SharpenRake

Just to thank the Birmingham promotion re-the stream for the match. I received an unprompted email indicating the stream had been re-loaded; that I would have a free pass for any meeting; and that if this wasn't satisfactory to contact them. I have watched the stream and despite the lack of Nick Morris there was some excellent racing with Alfie Bowtell showing great skill and more importantly determination - unlike some of his more experienced colleagues. Bomber was superb and every Tiger rode well. There was, quite rightly, a lot of criticism by a number of fans about the stream. Just surprised that so few seem to have acknowledged the offer, which I think is a fair one, by the Birmingham owners. But then again perhaps some of those criticising were just jumping on a bandwagon and hadn't actually paid for the stream?

Excellent point that a lot of people tend to forget.

He doesn't go anymore.

The SCB statement says "Birmingham Rider Nick Morris was one of the four riders randomly selected." Full statement here SCB STATEMENT: NICK MORRIS - Thursday, July 13, 2023 (britishspeedway.co.uk)

Why no facility?

With this being a league match, Berwick will do OK, high 30s or even low 40s. Poole riders will be keeping an eye on their averages.

If a team is going to win trophies they will have to lose a rider or riders the following season. And its not a case of riders making it so obvious that they always score 8+4, I was just using that as an example of how averages are currently calculated and how they can be manipulated by teams and for that matter individual riders. Poole had to let one of their heat leaders go at the end of last season. They could have kept their top two riders, based on averages - Worrall and King both 8.05 - and would have still been under the limit. But they chose Richard, despite his average being less than the other two. Why, because they knew he is a far better rider than both of them despite his 7.97 Green sheet average.

And with only Championship meetings counting towards averages it is easier to do so. Also if you score bonus points, you get paid the same but your average can drop. For example, score 12 from 4 in every meeting you have a 12 point average. Score 8+ 4 from 4 in every meeting and you have an 8 point average and yet you haven't been beaten by an opposition rider. Interestingly, Steve Worrall has ridden in 5 Championship meetings this year and 'only' scored 9 from 5; 7 from 4; 9 from 4, 8 from 5 and 6 from 5 yet whilst riding at No.1. Poole still managed to win 4 of these meetings.

Since you specified you don't have any trolls, I assume you agree with the other part of my sentence Unfortunately their success also results in them attracting sad people that can't help spout nonsense

'Most' Glasgow fans don't bother with speedway forums. There's probably less than 30 on this one and yes some of them would rather watch good exciting racing than win trophies. The majority of Glasgow fans are like most fans they want to see their team win at home. The difference at Glasgow is that they also get good exciting racing as a bonus. Most fans also realise that not every team can win trophies and teams that win trophies don't always attract big crowds. The Ford's model works for Poole and they are very good at it. For example, they signed and kept 2 of the best gaters in the league who are also apparently very good at manipulating their averages. Unfortunately their success also results in them attracting sad people that can't help spout nonsense and who enjoy trolling,

Well others do it so why not Adam.

Yes

This should be a cracker with Benjamin, Bomber and Ryan Douglas all flying at the moment. Could come down to the reserves. After some of the recent 'weather forecasts' for Ashfield not to mention the torrential rain at Hampden last night - great victory for Scotland - all eyes will be on the weather forecast and perhaps one will be accurate.

Here's an example of the ludicrous situation we currently find ourselves in. Poole are clearly the strongest team in the Championship yet their green sheet averages as a team show them as being lower (39.87) than Berwick (40.77) and Edinburgh (40.82)! And Plymouth (41.27) has the highest combined average!!

What are the crowds like after the huge opening when lots of fans from various tracks attended?

The current Met Office forecast suggests dry until heavy rain from 9pm. So start promptly, no interval or kids race and should be ok.

I'll ask again. In what way is he overrated and by who? I'm not interested in your mystic Meg predictions and where did I say he will become a leading rider. Cast1m sums it up quite nicely.

In what way is he overrated and by who. You say he is a good young rider, one of the better 2 point riders but despite that you think he is overrated, give me strength.

Or he might do a Leon Madsen, one look at the Armadale track and on the next plane home.

if you are going to make things up at least try and attempt to write a sentence otherwise people will think you are just a

No doubt you would have slagged him off if he hadn't signed the picture and ignored the lad. I don't suppose you offered to carry his kit bag or offer your medical opinion?

Buy the stream!

Lots of bonus points for the Poole riders so they are learning from Richard.

I agree he is your best rider but by carefully gathering bonus points he gets paid the same, reduces his average and gets lots of guest bookings and earns even more money.

Looking forward to this. On paper Tigers should qualify ok but a few years ago Scunthorpe surprised us all by winning at Ashfield. Ryan Douglas will do well and Simon Lambert always gives 100%. I've been impressed by Connor Mountain and I can see him getting extra rides. However, the Tigers don't have any weak links and in the end it should be a comfortable win for the home side.