Think it might have something to do with Vinnie’s dad. Last season Danny Ford was reputedly far from happy with Foord snr’s behaviour towards some away fans. Would have had Vinnie back but for the behaviour of his dad.

Sheffield will look to capitalise on our vulnerabilities at the NSS again to replicate their win from last May. Those vulnerabilities were also exposed in the B fixture which ended in a last heat decider, I expect more of the same again tomorrow.  Owlerton is our worst hunting ground when looking for wins, I’m just hoping our fine away form holds. Over our last 10 away meetings we’ve won 4 (curse that last heat at Leicester or the rain gods v the brummies that potentially saw us miss out on another 2) which is only matched by one other team.    Facts taken from britishspeedway.co.uk

Dan Thompson was their RS last year.

Looking forward to a great day of speedway,  think both teams are well matched. For me the most exciting fixture in the league this season (so far)  BV 48 Sheffield 42     

Eastbourne transfered assets to Jon Cook at Lakeside including Micael Mikkelsen, when that went wrong the BSPL took the assets. When Eastbourne under Ian Jordan went pop, The BSPL took the assets again including Tom Brennan and sold him to Glasgow.  Under Ian Jordan, the club had money and assets tied up with the BSPL, unfortunately this money was swallowed up with fines for closing mid season so no money was payed out to other debts including rider wages.

Will Ben B back for the next fixture?? r