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Not one to panic about riders but the season is only 28 matches and if you include the home match against Leicester then we have had a sample of 5 matches: Harris - nor impressed in any match so far, if he has bike problems then sort it, if he is a happy father and doesn't want a big "get-off" I understand but move over please. Summers - seems to give his best, reasonable replacement for Barker, so OK Kennett - perhaps an appearance would allow me to decide if it was a good move to replace Wells with him, still fear not KK - given the lack of effort around him he is still doing fine, always a worry that he can become disinterested if others are not putting it in Nichols- despite his bike slow from the gate he still seems fast and competitive, more than fine NJK/Robbo - happy with both although Robbo didn't start too hot Clegg - was never going to work, would rather blood another youngster like Perks last year and benefit later like Belle Vue and Bewley I know its been really very cold and wet but I still think that fixed race nights was madness, put on the plus side Woffinden, Pedersen and Hancock etc who all promoted it for years at least they are all back gracing British Speedway

Great comeback from the Rockets with NBJ (an interesting conundrum who gets left out? as surely Rye cannot release him especially on his average) clearly keeping Rye House is the meeting on his own early on, and KK finishing it off. Big mention though to Howarth, I rider who seems to be very underrated and also to Schlein for some hard but fair racing. Wolves deserved their point.

Paid 14 from 5, granted 1 swallow doesn't make a summer and it was against a poor Newcastle side but a base to build on hopefully. I also brace myself as Lakeside is so not Matejs type of track

I do know the history when Kus was with Redcar last time and I will not divulge the details here but blame Brian Havelock for that not Kus. But despite the above I do agree the treatment of Ellis Perks by Redcar and quite frankly all of speedway has been appalling, he was a breath of fresh air for Rye House and looking at his results at Redcar proved it was no flash in the pan.

Rider of the year at Redcar I recall and you get a 7 1/2 average because what you did last year. Nicholls only got 4 on his debut for Peterboro this year lucky he doesn't ride for Redcar !!

Well give the guy a break, 2 AWAY meetings and the jury has made its mind up. Yes its a slow start but give him 3 or 4 HOME matches to get dialled in then judge for peats sake.

Slow down White City Rebel, under Len there was NO refund after 6 heats and I if you did get a re-admission ticket it had to be for one of the next 3 meetings not anytime this season.

Amazed the match was on as it was raining most of the day here. What was the crowd size like? Overall pleased with the Summers, Kennett and Robson scores but one small point, when is the manager going to get cute with heat 8? there was always a chance this meeting was going to abandoned after heat 10 yet Robbo has 2 rides (paid 5) and Clegg 3 rides (paid nil) Robbo should have been in heat 8 end of.

They say the biggest complement is when they copy you, just look at the nomadic names that appear not least 7 "bonus" years foe Cradley fans.

I hope the moto cross project works and that it doesn't impact on the speedway, but what if it does? We've lost Rye House to other motor sport before and we both know how tough it was to reverse that! Oh Rob I hope not, I don't have the energy to go through that again.

Good morning Rob, Time to get realistic, the promoters have load a shed load of cash with the new TV deal and as the attendance at Speedway is not sufficient to pay for the stadium other revenues are needed or its Brandon/Hackney Wick time. As an old traditionalist I like a grass centre green but if the choice is Bumps and Speedway or Grass and new housing estate then its the first every time.

Look I agree the publicity is not great but how one forgets the last few years of Silver. Crap teams usually bottom three, favorites Bowen Boxall etc, no atmosphere, double headers that lasted two days not two hours and run down stadium. Scott and Jensen have produced the best team in years (Poole 30 Rye House 60 and Rye House 49 Swindon 27 come immediately to mind), track walks and a developing (slowly) stadium. Sure things aren't perfect and perhaps not how you would run the show but have some balance please.

Have to say quite a blow if you cant use Holder as his average was ridiculous and while many fans like to "slag " him off at present they would all (except KL) have him on that average.

Thanks Steve, although surely the 9 months must be nearly up, or is a work permit issue now?

To us non Poole fans, what has happened to Chris Holder?

Welcome Aaron, sorry to see Ben or should I say not see Ben this season but Aaron will be just fine. Does anybody know the average he has?

Football is awash with money mainly from the sky TV deal and the worldwide TV deal Rugby League allowed TV to change the structure to Super League and are now building new stadiums from the bump up of money entering the game Darts from a pub game to selling out arenas such as 02 mainly from the Premier League and other events all on TV Cricket 20/20 specifically designed for yes you guessed it TV But Speedway thinks TV is negative for it "Lions led by Donkeys"

Well the fans complain that promoters fuss over petty rules yet all this furore over Max Clegg. Rye House's season will not depend on Max and unfortunately I don't think he will keep his place within six weeks anyway (hope Im proved wrong). If you want to complain about false averages the Woffinden two years ago coming in on a 7 and Worynas 4.50 a complete joke that one.

Don't get all these predictions of Rye in bottom two Dads Army - well that was said last year Cant win away - Poole 30 Rye House 60 Rye started poorly but the changes were immense and Rye were on an absolute roll at the end of the season Rye 47 Swindon (unbeaten for 17 matches) 29, see score above, so if things are same (I get the age and KK issues) but this will easily be a top 4 team. What could dash a top 4 place is that I strongly suspect halfway through the season teams will change massively when the TV money is available and a number of Grand Prix riding haven't started the GP season well and simply come here to earn some extra money. In short the changes will decide this season not the starting teams.

Welcome back KK, by far the best option given what points we had to "spend"

Hi Startline Sid hope you have hibernated well as someone not "in the know" is the hot tip for No 1 KK?

Scene: Dell Boy and Rodney sitting in the car outside Sotherbys Dell Boy "Well Rodders how did we do?" Rodney " well, we have enough petrol to get home" Dell Boy "No you dipstick, what was the score?" Rodney "Oh, opening his programme the score was .....Poole Pirates 30 .... Rye House 60" Dell Boy "Well.... we have had better days"

I guess the wait for announcing the last/first rider has a lot to do with Polands decision to relax/or not the 2 country ruling, this would clearly engulf KK

Rider of the year at Redcar I recall. The guy gives everything he has, what else can you ask. Get behind your team and thank your lucky stars you HAVE a team

I was also there and whilst I agree matches on the TV have looked really bumpy, it must be said that it was completely smooth the night we were there.