jenga Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 That sort of thing has happened before in Speedway - and I have never been able to understand why this happens? Common sense would seem to say - get the Meeting run. Why not? maybe it just wasn't right for Alex and his team. (riders missing or fixture clashes with the lite league. maybe Workington were on holiday as they have been most of this season or riders missing. its not good for the sport in general, too many G A P S in the fixtures.spoke to a supporter today and he said he was starting to get out of the habit of going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Dan Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Workington are not riding on the 22nd because Ricky is riding for Wolves, Kyle is riding for the Under 21s, Rusty is still injured and if the Danish final goes into its spare day then we would be without Rene as well. Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 thanks dan. its just the way it falls i suppose....... crucial meeting for worky if they get a couple of good results at berwick and redcar away.. but 38 is our magic number at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Workington are not riding on the 22nd because Ricky is riding for Wolves, Kyle is riding for the Under 21s, Rusty is still injured and if the Danish final goes into its spare day then we would be without Rene as well. Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/R I didn't realise that - thanks for the Information Dan. :approve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/Rits worked well for Peterborough all season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Workington are not riding on the 22nd because Ricky is riding for Wolves, Kyle is riding for the Under 21s, Rusty is still injured and if the Danish final goes into its spare day then we would be without Rene as well. Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/R So it's naff all to do with monarchs not wanting to ride that night. Surprise surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 The Witches now have 33 points after last nights point at Somerset and providing that they win both their home meetings that are left (Which this season is no certain ) that would put them on to 39 points . The Devils have 30 points but have 3 home meetings left so win all three (something i think they will in current form ) will also put them onto 39 points . So it looks like its going to come down to who can get anything on the road , Witches have Rye house away and the Devils have Redcar , Rye house and Scuthorpe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 The Witches now have 33 points after last nights point at Somerset and providing that they win both their home meetings that are left (Which this season is no certain ) that would put them on to 39 points . The Devils have 30 points but have 3 home meetings left so win all three (something i think they will in current form ) will also put them onto 39 points . So it looks like its going to come down to who can get anything on the road , Witches have Rye house away and the Devils have Redcar , Rye house and Scuthorpe And then there's the weather gods to consider. They like a good larf ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 You were close Manse, top plays winner of 4v5 from http://www.speedwaygb.co/premierleaguetable15 PLAY-OFF PICTURE - HOW IT WORKS - Each team meets each other once home and once away. - The top six teams then progress to the play-offs to decide the Premier League Championship. - Every Play-Off tie will be raced on a knockout basis, with the first and second placed clubs progressing directly to the semi-finals. Quarter-finals: 3rd v 6th and 4th v 5th. Semi-finals: 1st v 4th/5th, 2nd v 3rd/6th. - In the event of a tie on aggregate in the Final, the outcome will be determined by Golden Heats Format. It is very frustrating that they don't announce the date of the cut off time, even if they announced it then put it back it would be better. For once Monarchs have got through their fixtures well this season, only 4 matches left of which 2 are this week, final home match on 28th August with the date of the Workington away match still to be determined. I have no idea why it is not this saturday, worky have 5 matches left and have a free week. Edinburgh will then be in a waiting game as barring some strange results will get the bye to the semi, so with other teams still with plenty fixtures I reckon it will be at least 3 and probably 4 weeks before their opponents in the semi-final are known. Hopefully have KO Cup and league cup matches to entertain us in the meantime but will probably have at least 1 free week, not a great time to have a free week wouldn't want to kill their momenetum so might slip in the Scottish Open. That sort of thing has happened before in Speedway - and I have never been able to understand why this happens? Common sense would seem to say - get the Meeting run. Why not? I have a good feeling that Workington DID want the match this weekend, maybe look a bit nearer to home as to why it isn't this weekend , apparantly too many missing riders at Edinburgh this weekend !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey56 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 see #42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I have a good feeling that Workington DID want the match this weekend, maybe look a bit nearer to home as to why it isn't this weekend , apparantly too many missing riders at Edinburgh this weekend !!!! not a good post from you tj. home riders missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Workington are not riding on the 22nd because Ricky is riding for Wolves, Kyle is riding for the Under 21s, Rusty is still injured and if the Danish final goes into its spare day then we would be without Rene as well. Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/R i was led to believe originaly the rugby club made the stadium unavailable for the 22nd as they were supossed to have something on which nolonger apllies and i gat that from a friend off mine who works for the rugny club not from anyone involved with speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Now looking like 3 possible sceanrios 1)Plymouth 2)The Devils 3) That team from Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I still retain some hope, at least until 9:30 this evening. An away win tonight for one of the above will effectively seal 6th place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have a good feeling that Workington DID want the match this weekend, maybe look a bit nearer to home as to why it isn't this weekend , apparantly too many missing riders at Edinburgh this weekend !!!! I too have a good feeling - that you are talking a load of cobblers and trying to sh*t stir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Dan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 i was led to believe originaly the rugby club made the stadium unavailable for the 22nd as they were supossed to have something on which nolonger apllies and i gat that from a friend off mine who works for the rugny club not from anyone involved with speedway Originally that was the case, we were made aware at the start of the season and the fixture list was compiled accordingly. However when the stadium became available it still wasn't worthwhile agreeing a fixture when we have our top lads missing. Edinburgh have been offered dates but none of which were suitable due to their rider availability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Now that riders effectively hold the upper hand on availability, I find it hard to imagine that there will ever be a day when clubs could guarantee a quick arrangement for fulfilling outstanding fixtures? From a selfish point of view, very pleased it's not this weekend coz I would miss it, from a sporting/supporter, (in general) perspective, it's just another long gap in proceedings, another reason to find something else to do, another nail in the coffin for the sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Workington are not riding on the 22nd because Ricky is riding for Wolves, Kyle is riding for the Under 21s, Rusty is still injured and if the Danish final goes into its spare day then we would be without Rene as well. Don't think the home fans would appreciate us taking on the top team with 3 guests and R/R Thanks Dan, the rumour mungers wrong yet again then !!! I too have a good feeling - that you are talking a load of cobblers and trying to sh*t stir. Not at all, rumour mungers at it again , that was the info I got at the weekend not a good post from you tj. home riders missing. Only passing on info I heard at the weekend Jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 you may have to change your informer for a better model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 you may have to change your informer for a better model. Just the general word in the Grandstand on Saturday jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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