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Worthing Thunder Vs Airwaves Plymouth Raiders BBL Champ
Topic Started: Sep 26 2009, 08:06 PM (2,761 Views)
txteva	Sep 26 2009, 08:06 PM Post #1
Starter Posts: 969 Group: Member Member #156 Joined: July 17, 2006	Worthing Thunder Vs Airwaves Plymouth Raiders BBL Championship Match Scores so far Q1 Worthing 23-Raiders 23 Q2 Worthing 49-Raiders 46 About a fifth of the crowd are Raiders fans ( from my row MM source!)... My parents are taking my Nan's to her first ever basketball game - not too sure what she quite thinks of it all!
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txteva	Sep 26 2009, 08:39 PM Post #2
Starter Posts: 969 Group: Member Member #156 Joined: July 17, 2006	Not sure if this is the final score but... Worthing 91-Raiders 74 :-(
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lauren	Sep 26 2009, 08:46 PM Post #3
Bench Player Posts: 227 Group: Member Member #9,801 Joined: September 10, 2008	Absolutely shocking. To lose so heavily to Worthing considering the team have been together for a month doesn't bode well for the season



txteva	Sep 26 2009, 08:50 PM Post #4
Starter Posts: 969 Group: Member Member #156 Joined: July 17, 2006	Score update Worthing 104-Raiders 84
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txteva	Sep 26 2009, 09:15 PM Post #5
Starter Posts: 969 Group: Member Member #156 Joined: July 17, 2006	Mini MMum Match report... Raiders got a technica...l I heard for catching the ball under the net. Worthing are a very tall team and had a bench of 11 to play with, but Raiders only had/used 7.
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KKK	Sep 26 2009, 09:42 PM Post #6
Rookie Posts: 40 Group: Member Member #10,348 Joined: May 19, 2009	Wow! Deja vu, different players same result as last year only tonight we got hammered by a team on a lower budget and only 5 full time players. The fact we only had 7 players is surely our choice. Seems like our recruitment with the exception of Eric is not good. Other teams have similar budgets to us and look like they've recruited much better. It's a good point that they've already been together for a few weeks (longer than any others and some teams are still waiting for players to arrive!) so how much better if any can they get?



shooter	Sep 26 2009, 10:12 PM Post #7
Rookie Posts: 60 Group: Member Member #590 Joined: September 2, 2006	da raiders team last yr didnt lose to worthing in the first game,get ya facts right kkk,they won by double digits wit out cat.



KKK	Sep 26 2009, 10:19 PM Post #8
Rookie Posts: 40 Group: Member Member #10,348 Joined: May 19, 2009	Last year we regularly lost by 20+ points and I said that the difference tonight was we lost by 20 points to a lower standard team (no disrepect to Worthing) but that proves how much weaker we are this season. I imagine Gary would be a worried man tonight especially with an apparent lack of defence



shooter	Sep 26 2009, 10:25 PM Post #9
Rookie Posts: 60 Group: Member Member #590 Joined: September 2, 2006	a one point loss or 20 point loss still just goes down as a lost in the lost column,an dont forget they were without james an big mike.and its one game out of over 40 so how bout u get behind da boys an not on them



Mr Flea	Sep 26 2009, 10:41 PM Post #10
Rookie Posts: 66 Group: Member Member #10,059 Joined: January 19, 2009	KKK Sep 26 2009, 10:19 PM Last year we regularly lost by 20+ points and I said that the difference tonight was we lost by 20 points to a lower standard team (no disrepect to Worthing) but that proves how much weaker we are this season. I imagine Gary would be a worried man tonight especially with an apparent lack of defence I think that this year's Worthing team is significatnly stronger than last years, so i would not use the result as a benchmark of Plymouths progress rather a sign that Worthing has stepped up.



RaidersPete	Sep 26 2009, 10:43 PM Post #11
Sixth Man Posts: 375 Group: Member Member #2,419 Joined: July 5, 2007	There is nothing wrong with quality of player signed, there just isnt enough of them!! Raiders will be very reminiscent of the early BBL couple of years where we faded late in games. Against Worcester and now Worthing we have just capitulated in the 4th Q. The other thing is Worthing beat us at the Pavilions once last season and they are far better team now, they can score from all over the court and have more talent than last season. We just arent deep and without James we are going to continue to struggle as the main 5 guys will need to play 35+ mins and we are very much undersized. Eric is not the only decent signing and I know he has been averaging 20+ ppg but he has also been averaging 20+ shots per game, points are good but 8/23 from the field as v Reading is not good enough use of the ball. All the players we have signed are good quality they just need to find a way to play good strong ball for 40mins, which without being able to rotate will be hard, but lets give them some time, its been 1 game!!!! Edited by RaidersPete, Sep 26 2009, 10:51 PM.



AS-H	Sep 26 2009, 10:48 PM Post #12
Sixth Man Posts: 290 Group: Moderator Member #46 Joined: July 11, 2006	As RaidersPete has amended his post, mine is no longer required Edited by AS-H, Sep 26 2009, 11:19 PM.



KKK	Sep 26 2009, 10:59 PM Post #13
Rookie Posts: 40 Group: Member Member #10,348 Joined: May 19, 2009	I agree that Worthing have significantly improved since last year. My point is that tonight there were two teams with probably similar budgets and we were found wanting. Yes, we're going to fade in the last quarter but surely it was Gary's decision to spend his budget on 7 undersized players. And looking around the league all the other teams look pretty deep so presuming the budgets are similar all I'm asking is who's made the right recruiting decisions? I know James will make a difference but don't forget Worthing were without Janis



Big C	Sep 26 2009, 11:05 PM Post #14
BIG C Posts: 91 Group: Member Member #10,044 Joined: January 11, 2009	WoW, I won't Even Lie i am Totally SHOCKED that Plymouth Lost by 20 Points to Worthing. What were the Stat's of the Players? It's Going to be a Very Long Season. Considering some of the other Teams are Much MORE Stronger Then Worthing.



KKK	Sep 26 2009, 11:11 PM Post #15
Rookie Posts: 40 Group: Member Member #10,348 Joined: May 19, 2009	What you up to Big C, fancy coming back?



Big C	Sep 26 2009, 11:17 PM Post #16
BIG C Posts: 91 Group: Member Member #10,044 Joined: January 11, 2009	KKK Sep 26 2009, 11:11 PM What you up to Big C, fancy coming back? Nah i am Good KKK. I am Working on some Other Teams. I wasn't wanted Back in Green This Season. But thanks for the Offer Mate. I will be keeping Track and Hoping Plymouth Gets it Together. No matter What I am a Raiders Fan and it will always be my 2nd Home....



Sam_H	Sep 26 2009, 11:37 PM Post #17
Franchise Player Posts: 3,140 Group: Moderator Member #78 Joined: July 13, 2006	I love how people think we're the same as last season. Wonder how many more teams we'll sneak up on before people wake up?



sirmione	Sep 27 2009, 12:10 AM Post #18
Franchise Player Posts: 3,549 Group: Moderator Member #11 Joined: July 7, 2006	Quote: I love how people think we're the same as last season. No we don't, Sam - we know you have a new coach, and a load of new team members, and that's going to change the dynamics.
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Hungrecker for 3	Sep 27 2009, 08:34 AM Post #19
Bench Player Posts: 121 Group: Member Member #4,544 Joined: October 21, 2007	Quote: Considering some of the other Teams are Much MORE Stronger Then Worthing. What evidence is that based on? Team change their personnel year on year. I am sure (and hope) Plymouth will improve, but it would be a mistake to underestimate Worthing... Edited by Hungrecker for 3, Sep 27 2009, 10:09 AM.



sirmione	Sep 27 2009, 11:15 AM Post #20
Franchise Player Posts: 3,549 Group: Moderator Member #11 Joined: July 7, 2006	It would also be a mistake to write Raiders off based on their first League performance.
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Sam_H	Sep 27 2009, 01:47 PM Post #21
Franchise Player Posts: 3,140 Group: Moderator Member #78 Joined: July 13, 2006	If you only have 7 players Penny, I can't see them winning too many games. Ours was tight for 3 quarters and then I imagine fatigue set in as the 4th was a blowout. I dont think any assumptions can be made from 1 game though, and most teams should get better as the season goes on. We had some really sloppy turnovers and you shot a number of airballs - both things that you won't see so much of in a few weeks time I guess!



jonah	Sep 27 2009, 09:26 PM Post #22
Rookie Posts: 49 Group: Member Member #10,367 Joined: June 3, 2009	I think only having 7 players was a major factor last night but without James and not alot of money not sure how we could avoid it. I certainly don't believe the hype that only 2 teams have a bigger budget than us this year and we're on a par with most of the others, if this was the case I'm sure Gary would have signed more players as cover. I don't have any inside information but I wouldn't have thought that signing BBL rookies including 2 who didn't play last season have cost the earth. Getting back to last night it's disappointing to lose but I'd be more worried if we had been blown out by 20 points in the opening half rather than the last quarter. At least it shows these players are good enough and can compete we just have to find a way to do it for 40 minutes which I'm sure we will when the players get adjusted to the league (remember some haven't played competitively for over a year)



gacallaghan	Sep 28 2009, 05:48 PM Post #23
Rookie Posts: 33 Group: Member Member #1,137 Joined: December 11, 2006	The majority of the teams have seen a massive shake up over the summer and as a result some teams are going to surprise their opponents. The problem is some people still expect certain teams to perform to a similar standard as last season and by this I mean other teams expecting Worthing to be of a similar calibre as last season but this season that just simply isn�t the case. When I saw Worthing play the weekend before last in the cup I realised just how strong Worthing has become and all I could do was rate their performance. Upon reflection and having seen the result from the weekend I really believe they will be a serious oppoent to the majority of teams this season as they won�t be expecting much from them. However (and most importantly leading me onto the purpose of my post), tonight�s result that doesn�t mean Plymouth are less competitive than last season and anyone jumping to that conclusion after just one game is a fool! Have faith in your team and let�s all look forward to an even most competitive season than last. Look forward to seeing you all at the furnace in November, Amy



hustle	Sep 28 2009, 08:49 PM Post #24
All Star legend Posts: 238 Group: Member Member #10,053 Joined: January 16, 2009	I miss Big C



NickieTombs	Sep 28 2009, 09:11 PM Post #25
Franchise Player Posts: 2,596 Group: Member Member #187 Joined: July 18, 2006	I miss Dave Downey Honestly Hustle look forward not back and have some faith in our guys. KKK if you were at the game you would have seen 7 players and one coach playing with pride so please stop knocking these guys. Can I ask you one question please? How do you know that Worthing's budget is the same as Plymouth's?
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