screm Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Talk about the highs and lows of speedway, confidence must've been high going into last nights meeting especially after handing out a pasting to Sheffield the night before. Maybe not a win but I doubt many in the Scunthorpe side of the pit would think they were about to get a pasting of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Very difficult to go there and score points on a one off visit when home riders are so dialled in even if he used to ride there, one could argue that his score proves how tricky a circuit Armadale is. Even Cook has posted modest scores there in the past as a visitor. It was only Richie's second meeting and he's got dialled in quickly enough - 2 maximums so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 If Monarchs make play -Off's I fancy there's chances of winning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just as we thought our bad luck had ended, here we go again.. I almost made the trip up for this meeting and glad I decided not to. We can still mathematically make the playoffs, but it would mean claiming 4 points from at least 2 of our 3 aways, which will be very tricky as we have to go to Workington and Ipswich. Congratulations to Edinburgh on their win and best wishes to Jase and Gino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 2 hours ago, TheScotsman said: It was only Richie's second meeting and he's got dialled in quickly enough - 2 maximums so far. Absolutely and credit to him, there will obviously be a few little set up secrets as a home rider and having such a straightforward meeting last week will have helped him settle in. Armadale has traditionally been a difficult place for away riders to score points though, that can't be denied. Especially when the home team are riding well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 The track has been very grippy the last 2 weeks and all the boys like it like that. Its been too easy this season for teams at Armadale with the slicker conditions as it’s easy for them to get around but now they’re beginning to struggle with the grip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: The track has been very grippy the last 2 weeks and all the boys like it like that. Its been too easy this season for teams at Armadale with the slicker conditions as it’s easy for them to get around but now they’re beginning to struggle with the grip. These landslide victory's must make really good entertainment, waiting on the racing is actually entertaining reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Gazc said: These landslide victory's must make really good entertainment, waiting on the racing is actually entertaining reply. It’s not been entertaining the last couple of weeks no but it doesn’t help when the opposition is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Can relate to this, we had the same thing in our PL days especially 2003-07 when teams couldn't get round our track smoothly because of the grip and when they did make the gate (grippy starts) they would invariably make mistakes and get picked off. Some very good sides were made to look ordinary (75-15 . against eventual champions Sheffield in 2007). Bike set up was very specific too meaning we were often way in front after half a dozen heats. Eventually it turned into a mental issue for away teams, they were beaten upon driving into the stadium, Carl Stonehewer was the most high profile rider who appeared to not want to know. And of course got a bit boring for the regular punters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Can relate to this, we had the same thing in our PL days especially 2003-07 when teams couldn't get round our track smoothly because of the grip and when they did make the gate (grippy starts) they would invariably make mistakes and get picked off. Some very good sides were made to look ordinary (75-15 . against eventual champions Sheffield in 2007). Bike set up was very specific too meaning we were often way in front after half a dozen heats. Eventually it turned into a mental issue for away teams, they were beaten upon driving into the stadium, Carl Stonehewer was the most high profile rider who appeared to not want to know. And of course got a bit boring for the regular punters. Exactly, and surely that’s the point of it all. Supporters want to be entertained, that really is the first thing that needs to be sorted, tracks need to prepared for racing not boring boring gate and go processions. Highlighted by that superb advert for the sport at Swindon last week live on BT. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 10:06 PM, jenga said: i want , does not get . they have to earn it . the trick track strikes again . please stop swearing on this forum . we all have to grow up one day , but today is NOT your day is it ? cant believe you even had to edit your post ! Hi Jenga Thanks for your kind words. I’ll do as I please however and I’m grown up enough to know how to spell and construct sentences..... Trick track blah blah. Why on earth wouldn’t you set a track up to have some sort of home advantage? League winners 2018, it’s happening. Many thanks JA. xxxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 your wish may be granted as other teams self destruct . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8scot Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I really felt for the Scunny fans who made the journey. Just when they thought they were back on track, the wheels fell off again. I hope they enjoyed The Test Match. I honestly think we would have beaten a full Scunny squad and was looking forward to a good meeting but alas it became very boring. I look forward to seeing our new team tested....... maybe next week? Maybe Erik can beat Cookie’s 2015 track record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 19 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Can relate to this, we had the same thing in our PL days especially 2003-07 when teams couldn't get round our track smoothly because of the grip and when they did make the gate (grippy starts) they would invariably make mistakes and get picked off. Some very good sides were made to look ordinary (75-15 . against eventual champions Sheffield in 2007). Bike set up was very specific too meaning we were often way in front after half a dozen heats. Eventually it turned into a mental issue for away teams, they were beaten upon driving into the stadium, Carl Stonehewer was the most high profile rider who appeared to not want to know. And of course got a bit boring for the regular punters. Stonehewer was the same at Exeter, didnt want to know around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Pinny said: Stonehewer was the same at Exeter, didnt want to know around there. Many a rider guilty of not liking Exeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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