scarletrider Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it was a team performance that got Newcastle to the top of the league. The WK is correct, Lemo and Robson were the top points scorers - which is commendable given the injuries and knocks they both carried, both have been consistent over the season. Lindgren has yo-yo'd all season from being very good to very disappointing, while Nedemark took half the season before clicking into gear (most frustrating rider) - and yes both have done well overall. Christian Henry for me has been rider of the season - very consistent and better than I expected. Steve Worrall looked to have made good progress until his injury, while Richie was a sensation until once again injury struck - such a pity! So credit where credit is due, the lads took them to the top of the league, and as the WK says that makes them champions as far as I'm concened. They fell at the last hurdle under the bloody play-off system ( what's the point of having a league if the Champs arn't the team at the top) Well done Diamonds. "The Mackem" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 It goes without saying that had lemon and robson rode to their averages then newcastle would of topped the table by some distance Altho if my aunty had a love length she would be my uncle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostylion Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it was a team performance that got Newcastle to the top of the league. The WK is correct, Lemo and Robson were the top points scorers - which is commendable given the injuries and knocks they both carried, both have been consistent over the season. Lindgren has yo-yo'd all season from being very good to very disappointing, while Nedemark took half the season before clicking into gear (most frustrating rider) - and yes both have done well overall. Christian Henry for me has been rider of the season - very consistent and better than I expected. Steve Worrall looked to have made good progress until his injury, while Richie was a sensation until once again injury struck - such a pity! So credit where credit is due, the lads took them to the top of the league, and as the WK says that makes them champions as far as I'm concened. They fell at the last hurdle under the bloody play-off system ( what's the point of having a league if the Champs arn't the team at the top) Well done Diamonds. "The Mackem" And what would you be saying if you finished sixth and won the playoffs ,it wouldnt this crap ,everyone knew the rules before the season and you can say what you like the 2012 premier league champions will be the team that win the playoff ,like it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCaptain Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 If they had had the sense to call the winners of the play-offs the Premier Champions and the team that finished top of the league the Premier League Winners, there would not have been this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 If they had had the sense to call the winners of the play-offs the Premier Champions and the team that finished top of the league the Premier League Winners, there would not have been this problem. You make a good point there SC. Ref frostylion - so everyone knew the rules at the start of the season, what you going to do for anyone not agreeing with it - drop out of speedway, another track gone? Speedway can't afford it! "The Mackem" In answer to frostylion:- If we had won the the title after finishing sixth in the league, then I would feel genuinely sorry for the team that finished top - that they had been robbed. My position on this is unchanged ...... the team at the tiop of any league are the champions, otherwise what is the point of having a season long battle for points? Because it's the rules doesn't make it right or acceptable to a hell of a lot of fans who believe in fairness. Or maybe there is no such thing as fairness in life today! "The Mackem" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 You make a good point there SC. Ref frostylion - so everyone knew the rules at the start of the season, what you going to do for anyone not agreeing ? Because it's the rules doesn't make it right or acceptable to a hell of a lot of fans who believe in fairness. Or maybe there is no such thing as fairness in life today! Is it right or fair that away team have to ride Rough park every week......... :wink: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Surely it is a miracle that Newcastle could finish top as they have to ride 'Rough Park' every week !! A massive disadvantage compared to Scunthorpe who get to ride a billiard smooth, grippy track every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Is it right or fair that away team have to ride Rough park every week......... :wink: Good riders learn to ride all tracks - all are different! "Ther Mackem" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 No need to worry Richie will be at scunny Don't you think Lakeside might want him for some home meetings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Don't you think Lakeside might want him for some home meetings? Only as a guest he will be ay kl next year :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Frostylion And what would you be saying if you finished sixth and won the playoffs ,it wouldnt this crap ,everyone knew the rules before the season and you can say what you like the 2012 premier league champions will be the team that win the playoff ,like it or not I hope that you will take my word for it that I would feel EXACTLY the same about the 'Play Offs' as I do today. Any League Winning Team having lost in the 'Play Offs' has been robbed, be it Newcastle, Redcar, Plymouth or whoever. Saying that they knew the Rules at the start of the Season simply does not wash. It does not make those Rules morally or ethically RIGHT!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Don't you think Lakeside might want him for some home meetings? He's not a Lakeside asset though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it should be a different trophy, Grand Final, maybe. Putting the league leaders straight into the final deprives them of income. Workington 's rugby league team finished 3rd in their division and beat Whitehaven who finished 4th. Barrow, 2nd beat Doncaster who finished top, but because they finished top (or in the top 2, I think) Doncaster got another chance, and beat Workington at Doncaster.They then played Barrow in the Final. These aren't two leg of course but it does give the higher placed teams a better chance. The top 4 were promoted but that's another thing ain't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 whats this topic about ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) whats this topic about ??? was thinking the same myself its gone from newcastle 2013 to the play offs and what a farce it is to how bad the track is " suprise suprise then to rugby play offs ??? Edited October 9, 2012 by diamonds7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 was thinking the same myself its gone from newcastle 2013 to the play offs and what a farce it is to how bad the track is " suprise suprise then to rugby play offs ??? anyone know the Gateshead thunder v Worky score? :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 anyone know the Gateshead thunder v Worky score? :0 and how is the Northumberland Sheepdog Trials League shaping up, hope there's no run offs, as i get too knackered, phew !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I put it on here cos the play-offs were on here earlier, just stating what happens in another sport, other's were giving other ideas. Hopefully Rene can be a Comet next year, never been to Newcastle yet so won't comment on track. "2 outta 3 ain't bad" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I put it on here cos the play-offs were on here earlier, just stating what happens in another sport, other's were giving other ideas. Hopefully Rene can be a Comet next year, never been to Newcastle yet so won't comment on track. "2 outta 3 ain't bad" yeah,,, your right,,, somebody has definately got a 'P O' greivance, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 He's not a Lakeside asset though But he has signed to ride for Lakeside next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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