Old Crusader Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I know there is a lot more exciting meetings happening over this weekend but who are in the teams competing Monday? What with illness, injuries, fast track etc you never know who's going to turn up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I know there is a lot more exciting meetings happening over this weekend but who are in the teams competing Monday? What with illness, injuries, fast track etc you never know who's going to turn up! I understand Cradley have a few guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Not sure why people ask on here when the answers are always here: http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.191 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crusader Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Not sure why people ask on here when the answers are always here:http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.191 Because we can. That's what a forum is about. The info on here is usually more accurate and up to date than the Kings site. I don't want to read a load of waffle either just whose riding in each team. We can then discuss their potential on here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Because we can. That's what a forum is about. The info on here is usually more accurate and up to date than the Kings site. I don't want to read a load of waffle either just whose riding in each team. We can then discuss their potential on here. Very true. Was there a preview of the Devon meeting on the website - no. Did supporters know there was no Compton,Mason and in the end Morley - no. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Whistle Gang Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Not sure why people ask on here when the answers are always here: http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.191 Was it really a good idea to point people to Kings' website when, with less than 20 hours to go before tapes up, there's still no word about the fitness of either Benji or Magic? Actually, the Cradley match preview is now at least 3 days old; not exactly up to date is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 The info on here is usually more accurate and up to date than the Kings site. The Kent site says Cradley are without Clegg and Perry who are unavailable, but doesn't mention that they are also presumably without Matt Williamson It also says Kent are at full strength, but actually they're missing Freemantle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 With good guests booked Cradley still look a formidable outfit,and all the Kings will need to be scoring well to hold them,,,If Mason and Compton are indeed back at least we will have our full side out ,,if not i fear the worst, Should be a good meeting to watch with a lot of good riders on show.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Mason still out which might be key in us keeping it competitive. Are we allowed a guest or is there no option other than r/r? Can't bloody wait to cheer our boys on tonight. Come on Ben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Likely to go with RR ,,, a guest under Mason,s average would be risky ,,at least Lambo,,Benji and Baseby can take rides Lets hope Danny,s improvement continues as hes likely to get the last RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniev123 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Likely to go with RR ,,, a guest under Mason,s average would be risky ,,at least Lambo,,Benji and Baseby can take rides Lets hope Danny,s improvement continues as hes likely to get the last RR Mason is 3rd in the GSA so R/R (1 above him and the rest below him in the present GSA) is the only option from what I know. Guest(s) is/are for #1 or if 2 or more are out I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Likely to go with RR ,,, a guest under Mason,s average would be risky ,,at least Lambo,,Benji and Baseby can take rides Lets hope Danny,s improvement continues as hes likely to get the last RR Marc Owen?! almost Ben Hopwood but Cradley got him first lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Heat 2 finished 0-0 ????? Is that a first for Speedway ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Awful meeting. Cradley threw lots of points away. Should of been a bigger win. Watching follow the leader ain't no fun thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 There have been at least 4 nil-nil heats since 1965. I saw one of them: Cov v Middlesbrough heat 2 circa 1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 It was my first 0 - 0 tonight snce white city v swindon in 1977!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Some farcical stuff tonight Did the ref have any idea we are on a tight curfew seemed to think we had all day and took an age to put the two minutes on nearly every race,,sure there were some stoppages, but there is no doubt the meeting could have been completed had the ref been more urgent ,,,and that decision excluding Garrad after Danny Ayers had wiped him out,,,he needs glasses as well... Still if you had told me before the meeting we would hold this power house out fit to 4 points,,well id take that ..I am so pi__ed off with this shambles of a meeting i wont discuss it further ,I dont like seeing the public short changed like this ,,,could have lost a few more tonight...... Meeting abandoned after heat 14 due to curfew ,,,,Kent 37 Cradley 41 Edited July 14, 2014 by waco 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Whistle Gang Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 The match threw up some interesting talking points. I think that's my first 0-0 in several decades of spectating. Not sure David Mason could have bettered the 9 points we got from R/R. Danny Phillips inability to sit still at the tapes. Starke getting within spitting distance of the track record. The early appearance of the blue groove on bend 1. Was Benji under power when the ref stopped heat 9? Garrad being excluded after being wiped out by Ayres. Baseby laying it down (not falling off) to avoid Morley. And did Garrad really pip Phillips at the post? Cradley exposed those weaknesses at numbers 1, 6 and 7 again. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect our number 1 to deliver a double figure return, even against opposition of this calibre. Also, it should be possible for the reserves to contribute 6 points between them. Performances like that would have swung the match our way. Thank heaven we had Lambo, Benji and, to a lesser extent Baseby, to keep the score respectable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Re the time span of the meeting might I suggest that with both sides operating rider replacement, riders having two rides on the trot between heats 1&2, 3&4, 5&6 (two riders doing so on this occasion), 7&8, 8&9 and 11&12 leading to extra time being allowed for the riders involved as is the norm; six heats requiring re-runs (heats 2 & 8 both requiring two re-starts); And lengthy necessary on-track medical attention being given to Nathan Greaves following his high-speed crash in 9 were all contributing factors towards heat 15 and the Bronze Helmet match race both falling victim to the strict 8.30pm curfew. "Oh what a night" as the the opening line of a big hit of yesteryear goes! Edited July 15, 2014 by Bryn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Sorry Bryn, there can be no excuses for Mr Posselwhite and whoever in the pits is responsible for informing the referees box for changes. So frustrating that the watering of the track took place when there WEREN'T riders in two successive heats! The relaxed stroll at which the early part of the meeting progressed was shameful. To deny the paying public a last heat decider through inertia early in the meeting was dreadful. I'm afraid I put 80% of the blame on the referee who seemed oblivious to any curfew, 10% on the riders who gardened at the start like they were a world champion, and 10% on the promotion for not ensuring R/R changes were notified more quickly. Surely before the meeting the ref should have said to all that with a curfew and double R/R, all needed to be on-the-ball tonight.. I heard your 'hint' over the mike after a couple of heats re the curfew...clearly fell on deaf ears. In future please can you reach over and hit the flaming 2 minute button...get it on before R/R is announced instead of the painful delays in waiting.. Left a bad taste in the mouth and totally avoidable IMV. Edited July 15, 2014 by Mike.Butler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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