cyclone Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Strange to see Ben Barker in this meeting as he has raced less meetings than Joe Screen had this time last year ! Ah conveniently forgetting that Plymouth have raced fewer matches than anyone else and Barker has only missed one league meeting because of being called up to ride for GB at Lakeside. Given that Screen had not been manipulated into the Glasgow lineup from the start of the season and therefore had ridden a negligible percentage of Glasgow's official fixtures at cut-off date, your attempt to stir it is quite pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowBoy2 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Take it you didnt know that Barker missed Ipswich away and was replaced by Woodward ? Try coming back with some smart comments when you know the facts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Take it you didnt know that Barker missed Ipswich away and was replaced by Woodward ? Try coming back with some smart comments when you know the facts And why not explain the reason for his absence ? You obviously were aware Barker was riding in the GB semi at Sheffield that night. So why not tell the full facts ? Oops I forgot that does not help you justify your initial pathetic comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowBoy2 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 If your to thick to have done your homework , dont post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 According to the BSPA site the witches are not entering a duo for the upcoming PLRC, i was looking forward to going on my way to Cardiff, Any news please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) According to the BSPA site the witches are not entering a duo for the upcoming PLRC, i was looking forward to going on my way to Cardiff, Any news please? Do you mean the PL Pairs at Somerset? If so, no Ipswich aren't in it, the rights and wrongs of this are discussed in detail in the top section on the forum. All the best Rob Edited June 14, 2011 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sorry i did mean the pairs! many thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 They did enter, but failed to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I was just reading the top section forum about it, I understand all the facts and figures the BSPA have come up with but at the end of the day surely Ipswich would have a strong enough pairing to compete! How can it be called the Premier league pairs when not all of the teams are in it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I also thought I read somewhere that as the 4 sides involved missed out they all qualify for the Fours, so some other sides would maybe stronger will now miss out for that meeting. Surely as previously suggested they could have qualifiers, to ensure everyone has a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Snackette Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I was just reading the top section forum about it, I understand all the facts and figures the BSPA have come up with but at the end of the day surely Ipswich would have a strong enough pairing to compete! How can it be called the Premier league pairs when not all of the teams are in it!? The BSPA in their infinite wisdom decided on the format that was to be adopted. Our Promotion as members of the BSPA went along with this, so we just have to accept that we were not good enough to qualify. Anything else just sounds like sour grapes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I agree, You could end up with the premier leagues 2 showcase events not having the best riders on show which is surely not the best advertisement for our league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 If your to thick to have done your homework , dont post If you're too illiterate to compose a word perfect response don't respond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Newcastle will be pulling out if Robbo and Deeks averages arnt high enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowBoy2 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Didnt have the time to write it word perfect, Far too busy polishing the SUPER CUP from the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 The BSPA in their infinite wisdom decided on the format that was to be adopted. Our Promotion as members of the BSPA went along with this, so we just have to accept that we were not good enough to qualify. Anything else just sounds like sour grapes! Does 'anything else like sour grapes' include the fact that we were left out because our promotion and the BSPA adopted this format and not because we are not able to field 2 riders good enough!my point is its us the fans who are missing out the promotion and the BSPA have got this wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I don't agree that it's sour grapes. I know its our first year in the PL and I realise this is the format used in the past, but that doesn't make it right. There are formats for this sort of event which could include all PL teams without having a silly amount of heats. I would imagine most fans would like to see the best PL riders, its ridiculous that Newport with a strong duo and probably bringing the biggest amount of fans with them aren't included. From an Ipswich angle, I'm sure Kevin Doolan and Lasse Bjerre would be a competitive pair on the evening. Premier League(or EL or NL) events must involve all teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I don't agree that it's sour grapes. I know its our first year in the PL and I realise this is the format used in the past, but that doesn't make it right. There are formats for this sort of event which could include all PL teams without having a silly amount of heats. I would imagine most fans would like to see the best PL riders, its ridiculous that Newport with a strong duo and probably bringing the biggest amount of fans with them aren't included. From an Ipswich angle, I'm sure Kevin Doolan and Lasse Bjerre would be a competitive pair on the evening. Premier League(or EL or NL) events must involve all teams. But everyone knew the format before the season starts, so it'd be unfair on the likes of Plymouth and it's to be told they can't enter the pairs though they have got through rightly within the rules they've set and agree upon this season. At the end of the day you've missed, I'd rather have Ipswich or Newport in the competition but that's the way it goes unfortunately. I think what we should be looking for is that next year for the format to change so we don't see this problem raising it's ugly head again. I just hope that this doesn't carry on after he event and doesn't overshadow the winners of the pairs or i'd certainly say there's some sour grapes about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 That's what I'm saying SKJ. I know the rules were agreed before the season started and no it wouldn't be fair to pull Plymouth for example out and replace them with Newport just because they on paper would be more competitive. This format is denying the paying public the chance to see the best riders, yes Doyle, Bjerre, Doolan etc should be riding, but as well as, not instead of others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1971 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 But everyone knew the format before the season starts, so it'd be unfair on the likes of Plymouth and it's to be told they can't enter the pairs though they have got through rightly within the rules they've set and agree upon this season. At the end of the day you've missed, I'd rather have Ipswich or Newport in the competition but that's the way it goes unfortunately. I think what we should be looking for is that next year for the format to change so we don't see this problem raising it's ugly head again. I just hope that this doesn't carry on after he event and doesn't overshadow the winners of the pairs or i'd certainly say there's some sour grapes about i would have been great to have seen all the teams in the league competing to see who has the top two riders on the night, surely thats what its all about but its not to be this year and hopefully will be sorted out for next season but ill still be there as a neutral! and will cheer the winners like everbody else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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