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The announcement came at the end of heat 10 as the interval was starting that Kirby was disqualified from both heats 9 and 10. Birmingham named him to ride in both races and he didn't appear.

Nothing to see here, move along

I agree Alex, Georgie and Kelsey should be the match-winners. They must keep calm and not have a rush of blood as the chances to pass in this league do come

Well done Stars. Good signing

Come down to Eastbourne on Sunday for the KO Cup match against Birmingham. Make a weekend of it. Lovely in Sussex, even the water is warming up off the coast. Great speedway to top it all.

Perhaps clubs should draft in those actors when they are on Sky. It would help make the crowd scenes look more healthy. Or, promote the event and charge a fiver - or for free as Lakeside did some time back

Good luck to Ashley. Reserves have been a weak spot this year for Lakeside. In reality the Hammers could do with further changes but as I - and others - have remarked elsewhere, that is far easier said than done.

Easy for fans to say teams should change/strengthen but there are not just the riders "out there" who wish to come and ride in the UK. It is a reflection of where speedway is in the UK.

It would appear one and a bit seasons to go at Brandon and no alternative in sight. Time is running out to get something sorted for the 2107 season.

You know where you are with Rye House. They call off early if the weather is bad.

It is the drip, drip, drip effect (excuse the pun). As one-off not a disaster but combined with recent events it is a total PR disaster. Just shows that speedway has lost its way. The effect of this, the Coventry debacle and others will be counted at the turnstiles.

Speedway is staggering from one PR disaster to another. It doesn't matter who is to blame - what happens is important. Speedway was on free-to-air channel tonight so the collateral damage is that much greater than being broadcast to a "captive" audience on Sky. Fingers crossed for the British Final.

Actually, Michael Fish said there wouldn't be a hurricane and there wasn't. We don't get hurricanes in the UK. He didn't say they were was not going to be a storm.

Another daft move by speedway-no reserves in world cup so we get 3-rider races. Fans obviously clamoured for that "improvement".

Top riders tonight so we should get top racing. A GB win would be super - we need some good news after the recent debacles.

No better place to start than at Rye House on Saturday. And on Sunday, go and win the NL Fours - a Fours championship is one the Eagles have never managed. What a coup that would be for the new promotion if they could land that one. Have to say we look to be in a tough group but it you're going to win it, you have to beat 'em at some stage.

Yes, fair dos to Cam. I'm afraid some of the others were almost sprinting out of the stadium at the end. I am also sure all Eastbourne fans are right behind Kelsey and were delighted with a more assured performance.

A friend told me there were some technical adjustments to his seat which now prevents him from sliding around. Small things, it appears, but made a huge difference. The confidence comes from feeling good on the bike and scoring points. Never looked like falling off.

Playing safe with the predictions, then Alex2000. Hope you are a good weather forecaster. Hard to disagree with your views on the speedway but I think Branford, Chessell and Hughes will cause a few upsets along the way. Have a feeling it won't be a runaway win for the IT First Eagles this time.

Six passes in heat one of the Stoke match - and that was just for third place.

Blatter now free to take on role of fat controller of speedway

Any - as long as they are free

Totally agree. You cannot call ten heats a full meeting when it is programmed over 15. I think the cut off for the result being declared was once 12 races but was moved to ten. Why? Ten races - Is that fair on the paying public; putting aside what went on at Coventry last night?

I'm available. Independent, Unbiased, Knowledgeable, Experienced I'm sure there are plenty more on here who are suitably qualified.

Richie Andrews is a real surprise packet for me. Knew nothing about him. Then saw he was Demons rider of the year in the Star annual review. His performances are far in excess of what he has done before. What's more he - like the rest of them - are a team and that is so important. He's also a damn nice bloke. Free pasties all round!