RebelRebel Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) No Claus and no Bates for the Monarchs certainly gives us the edge on this one. R/R for Claus and Ben Morley comes in as a guest Bates. Big chance for the Rebels to build up a decent lead for the 2nd leg up at Armadale. Edited August 27, 2013 by RebelRebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 i think we can keep this close, if wee joe rides well and Deek cleans up at reserve, this could be another 2 point match, either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Potential tanking on the cards tonight... Not a very happy hunting ground for us at the OTA and with ex-Rebel missing it's a backs to the wall job for the Monarchs against a very much in-form Rebels at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Potential tanking on the cards tonight... Not a very happy hunting ground for us at the OTA and with ex-Rebel missing it's a backs to the wall job for the Monarchs against a very much in-form Rebels at home. Much as I'd love to agree with you, I fear you're being way too pessimistic. The Monarch's record at the OTA is actually quite good, and although r/r for Vissing may weaken them slightly, if Fricke and Tabaka ride as they did in the League encounter, Claus's absence may not be too damaging. And with Sneddon likely to dominate at reserve, I can only see another very close encounter. Any lead over 6 will be a bonus for the Rebels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Much as I'd love to agree with you, I fear you're being way too pessimistic. The Monarch's record at the OTA is actually quite good, and although r/r for Vissing may weaken them slightly, if Fricke and Tabaka ride as they did in the League encounter, Claus's absence may not be too damaging. And with Sneddon likely to dominate at reserve, I can only see another very close encounter. Any lead over 6 will be a bonus for the Rebels. A lot of people are expecting the same performance as the league meeting... However the Rebels are in much more dominant form around the OTA with Morris and Davies in particular the two that have upped their game significantly since then... Pessimistic maybe, but if we can hit 40pts, we may still be in the tie - I don't however see us hitting 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Rebels lost by 8 points away to Monarchs when Cook below his usual best in a couple of races, so Rebels need to take at least 12 point lead to Armadale on Friday. Fricke scored well on his last visit to Oak Tree but he was at reserve then, and is now at number 2 and Ben Morley unlikely to score, and the absence of Vissing certainly gives the Rebels an advantage. Fortunately Cook cannot take an R/R, with Piper, Fricke, Tabaka and Sneddon having that privilege. Rebels need to get off to a flying start, something they haven't done in a few recent matches. I think Rebels should win this as for some unknown reason the better the opposition the better they perform, yet struggle against lowly clubs like Glasgow and Plymouth, a real enigma. I hope Gary May has a word with the ref to keep an eye on Cook moving at the start. Edited August 27, 2013 by oldtimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Should be another close one Vissing only scored 5 when there earlier in the season so R/R should get around the same or hopefully more Morley is probalby not going to score but either did Bates the last time. As long as we keep it within a 10 point deficit, we should be able to pull it back in the second leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchopper Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 A real backs to the wall performance required by the monarchs we know they can do it but will be tough. All will have to be at their best including the manager as r/r at no 5 will leave us weak in a couple of races. I believe we can keep it tight and get our customary 44 points, rebels by 2 and another belted on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Rebels lost by 8 points away to Monarchs when Cook below his usual best in a couple of races, so Rebels need to take at least 12 point lead to Armadale on Friday. Fricke scored well on his last visit to Oak Tree but he was at reserve then, and is now at number 2 and Ben Morley unlikely to score, and the absence of Vissing certainly gives the Rebels an advantage. Fortunately Cook cannot take an R/R, with Piper, Fricke, Tabaka and Sneddon having that privilege. Rebels need to get off to a flying start, something they haven't done in a few recent matches. I think Rebels should win this as for some unknown reason the better the opposition the better they perform, yet struggle against lowly clubs like Glasgow and Plymouth, a real enigma. I hope Gary May has a word with the ref to keep an eye on Cook moving at the start. He was pulled up for the same thing at Swindon last week Oldtimer. Not sure why he feels the need to do it as he is a naturally gifted 'gater'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 He was pulled up for the same thing at Swindon last week Oldtimer. Not sure why he feels the need to do it as he is a naturally gifted 'gater'. Well he did it, and reeled Josh in a good'un to hitting the tapes. In short that was immense tonight, a proper cup tie that had everything - good racing, crashes, exclusions, uproar, heroes, villains and a 5-1 to finish the match off and set it up for a corker on Friday. You Monarchs fans should be in for a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) WOW, what a cracking match this was, it had everything, great ride by Alex in heat 9 to hold up Tabaka and let Nick through, great ride by Lambert to win heat 12, Stefan the unluckiest man of the match with a puncture, then being knocked off, and pushing his bike home for a point. Dubious decisions by the ref ,Nick disqualified a real howler and in heat 14 Stefan the meat in a sandwich when knocked off and should never have been all riders back, Cook moving at the start in heat 11 and forcing Josh into the tapes, no ref warning.. A fantastic heat 15, have never heard the crowd so vocal. Also music much better tonight and interviews louder so you could actually hear what was said over the tractor grading. All riders from both teams giving everything, a real classic and great entertainment. Would like to know who got rider of the night as my mate had to go so did not visit club house after match. I would have given it to Stefan. Lets hope we lose by 8 points on Friday then we can do it all over again! Edited August 27, 2013 by oldtimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Quite an achievement for the depleted, injury hit, Monarchs to restrict the rampaging Rebels to an 8 pt lead. Given that Somerset only lost by 8 pts at the Dale to a full strength Monarchs a fortnight ago, the Rebels will probably still be favourites to progress as it will be a tall order for r/r for Vissing and a NL guest for Bates, to match the 12 point scored in that league match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Would like to know who got rider of the night as my mate had to go so did not visit club house after match. I would have given it to Stefan. Lets hope we lose by 8 points on Friday then we can do it all over again! I doubt Garry May thought so, as he sacked Stefan after the meeting! Lambert got sacked before the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I doubt Garry May thought so, as he sacked Stefan after the meeting! Lambert got sacked before the meeting. Care to elaborate on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Care to elaborate on this? Pretty self-explanatory isn't it, Najjer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Pretty self-explanatory isn't it, Najjer? Not really - Stefan has been a revelation as far as I'm concerned so struggle to see how it can be performance related. I can only presume the numbers game has struck again, which now starts the rumours mill as to who is coming in with two exiting, allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not really - Stefan has been a revelation as far as I'm concerned so struggle to see how it can be performance related. I can only presume the numbers game has struck again, which now starts the rumours mill as to who is coming in with two exiting, allegedly. Charles Wright and Lewis Rose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Charles Wright and Lewis Rose? Hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Pretty self-explanatory isn't it, Najjer? Don't be silly, nothing is self explanatory to Naijer!!! Not sure the Referee was on your side tonight, but you sure needed that 5-1 in the last... Charles Wright and Lewis Rose? Shame Steve Boxalls average is to high, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Don't be silly, nothing is self explanatory to Naijer!!! Not sure the Referee was on your side tonight, but you sure needed that 5-1 in the last... Shame Steve Boxalls average is to high, Steve Boxall is as popular on the terraces at Somerset as what you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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