scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 3:39 PM, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. Expand Think they are using a six man format - ready for next year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 3:39 PM, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. Expand Both teams will have only 6 riders as this is thought to be part of the "exciting" new plans proposed by the mafia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 3:39 PM, scoobydoo said: What a pointless match at Birmingham tonight, Birmingham with none of there 2018 riders and Peterborough with just two and as theres only six riders listed for the Panthers assume its Rider Replacement as well. Why not use some of the younger riders, its not even an inter lge match its a match of two select teams. Expand James Shanes ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Apologies forgot Shanes is riding for the Brummies this season . Says nothing on the Peterborough website about six man teams so wrongly assumed it was seven aside as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 5:15 PM, scoobydoo said: Apologies forgot Shanes is riding for the Brummies this season . Says nothing on the Peterborough website about six man teams so wrongly assumed it was seven aside as normal. Expand The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 5:19 PM, Panthers89 said: The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? Expand Whoops having a mare today hope specsavers are doing an offer on eye tests think i need one!!!!! Thought that as it was listed as an inter lge match that it was mostly going to be NL rider standard teams. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 5:19 PM, Panthers89 said: The preview states it’s a 6 man team with 15 heats, third paragraph down. I do agree though, seems unnecessary. I get that Ully needs to get race fit but is it worth the risk of him getting injured? Expand While I can see why most Panthers fans view this meeting as a waste of time I can also see it as a chance to test the water to see if it's a viable idea to move up a division for Birmingham and they must be hoping that a sizable increase in attendance turns up to watch it , sadly I can't see many Panthers supporters making the visit for what I would describe as a totally meaningless match between 2 teams that you could hardly call representative of there clubs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Trouble is more people will most likely turn up than normal then the promotors of Birmingham speedway take the plunge then find themselves in trouble as the crowds dont return again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) On 9/12/2018 at 1:34 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly Panthers have about 10 more fixtures to fit in possibly, Ben Barker is an asset and as Redcar have finished their season I can see Ben being utilised to the max as it will give continuity, also I cant see the reason to use a rider from a team who could be in the opposite side of the pits come the play offs! Expand Ben Barker after his showing at Birmingham has to be considered now, think Lambert didnt mix it in case of injury before his wedding day which is understandable. Edited September 12, 2018 by scoobydoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:03 PM, scoobydoo said: Ben Barker after his showing at Birmingham has to be considered now, think Lambert didnt mix it in case of injury before his wedding day which is understandable. Expand How long has he been planning his wedding for? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) On 9/12/2018 at 4:00 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Think they are using a six man format - ready for next year...... Expand If they use 6 man format next year I wont be at all happy, we tried this idea over a whole season a few years back in the elite league . I didn't like it then and unless they use a totally different format then I wont be wasting my money on something I found pretty boring , there will be 3 riders classed as heat leaders and 3 classed as 2nd strings with no reserves . Chapman and Godfrey can think again , taking away the traditional way of 7 rider teams which has been a constitution for 50 years plus is not the answer . Edited September 12, 2018 by New era Panthers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:22 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: How long has he been planning his wedding for? Expand A few years now for sure but would you risk the wrath of the bride if he got injured two days before her big day especially after his recent injury problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:28 PM, New era Panthers said: If they use 6 man format next year I wont be at all happy, we tried this idea over a whole season a few years back in the elite league . I didn't like it then and unless they use a totally different format then I wont be wasting my money on something I found pretty boring , there will be 3 riders classed as heat leaders and 3 classed as 2nd strings with no reserves . Chapman and Godfrey can think again , taking away the traditional way of 7 rider teams which has been a constitution for 50 years plus is not the answer . Expand Would hinder the progress of riders like Kemp and Bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:28 PM, New era Panthers said: If they use 6 man format next year I wont be at all happy, we tried this idea over a whole season a few years back in the elite league . I didn't like it then and unless they use a totally different format then I wont be wasting my money on something I found pretty boring , there will be 3 riders classed as heat leaders and 3 classed as 2nd strings with no reserves . Chapman and Godfrey can think again , taking away the traditional way of 7 rider teams which has been a constitution for 50 years plus is not the answer . Expand The Mafia care not a jot for what fans think!! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 10:24 PM, wealdstone said: The Mafia care not a jot for what fans think!! Expand Then it's time they woke up and took notice before they nail the lid on the sport completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 10:27 PM, New era Panthers said: Then it's time they woke up and took notice before they nail the lid on the sport completely Expand Only one more nail to go!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 10:01 PM, scoobydoo said: Would hinder the progress of riders like Kemp and Bacon. Expand There is no format that will hinder the progress of Kemp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:28 PM, New era Panthers said: Chapman and Godfrey can think again , taking away the traditional way of 7 rider teams which has been a constitution for 50 years plus is not the answer . Expand They can think again and again AND again but they are not the right brains to come up with something that will aid the viability of UK speedway. Both should retire to the "country" and tend to their own clubs - become backbenchers at the BSPA. They can then carp from the sidelines as they did before they were given the chance to be "glorious leaders of the new era" ( Mark Xlll ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:28 PM, New era Panthers said: If they use 6 man format next year I wont be at all happy, we tried this idea over a whole season a few years back in the elite league . I didn't like it then and unless they use a totally different format then I wont be wasting my money on something I found pretty boring , there will be 3 riders classed as heat leaders and 3 classed as 2nd strings with no reserves . Chapman and Godfrey can think again , taking away the traditional way of 7 rider teams which has been a constitution for 50 years plus is not the answer . Expand Depends which version of the six man format it is, the 1997 one was ok but then they came up with a version in 1998 with nominated heats throughout the programme which favoured top heavy teams and was garbage. Also worth pointing out that whoever comes up with whatever idea it’s still got to be voted through by the promoters collectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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