Wee Eck Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Great meeting and great result. Glasgow were the best of the rest, by some margin, but ultimately carried too many under performers. There were three Cooks on show tonight, but only two of them can go home happy with their night’s worth. Glasgow have a winter to rebuild and rebuild they must. A new number one has to be too of the shopping list……in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Noelinho said: Weather might have played a part, but he also struggled once he moved up from reserve. I think pressure played a part. And in fairness to him, he had to move to be a heat leader because of Ullrich’s injury. Ulrich was a big loss. Ricky was inconsistent and that hurt at times too. It wasn’t that he couldn’t pass. He pulled some great moves off. But he always looked a fraction over the limit and it bit him, often. You say he struggled when he stepped up from reserve - no he didn't!! In fact he rode like a heat leader. When he stepped up to the main body of the team I expected a dip - it didn't happen. He was overtaking decent riders like a man possessed and was even gating well. It was later on that his form suddenly slumped and it coincided with the wetter colder weather when the track was prepared slick and he was finding it difficult to pass and his form went on the slide. I expect him to become more consistent next season and improve his average and edge it to be a heat leader. An out and out racer that can overtake anybody with ease when he's on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jaizer said: It's s bit cocky to say we'll be in it for heat 15, only thought is thought was no specific gate advantage? But went on to lose 5-1 in heat 1 just looks a daft decision now Any team that wants to hit the ground running should have taken choice of gates in first heat. Some odd decisions by team manager too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jaizer said: It's s bit cocky to say we'll be in it for heat 15, only thought is thought was no specific gate advantage? But went on to lose 5-1 in heat 1 just looks a daft decision now One off many this season, I had no hopes of winning it tonight too many inconsistent performances all season and tonight was no different. A jolly boys to Tenerife on Sunday is softening the blow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Why would any TM win the toss holding a ten point advantage take gate choices in heat 15, incredible call. Had to be 1 n 3 all night long. But then again when Cami has been in charge they have only won the pairs if my memory serves correctly. As the Big Man himself would say FTT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Endeavour said: Any team that wants to hit the ground running should have taken choice of gates in first heat. Some odd decisions by team manager too. 100%. Thought maybe Sam should've been replaced in 8 not 10. Beyond that Connor eon a race so was deserving of another ride. Big tactical blunder was the gates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, GS550 said: You say he struggled when he stepped up from reserve - no he didn't!! In fact he rode like a heat leader. When he stepped up to the main body of the team I expected a dip - it didn't happen. He was overtaking decent riders like a man possessed and was even gating well. It was later on that his form suddenly slumped and it coincided with the wetter colder weather when the track was prepared slick and he was finding it difficult to pass and his form went on the slide. I expect him to become more consistent next season and improve his average and edge it to be a heat leader. An out and out racer that can overtake anybody with ease when he's on it. Will he be aTiger next season.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Fromafar said: Will he be aTiger next season.? Needs a season away to develop. Preferably at a technical track IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: Will he be aTiger next season.? Hope so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Any team that wants to hit the ground running should have taken choice of gates in first heat. Some odd decisions by team manager too. You say that but its been shown to backfire as well when the better gate(s) early on hasn't produced the expected heat advantage or early edge, and then its backfired at Heat 15 squeaky bum time when the other team has had the gates advantage. I lost count of the number of times that happened in the televised matches this season. A case of "damned if you do, damned if you don't". If you ask me it wouldn't have mattered tonight either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Will he be aTiger next season.? Sam,Tom and Connor should be signed but a tad undecided about Sam , he is still young and has huge potential. After that who knows ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Will he be aTiger next season.? Hope so. He would be first on my team sheet. An out and out racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spt82 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, W9 Lion said: Why would any TM win the toss holding a ten point advantage take gate choices in heat 15, incredible call. Had to be 1 n 3 all night long. But then again when Cami has been in charge they have only won the pairs if my memory serves correctly. As the Big Man himself would say FTT! But Poole took 2 & 4 so Glasgow did effectively get 1 & 3, and its the captains that do the toss not the team manager, so not Calamities fault in this case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Gazc said: Sam,Tom and Connor should be signed but a tad undecided about Sam , he is still young and has huge potential. After that who knows ?. Ulle and heeps for wells and Marcin, with decision to be made on Sam depending on available replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, GS550 said: You say that but its been shown to backfire as well when the better gate(s) early on hasn't produced the expected heat advantage or early edge, and then its backfired at Heat 15 squeaky bum time when the other team has had the gates advantage. I lost count of the number of times that happened in the televised matches this season. A case of "damned if you do, damned if you don't". If you ask me it wouldn't have mattered tonight either way. Can see your reasoning but at heat 1 the gate choice is relevant. If you opt for last heat you don’t know if it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Needs a season away to develop. Preferably at a technical track IMO Hope not. Why let another team cash in on the 2 point increase he's gonna make next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, GS550 said: Hope not. Why let another team cash in on the 2 point increase he's gonna make next season? As I don't think he would improve his average until he returned. All about opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Ulle and heeps for wells and Marcin, with decision to be made on Sam depending on available replacement Heeps on a slim fast diet possibly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Gazc said: Heeps on a slim fast diet possibly. Ideally mads Hansen but with polish rules not a chance that will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gazc said: Sam,Tom and Connor should be signed but a tad undecided about Sam , he is still young and has huge potential. After that who knows ?. Why let another team benefit from the 2 point increase Jensen is gonna make next season? Should be first on the team sheet as far as I'm concerned. And an out and out racer to boot. In the mould of Bowes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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