romans lovechild Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 the doubling up/down rule is a joke, it was first brought in for young brits but has got out of control, keep it for british riders only and it wouldn't be so bad, at the moment it is used for foreign riders to improve and stifle the progress of young brits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieboy Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 6 man teams may be a start and treat the 3rd tier as a development instead of having your steve worralls and simon lambert type riders taking the limelight.Anybody got any better ideas? Anyway lets hope for a Tigers win tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 If this meeting is tonight then shouldn't the topic title say the 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 the doubling up/down rule is a joke, it was first brought in for young brits but has got out of control, keep it for british riders only and it wouldn't be so bad, at the moment it is used for foreign riders to improve and stifle the progress of young brits. Suggest you read and digest both ski's two posts above yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ty limbering up for his date with his friends at Somerset next Friday. Â Wouldn't that be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Disappointing Edited July 3, 2014 by Shadders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yes Where was Kennett tonight ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 As expected - but what a wonderful track. Always a pleasure to visit Owlerton, wish more tracks were like this. Great riding by Tres once again, two Jason's did OK, apart from that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romans lovechild Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Suggest you read and digest both ski's two posts above yours. ive read them, the ruling is still a joke,and still think it has been abused for what it was first introduced for, how do we explain the ruling to a newcomer to the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIS002 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Good meeting tonight enjoyed it allot. Think Ref needs specsavers when he excluded Lanham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Some excellent stuff tonight. All the Rockets impressed at some point and made it a good meeting.  Kennett was always in the mix and I was shocked he only got 5 Bowen - one very impressive outing Treasrrieu - very impressed with him - would love to see him as a Tiger at some point Garrity - nice and solid, rode pretty well Boxall - a bit like Bowen - one good outing but not so good for the rest Bunyan - a sensational blast to beat Steady but cocked up his tactical ride Nielsen - unlucky not to score, big crash when second to Josh Bates  Thanks for a good meeting (and the points!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Why was Proctor not given heat 15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) A poor show by Edward Kennett and Taylor Poole deciding not to clear the track with the Rockets on a 5-1 cost us a point at least. Made Sheffield look a decent outfit which is something we seem to be doing to a few sides this year. Only Tres, Jason Bunyan and to a lesser extent Jason Garrity can come out of the meeting with any credit. Stefan Nielsen showing us just why he's out injured so often with a crazy dive inside Josh Bates which could've been very nasty. Â A ridiculously torturous journey up arriving 5 minutes before heat one due to heavy traffic and road works, then various lane closures on the journey home made it a night to forget. Â What on earth happened to our new "inspirational" captain? Edited July 4, 2014 by Shadders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 ive read them, the ruling is still a joke,and still think it has been abused for what it was first introduced for, how do we explain the ruling to a newcomer to the sport. What newcomers? Â Another expected result, something has to change and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Why was Proctor not given heat 15? Presume because he was on a paid max and that makes a good headline (says the cynical side of me). Poole deserved the ride and I suppose Steady is Steady and so will always be out in heat 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Presume because he was on a paid max and that makes a good headline (says the cynical side of me).An extra couple of points courtesy of Taylor Poole being "unable" to clear the track in time Edited July 4, 2014 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Different captain, but the results are getting worse, didn't Rye win at Sheffield with Bunyan as Captain, totally wasted around the small Rye House track, he's always looked at home on the big fast Owlerton track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Tigers fully deserved the points and I always felt they were in control, shame about Poole staying down and imo only a matter of time before referee's start fining riders who deliberatly do this. Â Some good racing and Bunyans pass of Stead was a beaut, one downside was the size of crowd, looked very poor? Â Kennett, tried hard and probably deserved a few more than what he ended up with but for a rider of his experience and ability he should be banging in high double scores for fun, as forbeing an inspirational skipper, well.....also Rockets are looking at the wooden spoon, being loyal to riders like Bowen and Boxall have certainly added to the fact they lack any real intent on winning anything this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Pleasing meeting to watch last night by the fact that all riders bar Andre Compton started to look far more comfortable on the track, and the Rye team were very competitive. Â Nice to see my old mate Shadders once again and he took away a bottle of Henderson's Relish the taste of Sheffield. Â The pleasing thing about last night was the fact that the team did not fold when Steady dropped some uncharacteristic points which is what seems to happen this season. Â Another pleasing factor last night was Ty Proctor who not only started to score points that we expected of him, but it was the way he won those points, some spectacular, entertainment wise he was box office last night (Proper Speedway) Â One of the talking points was the Taylor Poole incident and not clearing the track, not going to make excuses but I don't think it is just a Sheffield/ Taylor Poole problem lots of riders/ clubs do it to take an advantage and the authorities should really look at it , few suggestions come through last night, give the referee's the power to do; . Â (1) Shoot the falling rider at dawn the following day (A very irate Shadders) Â (2) Award the team the other team penalty points (Me) Â (3) Make the offending teams remaining rider go off 15 metres for the re run (A more rational and calmer Shadders). Â But overall very pleased with generally with what I saw from the Sheffield team last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Tigers fully deserved the points and I always felt they were in control, shame about Poole staying down and imo only a matter of time before referee's start fining riders who deliberatly do this. Â Some good racing and Bunyans pass of Stead was a beaut, one downside was the size of crowd, looked very poor? Â Kennett, tried hard and probably deserved a few more than what he ended up with but for a rider of his experience and ability he should be banging in high double scores for fun, as forbeing an inspirational skipper, well.....also Rockets are looking at the wooden spoon, being loyal to riders like Bowen and Boxall have certainly added to the fact they lack any real intent on winning anything this season Max Fricke was fined at Edinburgh very recently for not getting up quickly enough. Apparently refs don't generally announce the fines to avoid fans doing a whip round. Â Maybe Kennett was dispirited by not getting a TeamGB call up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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