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Post by stevetino on Oct 29, 2019 21:26:09 GMT
Think it’s Riders first visit to ECA, might even stir INF from his slumber 🤣
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Post by baldeagle on Oct 29, 2019 21:30:32 GMT
Guaranteed a warm welcome. He can see his brick 😀
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Post by massiveridersfan on Oct 29, 2019 23:23:08 GMT
Can't see Eagles playing as poorly as they did recently. Think we'll be better than we were against them earlier this season. Should be a good game.
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Post by baldereagle on Oct 30, 2019 7:39:23 GMT
Not just a good game but effectively a knock out quarter final for the cup. If Ian can’t get the Eagles up for this our season will look bleak
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Post by massiveridersfan on Oct 30, 2019 7:52:45 GMT
Not just a good game but effectively a knock out quarter final for the cup. If Ian can’t get the Eagles up for this our season will look bleak Games between our two clubs are often close fought affairs and each team tends to raise their game - wasn't true of Riders last meeting! Hoping for a different outcome this weekend. |
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Post by jimmylad on Oct 30, 2019 7:52:53 GMT
Not just a good game but effectively a knock out quarter final for the cup. If Ian can’t get the Eagles up for this our season will look bleak Is it effectively a knock out game for Riders though? They have a 5-2 record.. unless I have missed something? |
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Post by stevetino on Oct 30, 2019 10:04:15 GMT
Not just a good game but effectively a knock out quarter final for the cup. If Ian can’t get the Eagles up for this our season will look bleak Yep eagles were in control of the north group until blowing that home game v Sheffield, need to get back on track quick |
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Post by twofawkes on Oct 30, 2019 10:35:37 GMT
Not just a good game but effectively a knock out quarter final for the cup. If Ian can’t get the Eagles up for this our season will look bleak Is it effectively a knock out game for Riders though? They have a 5-2 record.. unless I have missed something? Leicester will be fine - only question will be if they top the group or finish 2nd. With Cheshire having 2 home games left against Giants and Rocks, you'd expect them to finish 5-5 or hopefully 6-4. Can't see the top 4 changing now in the North, but think Cheshire and Newcastle would both rather finish 3rd and avoid the Royals in the 1/4 finals. On that basis...........come on Leicester! |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Oct 30, 2019 18:45:15 GMT
Does that last comment mean the quarter finals are seeded? Wasn't sure if it was that or open draw? In that case hope ( they could ) finish 6/4 therefore in the next round but all depends on the other results. I'll have to sit and go over all the permutations before I sit in front on YouTube and shout for the correct team!!
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Post by blueskies99 on Oct 30, 2019 19:28:05 GMT
Does that last comment mean the quarter finals are seeded? Wasn't sure if it was that or open draw? In that case hope ( they could ) finish 6/4 therefore in the next round but all depends on the other results. I'll have to sit and go over all the permutations before I sit in front on YouTube and shout for the correct team!! Not seeded as such but....... N1 v S4 N2 v S3 S2 v N3 S1 v N4 |
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Post by baldereagle on Oct 30, 2019 23:13:58 GMT
Apologies I thought it was top 2 from each group into the semis, but it will still be our biggest game of the season so far
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Post by stevetino on Nov 1, 2019 8:35:36 GMT
Can't see Eagles playing as poorly as they did recently. Think we'll be better than we were against them earlier this season. Should be a good game. Well eagles blamed the nightmare bus ride last Friday 🤦♂️ |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 1, 2019 18:36:33 GMT
Can't see Eagles playing as poorly as they did recently. Think we'll be better than we were against them earlier this season. Should be a good game. Well eagles blamed the nightmare bus ride last Friday 🤦♂️ Scraping the proverbial barrel. |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 1, 2019 21:15:07 GMT
Second half we stopped them scoring and our key players did a very good job. Still room for improvement because too many turnovers. Nevertheless, this was a very satisfying win. Nelson-Henry is deceptively effective in the low post. Moreover, he can capitalise on Cartwright's excellent assists.
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Post by blueskies99 on Nov 1, 2019 21:17:43 GMT
Last three quarters we held them to 16 16 and 12.
Good defence!
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Post by faz on Nov 1, 2019 21:26:11 GMT
Does that last comment mean the quarter finals are seeded? Wasn't sure if it was that or open draw? In that case hope ( they could ) finish 6/4 therefore in the next round but all depends on the other results. I'll have to sit and go over all the permutations before I sit in front on YouTube and shout for the correct team!! Not seeded as such but....... N1 v S4 N2 v S3 S2 v N3 S1 v N4 Seems a long winded process to elimate 4 teams. I guess it keeps the group games meaningful for longer. |
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Post by blueskies99 on Nov 1, 2019 21:39:14 GMT
Not seeded as such but....... N1 v S4 N2 v S3 S2 v N3 S1 v N4 Seems a long winded process to elimate 4 teams. I guess it keeps the group games meaningful for longer. I guess it's long winded to keep the games-per-season quota the same as well... |
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Post by stevetino on Nov 1, 2019 22:36:46 GMT
Last three quarters we held them to 16 16 and 12. Good defence! Don’t know what’s going on at eagles, woeful 2nd half performances last 3 home games |
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 2, 2019 7:12:00 GMT
Well, this Eagles team isn’t going to win a thing this year unless they either sort out Rodney Glasgow’s eligibility issues or sign an additional 2 guard of starter quality.
Leicester much improved with their new big man compared with the previous game between the two sides. But still beatable, admittedly without JWH. Glad that Cartwright fit again and great to see him in the flesh - quality player.
Eagles..........all about poor execution (how many missed open shots and lay ups?) and not convinced about defensive cohesion (Mitchell needs to concentrate). And poor decisions in the last 5 mins when several players looked knackered. Fletch had a poor game but one of the reasons he ran riot in Leicester last time was that they couldn’t double team him with RG on court.....last night they could.
Needs sorting.
On the plus side, over 200 in the corporate hospitality suite last night, which must be producing sufficient cash to invest in the team in years ahead.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 2, 2019 7:34:33 GMT
Well, this Eagles team isn’t going to win a thing this year unless they either sort out Rodney Glasgow’s eligibility issues or sign an additional 2 guard of starter quality. Leicester much improved with their new big man compared with the previous game between the two sides. But still beatable, admittedly without JWH. Glad that Cartwright fit again and great to see him in the flesh - quality player. Eagles..........all about poor execution (how many missed open shots and lay ups?) and not convinced about defensive cohesion (Mitchell needs to concentrate). And poor decisions in the last 5 mins when several players looked knackered. Fletch had a poor game but one of the reasons he ran riot in Leicester last time was that they couldn’t double team him with RG on court.....last night they could. Needs sorting. On the plus side, over 200 in the corporate hospitality suite last night, which must be producing sufficient cash to invest in the team in years ahead. Your point about Glasgow is a good one I think. With him and Fletcher on court at the same time it proved very difficult for us to shut both down. One of the differences between last night and the game at Leicester is the resurgence of Chuku who was still recovering from a hip injury at that time. I'm really impressed we managed to sign him because he is a quality player. |
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 2, 2019 8:17:13 GMT
Agree with Baldeagle - Cartwright and NH? consistently winning battles with RF and JM respectively, and a feeling throughout the game despite close scores that Eagles would lose it down the stretch. More clinical finishing please Ian !!
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Post by leamrider2 on Nov 2, 2019 8:17:14 GMT
Keeping Eagles to less than 70 on their home court is a Riders' speciality.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 2, 2019 8:28:57 GMT
I'm also a big fan of Namon Wright who seems to put in a very good performance every week yet still manages to be beneath everyone's radar. He is great to watch and scores freely if given even half a chance. Morsell was good for Eagles - he can shoot the three alright.
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Post by stevetino on Nov 2, 2019 9:32:31 GMT
Agree with Baldeagle - Cartwright and NH? consistently winning battles with RF and JM respectively, and a feeling throughout the game despite close scores that Eagles would lose it down the stretch. More clinical finishing please Ian !! So many scrappy incomplete plays cost eagles big style |
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 2, 2019 10:51:10 GMT
Maybe Eagles should change their half time routine. Last 2 home games they have blown a half time lead with an immediate 10+ - nil tear for the visitors. Suggests that something is wrong with the prep for Q3?
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