The White Knight Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Quick look at last years fixture shows that the Rebels lost Aspgren and Allen early in the meeting, but Wright scored 11 from 5 and Starkey paid 9 from 7, brady kurtz only managed one !. Josh had a fine guest appearance last week for Sheffield I think and banged in paid 16 from 5, I should imagine Ritchie should be there or there abouts on a former track, and I cannot believe Brady will get one again. All in all looks like a good close match hoping we can muster at least a point. How did he do that? :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIS002 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Well done Somerset well deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 That was closer than I expected. Nico Covatti can guest for us any time imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyre bel1 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 No Compton today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 No Compton today ? Stomach problem, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 No Compton today ?stomach bug according to Roy on centre green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I know we lost, but it was still cracking entertainment. I did think more fans would have come to watch the mighty Somerset with the return of Richie though. Suppose the armchair critics will be on their band wagon soon bemoaning a home defeat, but with Anton and Christian back fit I think the weak link will only be Neilsen. Maybe harsh on the lad, but maybe we should take advantage of his current average before it drops any lower and make a change. For instance where is Tero Aarnio these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 How did he do that? :shock: 6 point tactical I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acclennell Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I know we lost, but it was still cracking entertainment. I did think more fans would have come to watch the mighty Somerset with the return of Richie though. Suppose the armchair critics will be on their band wagon soon bemoaning a home defeat, but with Anton and Christian back fit I think the weak link will only be Neilsen. Maybe harsh on the lad, but maybe we should take advantage of his current average before it drops any lower and make a change. For instance where is Tero Aarnio these days? I'll remain an armchair cirtic thanks and by the sounds of it there are plenty more out there also. The team is just not strong enough and crowds won't come to watch a struggling team whose season is finished at the start of June. That's just the way it is when competing against other sports and other interests you need a competitive team and this one isn't. I've got an interest from years gone by but I wouldn't fork out my hard earned cash to watch the team as it is and there are obviously numerous others feel the say way. If you don't like that so bit it, but it's not going to get me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I know we lost, but it was still cracking entertainment. I did think more fans would have come to watch the mighty Somerset with the return of Richie though. Suppose the armchair critics will be on their band wagon soon bemoaning a home defeat, but with Anton and Christian back fit I think the weak link will only be Neilsen. Maybe harsh on the lad, but maybe we should take advantage of his current average before it drops any lower and make a change. For instance where is Tero Aarnio these days? yeah,,, maybe time to batten down the hatches, as a precaution :-( dunno where Tero is, but I hope it's a good hiding place ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 I'll remain an armchair cirtic thanks and by the sounds of it there are plenty more out there also. The team is just not strong enough and crowds won't come to watch a struggling team whose season is finished at the start of June. That's just the way it is when competing against other sports and other interests you need a competitive team and this one isn't. I've got an interest from years gone by but I wouldn't fork out my hard earned cash to watch the team as it is and there are obviously numerous others feel the say way. If you don't like that so bit it, but it's not going to get me back. Def. seeing your point and it may well be that I drop a few meetings this season unless some sort of upturn in fortunes arrive. But tonight I believe it was 15 quid well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Gaters track tonight and we weren't gating. You can always tell a Gaters track when you see scores like 03330 from a #1 Edited June 7, 2015 by Chewbacca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Gathers track tonight and we weren't gating. You can always tell a gathers track when you see scores like 03330 from a #1 What were you collecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_ren Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Gaters track tonight and we weren't gating. You can always tell a Gaters track when you see scores like 03330 from a #1 It's been a gaters track all season... There is hardly any passing at brough nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJC71 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Beg to differ but not cracking entertainment for me, it was a poor meeting. Track was very dry and dusty. These continuing gusty winds won't have helped but surprised they didn't try and put more water down during the meeting. As a result there was no grip at all on the outside line and hardly a pass all night. Richie passing his brother in heat 15 was the only one I can recall. Didn't suit Lindgren who was desperate out of the starts and had absolutely no chance of passing anyone on that track tonight. Steve wasn't as good as he has been lately and Kerr started and finished with two poor starts but gated well in between. Covatti was good once he got going and provided the only entertainment with his exciting style. Somerset were nothing special but made the gate when it mattered. It was always going to be tough for the Diamonds tonight. As for team changes I have no idea who is out there who can make a difference. The sport is in a desperate state with lack of riders. I'm afraid gone are the days when riders were queuing up for team places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) A few heats were decent, but to say it was entertaining is stretching it imo... Dramatic at the end maybe, but very processional in the main, As a collective 1-7, the are neither strong enough or good enough.... No doubt the usual suspects will be happy theve seen their heros in tight kevlars though.... Each of the riders would do a decent job for other teams, but as a collective 1-7 or team we are rubbish and one of the wooden spoon candidates. Oh well done Somerset. Edited June 7, 2015 by Arson fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadrianDog Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Unlike a few on here, I am trying to provide only constructive criticism. Would I like to go back to the days of Kenni/Rene? Sure of course I would, but without a magic wand it aint gonna happen in 2015. Maybe the passes were few and far between, but I like a meeting where the result is not a foregone conclusion after heat five. Are we truly competitive against a strong team? Prob. not. Do we need to strengthen up? Yes. Can we afford it. {in both a monetary/team morale} way? Questionable. One thing is certain- far too much of the grandstand was empty of spectators tonight and without revenue this downward spiral is likely to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieblackadder fan club Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Unless the tide is turned I fear it is only going to go one way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Gaters track tonight and we weren't gating. You can always tell a Gaters track when you see scores like 03330 from a #1 Not many gaters in the Somerset side, so Newcastle must have been sluggish from the gate! Wright, Starke and Kurtz regularly miss the start and rely on their ability to come from the back on a regular basis. Often leads to superb racing at the OTA though! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 A few heats were decent, but to say it was entertaining is stretching it imo... Dramatic at the end maybe, but very processional in the main, As a collective 1-7, the are neither strong enough or good enough.... No doubt the usual suspects will be happy theve seen their heros in tight kevlars though.... Each of the riders would do a decent job for other teams, but as a collective 1-7 or team we are rubbish and one of the wooden spoon candidates. Oh well done Somerset. Can't see this team being wooden spoon but also we haven't hardly seen the collective 1-7 for injuries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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