Gazc Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Col said: Wasn't expecting the Brummies to get a draw, but reading updates looks like they should have got a win, R/R for Grobauer was always going to be a bonus. Jim Mcmonarch made sure that wouldn't happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 When 10 points down at home after heat 9 you would take a draw with 3 changes in team. Hope Kye is okay. We need a fit Kye and Richie if ( and it’s a big IF) we make play offs. A lot of pressure on our top three tonight with Monarchs riding R/R. Drew Kemp - take a bow young man. Think Anders will come good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eide67 Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 A strange old night with Monarchs in the end fortunate but probably relieved to get a draw. 9 times out of 10 heat 15 is an all 4 back. But they did show great fighting spirit to get back into the match after the disastrous heat 9. Bright spot was Drew Kemp coming onto a good performance in the second half of the meeting with fast starts and stylish riding. Looks to be the answer to Edinburgh's season long Rising Star problem. Downside was, for the second week in a row, generally ftg well spread out and processional racing. The track looked to be (watching on the stream) 'loose grippy'. I always think the racing is better and closer when it's a bit slicker than that. Monarchs now down to 7th in the +/- table and unlikely to feature in the play-offs unless the can pick up a win at Birmingham and probably something at Newcastle too. And for the conspiracy theorists who've suggested Rowe and Kemp don't get on, the pits camera on the Live Stream showed them happily chatting together after heat 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, eide67 said: A strange old night with Monarchs in the end fortunate but probably relieved to get a draw. 9 times out of 10 heat 15 is an all 4 back. But they did show great fighting spirit to get back into the match after the disastrous heat 9. Bright spot was Drew Kemp coming onto a good performance in the second half of the meeting with fast starts and stylish riding. Looks to be the answer to Edinburgh's season long Rising Star problem. Downside was, for the second week in a row, generally ftg well spread out and processional racing. The track looked to be (watching on the stream) 'loose grippy'. I always think the racing is better and closer when it's a bit slicker than that. Monarchs now down to 7th in the +/- table and unlikely to feature in the play-offs unless the can pick up a win at Birmingham and probably something at Newcastle too. And for the conspiracy theorists who've suggested Rowe and Kemp don't get on, the pits camera on the Live Stream showed them happily chatting together after heat 14. Scunny got some tough fixtures. Lot will depend on when Richie comes back and if Kye is okay. Too much resting on Sam and Josh’s shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 You’re always up against it if you visit Edinburgh and see McGregor is the referee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 What’s happened to greaves ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Dunno on Greaves, rode at Owlerton Thursday, BSPA site doesn't give reason for guest replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
847084 Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 According to Wolves' twitter feed Nathan has retired from speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, 847084 said: According to Wolves' twitter feed Nathan has retired from speedway. And page 2 of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Macgregor likes to be the centre of attention when it comes to controversy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Both alex and mike hunter say it was the wrong decision in ht 15 in the match report, how can the ref be so wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Both alex and mike hunter say it was the wrong decision in ht 15 in the match report, how can the ref be so wrong! Think we all know the answer to that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) When criticsising that decision Monarch supporters came back with "Well how did your team get on at Poole then?" Edited September 4, 2021 by tyretrax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Been awful at home for weeks not sure why but we’re miles better on the road. Hopefully kye is okay after his heavy fall. Hopefully Ritchie is back sooner rather than later. Hanging onto the playoffs by a thread at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said: Been awful at home for weeks not sure why but we’re miles better on the road. Hopefully kye is okay after his heavy fall. Hopefully Ritchie is back sooner rather than later. Hanging onto the playoffs by a thread at the moment. Need to win at Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Need to win at Newcastle. You are coming under a bit of unexpected pressure.That’s speedway though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: You are coming under a bit of unexpected pressure.That’s speedway though. Danny King, Jake Allen, Richard Lawson, Nick Morris - think all eligible guests if Richie not fit for Newcastle away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Danny King, Jake Allen, Richard Lawson, Nick Morris - think all eligible guests if Richie not fit for Newcastle away Not one of Nick’s favourite tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: You are coming under a bit of unexpected pressure.That’s speedway though. They are coming under unexpected pressure at home, something they haven't really been used to at Armadale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, MD said: They are coming under unexpected pressure at home, something they haven't really been used to at Armadale. Would agree with that. We built with a heavy top 3 and it works if they are on form at home along with Kye. In trouble when one or two of them have an off night. We are not only ones who have suffered with injury so have to get on with it and show a bit of steel. Glasgow completely broadside with Ulrich but perhaps a bit more depth than Monatchs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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