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Edinburgh V Berwick (pl) 22/8/14 @ 7.30pm


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i must watch a different meeting to every one else then. :D

Your'e probably watching the DVD'S in the bar from 10 year ago the area outside with all the noise that is were you should be do you still need to be with an adult in the bar.

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Your'e probably watching the DVD'S in the bar from 10 year ago the area outside with all the noise that is were you should be do you still need to be with an adult in the bar.

 

yeah and i need to pay £2 at the gate to get in being under 12.

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Right, I'll try to raise the level of debate on here - won't be difficult as the previous 10 year old posters will surely be in bed? ;) Here's my totally biased report from the best track in speeedway!! By the way - what do the knockers who criticise Armadale's track and stadium, Berwick's tight bends and drawn out races and the shortcomings at other tracks suggest. We are stuck with the shape of tracks/stadia due to football/rugby/greyhound tracks- very few tracks own their stadium. I am just grateful to have speedway nearby.

 

 

Well after a brief threat from Berwick this ended up as another easy win. Some good races but the most pleasing thing was the fact that Jensen and Kus walked back to the pits unaided after ht 14. I thought Jensen would need the ambulance after his back flip and appearing to be hit by Kus's bike too. Hopefully no lasting effects.

Berwick looked a threat in a lot of races but thankfully for us, Doolan and Jensen suffered 5-1's when donning the b&w.

For Monarchs - Cookie failed to win a race! When did that last happen! He was involved in most of the good races though, the one with Kevin being the highlight in ht 6. Justin looked slow in ht 6 when Bandits gated but gave the perfect reply in ht 8. Max had a great night beaten only by Jensen. Stevie was superb, gating well, looking fast and dropping his only point to Doolan in ht 15. Sam continued his good form with a paid max, fastest rider tonight. Aaron was obviously in great pain after ht 2 - were the Monarchs management chancing their arm in ht 11 by trying to use Derek to replace him? Even I know that you can't replace a rider who withdraws after an old injury - no need for such a hold up on a cool night. Derek had a great 5-1 with Sam in a crucial ht 7 against the t/r but looked a bit slow in others - maybe all that penicillin? ;)

For Bandits, Claus was up to his Armadale form though seemed to have bike problems perhaps? Bellego never beat a Monarch, Jensen had two great wins, two falls - lucky to be back in ht 12, more lucky to walk away in 14 thank goodness. Kevin Doolan, still a pleasure to watch, great battle with Cookie in ht 6 and with Sam in 15. Edberg won ht2 well and beat Justin in ht 6, earned a ht 15. Kus, my predicted top scorer was poor - only beating a poor Derek twice.

I thought Bandits might have ran us closer, but after blowing the t/r in ht 7 they faded away.

 

ps, great to see B4e ( and her future baby Monarch) Shadders and Katy again.

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Can't believe you're defending your team manager attempting to cheat

This was at the behest of the referee. He insisted that Derek could take all of Aaron's rides. When the Edinburgh manager asked "Are you sure" he was told "Yes".

 

Only when Berwick (quite rightly) queried it, did the ref check his rule book and find the right answer.

 

Not the only refereeing gaffe of the night.

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This was at the behest of the referee. He insisted that Derek could take all of Aaron's rides. When the Edinburgh manager asked "Are you sure" he was told "Yes".

 

Only when Berwick (quite rightly) queried it, did the ref check his rule book and find the right answer.

 

Not the only refereeing gaffe of the night.

That is shocking from a referee!! Will he be reprimanded by the BSPA? Poor Shadders had to suffer another 10 minutes of freezing cold because of his incompetence- I assume Mr Shadders is instructing his lawyer to sue the ref as I type ;)

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Giving some of our recent efforts round Armadale thirty two is about par for the course, our riders just don't seem to be able to work the place out, and there is very little to be gained from having a go at the track, surely its the same for both teams.

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This was at the behest of the referee. He insisted that Derek could take all of Aaron's rides. When the Edinburgh manager asked "Are you sure" he was told "Yes".

 

Only when Berwick (quite rightly) queried it, did the ref check his rule book and find the right answer.

 

Not the only refereeing gaffe of the night.

OK the referee did make a mistake but we are all human and I'll defend the referee in this one. Surely he should not have been put in this position. If Monarchs' team manager knew it was not within the rules he should not have tried it on.

 

As for the other 'gaffe of the night' - there was no complaint from the Edinburgh team manager prior to it happening.

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Right, I'll try to raise the level of debate on here - won't be difficult as the previous 10 year old posters will surely be in bed? ;) Here's my totally biased report from the best track in speeedway!! By the way - what do the knockers who criticise Armadale's track and stadium, Berwick's tight bends and drawn out races and the shortcomings at other tracks suggest. We are stuck with the shape of tracks/stadia due to football/rugby/greyhound tracks- very few tracks own their stadium. I am just grateful to have speedway nearby.

 

 

Well after a brief threat from Berwick this ended up as another easy win. Some good races but the most pleasing thing was the fact that Jensen and Kus walked back to the pits unaided after ht 14. I thought Jensen would need the ambulance after his back flip and appearing to be hit by Kus's bike too. Hopefully no lasting effects.

Berwick looked a threat in a lot of races but thankfully for us, Doolan and Jensen suffered 5-1's when donning the b&w.

For Monarchs - Cookie failed to win a race! When did that last happen! He was involved in most of the good races though, the one with Kevin being the highlight in ht 6. Justin looked slow in ht 6 when Bandits gated but gave the perfect reply in ht 8. Max had a great night beaten only by Jensen. Stevie was superb, gating well, looking fast and dropping his only point to Doolan in ht 15. Sam continued his good form with a paid max, fastest rider tonight. Aaron was obviously in great pain after ht 2 - were the Monarchs management chancing their arm in ht 11 by trying to use Derek to replace him? Even I know that you can't replace a rider who withdraws after an old injury - no need for such a hold up on a cool night. Derek had a great 5-1 with Sam in a crucial ht 7 against the t/r but looked a bit slow in others - maybe all that penicillin? ;)

For Bandits, Claus was up to his Armadale form though seemed to have bike problems perhaps? Bellego never beat a Monarch, Jensen had two great wins, two falls - lucky to be back in ht 12, more lucky to walk away in 14 thank goodness. Kevin Doolan, still a pleasure to watch, great battle with Cookie in ht 6 and with Sam in 15. Edberg won ht2 well and beat Justin in ht 6, earned a ht 15. Kus, my predicted top scorer was poor - only beating a poor Derek twice.

I thought Bandits might have ran us closer, but after blowing the t/r in ht 7 they faded away.

 

ps, great to see B4e ( and her future baby Monarch) Shadders and Katy again.

i for one knew the bandits wouldn't run you close
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Giving some of our recent efforts round Armadale thirty two is about par for the course, our riders just don't seem to be able to work the place out, and there is very little to be gained from having a go at the track, surely its the same for both teams.

am beginning to wonder if it's a psychological thing passed down from season to season what ever the team the riders seem to think we never win there and are beaten before they even unload the vans
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Slightly disappointed we didnt hit 60 but hey ho got the win. Bandits appeared at points Jensen was very impressive in his 2 wins, good gates and fast. Doolan appeared for a great win over Cook. Showed his experience when Cook dived in on bend 3 but kept his cool and cut back on 4 to win it. Kus and Edberg also got among points without looking too threatening. Vissing (surprisingly) and Bellego (not surprisingly) very poor.

 

Worrall/Fricke unbeaten in their 3 races together and looked fast when infront. Sedgy solid as ever. Sneddon should have scored more but his gating seems to have deserted him tonight (I always though of him as very good gater but slow rider). Little disappointed with Cook but dont think he made a gate all night, seen him practising after the meeting.

Stand out man was Masters really got the hang of the Dale now, very smooth and fast.

 

There were a few nasty looking crashes over the evening but lucky everyone walked away. Bit like Berwick with loads of FTG but as its a small track racing can look better/closer with less spacing out.

 

IF we get choice of teams for the play-offs can see us picking Berwick in our group. Should add some fans to both gates and we are capable of getting at least a point a theirs. Nice to have a local rival this season :P

your promotion probably glad you didn't hit 60 less money to pay out
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