Steve0 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 The outcome of this match will depend on what Coventry side turn up on the night - the BV team or the one that was easily beaten at home recently by the top teams? I think it will be close and I think the result hinges on Andersen vs Batchelor and Garrity vs Worral. I am going for a Swindon away win 41-49. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I fancy it to be close here, but Swindon should be odds on to qualify over the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 The outcome of this match will depend on what Coventry side turn up on the night - the BV team or the one that was easily beaten at home recently by the top teams? The same could be said of Swindon, will Killer score just the 2 as he did at BV, Simon's scores are all over the place too.. As for Cov, Garrity is in great form at reserve and a convincing win for them last night despite the 2015 GP Harris managing a hapless 3+2 - will he be sorted and will the enigma that is Hansen score like he did last night.. Think this will be quite close over the 2 legs, hopefully the Robins will suffice and put the Pirates 'to the sword' in the final.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Come on Coventry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Come on Coventry Don't think Matt Ford is thinking that way.. He might actually have to go Coventry for whichever leg of the final - or most likely conjure a good excuse for his absence again.. Consequently he is currently on his knees praying to his God that Swindon are victorious.. He no doubt has 'one eye' on the Poole coffers too.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Poole are favourites in my opinion. Despite injuries and suspensions I think we all know that Ford will pay the right money to get the right replacements, whether it be replacing Ward or Gracjonek. As Brady Kurtz said recently, "everybody wants to ride for Poole". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 We will need a 14+ point home win to take to Swindon to give us a chance. Prepare it similar to recent meetings and we can get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Poole are favourites in my opinion. Despite injuries and suspensions I think we all know that Ford will pay the right money to get the right replacements, whether it be replacing Ward or Gracjonek. As Brady Kurtz said recently, "everybody wants to ride for Poole". I think Baggy said it on another thread. Matt Ford will have every angle covered in respect of guests, you can guarantee it! We will need a 14+ point home win to take to Swindon to give us a chance. Prepare it similar to recent meetings and we can get that. I really can't see 14+ Woz, but as you say, track prep will be crucial if we are to take anything to Swindon. I just feel we've had a few false readings with the meetings we've won recently. Stating the obvious here, but unless they are ALL firing we've got no chance. Of course, Mr Garrity may take extra rides and be the hero again though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen W Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Swindon by 20 points after both legs methinks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 On current form bees are certain underdogs we have no engine room to match swindons Morris,Gustafson and in particular the impressive North. Can only see a Swindon win by 6 or 8 in the home leg and a right tonking at Swindon next week Don't think you can read much into last nights match in regards hansens form ,I fully expect him to be trundling around at the back on Monday. Hope I am wrong . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Think you guys are being a little pessimistic. Andersen, Harris and Garrity ride Blunsdon well enough. Hansen surely can't be as poor as last time there, and indeed, looked to have regained some confidence last night. What is probably crucial is the return of Ben Barker. Not only good for solid scores in both legs, but a very combative rider and good for team spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Think you guys are being a little pessimistic. Andersen, Harris and Garrity ride Blunsdon well enough. Hansen surely can't be as poor as last time there, and indeed, looked to have regained some confidence last night. What is probably crucial is the return of Ben Barker. Not only good for solid scores in both legs, but a very combative rider and good for team spirit. I'd say realistic ER. Has Barker actually ridden since his injury, I honestly don't know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) I'd say realistic ER. Has Barker actually ridden since his injury, I honestly don't know? No he is still out. I think Baggy said it on another thread. Matt Ford will have every angle covered in respect of guests, you can guarantee it! I really can't see 14+ Woz, but as you say, track prep will be crucial if we are to take anything to Swindon. I just feel we've had a few false readings with the meetings we've won recently. Stating the obvious here, but unless they are ALL firing we've got no chance. Of course, Mr Garrity may take extra rides and be the hero again though Personally I think we will win the home leg by less than that but it's not impossible. I don't think we will be as poor at Swindon either. Hansen is key for me we have won meetings with him scoring poorly, if he can carry on last night's form then we will be in with a shout of getting to the final. Edited September 23, 2014 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'd say realistic ER. Has Barker actually ridden since his injury, I honestly don't know? Ben Barker still has restricted movement so not been able to ride. Not looking likely to be back which will be a massive blow for bees as they wi go into the play offs a heat leader down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Bees must surely be targeting a ten point lead to take to Blunsdon. Any less than that and it will be an uphill battle. Let's hope they've taken confidence from the Belle Vue victory and have a consistent track on Friday to get them dialled in. Bees might just benefit from a more active fixture run up to the semis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I think Coventry will win their home leg and I think the aggregate score across the two is going to be very close. Will go for a 49-41 win for the Bees in this one Edited September 24, 2014 by Reliant Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 i personally think Coventry to win by 6 at Brandon then The Robins to win by 12 at Blunsdon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Think its almost impossible to predict the outcome of either of these meetings, Realistically in my book the Bees don`t seem to stand much chance but hey am not going to write them off just yet we`ll have a better idea after Monday which Bee`s team has turned up. we`ll certainly need better showings from some of the team. I wouldn`t be suprised if both teams lose their home meetings its as difficult as that to predict in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 1/2 on Swindon to qualify that's how I would price this semi final up,Orion's 25s looks pretty big now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I am not sure you can look at the Bees bad form and use it a predictor at the mo, The defeat at Swindon had no real bearing on things as we were pretty much confirmed in the play offs and Swindon needed the result to confirm themselves. The Poole meeting, again they were racing for the top spot and we lost Howarth in a nasty spill early on (even Ford admitted it may have been a decent result) Prior to the Poole loss we had not at home since May (to Swindon). Having said that, I still think Swindon are favourites due to the home track advantage they carry. Its of course indicative that Poole avoided both of these teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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