East End Fan Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, eide67 said: Well done to Kent on an excellent performance tonight. They really should've had at least 3 points. 10 heat winners in a row from heat 4 to heat 13 is unprecedented for an away team at Armadale. After a poor night the home side showed some grit and determination over the last 3 heats to grab an unlikely draw. Kye Thomson has been a major success this season, but he's been creeping/rolling at the start for a good few weeks now. He needs to cut that out - he's shown he doesn't need to do it to win races. William Lawson really only contributed one third place ahead of Ben Morley in 4 races. The track wasn't great tonight - obviously prepared for potential rain - but there was still several good races. Scotty Nicholls pass on Sam Masters in Heat 6 was sublime. Great to see Cameron Heeps back to form. He always rode Armadale well. And good to see Luke Crang pick up his first Championship points. Having only just beaten this Edinburgh team at Central Park by just 3 points, I had expected to go down by anything up to 10 points. A Draw was not in my imagination. So Well Done Kings. Wish I could have been there to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Love to watch Scotty Nicholls at the Dale. Hope he is okay after his fall in heat 15. Controversial exclusion for Josh when he fell and remounted didn’t help the cause but a spirited heat 14 and 15 saw us salvage a point. Missed Richie big time. Good travelling support and great fans to talk to. Nice to see some Glasgow and Sheffield fans too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Endeavour said: Love to watch Scotty Nicholls at the Dale. Hope he is okay after his fall in heat 15. Controversial exclusion for Josh when he fell and remounted didn’t help the cause but a spirited heat 14 and 15 saw us salvage a point. Missed Richie big time. Good travelling support and great fans to talk to. Nice to see some Glasgow and Sheffield fans too. Rider replacement scored 8+1, so can't complain about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, cyclone said: If Crang cannot beat Terry-Daley (who does a nice impression of a nodding toy dog @ the starting line btw ), and score an actual point, then it's time to look elsewhere or give Rothery a chance instead. Best keep Rothery on a 1* for 2022, than use him & up his grade to 2*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Booyaa said: Too true! Been going to Wolves recently as living down there but good to get to see Monarchs again. At least you've still been getting your speedway fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Rider replacement scored 8+1, so can't complain about that! Which would count as a poor return for Richie round Armadale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Which would count as a poor return for Richie round Armadale. Of course he has also scored less than paid 9 this year and many of his good scores coincide with him being in heat 15. Paid 12 sounds so much better. But of course monarchs got a 5-1 in heat 15 so the score wouldn't have changed unless Richie failed to beat the Kings riders which would have resulted in an unfortunate loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Not sure how we drew that in the end but I’ll take it. Conditions weren’t fantastic for passing unless your name was Scott nicholls. Was a touch on the slick side but with the weather in the area you can’t blame them for preparing it like that. We just couldn’t get off the start tonight at all. couple of harsh exclusions for josh also, first one ref was far too quick in putting the lights on as josh had jumped back up and on the bike with a second of falling. Second maybe not as bad but majority of the time you’d see all 4 back in those situations. Great to see a massive turn out from the kings fans, hopefully see yous all again soon. Created a good atmosphere and hope yous enjoyed your night. Edited August 21, 2021 by Mr Blobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Think you need to check the final score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 10 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Best keep Rothery on a 1* for 2022, than use him & up his grade to 2*! Use him now if you think he is better than Crang,rules could be different by next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Nicholls still absolute class even at his age, what an absolute credit to Uk speedway he has been. A fair few of these Aussies could take a leaf out of his book Be a very sad day when he calls it a day. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Use him now if you think he is better than Crang,rules could be different by next season. League set up could be different never mind rules by next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gazc said: League set up could be different never mind rules by next season. Very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Very enjoyable night, recommend the trip up to any visiting fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, Pinny said: Nicholls still absolute class even at his age, what an absolute credit to Uk speedway he has been. A fair few of these Aussies could take a leaf out of his book Be a very sad day when he calls it a day. Probably the best visiting rider that’s been at the dale in years even at his age absolute joy to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 10 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Rider replacement scored 8+1, so can't complain about that! He would be looking at double figures and we rejigged the riding order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Very enjoyable night, recommend the trip up to any visiting fans. Glad yous enjoyed your night. Hopefully see yous all back again in the near future. Not sure Ed the monarch will be back over to visit after being chased away by the German shepherd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eide67 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Friday Focus review of the match including the fantastic heat 6 pass by Scott Nicholls here: Friday Focus: Monarchs v Kent | EMTV | Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway | Official Club Website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 48 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Use him now if you think he is better than Crang,rules could be different by next season. 39 minutes ago, Gazc said: League set up could be different never mind rules by next season. You mean the FIVE year plan may only last ONE year? Surely not lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: You mean the FIVE year plan may only last ONE year? Surely not lol! In the” best interests of the sport” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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