Grachan Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hopefully Belle Vue will finish top, because if Swindon qualify they would probably pick us and that would be be our best chance of reaching the final (long shot though it still is). Belle Vue and Poole have not looked too impressive lately, although Poole still held Swindon to about 8 despite not riding well. Wolves are, I feel, the favourites at the moment with Woffinden in the side and their notorious home advantage. Don't rule out Swindon though. They are a very strange side. If (that's a big IF) they all click together they could be hard to beat. All 4 riders from 2 to 5 are capable of a big double score. All 4 are equally capable of being hopeless. They could win. They could be dumped unceremoniously in the semis. They may not even qualify! Wolves for me, though, at the moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hopefully Belle Vue will finish top, because if Swindon qualify they would probably pick us and that would be be our best chance of reaching the final (long shot though it still is). Belle Vue and Poole have not looked too impressive lately, although Poole still held Swindon to about 8 despite not riding well. Wolves are, I feel, the favourites at the moment with Woffinden in the side and their notorious home advantage. Don't rule out Swindon though. They are a very strange side. If (that's a big IF) they all click together they could be hard to beat. All 4 riders from 2 to 5 are capable of a big double score. All 4 are equally capable of being hopeless. They could win. They could be dumped unceremoniously in the semis. They may not even qualify! Wolves for me, though, at the moment. If Wolves and Lakeside make the playoffs then I think Poole and BV may falter in the semis. Swindon would seem an easier pick for whoever tops the table but as Grachan has said, if the Swindon team all click like we have seen in several matches (as well as total capitulation in others) then they shouldn't be written off. When the 4 play-off contenders are finalised then I agree that Wolves on current form look to be the team to beat but all teams will raise their game in the semis and final and finishing top should be a priority so at least they have some level of control in their destiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Everybody can agree with that but unfortunately us fans are in the hands of the promoters. Jokers, copious amounts of guests, poor track prep leading to cancellations, the play offs, crazy fixture planning, nonsense rules the list goes on of loss making decisions (both in terms of money and crowds) that us poor few have to endure as we cling on to the sport we love. Like you say I'm all about the 60 seconds of adrenalin fuelled action. Block out the rest and it's as good as ever. Very true the fans are in the hands of the promoters and looking at crowd numbers the fans are rebelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 That only ususually happens with polish riders Maybe it's the same scenario as Chris Holder, when he rode for Torun and not for Poole at Coventry in the ELA match?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 There is no way Kings Lynn will beat Lakeside on Thursday so that would mean Swindon need to pick up something on the road. Can't see that being at Wolves tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) There is no way Kings Lynn will beat Lakeside on Thursday so that would mean Swindon need to pick up something on the road. Can't see that being at Wolves tonight. Have you seen how bad Lakeside are away Belle Vue & Wolves are now mathematically confirmed as in the play offs Edited August 29, 2016 by mdmc82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Have you seen how bad Lakeside are away Belle Vue & Wolves are now mathematically confirmed as in the play offs Looking like Swindon and possibly Lakeside as the other two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Have you seen how bad Lakeside are away Belle Vue & Wolves are now mathematically confirmed as in the play offs Not just bad away but bad in particular at tracks such as Lynn, also with Rye House at Sheffield that night I guess we will have R/R for Edward which won't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 With tonight's results Swindon have a 6 point lead over Lakeside so would need a point at Belle Vue or Lakeside to secure their play off slot. What happens if they finish level on 47 points each?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 With tonight's results Swindon have a 6 point lead over Lakeside so would need a point at Belle Vue or Lakeside to secure their play off slot. What happens if they finish level on 47 points each?? Points difference I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Points difference I'd imagine. Lakeside are favourites then as Belle Vue will not want us to get anything after winning there this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazza Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 What is the cut off date for the fixtures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Was not there but a good result for Lakeside, funny though that it was Richard who had the worst night as normally he is mr consistent away from Arena and used to be a large track specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 What is the cut off date for the fixtures? 16th September.....Lakeside will be hoping the weather doesn't intervene on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Lakeside are favourites then as Belle Vue will not want us to get anything after winning there this season. But you are capable of getting a point at either venue so your not out of it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 The way this is looking to go down i would be surprised if Sky do not show the Lakeside vs Swindon meeting live as a play off decider which would mean a change of date probably before the 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 But you are capable of getting a point at either venue so your not out of it yet. Capable I agree but apart from Doyley no-one has an idea what the other riders will score as they're up & down like a fiddlers elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 3 points for Poole & Belle Vue tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Race for top spot is down to monday. Belle vue win they finish top, poole win and they should finish top. A draw and belle vue should finish top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 The Robins or Lakeside for 4th, hopefully The Robins get the point at BV. Won't be easy but think it's the best chance for us. Going to Lakeside is never good for us, Aj injured is a massive blow but would need all 7 of our riders to compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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