psycho3a Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Does anyone know when the 8 teams will be announced ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkins Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 do we know what time it'll start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiltonpanther Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 do we know what time it'll start? according to the Panthers website 2-30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 From BSPA website: BERWICK will defend the Premier League Fours title at Peterborough’s East of England Showground on Sunday July 14. There have been several changes to the Shielfield Park side since their 2012 triumph, but recent signing Edward Kennett is available for the Fours and will take his place at the head of the Bandits’ line-up. Some of the Premier League’s top star names also feature in the Group A line-up with Ipswich led by Ben Barker, Workington by Richard Lawson – a Peterborough rider as recently as last year – and Sheffield by Simon Stead. Meanwhile Group B features Leicester, who have finished as runners-up in the competition in each of the last two seasons, along with Somerset who will be seeking a double following their Pairs triumph at the Oak Tree Arena last month, and Edinburgh who include man-of-the-moment Craig Cook. GROUP A: Berwick, Ipswich, Workington, Sheffield GROUP B: Somerset, Edinburgh, Leicester, Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 group b is a tuff one,same they didn't swap the teams around a bit to even things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 anyone know how they picked the 8 teams in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 anyone know how they picked the 8 teams in it? The June 2013 rolling averages, I would think. Top 4 added together. Skippy, if you're wondering why Plymouth aren't in it, Beck is not eligible because he hasn't done enough meetings as yet. Personally, I'd like to see the return of the qualifiers (under the old 16-heat 4TT format). All 13 teams involved (5 in one group, 4 in the other two), with the group winners plus the best second qualifying for a 20-heat final. The fours meetings were always good money spinners for clubs, with three sets of away fans per meeting. All the best Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Personally, I'd like to see the return of the qualifiers (under the old 16-heat 4TT format). All 13 teams involved (5 in one group, 4 in the other two), with the group winners plus the best second qualifying for a 20-heat final. The fours meetings were always good money spinners for clubs, with three sets of away fans per meeting. All the best Rob Totally agree.. is by far and away the best weekend of speedway in this country - certainly in the North... And it also brings some credibility back to the 4's which was always a superb day out - especially when it was combined with the Elite league on the same day... Of course that'll now never happen as Poland rules on Sunday and the riders would complain it's another meeting in a very hectic schedule... Bring back the qualifiers at least... Then you may get a bigger attendance at the finals. FWIW, I don't give my team too much hope of getting out of a very tough looking group! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Totally agree.. is by far and away the best weekend of speedway in this country - certainly in the North... And it also brings some credibility back to the 4's which was always a superb day out - especially when it was combined with the Elite league on the same day... Of course that'll now never happen as Poland rules on Sunday and the riders would complain it's another meeting in a very hectic schedule... Bring back the qualifiers at least... Then you may get a bigger attendance at the finals. FWIW, I don't give my team too much hope of getting out of a very tough looking group! that would make to much sense, listening to what the fans want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Absolute disgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Berwick 30.99 Somerset 30.66 Edinburgh 29.70 Ipswich 29.56 Workington 29.42 Scunthorpe 29.27 (Ruled out because of Jorgensen's injury add Palm Toft's average they go down list) Leicester 29.13 Newcastle 28.79 Sheffield 28.74 Redcar 28.58 Rye House 28.52 Glasgow (Because of Wright leaving) and Plymouth (Bech not riding enough meeting) wouldnt have been considered, So it looks like Sheffield are in it due to Jorgensen's injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Despite my side not being involved I'll be attending to lend support to my Berwick friends. Can't see them repeating last years heoics, but should be a good day nevertheless. It's only 75 minutes drive up the A1 for us, so what the hell! Edited June 18, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 So Bechs 2 meetings dont count, but Kennetts 3 do? Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 So Bechs 2 meetings dont count, but Kennetts 3 do? Nice one! proctors injury could also be a factor?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 So Bechs 2 meetings dont count, but Kennetts 3 do? Nice one! Exactly - Berwick topping the average table is the biggest joke ever - Kennett riding 3 meetings and is counted. Sheffield who have been crap all season are also awarded in on this crap average thing. So next season all teams need to bring in a 10pt man to be guaranteed a slot. Absolute joke the whole thing is a farce. Fair enough to my friends in Sheff/Berwick you are bound to be amazed your in and good luck. Bring back the qualifiers and let the best be there by merit! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Totally agree.. is by far and away the best weekend of speedway in this country - certainly in the North... And it also brings some credibility back to the 4's which was always a superb day out - especially when it was combined with the Elite league on the same day... Of course that'll now never happen as Poland rules on Sunday and the riders would complain it's another meeting in a very hectic schedule... Bring back the qualifiers at least... Then you may get a bigger attendance at the finals. FWIW, I don't give my team too much hope of getting out of a very tough looking group! The 4s will never have total creditbility untill they bring back the qualifiers IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 So Bechs 2 meetings dont count, but Kennetts 3 do? Nice one! I would guess its because Bechs average is assessed whilst Kennetts is converted from a real average Absolute disgrace ;Why? You're not good enough you're not in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Superb Looking forward to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Bech will be in Poland anyway??? But then again so would Doyle and Kennett Edited June 18, 2013 by Arson fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Don't think Kennett has turned a wheel in Poland yet since he was signed Gotta feel for Redcar... Flying high in the league but mainly because of rolling averages, they're not in the top 8 of the PL? Surely if they were to take Dyer's 2013 average instead of RA, then they'd be a shoe-in if the present unfair system of selection was to remain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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