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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 7:08:28 GMT
Neither Riders or Eagles underperformed. That's just one of those comforting things people say when they're coming to terms with not being as good as they used to be. Bottom line is that Lions ruled the roost and until Riders or Eagles step up their game both are chip paper.
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Post by leamrider2 on Aug 5, 2019 7:17:36 GMT
Odd. I am sure I can recall Riders winning the playoffs. Maybe I was hallucinating.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Aug 5, 2019 7:21:16 GMT
Neither Riders or Eagles underperformed. That's just one of those comforting things people say when they're coming to terms with not being as good as they used to be. Bottom line is that Lions ruled the roost and until Riders or Eagles step up their game both are chip paper. I would agree other than Riders did already step up at end of season Gonk We finished last season as the best team in BBL. Not just results wise. Performance wise as well. New season though and new squads now - so we go again. Rob has proved time and again he can rebuild teams successfully. He's had to do it again as we have quality players moving on to bigger and better opportunities. Victims of our success. Be interesting to see how many changes there will be at Lions. They don't want to have to change too much. Obviously they need to replace Spencer Meanwhile Eagles do need to make significant changes if they want to compete again |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 8:01:50 GMT
You can only beat what's in front of you and a trophy is better than no trophy. However, beating the 8th, 7th and 4th best teams to clinch the playoffs isn't exactly an indication of a huge increase in performance, is it?
As with any set of fans, the playoffs is regularly considered less important than the league.... until you win it then suddenly its monumental.
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Post by Colicab85 on Aug 5, 2019 8:19:29 GMT
Noticed that last year.
Certain prominent Riders fans who in 2017 were saying that the league was the be-all and end-all then started saying that the league isn't very well known and doesn't give the same level of prestige as the playoffs.
Simply nonsense obviously.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 8:21:29 GMT
Neither Riders or Eagles underperformed. That's just one of those comforting things people say when they're coming to terms with not being as good as they used to be. Bottom line is that Lions ruled the roost and until Riders or Eagles step up their game both are chip paper. I would agree other than Riders did already step up at end of season Gonk We finished last season as the best team in BBL. Not just results wise. Performance wise as well. New season though and new squads now - so we go again. Rob has proved time and again he can rebuild teams successfully. He's had to do it again as we have quality players moving on to bigger and better opportunities. Victims of our success. Be interesting to see how many changes there will be at Lions. They don't want to have to change too much. Obviously they need to replace Spencer Meanwhile Eagles do need to make significant changes if they want to compete again Eagles have been 3rd or better for 15 years straight. I reckon they've got the knack of reinventing. Riders have been 4th or better for 7 years straight. That seems good too. Lions....far too early to say. It's good that they've still got Peel. Beyond that - who knows? |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Aug 5, 2019 8:37:00 GMT
Noticed that last year. Certain prominent Riders fans who in 2017 were saying that the league was the be-all and end-all then started saying that the league isn't very well known and doesn't give the same level of prestige as the playoffs. Simply nonsense obviously. I've never thought the playoffs are more important than the league in the BBL. Will that view change with the league's new format? Jury's out atm. |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Aug 5, 2019 9:37:18 GMT
Noticed that last year. Certain prominent Riders fans who in 2017 were saying that the league was the be-all and end-all then started saying that the league isn't very well known and doesn't give the same level of prestige as the playoffs. Simply nonsense obviously. League still remains by far the most important trophy to win IMO But that's totally irrelevant to me saying the Riders finished the season looking like the strongest team We improved significantly towards the end of the season but too late to recover the league Shame we've had to rebuild again but exciting at the same time |
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Post by blueskies99 on Aug 5, 2019 10:11:50 GMT
Noticed that last year. Certain prominent Riders fans who in 2017 were saying that the league was the be-all and end-all then started saying that the league isn't very well known and doesn't give the same level of prestige as the playoffs. Simply nonsense obviously. Come on....name names! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 11:49:35 GMT
Riders definitely did find their groove at the end of the regular season I agree.....wait didnt they lose to lions on the last day?
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Post by blueskies99 on Aug 5, 2019 11:53:47 GMT
Riders definitely did find their groove at the end of the regular season I agree.....wait didnt they lose to lions on the last day? Dead rubber for both teams.. |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Aug 5, 2019 12:45:19 GMT
Riders definitely did find their groove at the end of the regular season I agree.....wait didnt they lose to lions on the last day? We sent our Uni players |
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Post by saintpat on Aug 5, 2019 13:45:45 GMT
Lions blew the play-offs against Raiders, couldn't cope with Donte Nicholas, we looked knackered. If we'd limped past them, I think we'd have beaten Riders but hey-ho, who knows!!
As for the league, it's always been the most important trophy on the British season-UP till now - By reducing the amount of games by a third & making the play-offs best of 3, the play-offs probably now become at least as important, it's hardly any different to the new cup competition and no one is suggesting that finishing top of your cup group is more important than winning the cup!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 13:55:18 GMT
Riders definitely did find their groove at the end of the regular season I agree.....wait didnt they lose to lions on the last day? We sent our Uni players Biggest embarrassment of the season that was |
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Post by blueskies99 on Aug 5, 2019 14:38:57 GMT
Biggest embarrassment of the season that was Nowhere near as embarrassing as employing a night-club bouncer as your coach....  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 15:06:04 GMT
Biggest embarrassment of the season that was Nowhere near as embarrassing as employing a night-club bouncer as your coach.... I'm talking 2018-19 season. We had it covered for the 5 seasons prior! |
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Post by baldeagle on Aug 6, 2019 17:42:43 GMT
Back to the subject - Newcastle Eagles sign...........nobody else yet.
Has INF put the jinx on them? Or will he be afraid (or very afraid) when all is revealed?
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Post by massiveridersfan on Aug 6, 2019 18:59:18 GMT
Pretty certain Eagles will be stronger this season than last now they have their arena. Newcastle fans needn't be over concerned imo.
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Post by stevetheballer on Aug 6, 2019 19:19:24 GMT
Where are these announcements, almost middle of the week and still nothing. Got signing news today about the WBBL team but nothing yet for the men’s team.
Come on Eagles let’s have it.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Aug 6, 2019 19:29:54 GMT
Where are these announcements, almost middle of the week and still nothing. Got signing news today about the WBBL team but nothing yet for the men’s team. Come on Eagles let’s have it. Maybe they daren't tell you who they've re-signed (Waiting for a bad news story to hide the announcements behind) |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Aug 6, 2019 20:18:47 GMT
Anyway where are stevetino and 2NFR?
Hope they are both okay?
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Post by baldereagle on Aug 6, 2019 21:21:43 GMT
I hope it’s not an omen, but Newcastle United have just signed a Jetro Williams.....
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Post by stevetheballer on Aug 6, 2019 21:37:40 GMT
As long as they are wearing number 32 then am fine with that and maybe #23 but just maybe but #22 nah no way.
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Post by baldeagle on Aug 6, 2019 22:14:02 GMT
As long as they are wearing number 32 then am fine with that and maybe #23 but just maybe but #22 nah no way. This is all a cunning INF plot. Can't wait until Leicester sign J Williams Esq. |
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Post by josh lockett on Aug 7, 2019 15:27:01 GMT
Next one announced tomorrow. New to the Eagles  |
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