Tsunami Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Exeter won in 2000, I think it was quite a few years after the bonus points were dropped. I know Swindon were unhappy as they had won more matches than Exeter but finished 2nd! Correct . Another trigger to bring the points system in was after we won the PL in 2001, in 2002 we ended up with the same match points as Sheffield, but lost out to them on actual race points despite us having more wins than them. It was later changed to the new points system, as was fairer to every one and took away the advantage that both Sheffield and Exeter had from their massive home advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: Correct . Another trigger to bring the points system in was after we won the PL in 2001, in 2002 we ended up with the same match points as Sheffield, but lost out to them on actual race points despite us having more wins than them. It was later changed to the new points system, as was fairer to every one and took away the advantage that both Sheffield and Exeter had from their massive home advantages. I think we all know "who" cost us the title that year.....! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 15 hours ago, szkocjasid said: It is technically possible to win the league without winning a single away match. That was in the days of the aggregate bonus point when that was possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Paulco said: That was in the days of the aggregate bonus point when that was possible Not really, he’s right, top 6 qualify for play offs, win your home meetings, plus a couple losing bonus points will safely see you into play offs, then beat the teams on agg by scoring more at home than they do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Not really, he’s right, top 6 qualify for play offs, win your home meetings, plus a couple losing bonus points will safely see you into play offs, then beat the teams on agg by scoring more at home than they do Yes I was forgetting about the play offs . I was thinking more of the year Exeter won the league by thumping everyone at home Edited December 9, 2021 by Paulco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Tsunami said: Correct . Another trigger to bring the points system in was after we won the PL in 2001, in 2002 we ended up with the same match points as Sheffield, but lost out to them on actual race points despite us having more wins than them. It was later changed to the new points system, as was fairer to every one and took away the advantage that both Sheffield and Exeter had from their massive home advantages. Its strange that Sheffield only ever have a home advantage when they have a strong team, when they have a weak team their home advantage disappears, strange that 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 19 hours ago, StevePark said: I think we all know "who" cost us the title that year.....! Yes at Exeter and Stoke. The League and the Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/8/2021 at 11:33 PM, StevePark said: I think we all know "who" cost us the title that year.....! Not the likeable D.W He got married at Gretna Green if I remember rightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 Great news to see our two main sponsors back for another year, As Jamie and Scott repeatedly say, Without the many sponsors we have,we would not survive, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/8/2021 at 11:33 PM, StevePark said: I think we all know "who" cost us the title that year.....! Berwick 43 Sheffield 47…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks123 Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, Bandits4eva said: Berwick 43 Sheffield 47…. Nowt tae dae wi us. If Newcastle had beat us at home then they would have won the league (or taken the bonus point from Berwick). To many close defeats for us on the road if I remember correctly or Berwick could have been in the running. Best meeting in 2002 was at Coventry anyway (thanks Kelvin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Heedthebaw said: Great news to see our two main sponsors back for another year, As Jamie and Scott repeatedly say, Without the many sponsors we have,we would not survive, And a few hours later the great news comes that Grant Henderson Tankers are to be Title sponsors of the Bullets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: And a few hours later the great news comes that Grant Henderson Tankers are to be Title sponsors of the Bullets Without doubt the best web address ever!!! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 8:59 PM, Bandit59 said: TJ defo 7.10 so would fit. where are you getting 7.10? As far as I can see its 7.28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, eric i said: where are you getting 7.10? As far as I can see its 7.28. Nope, it'd be 7.10. Over last 20 matches, excluding any 2021 meetings against Eastbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 If the last signing is TJ then Berwick are serious dark horses for the title. Solid 1-7 with no weak links, Strong reserve all season and one of the better British youngsters in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 7 hours ago, BassoontheGasso said: If the last signing is TJ then Berwick are serious dark horses for the title. Solid 1-7 with no weak links, Strong reserve all season and one of the better British youngsters in the league. From what I've heard is that TJ will not be riding championship this season only riding for kings Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: From what I've heard is that TJ will not be riding championship this season only riding for kings Lynn. Until the first set of averages and someone like Scunny can fit him in maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: From what I've heard is that TJ will not be riding championship this season only riding for kings Lynn. 3 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Until the first set of averages and someone like Scunny can fit him in maybe? That can't be the plan as his current Prem ave converted is 8.84, well above his current Champ ave. If he doesn't start 2022 in a Champ team, can't see him signing for anyone mid season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) A bye in the first round of K.O.Cup. Q-F Oxford or Redcar. Edited December 16, 2021 by Gringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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