cometsfan2k4 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I know it is a bit early to start a pairs thread, but I was just wondering when they are going to announce who is taking part and who the representatives will be for each time. How exactly do they decide who will be taking part? Do they do it on the combined top two averages from each team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 we have kenny ingalls and peter kildeman, in for the pairs. both are flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one arm bandit Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Lee Complin and Kozza Smith for the bandits, flying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4life Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Lee Complin and Kozza Smith for the bandits, flying!! Have a feeling Berwick will miss out on the pairs again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somersetlad Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Going to be an amazing meeting. Im thinking Doyle & Sedgeman for the Wasps would be tough to beat around the OTA. I dont know who Somerset would enter as Hefenbrock, Masters & Dak all fly around the OTA- If it was down to me I would pick Gathercole & Hefers. Bring on June Edited May 29, 2011 by somersetlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometsfan2k4 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 we have kenny ingalls and peter kildeman, in for the pairs. both are flying. Ingalls? Has this been announced somewhere? If this is true I dont quite understand that. Why wouldnt it be Wright and Kildermand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Ingalls? Has this been announced somewhere? If this is true I dont quite understand that. Why wouldnt it be Wright and Kildermand? A word of warning never believe anything that comes from Jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 We have to qualify first, not 100% sure we will make it. But with Doyle being superb around the OTA and Sedgmen in good form and also a rider who rides the OTA well, you'd have to fancy them to do well if they took part although Lanhams come into some form and the two meetings I witnessed at the OTA last year, Somerset Vs Newport in the PT and SBT, Lanham was superb and was passing the likes of Gathercole. You can also rely on a fair few Wasps fans making the trip over if they take part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I know it is a bit early to start a pairs thread, but I was just wondering when they are going to announce who is taking part and who the representatives will be for each time. How exactly do they decide who will be taking part? Do they do it on the combined top two averages from each team? At the moment the ten teams who would contest the meeting would be - Somerset ( as hosts ) Glasgow Berwick Edinburgh Ipswich Newcastle Redcar Rye House Sheffield Workington These ten teams have the highest averaging top two riders , whether that is the criteria or when the field is decided is anybody's guess . I also can't remember if there is a wildcard that the host side choose . I know that happened when Glasgow hosted the pairs , but i'm unsure if that is still the case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 When is the line up announced? two weeks before? week before? day before? dont even know what the criteria is to qualify? or do they just pull names out of a hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 We have no idea what the criteria for the pairs is. Would it not be a good idea to announce this along with the super 7 dates pre season so we have some idea of whos riding? They simply cannot use rolling averages for this meeting, it must be done on proper averages. If this is the case Newport should get in as Sedgmen is averaging 8.00 and Doyle is about 7.5. I know Sedgmen has only done 3 meetings so far but this shouldnt make a blind bit of difference, Watson was allowed to ride for Glasgow along with Shane Parker in 2007 and actually made his Glasgow debut for them in this meeting, he had been riding in the EL for Poole until this point. And if we were to miss out and there is a wild card place, which I am pretty sure there is, Newport would be the best choice as they have a duo that could challenge for honours AND only being 45 minutes away over the bridge, would bring an extra 50 or so fans over with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I know Sedgmen has only done 3 meetings so far but this shouldnt make a blind bit of difference, Watson was allowed to ride for Glasgow along with Shane Parker in 2007 and actually made his Glasgow debut for them in this meeting, he had been riding in the EL for Poole until this point. Two words. Joe Screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Two words. Joe Screen. What about him? Had no chance of making the pairs last year so showed zero interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 What about him? Had no chance of making the pairs last year so showed zero interest! Not at all , Joe would have ridden had he been allowed . I have a feeling the rules have been tightened up after Wato was allowed to ride for us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Two words. Joe Screen. I make that four words and two full stops Squall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Not in the least bit interested in the PL Pairs this year. I would've been tempted with the pairing of Doyle & Frampton though... No, for me it will be a nice quiet Friday night at the Walkabout in Cardiff Edited May 30, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 There is a way to keep everybody happy / involved. Take the top two riders from each team Teams 1-6 qualify for the second stage of the tournament. Teams 7-14 enter at the first round, two groups of four, each ride against each other. The top team from each group proceeds to the second round with teams 1-6. Two more groups of four, same format as the first round. Top team in each group proceeds to the final. This format has 25 races compared to the current 24. Every supporter going gets to see their team the night before the GP. I just wonder at the moment how many fans don't go because their team is not involved. If it adds a few more fans to the gate it deserves consideration. But the bigger problem IMO is to try and ensure the top two riders from each team, if possible, turn up. I'm fed up of these so called glamour events when riders can't be bothered and teams are forced to send second strings / reserves and the meeting is devalued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 it should be the top 2 out of the team then combine there average and then the top teams compete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I make that four words and two full stops Squall Imagine two middle fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Imagine two middle fingers As long as they are imaginary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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