StevePark Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) Well..... you wouldn't think there was a meeting on at Berwick tonight. 5 and a half hours before tapes up and neither team have a preview on their websites. The BSPL have TBC in both teams, so heaven only knows what the line-ups are. If the teams (particularly the hosts) can't be bothered, then why should the fans. And they wonder why the sport is dying on its backside. Edited September 9, 2023 by StevePark 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 On the Plymouth side Steve I suppose it depends on if howarth is fit after his off last night, and now Birmingham are out of the playoffs I bet sedgeman will have a really good night. If I lived in Berwick it would be a tough one to part with me money if I didn’t no who was riding. After reading berwicks statement about next year I can totally see why they will only be running one team next year I hope we find out soon what Plymouth’s plans are for next year soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Mike0310 said: On the Plymouth side Steve I suppose it depends on if howarth is fit after his off last night, and now Birmingham are out of the playoffs I bet sedgeman will have a really good night. If I lived in Berwick it would be a tough one to part with me money if I didn’t no who was riding. After reading berwicks statement about next year I can totally see why they will only be running one team next year I hope we find out soon what Plymouth’s plans are for next year soon. Sedgman rode well last night for his own team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 If I’d known, I might have made the trip for this, as I’ve not made it to Berwick this season. But if they can’t be bothered, I can’t either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 "Preview" (if you can call it that) on the Plymouth website: The Plymouth Prow Park race their final meeting of the 2023 Cab Direct Championship when they take on The Berwick Bandits at Shielfield Park tonight (9th September) Following last night’s defeat against Edinburgh, the Gladiators will be looking for a result to avoid picking up the wooden spoon, with both teams tied on 4 points at the bottom of the table. Justin Sedgman and Matt Marson again come in for the injured Ben Barker and Dan Thompson, with rider replacement operating for the injured Dan Gilkes. Tapes up at 7pm Berwick Bandits:1.Rory Schlein 2. (tbc) 3. Jye Etheridge 4. Leon Flint 5. Hans Andersen 6. Jacob Hook 7. Luke Killeen Plymouth Gladiators:1. Kyle Howarth, 2. Rider replacement (Dan Gilkes) 3. Matt Marson, 4. Justin Sedgmen, 5. (Guest for Richie Worrall tbc), 6. James Pearson, 7. Ben Trigger." This is copied and pasted from the site, so don't blame me that they can't spell Sedgmen correctly. Also note the new name of the visitors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, StevePark said: "Preview" (if you can call it that) on the Plymouth website: The Plymouth Prow Park race their final meeting of the 2023 Cab Direct Championship when they take on The Berwick Bandits at Shielfield Park tonight (9th September) Following last night’s defeat against Edinburgh, the Gladiators will be looking for a result to avoid picking up the wooden spoon, with both teams tied on 4 points at the bottom of the table. Justin Sedgman and Matt Marson again come in for the injured Ben Barker and Dan Thompson, with rider replacement operating for the injured Dan Gilkes. Tapes up at 7pm Berwick Bandits:1.Rory Schlein 2. (tbc) 3. Jye Etheridge 4. Leon Flint 5. Hans Andersen 6. Jacob Hook 7. Luke Killeen Plymouth Gladiators:1. Kyle Howarth, 2. Rider replacement (Dan Gilkes) 3. Matt Marson, 4. Justin Sedgmen, 5. (Guest for Richie Worrall tbc), 6. James Pearson, 7. Ben Trigger." This is copied and pasted from the site, so don't blame me that they can't spell Sedgmen correctly. Also note the new name of the visitors!! Simon Lambert guesting for Plymouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorthstar1970 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 If I wasn’t a season ticket holder I wouldn’t be going ,the only thing Berwick deserves this year is the wooden spoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiscore Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Can the meeting go ahead tonight Plymouth don't have a full team. They are 3 short plus rider replacement ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Audiscore said: Can the meeting go ahead tonight Plymouth don't have a full team. They are 3 short plus rider replacement ?? Only works in the Premiership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, StevePark said: Well..... you wouldn't think there was a meeting on at Berwick tonight. 5 and a half hours before tapes up and neither team have a preview on their websites. The BSPL have TBC in both teams, so heaven only knows what the line-ups are. If the teams (particularly the hosts) can't be bothered, then why should the fans. And they wonder why the sport is dying on its backside. Ukraine v England in the football, England v Argentina in the rugby, free guided walks along the Union Chain Bridge along with a silent film with live music at Norham Village Hall all creates the perfect storm that will see many not bothering tonight, and no amount of free parking will save the day. Personally the tripe that I sat through in Glasgow`s demolition of Berwick a few weeks ago was enough to end my season there and then and the efforts at Scunthorpe last night have done nothing to convince otherwise. Also the apathy shown from both clubs is another good reason not to bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainDave Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, screm said: Ukraine v England in the football, England v Argentina in the rugby, free guided walks along the Union Chain Bridge along with a silent film with live music at Norham Village Hall all creates the perfect storm that will see many not bothering tonight, and no amount of free parking will save the day. Personally the tripe that I sat through in Glasgow`s demolition of Berwick a few weeks ago was enough to end my season there and then and the efforts at Scunthorpe last night have done nothing to convince otherwise. Also the apathy shown from both clubs is another good reason not to bother. ...and Last Night of the Proms... Or is that just me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 I’m gutted for the promoter what’s he meant to do injuries have ravaged our season but I bet if there’s no team tonight he will kop a fine for it we are both out of the playoffs why can this not go ahead next week, it matters not a jot to anyone it’s no good for berwicks promotion having to run a pointless meeting like this against the football and the rugby they will be out of pocket it’s not fair all round to either promotions Berwick will run up a cricket score which as much as you want to win is going to cost there owners a fortune with the supporters not there tonight to cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 No preview from Bandits as the Gladiators don’t have a team yet and Berwick don’t want to announce riders that aren’t coming, like what Plymouth do for away meetings (Glasgow away being the example). Not blaming Plymouth for not having a team either, been very unlucky with injuries this season, and guests just aren’t interested most of the time. Bad night in store all round really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: I’m gutted for the promoter what’s he meant to do injuries have ravaged our season but I bet if there’s no team tonight he will kop a fine for it we are both out of the playoffs why can this not go ahead next week, it matters not a jot to anyone it’s no good for berwicks promotion having to run a pointless meeting like this against the football and the rugby they will be out of pocket it’s not fair all round to either promotions Berwick will run up a cricket score which as much as you want to win is going to cost there owners a fortune with the supporters not there tonight to cover it. There are Plymouth fans here for the meeting so you want them to go home and come back next week when there is an NDL meeting as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 I’m speaking because Plymouth don’t have a team at the moment my heart goes out to them loyal Plymouth fans but as it stands they won’t have anything to watch as has been quoted Plymouth don’t have a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, Mike0310 said: I’m speaking because Plymouth don’t have a team at the moment my heart goes out to them loyal Plymouth fans but as it stands they won’t have anything to watch as has been quoted Plymouth don’t have a team. Plymouth have a team not the team they would have liked but due to injurys to Howarth,Barker plus Worralls situation was never going to be easy getting guests . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Would you be so kind in letting us no what it is please, if Plymouth have a team like you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiscore Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Agree, what a sad ending to the season for all concerned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Only 4 names for Plymouth on updates site plus as mentioned on here Simon Lambert only 5 in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Don’t worry normski says we have a team so he must no what it is otherwise he wouldn’t say we have a team so just waiting for him to put it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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