Horrible crash in heat 3 for Ben and Joe. Best wishes to both of them. Ben just has no luck with injuries and that a couple of big knocks for Joe in the last 7 days after his big off at the Coliseum last Saturday too. The rest battled hard to keep it going as a contest until the later stages when they just ran out of options. Effectively that first 150 metres of heat 3 ended any hopes Plymouth had. First visit to Redcar and very impressed with the setup and a friendly welcome. Luckily haven't got that long trip home as staying up north for a trip to Workington tomorrow. Garry's going to be busy on the phone on his way back South trying to find a combination of 6 riders to represent the Gladiators tomorrow night. I reckon only Scott and Alfie will be there from the declared 1-7. If anyone can sort it Gazza can though.

There are no "assets" any more.   Riders are contracted to a club -- but when the contract ends, they are free agents.

7 points between 5 riders 3 of them scored by beating Loftus and Palm Toft 1 scored because of Palm Toft being excluded 3 of them scored by beating a team mate in 5-1 defeats. Remarkable to only get beat by 20 points, we’ve had much worse results this season but none feel as bad as this one.  

Is Jacob an Edinburgh asset? Thought he looked brilliant tonight tbh and i'd happily take him back if that's the sort of performances he would turn in. Always felt he was a little unlucky to miss out on team spots over the past few seasons.

Such a huge shame for Plymouth to lose Barker and Thompson so early.  Thought Plymouth battled hard in the circumstances, but was a mountain to climb.  Thought Pijper was going to geky unlucky tonight, not sure I have seen someone ride so hard for so few points. 

Anyone know what the tides are due to be like in Plymouth tomorrow night? Hopefully have plenty of straw to burn if it's high!