g13webb Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 As much as I want Lynn to win I fear most matches will be governed by doctored track to assist the home teams. With the exception of NSS, I believe all the other tracks will be prepared generating gate and go speedway, that we all dislike. Although it is obvious why this practice is used, it does nothing to generate excitement like it use to be. The majority of the Stars riders cope well with a grippy track, but season professionals like Niels and Andersen seem to struggle. it wasn't until much later, when the track became slicker, did they join in the party. I just hope it don't ruin the occasion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, g13webb said: As much as I want Lynn to win I fear most matches will be governed by doctored track to assist the home teams. With the exception of NSS, I believe all the other tracks will be prepared generating gate and go speedway, that we all dislike. Although it is obvious why this practice is used, it does nothing to generate excitement like it use to be. The majority of the Stars riders cope well with a grippy track, but season professionals like Niels and Andersen seem to struggle. it wasn't until much later, when the track became slicker, did they join in the party. I just hope it don't ruin the occasion.... Well i did read that the double header against Wolves was better racing in the second meeting after it had slickened off a bit. So maybe it doesn't need to be that grippy for good racing. Edited September 6, 2018 by foreverblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Well i did Read that the double header against Wolves was better racing in the second meeting after it had slickened off a bit. So maybe it doesn't need to be that grippy for good racing. Not at all, when the track is super grippy, all the riders have equal traction, therefore producing them gate and go races... When the track is slicker and riders have to search for the dirt , it makes for more exciting racing.. There are some riders who really relish these grippy tracks. they have the ability to hunt and pounce even in the most tightest of situations, but they are few and far between. The difference between a grippy and slick track can be as much as 3 seconds faster. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Uluru said: Not bitter, then? I have nothing to be bitter about. I attend speedway every week. I paid to watch 4 football matches last season. Speedway is where my loyalty lies. My observation was aimed at Lisa Colette's statement, which seemed to suggest that Somerset should change the fixture because Bournemouth are likely to be home in the Premier League on the same night as Poole would be. My point was if you were a casual fan of both, which would you want to attend? I am sure if Matt Ford was in the same boat, and presented with a similar scenario, he would be a very accommodating? Let's hope Somerset don't win by too many otherwise it could be One Man and his Dog again for the second successive PO semi final... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 As pleased I was with the win last night and the fact we made the play offs, by far the best thing is we have an extra meeting at this fabulous circuit and it’s on telly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Ford is not an idiot.. He wants to win at all costs, but the track is the worst in the league, if you go by the quality of the surface. The track is one of the best in the league after NSS. Last night the trackman was back from his holidays. Better prep, no hole, passing. And more dirt down. 3 hours ago, theblueboy said: I have nothing to be bitter about. I attend speedway every week. I paid to watch 4 football matches last season. Speedway is where my loyalty lies. My observation was aimed at Lisa Colette's statement, which seemed to suggest that Somerset should change the fixture because Bournemouth are likely to be home in the Premier League on the same night as Poole would be. My point was if you were a casual fan of both, which would you want to attend? You cannot be a casual fan of AFC Bournemouth and attend the match. It’s impossible. AFC Bournemouth run a loyalty system. Those that attend every match can go to the next one. Every match is sold out. If you see empty seats, they are sold. Its just that the fan hasn’t turned up but purchased the seat so they can go to the next one, which might be Liverpool. If they don’t do this they don’t get the chance for tickets. As the stadium only holds 12,000 the tickets are massively in demand. There are probably 100 or so Poole fans who go to AFC Bournemouth every match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 15 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Somerset should have the second leg at their place. Crowd will be affected at Poole with Bournemouth vs Palace on the same night! Yes, I thought they would have picked the second leg as they finished above Poole in the table, they would know what they have to beat then, very odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Buttons said: Yes, I thought they would have picked the second leg as they finished above Poole in the table, they would know what they have to beat then, very odd Obviously they are hoping for big lead to take to Poole for the second leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Also likely Covatti will be at reserve with the second leg in October. He scored better than Summers in both Poole meetings. Garry May is normally one step ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, Anzum said: Also likely Covatti will be at reserve with the second leg in October. He scored better than Summers in both Poole meetings. Garry May is normally one step ahead. Said this already Covatti has beaten Jakobsen and Worrall at Poole in every race and also beaten Kurtz twice. Could easily be a bit so secret weapon at Poole in the second leg good astute thinking from May who might soon be mentioned in the same breath as Adams and Rosco as the best managers the league has seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, Anzum said: Also likely Covatti will be at reserve with the second leg in October. He scored better than Summers in both Poole meetings. Garry May is normally one step ahead. How do you work out what the averages will be in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Gavan said: Said this already Covatti has beaten Jakobsen and Worrall at Poole in every race and also beaten Kurtz twice. Could easily be a bit so secret weapon at Poole in the second leg good astute thinking from May who might soon be mentioned in the same breath as Adams and Rosco as the best managers the league has seen So you think Covatti got three zeros last night on purpose. So May is astute but if Poole had done it you would have said they were cheats. Edited September 6, 2018 by foreverblue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, foreverblue said: So you think Covatti got three zeros last night on purpose. So May is astute but if Poole had done it you would have said they were cheats. True, and that is why he is classed as an anti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: True, and that is why he is classed as an anti. Lol seriously. Poole fans say they didn’t try at Lynn but that’s ok then lol. Covatti has been poor everywhere of late including for Ipswich and in the riders championship so even if he is at reserve then he still needs to find some form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 4 hours ago, foreverblue said: How do you work out what the averages will be in October? On the BSPA website the rolling averages show Covatti below Summers. I don't think the playoff matches count towards the averages nor the cup matches. If I am correct then they shouldn't change and he will be below Summers. I left a get out clause by saying likely in case the semi scores do count towards the averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I believe you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Somerset look like slight favourites to me with Belle Vue slight outsiders and Lynn and Poole in the middle. Whoever wins the Somerset/Poole semi will probably go on and win it I would say but it’s very open on paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 If we are slight outsiders we must have been overwhelming favourites before Bewley was injured. It will be a remarkable performance if we win and I obviously hope we do. If we don't ,I think it will be a King's Lynn, Somerset final and that King's Lynn will win it. That would be brilliant for their fans who have waited so long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Belle Vue have more than covered for Bewley so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, Aces51 said: If we are slight outsiders we must have been overwhelming favourites before Bewley was injured. It will be a remarkable performance if we win and I obviously hope we do. If we don't ,I think it will be a King's Lynn, Somerset final and that King's Lynn will win it. That would be brilliant for their fans who have waited so long. I do think Aces that there are two negatives with Dan missing 1./ Dan is a massive part of there success. 2.R/R is hard on man/ machinery .But i think Belle Vue will reach the final Worrall,Cook, Berge all looked quick at Swindon last night and for me Worrall is getting back to his level.The biggest thing for me is Iversen for King's Lynn if he does not fire Belle Vue will be to strong over two legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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