dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 In the mini group its all about producing a top away performance. Better to lose one 65-25 and win one 49-41 than lose both 50-40. The top two are there because they have done that more than the rest. Somerset/Edinburgh final must be odds on. Most would view Witches/Scunny as potential spoliers and Berwick/Worky as outsiders. All start level though so its game on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 In the mini group its all about producing a top away performance. Better to lose one 65-25 and win one 49-41 than lose both 50-40. The top two are there because they have done that more than the rest. Somerset/Edinburgh final must be odds on. Most would view Witches/Scunny as potential spoliers and Berwick/Worky as outsiders. All start level though so its game on!! i see it that way also .... Edinburgh have certainly been very fortunate with injurys ( maybe wrong but can only think of Fox missing a few meetings together) Worky have done well considering they've missed a few riders to scrape in, ippo and scunny are hit and miss and can drop points at home, Berwick can drop points at home and don't have Kus at reserve, Somerset are strong all round and with their averages being so high they can book the best guests to cover anyone, even the reserves.... So I will go for Somerset, but as you say level playing field again and anything could happen.I'd like to see whoever finishes top won the playoffs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Somerset would be my favourite so long as they make the final as I feel they have the biggest home advantage which will be more important in a 2 leg tie. Difficult to disagree with the sentiment that it would be fitting for the top team to win it. I suppose that the only points that could detract from that are the uneven fixture list and the crazy scramble to fit in matches with it seems little regard for the result in some cases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Cant see past Somerset & Edinburgh for top two in each group, but I`d be wary of Scunthorpe as they are capable of winning away. As for Berwick, they seem to be running out of steam at the wrong time, hopefully they will get that back. Biggest problem might be is that they appear to have lost their scoring power from reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Somerset would be my favourite so long as they make the final as I feel they have the biggest home advantage which will be more important in a 2 leg tie. Difficult to disagree with the sentiment that it would be fitting for the top team to win it. I suppose that the only points that could detract from that are the uneven fixture list and the crazy scramble to fit in matches with it seems little regard for the result in some cases! I think Edinburgh have the better Home Advantage,Scunny or Ipswich May cause a surprise depending on groups.Cant see past Somerset & Edinburgh for top two in each group, but I`d be wary of Scunthorpe as they are capable of winning away. As for Berwick, they seem to be running out of steam at the wrong time, hopefully they will get that back. Biggest problem might be is that they appear to have lost their scoring power from reserve.You need a good reserve but you need your Heat Leaders to be consistent home and away which is where Berwick can be weak.IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Speedway is that daft Worky will probably win it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Speedway is that daft Worky will probably win it lol Now i know you truly are Nutz Somerset or Dukes of Edinburgh, did think Scunny but the go and get hammered at Rye House ("we are not afraid of anyone"), maybe they are saving themselves for the Play offs. Cant see Worky getting past the 1st leg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Scunthorpe`s fortunes may depend on the results of Ashley Birks x-rays following his accident at Rye House last night, though they will get the guest facility should he miss any meetings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Anyone know when the picking of the groups is happening by any chance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Anyone know when the picking of the groups is happening by any chance ? I would guess phone calls have already been made to sort out fixtures, but I suppose officially the choices will take place after todays meetings are over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Speedway is that daft Worky will probably win it lol I like that AF, always said it's only a 6 match season for the Championship so anything can happen if you save your best til last!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Could Edinburgh pick Somerset? Get them out the way and have an almost guaranteed play off final win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Could Edinburgh pick Somerset? Get them out the way and have an almost guaranteed play off final win. No, first and second have to pick from 3 til 6, it's their prize for being the best two teams in the regular season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Could Edinburgh pick Somerset? Get them out the way and have an almost guaranteed play off final win.no they cant under current rules but perhaps the top team should be able to in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 no they cant under current rules but perhaps the top team should be able to in future.I agree gives an incentive to top the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 looks like workys for the taking for me. hitting great form at the moment. pushing somerset all the . (part of a thriller , real top drawer racing/entertainment etc. ) so my money is on the comets hic., pass me some more beer. cant see us winning at home to all teams in the play offfs.we are only there because peterborougn are crapper than us and newcastle had an uphill task at e/bourgh in their last pl meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 What happens if Edinburgh win the Final - and - Scotland Vot 'YES' on Thursday? The 'Play Off' Championship will be held by a foreign country? Only asking.... :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 They wouldn't be a foreign country on Friday, lots of negotiations first. March 2016 is Salmond's target date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 What happens if Edinburgh win the Final - and - Scotland Vot 'YES' on Thursday? The 'Play Off' Championship will be held by a foreign country? Only asking.... :unsure: they should be expelled from the play off if there is a yes vote! wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 They wouldn't be a foreign country on Friday, lots of negotiations first. March 2016 is Salmond's target date. I know. However if the Scots do Vote 'YES' they will, apart from the 'arrangements' be an Independent Country from Friday. Officially you are correct in what you say - March 2016 is the target date - but - the Scots will regard themselves as being Independent from whenever the Referendum Result is announced. I'm still hoping for a 'NO' Vote - this is too close for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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