szkocjasid Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Obviously it makes sense for both clubs to be a full strength (baring injuries) for both the fans in attendance and the "integrity" of the sport. But why have a cut-off date that either means, clubs racing understrength or after the cut-off date? Nothing against Scott, but should the Championship play-offs be held back because he has another job? What if Lee Complin needs to work on Tuesday, can it re-arranged again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just now, Bojangles said: And while I totally agree with what you're saying, isn't it on Redcar to say 'no' if they felt they couldn't compete? Based on Oxford saying 'no', they clearly could have done as well. You can't blame Oxford for that. Correct yes. I really hope weren't strong armed into accepting by same people agreed to this extension. Maybe been bit naive. I certainly don't see many other promotions accepting the date in the circumstances 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Maybe they should have waited till after tonight's match to announce the re-staging, if Glasgow lose at Redcar, Oxford may have been willing to turn up with half a team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Last season we saw both Plymouth and Glasgow to name two cause delays to the running the off the play off system, time to put the foot down and stick to the deadline and if clubs fail it then tough. Maybe if tough measures are taken it might just wake up some promoters to the concept of getting on with the season instead of toying around with meetings during the summer months and calling meetings off on a whim on the grounds that they have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Prob because of the cut off. I don't mind cut off being extended as it has happened a million times before. Why did Oxford ask Redcar to ride with half a team when they were not prepared to do the same themselves? Both teams should have been treated the same and they haven't imo. I think this is the problem. Once the horse has bolted once it’s easy to let it do so again and again. A strong step to take would be for the authorities to enforce the deadline with no excuses. People won’t take the piss in future that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: And while I totally agree with what you're saying, isn't it on Redcar to say 'no' if they felt they couldn't compete? Based on Oxford saying 'no', they clearly could have done as well. You can't blame Oxford for that. Maybe at the time the rumoured cut off forced Redcar to ride as no other dates available before the cut off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, marko said: Last season we saw both Plymouth and Glasgow to name two cause delays to the running the off the play off system, time to put the foot down and stick to the deadline and if clubs fail it then tough. Maybe if tough measures are taken it might just wake up some promoters to the concept of getting on with the season instead of toying around with meetings during the summer months and calling meetings off on a whim on the grounds that they have time. Is it not really getting on with it early season,the number of free weeks at Clubs was a joke.There has to be system where rain offs are arranged within a set time(say 2weeks)or result is declared(against Club not accepting fixture)Guests of not.Every season finishes up the same shambles,should not be happening in what’s meant to be a Professional sport.Riders have to be told too sort their priorities before being signed.Even if it means not riding here.Calling their bluff will help IMO.They take the p#ss out of GB speedway at times.Let them find out how good Poland 1st and 2nd fixtures stack up,especially if they have a couple of bad meetings and are “ not required” for a few weeks.Riders are dictating IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: I think some of you are interpreting for your own agenda. The post simply said "so we won't be going to Glasgow tonight...Hmmm" with a thinking emoji and then a rain cloud. It could simply mean so when will we be going as it has to be done by the end of Sept - if you want to know what he meant, just ask him! Hmmm! Maybe he's auditioning for the voiceover of that humming bird advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: Maybe at the time the rumoured cut off forced Redcar to ride as no other dates available before the cut off. Maybe there were, maybe there weren’t. We’ll likely never know, so no point in hearsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Bojangles said: And while I totally agree with what you're saying, isn't it on Redcar to say 'no' if they felt they couldn't compete? Based on Oxford saying 'no', they clearly could have done as well. You can't blame Oxford for that. Easy to be wise after the event, maybe Redcar need to get their crystal ball rebooted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, tyretrax said: Easy to be wise after the event, maybe Redcar need to get their crystal ball rebooted. Not really. If Oxford can say no two days before the deadline, I’m pretty sure Redcar could have done a full week before it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Maybe they should have waited till after tonight's match to announce the re-staging, if Glasgow lose at Redcar, Oxford may have been willing to turn up with half a team? Harder to get injured when you don’t ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Ben91 said: I think this is the problem. Once the horse has bolted once it’s easy to let it do so again and again. A strong step to take would be for the authorities to enforce the deadline with no excuses. People won’t take the piss in future that way. In which case, they need to write it in the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 All I know is that we Pirates are in 2 Finals & are resting up while our opponents sort themselves out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, lbw said: All I know is that we Pirates are in 2 Finals & are resting up while our opponents sort themselves out! Maybe you should run that final you qualified for 12 months ago rather than sitting on your arses resting up. It’s not like Leicester are busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Noelinho said: Maybe you should run that final you qualified for 12 months ago rather than sitting on your arses resting up. It’s not like Leicester are busy. Once again we are awaiting our opponents Leicester to sort themselves out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Noelinho said: Maybe you should run that final you qualified for 12 months ago rather than sitting on your arses resting up. It’s not like Leicester are busy. There always seemed to be a problem for Leicester to agree date. Edited September 28, 2023 by weatherman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 if it does get run it really is only an inter league challenge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Buzzing for this. I heard Cami Brown saying Vissing was due to have his knee brace removed in the coming days, so I’d be amazed if he made another appearance this season. Glasgow won’t want to risk a partially fit second-string at such an important part of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I think there is no chance that the Jubilee Final 2022 is ever going to happen and to think Glasgow got it in the neck for pulling out of the competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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