builderbob Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 has this meeting been cancelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 has this meeting been cancelled? Not as yet! The Islanders are at full strength but the Potters are missing their top 2 so I'd expect a line-up like this: Stoke Potters 1. Adam McKinna (G) 2. Richie Worrall R/R 3. Tony Atkin 4. Ross Walter 5. Jaimie Pickard 6. Liam Carr 7. Ben Reade Isle of Wight Islanders 1. Kyle Hughes 2. Ben Hopwood 3. Danny Warwick 4. Aaron Baseby 5. Paul Starke 6. Danny Stoneman 7. Gary Cottham Stoke's rider replacement can be taken by Atkin, Pickard, Walter, Reade or Carr. Before I knew of Birks' absence (British semi) I thought a point was possible but now, if I'm honest, we should be targeting 3 points! If you don't beat a side missing their top 2 when are you going to beat them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yes Islander you should be in with a shout to take some points, however not sure what the weather has been like up in Stoke, but here in Dudley, it has been raining almost all day, heavy for most of the time, though it has stopped for the last few hours, it has just started again now. If they have had anything like the rain we have had, then there is little chance of this being on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 ben reade is trump card at reserve and mckinna and aitkin are both more than capable, so i wouldnt under estimate stoke even with out there elite and premier league riders, however should now make a good contest, if its on which i doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 The British semi has been called off, so assuming this beats the weather, does that mean Birks will be able to ride? It gives him enough time to get his gear to Stoke but do the Potters have to stick to their declaration for today which has McKinna in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 613 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Updates on the Stoke website every hour http://www.stokepotters.co Edited July 7, 2012 by Derek 613 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villiers210 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Birks is riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Birks is riding Surely this is against the rules if he is riding - teams must be declared at least 72 hours before the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Surely this is against the rules if he is riding - teams must be declared at least 72 hours before the meeting. No its perfectly legal. Ash was only missing due to another racing commitment which took priority, that is now cancelled so he is now available to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Weather has been surprisingly good thus far, with the sun peeking out! Hopefully the track will be good, and having Birks back will really help us! I think Stoke have enough to get all 3 points, but it will be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Surely this is against the rules if he is riding - teams must be declared at least 72 hours before the meeting. Can I just say this was not me. That will teach me to leave my account signed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 cannot believe stoke. cancelled the fours twice very early then run this meeting when the whole country is under flood. lets hope if this meeting gets cancelled at the last minute they pay proper money for riders travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Crikey Builderbob, sounds like you want it called off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 no not at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hope it is on, looking forward to a bit of speedway - even if i am just sat in front of the updates page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 well apparently start delayed so riders can get some much needed sunbathing in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Well done Ben Reade, bloody woefull from Islanders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 bloody woefull from Islanders Yep, glad I only watched the updates, depressing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Disapointing showing from the Islanders ALL round, for a Team racing for a play off spot, this was a poor result, well done to Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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