Islander15 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, cityrebel said: On a separate point. It was announced last night that the 2nd leg of the play off final will be staged on tuesday 30th. Why leave it so late, when the weather can be so unpredictable at this time of year. So it’s changed again? They’re prioritising the league fixture against Mildenhall?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Islander15 said: So it’s changed again? They’re prioritising the league fixture against Mildenhall?? The 2nd leg is at Mildy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Hunters said: Injustice !! Last year Eastbourne topped the league and lost the play off final, in 2015 they won the play off final but that year they decided to call it the Gold Cup not the League play off and if you go back further to early 2000's they topped the Elite League but had an injury and lost the play off final to Wolves. They are long overdue a change in fortunes where the League Pennant is at stake. However I don't think it will happen because if they make the right decisions then Mildenhall should still win. Well said that man. I saw another comment somewhere suggesting that Eastbourne should let MH have the title! I hate the idea of playoffs and always have done but if we can make them work for us just this once, after 18 years of hurt, I will take it. We have got to do it first and I am not sure it will be that easy at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Despite the score line there was some good speedway last night. I thought Connor Mountain deserved more, he certainly is a racer, shame his team mates weren't on the pace. Fabulous performance from Charlie Brooks and nice to see Baseby team riding him for the wins. Usual sublime riding from Brennan and Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Brennan and Wood both need to move on to the next level and are both more than capable of making a success of it IMO The structure needs to be moulded to assist this type of rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, woofers said: Despite the score line there was some good speedway last night. I thought Connor Mountain deserved more, he certainly is a racer, shame his team mates weren't on the pace. Fabulous performance from Charlie Brooks and nice to see Baseby team riding him for the wins. Usual sublime riding from Brennan and Wood. Brennan also team rode Brooks - great to see considering their age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I must say that Turnball decision to exclude Mark Baseby was a dreadful decision especially when mountain came round to tell Baseby that he was sorry after the race! To then award it after they had only just entered lap 2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 it was right in front of me. there was no contact. Baseby fell and was rightly excluded IMV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 COVENTRY know a fast start is essential if they are to pull off an incredible comeback in the National League play-offs on Saturday. TheEuropress Bees host Eastbourne at Leicester (6.30pm start) in the second leg of their semi-final, trailing by 30 points after a tough night at Arlington on Wednesday. They now need to exceed their biggest score of the season so far, but they have previously hit the 59-point mark three times at home in league matches. Both sides are at full strength with Jon Armstrong, Danny Phillips and Ryan MacDonald all returning for the Bees, whilst Ethan Spiller is available for the Eagles. Coventry manager Martyn Macdonald said: “I’m sure when the first bloke got to the foot of Everest he thought there was a massive mountain to climb, and that they’d never be able to do it! “But it’s a funny old game, and although the tie is 50 per cent over there’s still 50 per cent to go, and it’s been proved in the last few weeks elsewhere that teams can come back from a massive deficit and win. “Obviously the first five heats or so on Saturday are crucial, and we’ve got to get going with some 5-1s immediately to put them under some pressure. “We didn’t ride well on Wednesday, and they were just too good on the night. Everywhere they put a bike on the track they seemed to go forward compared to us,and obviously, the 19 points from Charlie Brooks at reserve made a huge difference. “Fair play to the kid, he wasn’t scared to go anywhere on the track, he was up under the air-fence at times and it’s no wonder he scored the points he did. I’m sure he’ll remember that meeting forever. “But I thought about it afterwards and really we did no worse there than Mildenhall a few days earlier, and they’ve been head and shoulders above everyone all season, although I do suspect Mildenhall probably rode better than us. “Every one of our riders were trying, though, and I couldn’t fault Nathan Stonenman as a guest getting stuck in. You get nights like that sometimes, and now we need to see if we can turn it around and even if not, still finish on a high.” Supporters are reminded that Saturday’s meeting starts at 6.30pm and a free racecard is available on admission. COVENTRY: Connor Mountain, Luke Harris, Danny Phillips, Luke Ruddick, Jon Armstrong, Jamie Halder, Ryan MacDonald. EASTBOURNE: Georgie Wood, Jason Edwards, Mark Baseby, Ethan Spiller, Tom Brennan, Charley Powell, Charlie Brooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, TurnTwo said: I must say that Turnball decision to exclude Mark Baseby was a dreadful decision especially when mountain came round to tell Baseby that he was sorry after the race! To then award it after they had only just entered lap 2!! 1 hour ago, Mike.Butler said: it was right in front of me. there was no contact. Baseby fell and was rightly excluded IMV. I tend to agree with Mike. Mountain made a fast move up the inside, a move at that point of the track we seldom see in the NL, which I believe took Baseby by surprise, he still had a lot of room around the outside of 1&2 and has chosen to go out there many times. I thought they had completed 2 laps and were entering the 3rd? In which case the award was in accordance with rule 15.5.2. Edited October 19, 2018 by woofers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Well we will have to wait and see the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, TurnTwo said: Well we will have to wait and see the video Who'd want to watch a video of that meeting. It was instantly forgettable, apart from charlie brooks heroics and wood's ride from a handicap in heat 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, cityrebel said: Who'd want to watch a video of that meeting. It was instantly forgettable, apart from charlie brooks heroics and wood's ride from a handicap in heat 15. Me because I support the sport and the associated business’ with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 3 hours ago, TurnTwo said: Me because I support the sport and the associated business’ with it. I hope you enjoy it, once was enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Presumably that's the end of the Bees, for the time being anyway. They didn't exactly go out in a blaze of glory losing the match 40-50 but there was some good racing and the crowd looked better than previous matches. Thank you to Mick Horton for keeping the name alive in 2018, all the riders and everyone else connected to the club. Congratulations to Eastbourne and good luck in the final. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Gemini said: Presumably that's the end of the Bees, for the time being anyway. They didn't exactly go out in a blaze of glory losing the match 40-50 but there was some good racing and the crowd looked better than previous matches. Thank you to Mick Horton for keeping the name alive in 2018, all the riders and everyone else connected to the club. Congratulations to Eastbourne and good luck in the final. Thats more like it , don't get too despondent though , we''ll be back at Brandon or in the new stadium before you know it , I know mick Horton has given keeping the Bees alive his best shot , and despite all the predictions that they would'nt see the season through , he put his money where his mouth is and kept the Bees afloat , but sadly it seems he's had to concede that running at leicester is not going to work , time now to hand the reigns over to those think they know better and can see a bees team at brandon or elsewhere !! pigs did fly once when Pink Floyd played together after 28 years , but dont hold your breath that they are at the end of the runway ready for another take off .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 I keep being told to 'keep the faith' but how things are with Speedway at the moment I can't see anyone being in a rush to take over, making Brandon usable again , or a new stadium being built. Pessimistic or realistic take your pick but as far as I'm concerned it's the end and I've just got some happy memories to look back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Gemini said: I keep being told to 'keep the faith' but how things are with Speedway at the moment I can't see anyone being in a rush to take over, making Brandon usable again , or a new stadium being built. Pessimistic or realistic take your pick but as far as I'm concerned it's the end and I've just got some happy memories to look back on. And if it works out that way you can say you were there for the final Bees match I think you're probably right. I'm pleased I got back involved this year, I've enjoyed the Sundays with the family and if that's goodbye its finished on a happier note for me x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Really hope its not the end for the Bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Gutted i missed the last meeting. Although doubtful I wouldn't rule us out completely from running in 2019. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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