IronScorpion Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Probably not what you wanted to see but 2 great meetings non the less http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.38011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 11:52 AM, IronScorpion said: Probably not what you wanted to see but 2 great meetings non the less http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.38011 And then again the home match vs Sheffield from last year on Tuesday night. Seem to recall it had some awesome racing in it, especially the last three races. I also think that match marked my debut as an Updater last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyO Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 They were 2 good meetings. As I recall we had 2 guests for each meeting but I can't remember who our reserve was that was missing for both legs. It was a freezing cold night at the OTA and I still don't understand why Scunthorpe could have a tactical ride in a 2 leg event. I remember going to Scunthorpe on the Monday night and we'd just ordered our fish and chips inside the stadium when the meeting was called off due to the rain. Undeterred we went back the following night and as I recall they'd been working on the track all day and put fresh shale down. It was another cold night, but enjoyable and memorable. At least if I watch it again on Monday, I'll be warm, dry and wont have any travelling to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/10/2020 at 11:46 PM, TonyO said: They were 2 good meetings. As I recall we had 2 guests for each meeting but I can't remember who our reserve was that was missing for both legs. It was a freezing cold night at the OTA and I still don't understand why Scunthorpe could have a tactical ride in a 2 leg event. I remember going to Scunthorpe on the Monday night and we'd just ordered our fish and chips inside the stadium when the meeting was called off due to the rain. Undeterred we went back the following night and as I recall they'd been working on the track all day and put fresh shale down. It was another cold night, but enjoyable and memorable. At least if I watch it again on Monday, I'll be warm, dry and wont have any travelling to do. They were allowed back then but aren't now. Rob even asked the Somerset promotion not to use them but they refused. It was called of on the Sunday & rearranged for the Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I keep wondering how Richard Hall got Ht 15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 23 hours ago, Paul Johnson said: I keep wondering how Richard Hall got Ht 15? some riders that night didn't fancy it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 No Doyle cost us big time, and no Allen cost us a couple of years later. Massive blow losing an in form No 1 in the final. Cook, Hall and Kennet were all poor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, Cliffeboy said: No Doyle cost us big time, and no Allen cost us a couple of years later. Massive blow losing an in form No 1 in the final. Cook, Hall and Kennet were all poor. i watched it and dont remember seeing kennet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Bunyen for Sam Masters was a pretty poor replacement for the Scorpions too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 23 hours ago, geoff100 said: i watched it and dont remember seeing kennet ! Cliffeboy was referencing when Kennett guested as a replacement for Oliver Allen a few seasons later on. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, Najjer said: Cliffeboy was referencing when Kennett guested as a replacement for Oliver Allen a few seasons later on. Yes, I think he scored something like 4 didn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 2 hours ago, EnglishRoundabout said: Yes, I think he scored something like 4 didn’t he? Yeah he guested for Olly, who was magic at our place, and didn’t beat any of the Monarchs top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 6:43 PM, scunny1 said: Bunyen for Sam Masters was a pretty poor replacement for the Scorpions too. Yep agree, but those lost points for Doyle plus the 1-8 at our place was the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Cliffeboy said: Yeah he guested for Olly, who was magic at our place, and didn’t beat any of the Monarchs top 5. Think he came on the mike at the end of the meeting Cliffeboy, to apologise to Rebels fans for his performance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 11 hours ago, EnglishRoundabout said: Think he came on the mike at the end of the meeting Cliffeboy, to apologise to Rebels fans for his performance too. Really I was there that night, don’t remember that though. Fair play to him for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 18 hours ago, EnglishRoundabout said: Yes, I think he scored something like 4 didn’t he? Something like that. I used to love watching Olly Allen at our track. Unpopular opinion perhaps but I actually think he is the best ever around the OTA - that includes Doyle, Zetterstrom and co too! He went through a period where he was unbeatable and wasn’t afraid to get the elbows out, ride the fence and come from the back too. Was gutted when he was moved on the following year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 17 hours ago, Cliffeboy said: Yep agree, but those lost points for Doyle plus the 1-8 at our place was the difference. What about the referee's decision to re-run heat 8 at the EWR when Newman got drive & hit Birks after 2 laps & 2 bends. Davies was well behind at the time of the stoppage. Sods law that in the re-run, Davies wins meaning that the probable(awarded) 5-1 ends up a 3-3. A 5-1, though, would have given you a r/r possibility. IF'S, BUT'S AND MAYBE'S!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Najjer said: Something like that. I used to love watching Olly Allen at our track. Unpopular opinion perhaps but I actually think he is the best ever around the OTA - that includes Doyle, Zetterstrom and co too! He went through a period where he was unbeatable and wasn’t afraid to get the elbows out, ride the fence and come from the back too. Was gutted when he was moved on the following year. I don’t think he ever rode the OTA again after he left us. He was absolutely no nonsense going into the first bend and didn’t suffer fools gladly. Often his team mates would cop it too, but I remember Olly saying the first bend was “ all or nothing “ Olly was a great skipper at Somerset and often gave his time up for a mid meeting interview, answering fans questions and giving his opinion on speedway stuff Definitely missed at the OTA. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 seen Allen at Somerset , was superb there to be fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Pinny said: seen Allen at Somerset , was superb there to be fair. He had tremendous throttle control, never revved the guts out of the bike but had loads of drive. Always looked after his team mates as well. Best skipper I've known at The OTA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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