Cliffeboy Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Good luck to the lads tonight in their opening home fixture. Not sure if Josh will be riding which is a massive blow for us, but I think everyone else can take his rides. Hopefully Rohan has sorted his reported machine probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Going to be a hard meeting I think. Bates is up there with Klindt as the best reserve in the league, King has been suffering with bike gremlins but is capable of much more, Gomolski can ride the OTA well and Bjerre has started the season well. Presumably no Grajczonek and Tungate struggling, it is going to be very hard and we could even lose. Edited April 7, 2017 by Brummie Rebel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Going to be a hard meeting I think. Bates is up there with Klindt as the best reserve in the league, King has been suffering with bike gremlins but is capable of much more, Gomolski can ride the OTA well and Bjerre has started the season well. Presumably no Grajczonek and Tungate struggling, it is going to be very hard and we could even lose. We definitely have to have Rohan on it imo, we can't carry a No 1. If he is ok I think we will be ok with Rohan, Pat , and the rest taking Josh's rides. Our reserves are better around our place, and Charles and Paul have both shown good form this season. It will be close but I think we will nick it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Josh is riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 If Riss was riding then I'd fancy Leicester to win this tbh but Lasse Bjerre replacing him weakens them a little, Somerset to win by 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 If Riss was riding then I'd fancy Leicester to win this tbh but Lasse Bjerre replacing him weakens them a little, Somerset to win by 2 I would say Bjerre is better than Riss personally. This result rests purely on Tungate and Grajczonek they have to pick up the points and should both be double figures at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I would say Bjerre is better than Riss personally. This result rests purely on Tungate and Grajczonek they have to pick up the points and should both be double figures at home. Riss has only dropped points in the two races he has crashed in, not bad from 2 meetings. And Riss had that meeting on Sky for Edinburgh at Somerset a few season ago where he was flying. That said, Bjerre is a good guest. It's a shame Riss isn't riding, I'd have probably popped over if he had been, still might if I can be bother when I finish work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Rebels to win. Leicester deserve all they get, following last-minute dumping of two signed-up riders who no loger have a British berth. C'mon Aussies, c'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Rebels to win. Leicester deserve all they get, following last-minute dumping of two signed-up riders who no loger have a British berth. C'mon Aussies, c'mon! Wasn't the Aussies bailed out by a British promotor last season so they could ride in the World Cup The good thing about Leicester is they don't have any whinging Aussies in the team this season lol Leicester Win tonight by 4 points Edited April 7, 2017 by robert72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Josh is riding.Good news 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Wasn't the Aussies bailed out by a British promotor last season so they could ride in the World Cup The good thing about Leicester is they don't have any whinging Aussies in the team this season lol Leicester Win tonight by 4 points I think Somerset can win this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 The good thing about Leicester is they don't have any whinging Aussies in the team this season lol Leicester Win tonight by 4 points Rebels win by eight -- maybe Leicester should get some whinging Aussies in after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Rebels win by eight -- maybe Leicester should get some whinging Aussies in after all. It's a shame we didn't have a full team as you wouldn't of won and as for Aussies I think it's great that the lions don't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 It's a shame we didn't have a full team as you wouldn't of won and as for Aussies I think it's great that the lions don't have one. I don't think you would have won even with a full team ! Autys been poor at the OTA when riding for Scunthorpe and his r/r scored 5 tonight which was prob about par. The Rebels had 4 retirements/exclusions in the first 8 heats so some back luck and Tungates bike packed up again in heat 13 and this more than cancelled out losing Bjerre for his last 2 rides.We even gifted you a 5-1 in heat 15 by nominating a reserve and a second string! Decent meeting though with some excellent racing - Allen and Wright stood out for the Rebels and Danny King was very impressive for the Tigers. I thought the score overall flattered the tigers and was scewed by the 5-1's in heat 13 and 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Wasn't there tonight as working 8-8 tomorrow so no point traveling from the Midlands. Glad we have our first win, disappointed not by more as seems we deserved more. Was very surprised not to see Hougaard in heat 15 as think he offers more top end strength. Spoke to my uncle and he said Graversen was a bit of the pace for this league and Tungate bikes were terrible. Glad to hear the racing was good but didn't ask, what was the crowd like?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I don't think you would have won even with a full team ! Autys been poor at the OTA when riding for Scunthorpe and his r/r scored 5 tonight which was prob about par. The Rebels had 4 retirements/exclusions in the first 8 heats so some back luck and Tungates bike packed up again in heat 13 and this more than cancelled out losing Bjerre for his last 2 rides.We even gifted you a 5-1 in heat 15 by nominating a reserve and a second string! Decent meeting though with some excellent racing - Allen and Wright stood out for the Rebels and Danny King was very impressive for the Tigers. I thought the score overall flattered the tigers and was scewed by the 5-1's in heat 13 and 15. So Somersets riders falling off and breaking down is bad luck? In the real world its poor planning and falling off is a lack of skill. Yet Bjerre having to withdraw was bad luck as it was the fault of a Somerset rider. Somerset appear to have been the lucky team to be, there rider put a Leicester rider out of the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Somerset's heat leader strength is going to be an issue all year but the 4 riders below them are solid and can be match winners if they have a good night. Solid start to the home fixtures, but tougher tests to come. At least Gomolski found some form for Leiceter. Bates, King & Nilsson did their job. R/R & guests, meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 So Somersets riders falling off and breaking down is bad luck? In the real world its poor planning and falling off is a lack of skill. Yet Bjerre having to withdraw was bad luck as it was the fault of a Somerset rider. Somerset appear to have been the lucky team to be, there rider put a Leicester rider out of the meeting. Where you at the meeting or is your opinion from your keyboard looking at the scorecharts? My opinion is my point of view from witnessing the meeting and the luck probably evened itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Unlucky for Somerset to lose Bjerre. I think Leicester are capable of winning the return leg and progressing in the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Leicester will win the 2nd leg and progress in the competition. Actually, I thought that is the objective in cup competitions. to get to the next round, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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