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Decent meeting, but Cairns is going to be some riser if he keeps his head screwed on. Class all night, but his pass on Mulford and Trigger in Heat 15 was something else.

Really not sure how I feel about that meeting. First off congratulations to Poole - their top men turned up at the business end of the meeting. Hell of a collapse though - from 6 points up to 4 down on three heats? I guess the gates did favour the Pirates towards the end of the meeting and they took full advantage. Lack of a third heatleader again killed us really - worst meeting Wright has had for us as long as I can remember but no one else there to pick up the slack really. No one was poor per se, Jenkins rode fairly well as did Gilkes in a couple of heats. Not sure where the Bears go from here as league season looks over.

Suns out but windy! Been dry all day so far where I am, about 5 miles from track.

It is fine margins for us to be fair which is almost more frustrating!

Not sure where the Bears go from here really. Poor again, and more importantly for me a poor track. Very slick again, even Barker commented on it during the meeting. I don't mind losing if I have been entertained but that has rarely been the case so far this season. Wright was excellent, although Barker getting in his way potentially cost us the meeting in heat 13. It's hard to see what the answer is as the middle order have had decent meetings, just not all at the same time. Knudsen has to be the one at risk for me, but no idea who could replace him. Berwick solid throughout. Schlein looked quick, and very solid returns from Kemp, Etheridge and Borke. I'd like to think I'm not a negative poster, but can't see this side making the playoff as it stands.

Not entirely sure what to make of that really. Fair play to Scunny, solid throughout. Allen and Howarth had much better meetings and Boughen was excellent at reserve. Riss was a class above and never really looked like being beat - I'd be trying everything I could to get him back but I appreciate it's not that simple. Wright was good and thought Edwards did well but rest inconsistent. It is a young side though and that will happen. Still not sure what I think about the track this year - Scunny certainly seemed to have no problem overtaking but we seemed to struggle, even Charles when he was behind.

Fair post again from Yearby. Think with Charles we may have won but who knows. Was a much improved performance by some, with Knudsen having a good night and Bailey looked quick after his opening ride. Great to see Edwards continue his progress. For Scunny MPT was excellent, with rest giving good support without any real standouts I thought. Harrisons four points proved hugely crucial. Track on the slick side again but understandable with the amount of rain again this week.

Well done to Worky - both Cook and Batchelor clearly fancied it tonight which is not always the case. Both looked good. Tate took to the track straight away and Vissing was excellent. Celina battled hard and deserved her points. Worrying start for the Bears but not panic stations yet. Charles was good I thought but lacked any real support - thought King looked poor. Bailey did OK, but after a good first ride Knudsen was disappointing. Thought Edwards was good. Track a bit slick but understandable with the amount of rain over the last few weeks. Not sure if it is too early to get on the blower to Mr Riss.

6 of the team to be announced tonight - who do we think?

More chance of Captain Cook I think

Should be a great signing for Scunthorpe - would have loved to see him return to Redcar but can understand the lure of riding for your local club!

If Cook did leave Poole, would have loved him at Redcar!

Wouldn't be too disappointed with that side at all. Would like to see Riss back as I think if fully fit would be a strong heat leader in a weaker league.

Can't see the Bears pulling it back, but should be a cracking meeting either way!

A good move for us I think, Jamie and Jade are speedway through and through and have done a great job but u the nk it is good to have someone who is running a successful business on board as well.