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Sounds to me like a broken record fueled by hate and envy. These sentiments are not what you hear for those who regularly go.

Agree with the above, a great match last night. I'm particularly impressed with the 15, 16, 17 year olds. We need to ensure that they can progress within our league system and not get dropped if it doesn't go so well. They should get some priority; the way Workington stuck with Kyle Bickley last year was admirable and we see the benefit now. Hope some of the heats are on the SGB website, especially the one in which Rowe and Jenkins both went under Phillips on the entrance of bend three and also heat 12 with the battle between Flint and Rowe. Still can't believe the value of attending Colts matches and how some think it is inferior to the Premier League.

Somerton Park Newport certainly didn't produce good racing

It's rather nice when Max doesn't gate at the NSS as watching him pick his way to the front with such speed has been entertaining in the extreme. Having said that, at Swindon hope he can gate as he did in Prague.

or point!

I'll be interested in how Max goes, he really is on fire around the NSS and had a good meeting away at Wolves recently where he usually struggles. Not sure we will win but hope to get a ponit..

I wouldn't turn my nose up at MPT. He will do a lot better than Nick Morris who they looked for to guest. Tofty is really good around NSS

What about Ryan Douglas. Has some experience and can ride bigger, faster tracks.

What average would Rasmus Jensen come in on? Would we be able to it him in if we looked at changing Wells and Berge? We need to make sure we have real cover in Ht 14, we are weak there now.

Our reserves will need to be in the points tomorrow. Can see Jacobsen being a big danger for Poole.

Good spot, that'll teach me not to post before checking!

There certainly was not enough dust to obscure anyone's view, I sit in the grandstand and could see perfectly. It is ridiculous to suggest that riders could not see coming out of bed four, simply ridiculous. Really can't understand your comments.

Plenty making the effort. The Grandstand has been virtually sold out for a week at least.

Yes, it was a little longer than normal and longer than the Colts meeting on Friday. But the only 'dead' time was that between heats 14 and 15. There was brief announcement suggesting some confusion/disagreement on who could ride in heat 15 but that was not explained. Other than that thought the meeting flowed well and I find it perfectly acceptable for a short delay between some heats for the water bowser to do it's job. All-in-all a good meeting with some decent racing and really nice to see Ricky Wells in the thick of it especially Ht 5 when he wouldn't be intimidated by Masters. It's been a good Easter at the NSS.

Is it R/R for Morris? The BV site lists him as riding. They are stronger with him riding in my opinion. Could be tight but if Dan can score 8 or 9 and Jaimon 6 or 7 I feel we will be ok. Looks like it will be a big crowd.

It is clearly quite possible to prepare a track for decent speedway whatever the weather. I haven't been to Poole for many years but have noticed how frequently the Poole track has been criticised over the past few years and I recall watching a televised meeting where BV won and the track was awful. So maybe those in charge at the self-anointed 'Manchester United of Speedway' send someone up to Manchester to learn how to do it; seriously. We all have an interest in having tracks where close exciting racing is possible.

They manage to prepare a track at NSS on the hottest of days that doesn't produce dust. They also regularly water with the bowser during the meeting and it doesn't appear that the riders complain. Yesterday was an example, extremely hot (for Manchester), watered every two or three heats and no dust. Andy Meredith and his team do an excellent job but then the management have invested in ensuring that they can.

Yes he really was poor. Wonder how long he will be with Glasgow? Young Joe Alcock looked very promising though. Ben Rathbone surprised me most, looked neat and in control. Looking forward to following the Colts this year.

As normal a fair and unbiased view from HT. Would a agree that it was a very satisfying meeting and the Colts will do well this year.

Is the stand on the home straight still in position? Can anyone tell whether it possible to just to continue as before or have changes already been made to the stadium or pits to prevent this? I must say it sounds worrying and I'd hate to see Swindon lost to the sport.

Worrying about the lack of any progress. Is the track and pits as they were at the end of last season still? Is it possible for Swindon to merely carry on as before or does some new work need to be done?

Good point. I was wondering why no Joe. He made real progress last year and great to watch. Would have preferred him to Phillips

Not good around the NSS I'm afraid

What's the problem Phil, is it the club who aren't offering a contract or the rider who want's away? Sad if he does go but that will be tempered by who replaces him.

I'm really sad that Tungate won't be back. Watching him come from behind was a real treat. I also think the way he and Bewley rode together was worth the price of admission some weeks, they obviously enjoyed being paired. The only consolation for me would be if it allowed for either of Bjerre or Batchelor to be included. If they were, we'd not lose too much at home and probably benefit away a bit more. Sadly though, I feel that this is probably unlikely. There will be a lot resting on Dan Bewley making a decent recovery next year I think.