RebelDan Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 11:15 AM, Ghosty said: I'm sure you will find it was for financial reasons the Rebels dropped from the Premier league. However I think the common view that Wednesday proved a far better choice of race night, only because it avoided the Friday M5 jams. So if you have a way to avoid the Friday traffic jams I'm sure the Hancocks would like to know! The thing is though most of the teams in the league are Northern based so there will be very few away supporters at most home meetings so I don’t really get the argument about the traffic, the club managed ok for over a decade on Fridays (noting traffic will always be worse on a Fri compared to a Wed). Its simply not the same on a Weds the feel good factor of starting the weekend on a Friday night at the Racing cannot be replicated on a Weds night plus less kids will be in attendance as it’s a school night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idh Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 hours ago, RebelDan said: The thing is though most of the teams in the league are Northern based so there will be very few away supporters at most home meetings so I don’t really get the argument about the traffic, the club managed ok for over a decade on Fridays (noting traffic will always be worse on a Fri compared to a Wed). Its simply not the same on a Weds the feel good factor of starting the weekend on a Friday night at the Racing cannot be replicated on a Weds night plus less kids will be in attendance as it’s a school night. Fridays on the M5 are horrendous I travel up from Exeter and that's really bad, coming the other way is even worse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 hours ago, idh said: Fridays on the M5 are horrendous I travel up from Exeter and that's really bad, coming the other way is even worse. I do the same journey and have done for 5 years without any real issues. Granted coming west bound in July/Aug can be problematic but fixtures can be planned around that. As I said IMO Weds seem pretty flat compared to Fridays and the club will have far less youngsters in attendance which can’t be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 13 hours ago, RebelDan said: Reading did it in about 2005 and it was a case of “after the lords mayors show”, having a meeting the day before Cardiff is a much better call IMO rather than the day after as it will always be an anti climax. Have the Pairs the night before and a League match on the Sunday. I'd imagine there would be a big crowd especially if the right opponnent was picked. 13 hours ago, RebelDan said: The thing is though most of the teams in the league are Northern based so there will be very few away supporters at most home meetings so I don’t really get the argument about the traffic, the club managed ok for over a decade on Fridays (noting traffic will always be worse on a Fri compared to a Wed). Its simply not the same on a Weds the feel good factor of starting the weekend on a Friday night at the Racing cannot be replicated on a Weds night plus less kids will be in attendance as it’s a school night. I only travel from Bridgwater and even that was a nightmare on a Friday even when going the back lanes. It must be x10 worse if you are coming from even further away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbaynes Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Purely selfish opinion on my behalf, as an orphan Bees fan Somerset are my adopted team due to the long weekend option, Golf on Friday and Rebels on Friday night was much more attractive. Just seems to me Rebels will miss out on a fair few of the Weston weekend visitors. Wednesday seems a bit uninspiring, kids at school etc etc. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Berge has quit somerset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Berge has quit somerset Which Worky rider has average to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Josh McDonald? Simon Lambert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 22 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Berge has quit somerset Better off without him as is the whole of Speedway, if you don't like it Berge then begger off. Got enough problems as it is without the incredible sulk kicking off every year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 What av is he on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Young kyle bickley would do a good job 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Better off without him as is the whole of Speedway, if you don't like it Berge then begger off. Got enough problems as it is without the incredible sulk kicking off every year. Yes, from what I gather Somerset have tried and tried to contact him but have failed to do so on many times. Do t think his heart is in it TBH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Mason campton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 not sure BW-D will fit average wise ? (for a month anyway ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyO Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Is Berge still planning to ride for Belle Vue? Presumably not based on his excuse for quitting Somerset. More importantly, will we be able to get a straight replacement or will someone else need to be sacrificed, as has happened in the past? IMO he should receive a lengthy ban from UK speedway for not honouring his contract. I notice that the article on the official website does not wish him well etc. Are suitable full-time mechanics really that scarce in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Phil The Ace said: Berge has quit somerset SO COME ON YOU NUMBER CRUNCHERS! who is still available that "fits" with-in the points limit? We could have a fans vote with who's on offer................ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerforever Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Who was the German that Ipswich had last season , got injured quite early in the season? Would he be a 4 or still 5 something? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Midget said: Mason campton 1 hour ago, HGould said: not sure BW-D will fit average wise ? (for a month anyway ) Got around 5.23 to play with so neither would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Haertel or could have Jeppersen back Edited February 1, 2019 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just now, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Haertel or could have Jeppersen back The latter makes sense (as i see no sense at all in anyone signing Hurt-all). With the points left its seems almost certain to be an assessed foreign rider....wonderful for British Speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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