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Agreed totally but by the same token it is a good idea not to confuse whingeing negativity from those with an axe to grind with constructive criticism ... or just the inane ramblings of an idiot which stifles constructive debate and destroys the ability to have a worthwhile discussion and get information into the public domain.

It's nonsense to suggest that Kent need team changes. In fact I'd be nipping down the bookies to get a bet on them winning the play-offs. Gilkes has been a big loss, but he'll be back soon, and once everyone else has had their 2.00 riders gain new averages and move into the main body, he'll be cleaning upat reserve. Kemp is a top quality rider. He had bike trouble and had to ride borrowed machinery for the 1st leg, but was excellent last night. Rowe is also developing into a superb rider. Ledwith was always going to more than double his joke 3.50 assessed average. Spooner was quick last night and will get better and better with an injury free run. Jenkins has been a bit of a weak link, but only through injury. An injury free second half to the season will see him move up the averages. I think Kent heads went down last night when they knew Ablitt was out and they thought they had to cover with a "no hoper". Turned out Luke Mulford was anything but a no hoper, but they'd beaten themselves by the time they found out he was quite useful. The other thing Kent did to beat themselves was watering a bald track and making it greasy. Crazy! Belle Vue always seemed to have someone at the pit gate watching everything, and maybe feedback on track conditions helped them make changes to cope, while the bad track prep backfired on the home riders? A fully fit Kent 1-7 with Gilkes back will hit form just in time for the play-offs. No need for team changes. Get your money on them.

On the subject of food I went to an Eagles concert at Wembley (Sunday). Food available, Hot Dogs £6.40. I really fancied the venison burger. £12 each, I said to the lady serving ‘ That’s Deer’ !!

Not according to Jon Cook!!!

You do a few riders a a disservice with that.Fricke,Bjerre,Bewley,Cook,Jorgensen all contributed with a pass after the second bend.And i even like seeing things like Lambert having the balls to ride the 2nd bend fence like he did with Worrall riding him as wide as he could take him.And Cook taking Bjerre wide in ht 15 and Bewley taking advantage and nipping up the inside.Give the riders some credit for God sake

I would just like to thank the Plymouth Speedway family for the generous bucket collection last night for injured rider Sam Norris. Everyone dug deep and raised just under £300,it will be topped up to £350 by the Plymouth Speedway riders fund. I will be contacting Sam's family to send the money to them. Thank you for your support. Stuart Kellie, Plymouth Speedway.

do i even want to know what that means?

you obviously have nothing better to do than hang around watching tractors going round - -15 heats is 15 heats if it’s done and dusted in 90 mins or 120 mins or longer on a Monday night I’d have thought most fans have better things to do than wait for heats to start - but each to there own

Some people simply have no class.

Naked hot laps, stealing the grading tractor, walking the length of the infield on his hands, handcuffing people to the flagpoles in their pants on their birthdays the list of escapades goes on! Parker was a true character and legend of our sport, get well soon!

Fair play buster. The meeting done for 9pm. Fantastic stuff It was a decent meeting racing wise I thought. Result was as expected. We never looked like being in it. Fricke bjerre and bewley only ones that put up a fight. Worrall I will let off. But wells berge and lidsey were pants at best. 2 changes at least needed or we can wave bye bye to play offs Personally thought the crowd was ok last night for a Monday

Would love to know what caused Wright's alarming slide. Strangely enough it was at the same time as his brother's rise after years of nothing.

Very enjoyable meeting despite the result going against us. So many young potential future world champions out there between the 2 teams. It wasnt until I went out to interview the Winning team that i realized that it had been raining for later part of the meeting and quite how wet the whole track was. Got to say both sets of riders did themselves proud on and off the track and another example of what a great product national league speedway is.

My name is Jack Davies actually.

I must admit I’ve not been on here for some time !! Only when I’m pointed towards it ! In the 1st instance I will declare a conflict of interests not as any kind of official of the club but as the wife of Martin Widman and the Mother of Chris. its unfair to unleash such criticism on Martin as anyone who knows him knows he is straight down the line and an open book. Him and Barry make all the decisions together and equally they are consummate professionals. No one person is bigger than the club. Onto Chris. You’d do right to criticise the start of his season and I know it’s nothing more than he has been doing. He’s had some spectacular bike issues and that has led to a lack of confidence on the track and That’s not a great combination. Just when he thinks he’s gotten sorted, following some long head scratching hours and visits tonengine tuners, something else happens, that’s this season. He had a nasty Crash last year at Cradley where he had to have a wrist plated and probably went back too soon but that’s him all over which explains his issues last season. Also he’s switched from JAWAs to GM’s which have taken some getting used to but I’m afraid that’s where my mechanical savvy ends. I’m sure Barry and Martin are looking at the best interests of the Club on a regular basis !! Thanks for reading and I’ll now leave you to your discussion on what seemed like a good meeting on Friday night. Sadly, I wasn’t able to go.

Is this the thread for Training shoe advice.....

Brother of Richard. Also, he spells his name as Kris. Also rides for Exeter in the SDL/MDL League. Not a bad meeting. Track didnt appear any different to before. Almost as dusty, but not quite. Still needs work, in my opinion. Not often do you see a 'blue groove' all the way round the circuit. Yes, even the straights! Meeting was won and lost by Woods unfortunate bike problems. Harsh to blame him as he was good to watch. Others do need to look at their performances. Both Wood and Morley did as expected. One rider to single out on the Warriors side is Connor King. Rode and worked hard for every point, coming from the back on several occasions. Not often you see away reserves doing that. Well done that man. For me, the highlight of the meeting was the form of Adam Extance. Ive really enjoyed watching him emerge this season. He even led Morley (as tac sub) and Wood for a while before succumbing to their pressure. Ran out of steam in the end, but an excellent performance all the same.

I think the majority of people want no more than 90-minutes. Both Sunday at Peterborough and last night at King's Lynn were run at a pace that makes a meeting far more enjoyable, otherwise it's like football with waiting for the drawn out the VAR decision, it becomes boring.

As less and less people are now watching ( it seems ) Buster needs to try and find a happy medium when possible. That was 1 hour 20 mins last night and 90 mins is ideal for me. The racing Is the entertainment after all.

I must admit as a neutral, i did expect a lot of 60 plus scores at central park this season. Ledwith and Rowe have exceed my expectations, but Kemp and Jenkins are not at last seasons level yet. Although in fairness Jordan has been hampered by injuries, as have Spooner and the Kings star reserves.

I would agree Sid but I got to see the best of both worlds...National League speedway at Oxford and British League at White City and Swindon with Eastbourne thrown in for good measure!

It was really. .. Both Shanes and Castagna should have been available for one of the domestic National Titles up for grabs in British Speedway.. The reality is, on the day, Birmingham had FOUR fit riders to take up FOUR places. Good odds that.... Letting riders, and other federations, dictate to British Speedway when it can (and in this case cannot), run a credible offering to the public is a large part of the sports malaise... And shouldn't be accepted..

Zucchini, potato rosti with feta frittata accompanied with a little rocket salad.

First of all best wishes to Shane for a full and speedy recovery, but what an absolute hero his daughter is, what an amazing thing to do

Yes I noticed that. No issue with the GP being moved to Sept but couldn't the GP organisers have worked with Cardiff City FC to avoid a clash?