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How very true that statement is.

Thanks Gaz, don't know why the promotion could not have told us this

Can I just say how crap it is that Newcastle have no mention of the team for the 4's on the official website, so most people who do not access this site will be unaware of the possible changes to the team. The promotion slag these type of sites off but without them a number of fans would be unaware of the changes to the team, assuming it is correct information on here.

This meeting keeps getting better by the sounds of it, no Pepe (Czech Finals) and possibly no Christian (due to injury). Anyone got any further rider updates??

Anyone know the official team lineups, taking injuries into account??

I personally think that Bomber, Richardson and Nicholls should have been rested for the round at Coventry and we should have fielded a team of youngsters including Bridger as to be honest, in that particular meeting we were only in this meeting to beat Czech Rep as we did not stand a chance against the Danes. Therefore we were only really fighting for 3rd place. Time we start giving a few more of the youngsters a chance and they need a chance to try and prove themselves.

Anyone know what the Diamonds lineup is gonna be? What is the likelihood of Christian riding?

Forecast does not look good for this meeting, keeping my fingers crossed and gonna make a very late decision.

I think Nicholls, Richardson and Bomber should have been dropped last night and we should have fielded a team of youngsters to give them additional experience. I was of the opinion that we were never going to compete with the Danes and the Swedes to a certain extent and so we only had to beat the Czechs (which we almost did not do). This is why I think it would have been more prudent to field a team with Tai, Kingy, Kennett, Stead and Allen for example to give them some experience. We could have had Nicholls, Rico and Bomber in the pits assisting and advising. I think we are putting Tai under too much pressure and some are expecting him to waltz into Thursday's race off and beat everyone. We are putting into a meeting which puts greater pressure on his shoulders, not that I don't think he has the talent and ability, I just feel it is unfair on him. On a final note, I watched the whole of the meeting last night waiting for team GB to turn up and I'm still waiting and we should remove the word team away from Team GB as a team we are not. The Danes, Czechs and Swedes were seen to be talking to each other after every race, but the brits were not, which is why I think we were so rubbishe and the fact our capital is an ego not a captain.

All of the hotels I have phoned have said they cannot/have not released rooms for that date yet.

Thanks for that Tsunami, hope you and the clan enjoyed the GP on Saturday

Anyone stayed at Mercure the Lodge on Tyndall Street, whats it like??

I thought it was brilliant, top marks from me. Only thing I would complain about was the Baywatch theme, WHY!!!! Loved Fanfare for a Common Man, took me back, heres hoping your back next year. You need a song next year for riders choking under the pressure (Step forward Scott Nicholls and take a bow )

Can I just point out that contact was made with Nicki on both times by both Adams and Bjarne and although Nicki stayed down for a while and did not appear injured, he only did what Gollob has been doing for years, giving his pit crew time to repair his machinery. This constant Nicki bashing is getting pathetic now Also, Nicki did not get two riders eliminated by staying down, I think the referee chose to disqualify them.

Totally agree with Pedersen and I think certain British fans were a disgrace, a number of them calling him scum and cheering when he came off. I think I was one of the few who wanted him to win the final just to shut a lot of them up and I think Nicki is great and great for speedway. It is true what Nicki said, he did not exclude Adams or Bjarne and the only person who should have been the object of the crowds boos was the referee who was a damn disgrace.

I thnk that it will be between: Crump Pedersen N Hancock With the added bonus of a British heat winner

Yes would love to see Rico back in the GP series, would swap him for Scott 'no chance of inning a GP' Nicholls anyday. And according to Nigel Pearson, Nicholls is the man all of the public would love to see ontop of the podium at a GP. I don't think so Nigel

Many Thanks

Why the chuff is this not on Sky, bloody well should be . I can't get there in person otherwise I would have loved to have watched it live, was relying on it being on Sky. Oh well just have to watch updates if we have any or the football instead. PS. Hope Poole walk it PPS. Also was not aware someone else had asked if this was on sky, could not be bothered to read the other 13 pages.

Stupid question of the day, but is this meeting on Sky??

You may have already thought of this but what about putting them on ebay or seeing if ticketmaster will by them back.

I must admit Cardiff is getting abit expensive these days, I don't think the ticket prices are too bad for what you get, it is just all the added expense of getting there and your accommodation and such. When I think it costs about £60 to £80 for me to get there in fuel, I could fly to Prague for less than that from the toon. I think it is shocking how year on year the hotels increase their prices but I suppose if I was in their shoes I would do the same (just trying to make a buck). I think the camp site sounds a great idea but I don't think I could do it, too much hassle having to pitch my tent and all that, I'm to lazy. Hope you find someone to buy your tickets.

Anyone got heat results for this, did Stancl compete and finish??

I'm hoping it will be Pepe for Stancl if he can't make it. Anyone got any news on whether Stancl is going to line up for this one, or is it to early to call. My predictions for this one are: 1. Zetters 2. Lemon 3. Havelock 4. Bird Compton to get excluded in semi final Can see Garry Stead as a real dark horse for this one, he rode well in this event last year until his crash. Would love to see this held at neutral track but will never ever happen. Agree with the fact that riders who finishes top of the average is best rider in that league for that particular year, using Nicki Pedersen as an example off a couple of seasons ago. Good Luck to all the riders in this one.

Yeah, just think it is time for the younger generation to have a go.