gazzac Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: That’s correct, my mistake - original post now edited. Unusual event from the go to man for rules and regs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, gazzac said: Unusual event from the go to man for rules and regs! :-) Must get my eyes tested……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: :-) Must get my eyes tested……. Should ask a referee. According to most fans I know, all referees should have Specsavers on speed dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Are Tac Subs allowed in the play offs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Biffa said: Are Tac Subs allowed in the play offs? If I've read the rule correctly :-), no. Art 013.6.4 A Tactical Substitute (TS) Is not applicable in a 2 legged tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Thank you, wasn’t sure if league rules applied or if it went to cup rules, more confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Prentice1874 said: If Monarchs beat Redcar I feel pretty sure Poole will pick Edinburgh rather than Leicester (assuming they beat Scunthorpe). Would have thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Edinburgh could win this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Gazc said: Edinburgh could win this. Would be great Gazc. for me a decent guest at reserve will be crucial and how Anders will ride. Hopefully go back to Redcar and prove a point. Weather forecast not looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 It would be nothing short of farce and a major embarrassment for speedway if Edinburgh were to win the league this season. I know we must all bow down to the insane American obsession of back door winners and second chances aplenty but any team finishing a distant fifth during the qualifying campaign shouldn't even be given the opportunity to plunge yet another dagger into the heart of a once beautiful sport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 hours ago, King Jamie said: It would be nothing short of farce and a major embarrassment for speedway if Edinburgh were to win the league this season. I know we must all bow down to the insane American obsession of back door winners and second chances aplenty but any team finishing a distant fifth during the qualifying campaign shouldn't even be given the opportunity to plunge yet another dagger into the heart of a once beautiful sport. I would never use such dramatic language as KJ but basically I agree with his sentiments - Playoffs stink. I yearn for the days when the league was the league - Poole winners - and the Playoffs were the Young Shield. It's not just an American obsession of course - English club Rugby is the same. Almost always in speedway it has been the league winners who have taken the title eventually, in the second tier anyway, though I regret I don't think that will be the case this year. Edinburgh have done their bit to keep things neat - three Playoff finals, won the two when we were top of the league, lost by 3 points in the year when we came 4th. I am sure we will comply again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Al Stewart said: I would never use such dramatic language as KJ but basically I agree with his sentiments - Playoffs stink. I yearn for the days when the league was the league - Poole winners - and the Playoffs were the Young Shield. It's not just an American obsession of course - English club Rugby is the same. Almost always in speedway it has been the league winners who have taken the title eventually, in the second tier anyway, though I regret I don't think that will be the case this year. Edinburgh have done their bit to keep things neat - three Playoff finals, won the two when we were top of the league, lost by 3 points in the year when we came 4th. I am sure we will comply again. Completely agree. 2011 we had been best team throughout the season but if play offs had been in place then due to injuries wouldn't have won. Most likely Newport would have as changed virtually full team and also given spanking gave us in the cup. All for play off tournament but the league leaders should be league winners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 12 hours ago, King Jamie said: It would be nothing short of farce and a major embarrassment for speedway if Edinburgh were to win the league this season. I know we must all bow down to the insane American obsession of back door winners and second chances aplenty but any team finishing a distant fifth during the qualifying campaign shouldn't even be given the opportunity to plunge yet another dagger into the heart of a once beautiful sport. Agree to a certain extent. Shame if a team tops league then doesn’t win play offs.If they wish to have play offs perhaps top 4. But if my team are riding I will support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Al Stewart said: I would never use such dramatic language as KJ but basically I agree with his sentiments - Playoffs stink. I yearn for the days when the league was the league - Poole winners - and the Playoffs were the Young Shield. It's not just an American obsession of course - English club Rugby is the same. Almost always in speedway it has been the league winners who have taken the title eventually, in the second tier anyway, though I regret I don't think that will be the case this year. Edinburgh have done their bit to keep things neat - three Playoff finals, won the two when we were top of the league, lost by 3 points in the year when we came 4th. I am sure we will comply again. Young Shield was contested between 5th-8th along side the playoffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Marshall07 said: Young Shield was contested between 5th-8th along side the playoffs! Not originally. When it was first run it was the only playoffs and it was the leading teams. EG in 2001 Edinburgh knocked league champions Newcastle out of the Playoffs and lost to Isle of Wight in the final. Edited September 28, 2021 by Al Stewart Added something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Anyone know how often you can use a guest reserve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Anyone know how often you can use a guest reserve? If it is home and away think it is okay to use the same rider. Think there is a time limit on using them at home consecutively but not sure the amount of days is? @NeilWatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Anyone know how often you can use a guest reserve? No limit to number of times, but the usual 8-day rule prevents using him at the same track in successive weeks, l think. Edited September 28, 2021 by crescent girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfox Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Hope MPT is fit after his hand injury on Monday riding for Peterborough. If not it will have to be R/R which would disadvantage us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 37 minutes ago, slyfox said: Hope MPT is fit after his hand injury on Monday riding for Peterborough. If not it will have to be R/R which would disadvantage us. Two broken fingers and has had an operation on them. Hoping to give it a go Monday. Yes, I think R/R, means game over. Edited September 29, 2021 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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