HGould Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 1) Glasgow (Basso and Brennan could be 2 of the biggest upwardly mobile movers all season)2) Leicester (strong 1-7 and one of the Twins will be at reserve all season)3) Poole (weaker at reserve than some - Kemp seems to have flatlined -)4) Redcar (dark horses for me strong all through and underrated improving reserves)5) Oxford (solid if they all click - will have to see what home advantage they have if any)6) Plymouth (4 heat leaders if Kennett delivers and 2 improving reserves - reliant on a few staying fit)7) Scunthorpe (very strong at home very vulnerable away)8) Berwick (solid at home vulnerable away)9) Edinburgh (not as strong as 2021 home form should be solid)10) Birmingham (I don't believe Ellis will be available most of the time and without him will struggle)11) Newcastle (will surprise a few at home and certainly wont be whipping boys at Byker) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 8:57 AM, HGould said: 1) Glasgow (Basso and Brennan could be 2 of the biggest upwardly mobile movers all season)2) Leicester (strong 1-7 and one of the Twins will be at reserve all season)3) Poole (weaker at reserve than some - Kemp seems to have flatlined -)4) Redcar (dark horses for me strong all through and underrated improving reserves)5) Oxford (solid if they all click - will have to see what home advantage they have if any)6) Plymouth (4 heat leaders if Kennett delivers and 2 improving reserves - reliant on a few staying fit)7) Scunthorpe (very strong at home very vulnerable away)8) Berwick (solid at home vulnerable away)9) Edinburgh (not as strong as 2021 home form should be solid)10) Birmingham (I don't believe Ellis will be available most of the time and without him will struggle)11) Newcastle (will surprise a few at home and certainly wont be whipping boys at Byker) Expand Ref to Kemp, he looked impressive Wednesday, perhaps now he's at Poole he might kick on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 8:57 AM, HGould said: 1) Glasgow (Basso and Brennan could be 2 of the biggest upwardly mobile movers all season)2) Leicester (strong 1-7 and one of the Twins will be at reserve all season)3) Poole (weaker at reserve than some - Kemp seems to have flatlined -)4) Redcar (dark horses for me strong all through and underrated improving reserves)5) Oxford (solid if they all click - will have to see what home advantage they have if any)6) Plymouth (4 heat leaders if Kennett delivers and 2 improving reserves - reliant on a few staying fit)7) Scunthorpe (very strong at home very vulnerable away)8) Berwick (solid at home vulnerable away)9) Edinburgh (not as strong as 2021 home form should be solid)10) Birmingham (I don't believe Ellis will be available most of the time and without him will struggle)11) Newcastle (will surprise a few at home and certainly wont be whipping boys at Byker) Expand Yep he certainly seemed to have flatlined against Premiership Panthers on Wednesday!! - Not!! 7+1 beating Ostergaard and MPT too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 11:22 AM, Skidder1 said: Yep he certainly seemed to have flatlined against Premiership Panthers on Wednesday!! - Not!! 7+1 beating Ostergaard and MPT too! Expand Has certainly started well for Wolves and Poole. Be interesting to see if he can push one of the Cook brothers down to reserve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian68 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 8:17 AM, Shrimmy said: Like last season Expand We'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 9:29 PM, szkocjasid said: Now all teams are completed - my final predictions: 1) Poole 2) Glasgow 3) Leicester 4) Oxford 5) Redcar 6) Birmingham 7) Plymouth 8) Berwick 9) Edinburgh 10) Scunthorpe 11) Newcastle Expand Not objecting, but I would be interested in your reasoning in Birmingham 6th as no one else has them near a play off place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 11:22 AM, Skidder1 said: Yep he certainly seemed to have flatlined against Premiership Panthers on Wednesday!! - Not!! 7+1 beating Ostergaard and MPT too! Expand I think and hope he'll have a breakthrough year with two new clubs, however the comment is valid based on last season ie competitive fixtures, not sure warm up meetings are an accurate barometer for any rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 4:05 PM, Bagpuss said: I think and hope he'll have a breakthrough year with two new clubs, however the comment is valid based on last season ie competitive fixtures, not sure warm up meetings are an accurate barometer for any rider. Expand When one of them is against a team in a higher league, I think it's okay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Leicester Glasgow Poole Oxford Redcar Birmingham Berwick Scunthorpe Plymouth Edinburgh Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 12:50 PM, lisa-colette said: Not objecting, but I would be interested in your reasoning in Birmingham 6th as no one else has them near a play off place. Expand Top 2 are ok, both should average above 8. Expected Auty & Nielsen to average (6-7) as back up. Morris & Shanes (5.5) so would always have a good reserve, with a promising Pearson at 7, who seems the most likely of all the 4.00 newcomers to reach his ave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsy1 Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) 1. Glasgow 2. Poole 3. Redcar 4. Scunthorpe 5. Berwick 6. Oxford 7. Plymouth 8. Edinburgh 9. Newcastle 10. Birmingham Edited April 2, 2022 by secsy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 10:58 AM, secsy1 said: 1. Glasgow 2. Poole 3. Redcar 4. Scunthorpe 5. Berwick 6. Oxford 7. Plymouth 8. Edinburgh 9. Newcastle 10. Birmingham Expand Have Leicester dropped out then 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Maybe they have been unexpectedly promoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Is it a bit concerning that we've not had a competitive meeting at championship level yet? Looks like every home side hitting 60 so far. Are the away sides just some of the weakest or is this a sign of what's to come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 7:37 PM, Jaizer said: Is it a bit concerning that we've not had a competitive meeting at championship level yet? Looks like every home side hitting 60 so far. Are the away sides just some of the weakest or is this a sign of what's to come? Expand Slightly concerning. See what next week brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 7:37 PM, Jaizer said: Is it a bit concerning that we've not had a competitive meeting at championship level yet? Looks like every home side hitting 60 so far. Are the away sides just some of the weakest or is this a sign of what's to come? Expand On 4/2/2022 at 8:43 PM, lisa-colette said: Slightly concerning. See what next week brings. Expand The thought had crossed my mind and while it's early days I think the league is almost in two clear halves, you can see those top five or so teams giving the lower sides proper hidings at home, the best meetings are likely to be when those top sides race each other (Poole, Glasgow, Redcar, Leicester, Oxford) or when the rest meet. Scunny, Brum, Newcastle and Edinburgh look like strugglers to me with Plymouth and Berwick slugging it out for sixth. Very early days mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldtimerRay Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 7:37 PM, Jaizer said: Is it a bit concerning that we've not had a competitive meeting at championship level yet? Looks like every home side hitting 60 so far. Are the away sides just some of the weakest or is this a sign of what's to come? Expand Unfortunately 3 of the teams that will be battling for the wooden spoon, Newcastle, Birmingham and Scunthorpe have been involved in these away matches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 9:08 PM, OldtimerRay said: Unfortunately 3 of the teams that will be battling for the wooden spoon, Newcastle, Birmingham and Scunthorpe have been involved in these away matches Expand Yes that's been my hope that it's just been strong home sides against the poorer sides in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 9:04 PM, Bagpuss said: The thought had crossed my mind and while it's early days I think the league is almost in two clear halves, you can see those top five or so teams giving the lower sides proper hidings at home, the best meetings are likely to be when those top sides race each other (Poole, Glasgow, Redcar, Leicester, Oxford) or when the rest meet. Scunny, Brum, Newcastle and Edinburgh look like strugglers to me with Plymouth and Berwick slugging it out for sixth. Very early days mind. Expand Or when the bottom 6 are at home to the top 5! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 12:18 PM, lisa-colette said: Maybe they have been unexpectedly promoted? Expand shame its not us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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