EnglishRoundabout Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 If ever there was a reminder that we are on than the cusp of winter it was tonight at the OTA. It was bitter on the back straight with the wind whipping in from the M5! A smaller than average crowd tonight witnessed a combative Newcastle side, especially in the early heats. A major shock in heat 1 with Doyley getting 'stuck in traffic' and unable to pass Lewis Kerr who stuck rigidly to the white line in a fine ride, whilst Worrall was gone in the distance. Gracionek's engine failure whilst leading heat 7 kept the scores tight and Newman's off night looked like the writing was on the wall for the Rebels. However, this team definitely ride for each other. From heat 10 onwards, I lost count of the amount of times the Rebels riders looked for each other. Doyley, Morris, Davies, Josh and match winner Wright team rode superbly. To think that Davies has come in for some criticism from some Somerset fans amazes me. He is a born racer. The familiar hunched style, he races for every single point. He knows the line his partner is taking and he rides for the team. Perfect for the engine room of the team. Wright has proved an astute signing and really looks the part. Newcastle to their credit, were up for this. Worrall looked classy early on before fading slightly. Lindgren was inconsistent and Tully just couldn't get off the starts, although he did look quick enough. The Diamonds are definitely weakened without Robson and in my opinion will not have enough to go through now. Track was slick tonight and not as much passing as normal. For the concerned Newcastle fans, Greenwood definitely had 3 rides and looked well off the pace. A couple of amusing things. The war cry for Rebels fans.... most seemed to join in with gusto, and the slippery grass banks on the back straight, which saw numerous people slip over (none were hurt fortunately) but one guy took a pearler but managed to keep his pint of cider upright!! Lots of cheers and slaps on the back from his mates! Priorities, priorities! Can't see anyone stopping this Rebels side, their big guns are just too powerful and are all firing at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 If ever there was a reminder that we are on than the cusp of winter it was tonight at the OTA. It was bitter on the back straight with the wind whipping in from the M5! A smaller than average crowd tonight witnessed a combative Newcastle side, especially in the early heats. A major shock in heat 1 with Doyley getting 'stuck in traffic' and unable to pass Lewis Kerr who stuck rigidly to the white line in a fine ride, whilst Worrall was gone in the distance. Gracionek's engine failure whilst leading heat 7 kept the scores tight and Newman's off night looked like the writing was on the wall for the Rebels. However, this team definitely ride for each other. From heat 10 onwards, I lost count of the amount of times the Rebels riders looked for each other. Doyley, Morris, Davies, Josh and match winner Wright team rode superbly. To think that Davies has come in for some criticism from some Somerset fans amazes me. He is a born racer. The familiar hunched style, he races for every single point. He knows the line his partner is taking and he rides for the team. Perfect for the engine room of the team. Wright has proved an astute signing and really looks the part. Newcastle to their credit, were up for this. Worrall looked classy early on before fading slightly. Lindgren was inconsistent and Tully just couldn't get off the starts, although he did look quick enough. The Diamonds are definitely weakened without Robson and in my opinion will not have enough to go through now. Track was slick tonight and not as much passing as normal. For the concerned Newcastle fans, Greenwood definitely had 3 rides and looked well off the pace. A couple of amusing things. The war cry for Rebels fans.... most seemed to join in with gusto, and the slippery grass banks on the back straight, which saw numerous people slip over (none were hurt fortunately) but one guy took a pearler but managed to keep his pint of cider upright!! Lots of cheers and slaps on the back from his mates! Priorities, priorities! Can't see anyone stopping this Rebels side, their big guns are just too powerful and are all firing at the same time. Newcastle were up for this and came to the OTA with a purpose.. Sloppy gating from the Rebels early on was there downfall along with Engine problems. But the way Newcastle attacked the meeting should tell any Rebels fans, you take nothing for granted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 A good detailed description from Englishroundabout for us neutrals to get a feel for the meeting but for me the most important part in the context of who may well end up with their hands on the trophy are the last few words ....' all firing at the same time'. The Rebels of course have been strong all year but seem to step up a level where needed. However the nature of the beast is that it only takes one bad night at Redcar and it could be all for nought so chins up Diamonds fans it not all over yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_ren Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wrong. Worrall started the season with a 5.64 average, Kerr started with a 3 average. Even steve worrall started on 3.93. To be fair he said he started last season on a 3 which he did, not he started this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ok I thought he had, but look at the score chart Here http://newcastlediam...e.asp?id=100256 just some silly so n so forgot to put the 0 in for his last ride :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wrong. Worrall started the season with a 5.64 average, Kerr started with a 3 average. Even steve worrall started on 3.93. Wrong. Kerr didn't ride for us LAST season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 And that is why I have been naysaying all those putting the Diamonds down as the top team. Been weak all season at the sharp end of away matches. Great season overall but not enough firepower in the end. Got to remember that our #1 started last season as a 3 point reserve. Come off it - the average situation has allowed you to build stronger. Worrall was a 9 point rider in 6 point clothing which meant you could have 4 7 pointers to fill the top 5 rather than another 4 pointer. This also meant that when you have had r/r it has been easier to cover than usual. And finally also because of this the sensational progress of Kerr has stayed at reserve when with that extra 4 pointer he wouldve moved up. Id say you have gained more than lost from Richies starting average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 My point is that Richie, a young lad who was a novice 2 years ago, has been riding as #1 and captain aganist far more experienced opponents and sometimes it shows in hts 13 and 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can see you point re Richie but believe you have many more positives yhan negatives. You may well have slipped a few points in 13 + 15 but how many gained in 2 8 12 + 14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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