Blackadder

I remember that. It's long puzzled me that the likes of Freddie Starr, Jim Davidson and Michael Barrymore gave their time generously, but have been shunned by the entertainment industry, but others with chequered pasts such as Russell Brand, Katie Price, Jonathan Ross, Rev. Richard Coles and Michael Jackson have not.

Freddie Starr used to pop in to Owlerton when he had a week's booking at the Sheffield Fiesta night club. He always did 10 minutes or so larking about on the centre green to entertain the crowd. He was on the front page of the SS once, along with Reg Wilson and Terry Betts. Three look-a-likes. Happy days.

Good luck for the future Stuart. A good, reliable, entertaining rider, a nice chap and a role model for any youngster.

In this week's SS, Connor Mountain is saying that he hopes Sheffield will sign him for next season.

Regarding the Danny Phillips fiasco, we have a member of the BSPA MC not knowing or ignoring the rule book. Shocking.

Redcar: Thomas Jorgensen, Nike Lunna, Dimitri Berge, Jonas B Andersen, Ben Barker, Coty Garcia (G), Jordan Stewart. Sheffield: Charles Wright, James Shanes, Kasper Andersen, Todd Kurtz, Kyle Howarth R/R, Connor Mountain, Broc Nicol.

Perhaps it was arranged at a time when Sheffield thought they would be having a meeting tonight.

Broc Nichol, Jordan Stewart and Gino Manzares appear to have a minimum average of 4.00, so I imagine that Zaine Kennedy would be the same.

Connor Mountain has signed for Leicester. Will Sheffield be next?

LINE-UP: Michael Palm Toft (Peterborough), Charles Wright (Sheffield), Ben Barker (Redcar), Tero Aarnio (Newcastle), Aaron Summers (Berwick), Kevin Doolan (Berwick), Richard Lawson (Lakeside), Ricky Wells (Edinburgh), Nico Covatti (Ipswich), Ty Proctor (Workington), Erik Riss (Edinburgh), Craig Cook (Glasgow), Kyle Howarth (Sheffield), Scott Nicholls (Peterborough), Josh Auty (Scunthorpe), Steve Worrall (Scunthorpe).

The facility for James Shanes is something that the SCB should comment on.

Sheffield are using R/R for James Shanes, who is representing Great Britain in the World Longtrack Team Cup.SCUNTHORPE: Steve Worrall, Stefan Nielsen R/R, Jason Garrity, Jake Allen, Josh Auty, Danny Phillips, Gino Manzares.SHEFFIELD: Charles Wright, James Shanes R/R, Kasper Andersen, Todd Kurtz, Kyle Howarth, Connor Mountain, Broc Nicol.

These are the current rules covering starts. 15.2.1 In normal circumstances the time from the finish of a heat to the start of the next shall not exceed 4 minutes (including the 2-minute time allowance). 15.2.2 If there is a Re-run, without disqualification, the 2-minute allowance shall be given immediately and no rider may leave the Track Circuit (i.e. must remain on the track). 15.2.3 If there is a Re-run, where a disqualification is ordered, the 2-minute allowance shall be given following a 1-minute delay. 15.2.4 Where there are valid reasons (e.g. track maintenance, interval or a re-run requiring repairs to motorcycles or track, then the Referee shall determine the period before the 2-minute allowance is given: This 2-minute time allowance is signaled by an audible siren and flashing amber lamp and if present (mandatory at a TV Meeting), be shown on a Countdown Clock. 15.2.5 Riders must at the expiry of this time allowance, be on the track, under power, proceeding without stopping towards the Starting Gate. 15.2.6 Only if a rider is at the Starting Gate with sufficient time remaining of the 2-minute allowance, be permitted to prepare their Start area, provided they remain in full, personal control of their motorcycle, have the Cut-Out Lanyard attached, and remain astride their motorcycle facing the direction of racing 15.2.7 Riders must then come under the control of the Start Marshal and be ready to race. 15.2.8 The Start Marshal, shall bring the riders to the Starting Gate, in the order as determined by their gate position, i.e. a, b, c then d, ensuring all parts of the motorcycle and rider’s limbs are within the marked Grid (NB: lines are neutral and do not form part of the Grid), and when satisfied the riders are correctly positioned, that their motorcycles are stationary and the rear wheel is in contact with the track surface, s/he shall signal to the Referee to illuminate the Green Start light and walk well clear to the rear of all motorcycles. 15.2.9 When the Green Start Light is illuminated, no movement of the motorcycle is permitted, nor any additional time allowance or outside assistance can be given. 15.2.9.1 After a pause of not less than 1.5 seconds, sufficient to enable the Riders to spin their engines and focus attention, and provided all riders are stationary the Referee shall release the Tapes to signify the start. 15.3. A Starting Offence is considered to have been committed in the following circumstances: - Gate Preparation after the expiry of the 2-minute allowance. When a rider’s motorcycle or any part of their body or equipment touches or breaks the starting tapes whilst the green starting light is on or prevents the raising of the start gate.

That's the winter trip to Australia gone down the Swanee. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Dan.

According to Speedway Updates, Kyle Howarth has withdrawn from the Wolves team tonight, after receiving wrist and arm injuries when falling in heat 1. Hope he isn't too badly hurt.

Zaine Kennedy is the first signing for 2019.

That was my first 'away' meeting. I remember Clive Featherby being one of the group of riders on 12 points, I think. Disappointed that he didn't win it, but Ivan deserved it.

SHEFFIELD: Charles Wright, James Shanes, Kasper Andersen, Todd Kurtz, Kyle Howarth, Connor Mountain, Broc Nicol. EDINBURGH: Ricky Wells, Victor Palovaara, Josh Pickering, Richie Worrall, Erik Riss, William Lawson, Joel Andersson.

In the press release, the words 'exciting talent' tend to suggest a younger rider.

This is the only mention of the event in the Rule Book:- Supplementary Regulations will be issued at least 14 days prior to the event. Supp. Regs. include the line-up, riders briefing time, machine examination time, heat format, starting regulations etc., all decided by the BSPA.

R.I.P. Ronnie Moore. One of the best.

Not a bad result considering Sheffield had a total of only 6 points from their 1 and 5, and I think we had 4 riders making their first appearance at Armadale. Well done Kasper and James.

I agree with OdsalBoy. Since heat 6 against Lakeside, things have gone downhill alarmingly. More like the Cresta Run than a hill.

SHEFFIELD: Jason Garrity (G), Todd Kurtz, Kasper Andersen, Broc Nicol, Kyle Howarth, Connor Mountain, James Shanes.NEWCASTLE: Stuart Robson, Tero Aarnio, Matej Kus, Ashley Morris, Ludvig Lindgren R/R, Carl Wilkinson, Matthew Wethers.