GiveusaB Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Getting back on thread? An away point at Mildenhall would get us get back in to the play offs.... I think we can pull this one off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 It's provisionally Mildenhall v Kent in the play offs according to the Kings fixture list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, cityrebel said: It's provisionally Mildenhall v Kent in the play offs according to the Kings fixture list. Don't see how they can announce that without the tables being finalised ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, GiveusaB said: Don't see how they can announce that without the tables being finalised ? I'd take Eastbourne over 2 legs if we can get there : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, GiveusaB said: Don't see how they can announce that without the tables being finalised ? Well it's on there, maybe Len knows something we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons50 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 7:44 AM, GiveusaB said: I agree with you that their 'tracks' are probably not fit for purpose....but I really don't care about Plymouth/Eastbourne completing their fixtures? At the end of the day, the teams that finish above 'us' in the league will be the teams that have 'beat' us and deserve to be there.....so from a B'ham perspective, I can't see any room for argument/debate? Plymouth may be/feel hard done by, but even they've had to cancel meetings because of sewage problems? Only I meeting cancelled through sewage problem. Like most teams injuries and lack of replacements have been the Devils downfall. We've ridden the last few meetings of the season with 4 riders really. No unattached 3 pointers to fill the reserve spots, the guys we've used have tried their best but when they have to take 6 rides it makes it so much more difficult for the riders who can score to make any impact.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I agree but credit where credits due, Adam Sheppard’s return to the sport has been his best yet even if he is only scoring a couple of points he’s getting faster be a good addition to a team next year on a 3 point average and some help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 22 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: Len is a law unto himself True but still the most likely choice. Mildenhall have gone well at Kent a couple of times this year and cleared 50 at home each time. Whereas Brum have run them close, Cov can be tricky at their place and Plymouth is a major trek. Common sense says take Kent & hope someone else does a job on Eastbourne prior to the final? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I assume the new averages come out 1st October, if thats the case then its another reason for Mild to pick Kent. Hurry will be 4th in the averages so Kent will effectively lose their No1 & only be able to use r/r to cover for Hurry (Rowe, Hampshire & reserves). Makes them sitting ducks in the play offs & 2nd leg of the KO cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, flipper11 said: I assume the new averages come out 1st October, if thats the case then its another reason for Mild to pick Kent. Hurry will be 4th in the averages so Kent will effectively lose their No1 & only be able to use r/r to cover for Hurry (Rowe, Hampshire & reserves). Makes them sitting ducks in the play offs & 2nd leg of the KO cup. Excellent spot that. Although with the length of Hampshires injury unknown it could be RR for him and a guest for Hurry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Excellent spot that. Although with the length of Hampshires injury unknown it could be RR for him and a guest for Hurry? Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Wouldn't be at all surprised if Birminghsm tried to get him in for the Mildenhall meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 15 hours ago, cityrebel said: Maybe Dan Gilkes as a ringer reserve. He was mightily impressive at Central Park last Monday. Very impressive but he has been reluctant all season and technically a reserve from one of the sides has to be missing for a reason of their choosing. The precedent has been set with Scunthorpe so clubs can no longer drop riders at this stage. If O'Keefe wants to ride Kent are a bit stuck, if the opt not to use him and can land Gilkes it would enhance their chances BUT if O'Keefe were to go public it could land them (or any other club) in hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Very impressive but he has been reluctant all season and technically a reserve from one of the sides has to be missing for a reason of their choosing. The precedent has been set with Scunthorpe so clubs can no longer drop riders at this stage. If O'Keefe wants to ride Kent are a bit stuck, if the opt not to use him and can land Gilkes it would enhance their chances BUT if O'Keefe were to go public it could land them (or any other club) in hot water. ‘Any other reason’ in the NL. If someone wants Gilkes, and he agrees, they’ll get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Mildenhall pick Kent first leg Friday 28th return Monday 1st Oct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Let’s get one thing straight, Birmingham only have them selfs to blame for not reaching the Playoffs by refusing to ride at Buxton, when the sun was shining, no rain, and 2 Referees that were in attendance watching confirmed the track was fine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Argos said: Let’s get one thing straight, Birmingham only have them selfs to blame for not reaching the Playoffs by refusing to ride at Buxton, when the sun was shining, no rain, and 2 Referees that were in attendance watching confirmed the track was fine, No they didn't. A Buxton rider tried it out for a couple of laps and nearly fell off, so the referee called it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, *JJ said: No they didn't. A Buxton rider tried it out for a couple of laps and nearly fell off, so the referee called it off. Sorry you are wrong, ask Jane Moss, The Ref was more than happy for the meeting to start, then the Birmingham Manager and riders started to moan, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 JJ Can you inform us why when it was persistent rain, the Track was soaking, gale force winds, but the Birmingham Manager and Riders wanted to race, oh yes that was in September and they need to race to get in the playoffs, If you were at both meetings please tell us which was the most dangerous conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Cassell Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Argos said: JJ Can you inform us why when it was persistent rain, the Track was soaking, gale force winds, but the Birmingham Manager and Riders wanted to race, oh yes that was in September and they need to race to get in the playoffs, If you were at both meetings please tell us which was the most dangerous conditions Guess you will have to ask Tom Woolley. He was the only guy to race on both tracks. Nearly binned it on turns 3 and 4 in the first cancelled meeting. Stayed on his bike in the race he completed in the September meeting. Doesn't make any difference either way as the first cancelled meeting was a trophy meeting not a league meeting. Tough season to watch Birmingham, too many accidents and injuries. Glad it is over, as didn't want to watch however many guests and r/r in the play offs. Perhaps they should change it back to a straight league system, then no cut off date. Best team over the season wins. This season Mildenhall are bar far the best team but now have to enter the play offs without two of their top riders. If they want to tack on a play off - gold cup type event either forget the trophy or the meaningless friendlies at the start of the season. Good luck to Leon in NLRC. I will be cheering him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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