Don’t buy this whatsoever and I’m a Glasgow fan; arguably the biggest victim of the play-offs. Finishing top of the league demonstrates consistency; winning the play-offs demonstrates you can perform when everything is on the line. Additionally, if there were no play-offs, the league as a competition faces the risk of being concluded with weeks remaining. The league table tells you who has been good. The play-offs tell you who has the bottle, composure, mentality, character, etc. I thought heat fifteen last night one of the best pieces of speedway strategies I’ve ever seen (Harris unusually off one with Flint off three, subsequently blocking the Pirates with a switch off the second bend for a 5-1), but if that’s late September/early October and there’s a trophy sat in the middle of the centre green, are Lawson and Cook going down without a fight? I don’t think so. I’m not suggesting they didn’t give it a go last night, but top riders thrive under play-off conditions and we, as the fans, are rewarded with a spectacle. The 2025 final which Poole won at Ashfield was one of the greatest speedway meetings I’ve ever witnessed.

But was plenty of dirt some great racing by both teams, and no blue groove 😜

Well done to Bandits, that was a win against the Odds.Battye has certainly been the signing of the season.Very good for first time over and a tidied rider with skill.

Inconsistent Bears are blowing it again, Bandits top end seeing them home.

I agree with you, but overall Poole have not had much opposition after dropping down, they have dominated all competitions, but whether it be Belle Vue or Poole its up to the other clubs to mount those challenges. I thought Glasgow would have challenged more tbh, again this season they dont look likely play off winners, odd really when you consider the ownership, they certainly have the means to be strong every season.

Always will be, people are jealous of our success.