Noelinho Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Interesting move having Jack at no8…… Just sensible, really. Gives Ace a chance without having all the pressure, especially with R/R for Claus. If Ace can ride, he is an upgrade on Jack. It's hard to justify an #8 during the regular season, but at this stage of the playoffs, it's good insurance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, lbw said: If it's Glasgow that go through then I don't see them racing at home on the planned Friday looking at the weather forecast. Hope the fixture can be rearranged for Saturday or Sunday so Pirates still get the 2nd leg next week. If Glasgow go through they will be made to take the first leg regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 Seriously Glasgows to lose. Looking at the teams they have a clear advantage and are at home. If they fail it would be a major surprise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: If Glasgow go through they will be made to take the first leg regardless. Not so sure about that. Like any other team we've had to take the 1st leg after another meeting has been called off. Or even run the away 2nd leg at another venue!! Edited October 3, 2023 by lbw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Seriously Glasgows to lose. Looking at the teams they have a clear advantage and are at home. If they fail it would be a major surprise. Taken straight from The Blobby Book of Reverse Psychology. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 No, I agree with Shovlar on this one. It will be close for the aggregate, and Cami always manages to put too much pressure on the boys (Tom and Ben's faces in the pits against Redcar showed that), we we really should have too much for Oxford. If someone could kidnap Cami for tonight, we'll do it comfortably. Peter can be the manager for the night... worked a treat in the pairs' competition! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: If Glasgow go through they will be made to take the first leg regardless. No they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 50/50 tie still for me. R/r helps Oxford over Glasgow imo. Nichols only got 6 couple weeks ago be shocked if scores that tonight. Boughen had big confidence boost at Redcar on Saturday bound to have improved. Is ace fit to contribute. Go down to heat 15 imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, lewy said: No they won't. Yes they will! Is it panto season yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Noelinho said: It should be tight for the aggregate point, but this is easily within our power to win. Two words: Cami Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 55 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Seriously Glasgows to lose. Looking at the teams they have a clear advantage and are at home. If they fail it would be a major surprise. You’re joking,are Masters,Nichols and Kerr not there.!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) I think this meeting will depend on how Sam Masters performs. Oxford only need 40 just to force the race-off so if Sam gets a 15-point maximum which he did at Ashfield last season for the Monarchs then the other five riders just need five points each and with four R/R rides to take and with Scott and Lewis in the Cheetahs colours that's a real possibility. It's definitely squeeky bum time. Edited October 3, 2023 by Nickinho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Nickinho said: I think this meeting will depend on how Sam Masters performs. Oxford only need 40 just to force the race-off so if Sam gets a 15-point maximum which he did at Ashfield last season for the Monarchs then the other five riders just need five points each and with four R/R rides to take and with Scott and Lewis in the Cheetahs colours that's a real possibility. It's definitely squeeky bum time. If he gets a 15 points maximum when up against Bomber, Ben and Vadim, fair play. Good as he is, he won't get that if our boys turn up. I would take all of our top four over the respective Oxford top four at Ashfield. Now watch, we'll get pumped... and Lee will take a six-ride max. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 This hopefully should be as good a meeting as the last encounter, really could go either way here is hoping it goes in our favour. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, Nickinho said: I think this meeting will depend on how Sam Masters performs. Oxford only need 40 just to force the race-off so if Sam gets a 15-point maximum which he did at Ashfield last season for the Monarchs then the other five riders just need five points each and with four R/R rides to take and with Scott and Lewis in the Cheetahs colours that's a real possibility. It's definitely squeeky bum time. Sure is…….be nae need for vuvuzelas th’night…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Jaizer said: 50/50 tie still for me. R/r helps Oxford over Glasgow imo. Nichols only got 6 couple weeks ago be shocked if scores that tonight. Boughen had big confidence boost at Redcar on Saturday bound to have improved. Is ace fit to contribute. Go down to heat 15 imo Agree it is in the balance but in my opinion Oxford losing Jenkins is a major problem and one not easily covered by r/r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Agree it is in the balance but in my opinion Oxford losing Jenkins is a major problem and one not easily covered by r/r. Got 5 points last visit, should easily manage that since will have a HL in heat 8. Glasgow might get 6 from Claus's rides, his home gsa is over 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 What’s Jenkins injury ? Is he out for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Agree it is in the balance but in my opinion Oxford losing Jenkins is a major problem and one not easily covered by r/r. They lost Heeps early on and Boughen took a heavy knock early in the meeting and still got 40pt.Add too that that Nichols was having bike troubles.This will be close IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 I am sure Poole will be hoping Oxford make it through, a lot easier to travel to Oxford to support the team than Glasgow and for sure Middlo won’t travel to Glasgow but he might fancy a trip to Oxford to savour what could be another title to the long list. I just hope for a clean meeting with both sides finishing the night with the same amount of riders as they started and no injuries spoiling the tie, especially from riders being brought down by those of the opposition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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