic don't really go hand in hand! From the paying fans point of view it would be better if that happened rather than Shane and trent, no disrespect to Trent intended and lets face it the result wont be affected by whichever Tigers pairing take to the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 although the home track advantage situation has not been negated on this occasion i think it makes sense to hold it at this venue because of its proximity to cardiff and because of the financial benefits to speedway.good thinking on this occasion mr.chapman. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Right just an idea so please don't shoot me down too much, but to combat home track advantage for the Pairs, did they never think of holding it at Newport? Newport aren't in it and they are used to a bumper crowd there the night before the GP! I've never been there so i wouldn't know why they chose Zorroset <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Great idea, should of had the Pairs at Newport. For anyone who hasn't been this season the track is much improved. At last the 3rd and 4th bends seem to have been sorted out and the later start time means that the dust stays down more. We've held the Pairs at Newport previously, would be great to see it back there again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A couple of points in relation to the above:- 1. Who said that the PL Pairs MUST be held the Friday before the GP? 2. IF they were definite about wanting the PL pairs the night before the GP then they should have considered Coventry (a Friday track with plenty facilities) or Swindon (if they could have a Friday night meeting). Both are easily as accessible if not more so than Somerset on a Friday night. 3. OK so they decide that they want a Super7 pairs event at Somerset the night before the GP - why not the EL pairs? That way it remains neutral and will possibly attract an even bigger crowd. 4. Some are asking why its not being held at Newport as they aren't in it. This may *sound* a great idea but at the time the venues were decided no one knew what teams would qualify. Lets face it with a week to go we STILL don't know for definite which teams will be there! Just a few more of my ramblings on the matter! Seems logical to me, please put me right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 can anyone give line ups for definate for next friday? I am concerned that Glasgow are excluded from pairs as i bought 3 tickets expecting there to be a Glasgow pair to cheer on - its a long way to go and not be able to support your team - are BSPA issuing a press release? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you want to get rid of your tickets i can buy them off you on Sunday but only need 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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