TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Carlislecomet2 said: Was tonight an option for the restaging of Lakeside v Peterborough - The Final Chapter (Possibly), or was the announcement of tonight being a possibility for the restaging of our double header with Lakeside a non starter to start with. Anyone know? ........................and when is it likely to be staged now? See previous and Lakeside couldn't do tonight due to rider unavailability. Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: See previous and Lakeside couldn't do tonight due to rider unavailability. Regards THJ If the rider unavailability is down to the Olympique at Wolverhampton that in my opinion is a pathetic reason for not running tonight- the BSPA should have insisted that klindt and Lawson pull out of the individual meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 minute ago, racers and royals said: If the rider unavailability is down to the Olympique at Wolverhampton that in my opinion is a pathetic reason for not running tonight- the BSPA should have insisted that klindt and Lawson pull out of the individual meeting. No I was told the two reserves couldn't get out of work commitments. However it was IMO a bit unrealistic and unfair to ask Lakeside to trail back up tonight at such short notice. Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: No I was told the two reserves couldn't get out of work commitments. However it was IMO a bit unrealistic and unfair to ask Lakeside to trail back up tonight at such short notice. Regards THJ Trail up ?.........if they were wanted in Poland/Sweden/Denmark et al they would be there pronto... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, singy13 said: Trail up ?.........if they were wanted in Poland/Sweden/Denmark et al they would be there pronto... I was meaning the whole ensemble not just the riders... fans (although few in number) et al... and let's be fair it would have been exceedingly short notice... Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlislecomet2 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 So I presume Lakeside's reserves can get a Wednesday off with a days notice but not a Monday. Has there ever been a triple header? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, Carlislecomet2 said: So I presume Lakeside's reserves can get a Wednesday off with a days notice but not a Monday. Has there ever been a triple header? For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ So now we face Lakeside on Saturday (a), Sunday(h) and Monday(h) all provisionally as yet. What really worries me is regarding the Comets hopefully not falling at the last hurdles so to speak. I mean Lakeside riders bemoan lack of home track advantage, but surely after having half a match last Sunday, then another on Wednesday, and then Saturday - they will be, to coin a phrase, 'dialled in'? Which for the Saturday night will be hard graft for the Comets I think? Not aware what is happening with Ty...prob out injured...but oh dear it does make booking a GOOD guest so very important for Saturday...a Rye House specialist please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ Yes, why not there's a first for everything, not much surprises me in speedway anymore. I mean last Sunday our Super Hero Mason rode 14 heats between 2 tracks doing all the driving in between and still scored 27+1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, singy13 said: So now we face Lakeside on Saturday (a), Sunday(h) and Monday(h) all provisionally as yet. What really worries me is regarding the Comets hopefully not falling at the last hurdles so to speak. I mean Lakeside riders bemoan lack of home track advantage, but surely after having half a match last Sunday, then another on Wednesday, and then Saturday - they will be, to coin a phrase, 'dialled in'? Which for the Saturday night will be hard graft for the Comets I think? Not aware what is happening with Ty...prob out injured...but oh dear it does make booking a GOOD guest so very important for Saturday...a Rye House specialist please. Spoke to Ty at Scunny Sunday and although his hand is really swollen and turning every shade of Black, Blue, Green and Yellow you can imagine; he said it wasn't hurting him that much; however it may be a Scaphoid fracture and until the swelling goes down they cant really tell. He also said that he was getting it checked out this week. If it isn't fractured and they can get the swelling down who knows he may be back for the weekend however there was an awful lot of swelling, so until they find out what is actually going on it is touch and go and if it is confirmed that he has broke his Scaphoid that will be him definitely out Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Some have suggested counting 1 meeting as the result rather than racing twice on the same night In this case its not possible as different rules apply TS allowed for league match but not in 2 leg aggregate tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Some have suggested counting 1 meeting as the result rather than racing twice on the same night In this case its not possible as different rules apply TS allowed for league match but not in 2 leg aggregate tie Wish you could get a flutter on this final Lakeside league match at the bookies, not on the score or anything like that; and I may be being a tad cynical but what's the odds for the second meeting not going past Heat 10? (Might even be a case of "Lend us your cable cutters Ged") However there will not be a re-staging and the result will stand... Regards THJ Edited October 24, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn missed out key word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 15 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: For a home meeting I assume so as they are both Essex boys and I have never heard of a triple header but if it started early enough why not but I would imagine it would be a big ask both on man and machine... Regards THJ They are, Southend and Chelmsford. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Speedway really has completely lost the plot if there is to be a triple header between the same two clubs. Just ditch the Shield (call it a shared winner) and the league match (call it a draw), and leave them as monuments to the past. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlislecomet2 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 My mention of a triple header was very much tongue in cheek, however it has been a funny old week or two in this funny old sport of ours. "Speedway is like a box of chocolates. You just never know what you're gonna get. (Forrest Gump 1994 or 2018). 'Monuments to the past'..........I like that but I would also include the play off match(s) too. What is wrong with the team finishing top when all the league fixtures have been run aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 36 minutes ago, Carlislecomet2 said: What is wrong with the team finishing top when all the league fixtures have been run aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I see. That would make the pussycats champions - we cant be having that tut tut 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Speedway really has completely lost the plot if there is to be a triple header between the same two clubs. Just ditch the Shield (call it a shared winner) and the league match (call it a draw), and leave them as monuments to the past. Lakeside and Peterborough have been racing each other since September !!! 3 Finals, 3 trophies , season doesn't finish until 31st we have qualified as asked not Workington's fault others haven't . I'm sure if Workington won , Lakeside would want a shot at the other trophy or vice versa . A lot of blood,sweat and tears to get to these finals why just award them all ? And a chance for Workington to get bigger crowds when we really need them . You all might have the great thought of coming to the tapes in 2019 unfortunately we don't have that guarantee ..... Edited October 23, 2018 by Taylorj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Taylor could large attendances sway it for your club running next year...Hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 one thing for sure is we are going out with a BANG in 2018 . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Taylorj said: Lakeside and Peterborough have been racing each other since September !!! 3 Finals, 3 trophies , season doesn't finish until 31st we have qualified as asked not Workington's fault others haven't . I'm sure if Workington won , Lakeside would want a shot at the other trophy or vice versa . A lot of blood,sweat and tears to get to these finals why just award them all ? And a chance for Workington to get bigger crowds when we really need them . You all might have the great thought of coming to the tapes in 2019 unfortunately we don't have that guarantee ..... So you get the Worky and Lakeside teams together for a presentation of the Shield, and you get a big picture of Mr Godfrey stuck over it when it comes to the photos being taken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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