Steve Shovlar Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 After seeing off Swindon last night at Wimborne Road to put a huge dent in the Robins chance of defending the championship, all roads lead to Blunsdon on bank holiday Monday evening for the return. Swindon must win this one to keep that flicker of a chance of making the playoffs open. Around Blunsdon they are a force and it’s difficult to get a result here. Pirates normally come up a bit short and I am expecting a similar situation on Monday night, with the Robins home advantage just a bit too much for Pirates, who will have come through one hell of a tussle with Somerset just a few hours earlier. Both teams should be at full strength, baring any disaster earlier in the day. Should imagine there will be a huge Pirates following coming up for this and a very big crowd. Looking forward to it. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just 2 home meetings left in Swindon's season. Swindon are out of the Play-Offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 This is definitely Poole's to lose,Swindon are in free fall at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: Just 2 home meetings left in Swindon's season. Swindon are out of the Play-Offs. We still have the Ko Cup left to get knocked out of, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) After a run of 7 wins 1 draw against the Poirates the present Robins team has only won 3 out of last 11 so would expect a narrow Knobs win here. Edited August 23, 2018 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 I think theres a fair chance that all of the Pirates will be well knackered by the time they get to Blunsdon after looking at their respective weekend schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I think theres a fair chance that all of the Pirates will be well knackered by the time they get to Blunsdon after looking at their respective weekend schedules. Harden the feck Up man! We didnt take over half the world by being tired! Edited August 23, 2018 by auntie doris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Swindon need to win this by more than 6 points, and the home meeting against BV later, to get back into the playoff group. Luckily the teams above us race against each other other which will help Swindon slightly, but only if we win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Swindon need to win this by more than 6 points, and the home meeting against BV later, to get back into the playoff group. Luckily the teams above us race against each other other which will help Swindon slightly, but only if we win. It's not over till the fat bird sings orlovski but on current form will be shocked if Swindon beat Poole and Belle Vue and scrape into playoffs. Hope the weather is ok Edited August 23, 2018 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialOne Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Swindon Win. Smith paid max. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERACE Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Swindon need to win this by more than 6 points, and the home meeting against BV later, to get back into the playoff group. Luckily the teams above us race against each other other which will help Swindon slightly, but only if we win. Swindon can only get 38 points so no chance they will finish above The current top three. The only chance is if Belle Vue lose at home, and considering one of those is v Wolves, and If wolves win that doesn't help swindon in the slightest. Swindon need Somerset to win at Belle Vue and Wolves or there out I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 40-50 Poole. The all round strength of Poole will be too much and Kurtz loves Blunsdon so expect at least 12 from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, SUPERACE said: Swindon can only get 38 points so no chance they will finish above The current top three. The only chance is if Belle Vue lose at home, and considering one of those is v Wolves, and If wolves win that doesn't help swindon in the slightest. Swindon need Somerset to win at Belle Vue and Wolves or there out I think. I do appreciate that even if we win both our home meetings we need others to lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Some of the Poole ridrrs have horrendous schedules before Monday. Richie Worrall and Chris Harris are riding Glasgow v Edinburgh home and away over the weekend. The meeting due to finish around 6 pm on the Sunday and have to be at Poole for 11 am Monday. Nicolai Klindt is riding at Workington on Sunday night at 7.30 start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Some of the Poole ridrrs have horrendous schedules before Monday. Richie Worrall and Chris Harris are riding Glasgow v Edinburgh home and away over the weekend. The meeting due to finish around 6 pm on the Sunday and have to be at Poole for 11 am Monday. Nicolai Klindt is riding at Workington on Sunday night at 7.30 start! Stop making those stupid excuses Steve.All speedway riders have hectic schedules,not just the Poole riders. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, tellboy said: Stop making those stupid excuses Steve.All speedway riders have hectic schedules,not just the Poole riders. Wouldn’t be hectic if the Poole meeting was in the evening but its a mid day meeting. Klindt finishes at Workington at 10 pm and has to be in Poole at 10 am. A 7 + hour drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Wouldn’t be hectic if the Poole meeting was in the evening but its a mid day meeting. Klindt finishes at Workington at 10 pm and has to be in Poole at 10 am. A 7 + hour drive. He can always pull out complaining of his hectic schedule.But you wouldn't want that would you? Trust me i know how fast the riders or mechanics drive their vans.Middle of the night Klindt should do the journey in less than six hours.About 250 miles on a motorway you won't see him for dust.The only thing that will slow him down is the police pulling him over for speeding I'm sure he has the keys to Matt's back doorshe can let himself in and get 6hrs kip.Plenty of rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) They only ride for 5 minutes. That most famous Poirate Captain Morgan was never tired after pillaging and plundering on the high seas. Edited August 23, 2018 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZagarRacing Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Swindon are out of playoff contention, this meeting is a dead rubber for the Robins. 2 home meetings left in the league and both will end in defeat. I can’t believe Jack Smith has actually lasted until the very end, that’s all you need to know about 2018 for the Robins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 25 minutes ago, ZagarRacing said: Swindon are out of playoff contention, this meeting is a dead rubber for the Robins. 2 home meetings left in the league and both will end in defeat. I can’t believe Jack Smith has actually lasted until the very end, that’s all you need to know about 2018 for the Robins. But, you're not RR and don't know who he is! Jack Smith hasn't been the problem. The way the side was put together, there was no choice but t have the lowest average rider in the league at number 7, and whoever was there was never going to score. The problem was more inconsistencies in the top 5. If everyone had scored consistently at what they could, the lack of a number 7 would have been covered. There were no obvious replacements out there either - the posts of a poster who writes in a similar style to yourself but, quite obviously isn't you because you said so, prove it. Whatever options came up for possible changes, none were any better than what we had. And that includes at number 7. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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