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Dan Bewley could have rode in the UK this year very easily. All he had to do was NOT ride in Sweden, just like Doyle and J Holder. Bewley is as loyal to UK speedway as Lambert or Woffinden. He just didn't have a British Title to his name until a week ago

It was germany that actually allowed him to progress, i wouldnt say this country really helped him at all.

You say that now!

Yes it is a shame about Hume, he was good for us and has had a good season, nice guy too, I wish him every success in the future.

We'll be paying more than Ipswich

Pure coincidence of course that both semi's are Monday v Thursday tracks.

Not with only 10 home fixtures. Acceptance of mediocrity has allowed the sport to reach the heights to which it has now plummeted.

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Starke was always nailed on, and at reserve will be a serious force to be reckoned with. He goes very well at Poole. But I am sure the Pirates will be well up for this and it will be a very tight couple of meetings. Glasgow go into it as favourites and we need to hold them to 8-10 points to stand a chance of making the final.

Some consider it to be a 'five-year plan' that is strictly adhered to... and then junked after Year #1 . Things were better when the AGM was a Spanish Piss-Up! At least then fans could understand the thought process that went into the next seasons 'life changing' turn for the better!

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For a team 10+ points stronger than the Royals in the averages i thought the Colts visit to Kent was shocking. Kent tracked 5 riders with an average lower than Hodders. As covered Ablitt was decent, Freeman solid and unfortunate and Smith would have posted a better tally had the track not been swimming wet for the first couple of races. Even with both McGurks looking very disinterested they still left with an away point so seems hard to believe they cannot manage similar at Armadale (and in fairness if the Colts don't get at least a point they don't deserve the play off spot).

Edinburgh for me. As someone has already mentioned, they seem to be running into form at the right time. Can always count on Masters and Pickering for a bag full of points so I think a lot will depend on the contributions of Thomson and Castagna. Edinburgh are certainly the dark horses to be crowned champions.

They all double up/down so they've hardly been inactive.

To be honest - and risking the wrath of a few folk - I always found watching league racing at Odsal a bit of an unsatisfactory experience. The place was just too big. To borrow a Jasper Carrott gag, I said to the bloke next to me "OI!" Much preferred The Shay.

JK`s excellent racecard for tonight`s final round https://www.speedwayservice.at/images/racecards/2022/SEC2022-04.pdf

The match against Ipswich was supposed to be last Monday, so they would have completed their fixtures before the cut if not for circumstances beyond their control

Maybe it's just the Matt Ford in me.

Not forgetting Glasgow are favourites, by his logic everyone will be winning it.

What a boring man you are zzzzzzzz

Another positive step kicked into the long grass

Make your mind up Well I got that very wrong tonight, well done Leicester.

Max Clegg I thought.

Connor Mountain: Man of the Match

Hasn't that "spookily" happened before?

Depends who offers him the most money

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Broc had a few meeting back home in the USA i am pretty sure he won a state championship while back home for a few weeks

True, no one available will be as good as Danyon. Think I'd have gone for Ruml as he guested for us at Glasgow and was in a few 5-1s for us and got 8 ish? And decent at Poole when he gates, as he knows where to ride to stay ahead. Now I've said this Starke bound to get a max lol.

He did ride for us a few years ago but his form hasn't been great lately in either league but I understand your misgivings about Etheridge who didn't score many last night either but has been better recently, personally I would have thought the most reliable option would be Ruml who rides the Poole track well and has never let anyone down when guesting. It is a tricky one as Danyon was going very well and will be missed.

Broc Nicol ?

Is your tractor interfering with your keyboard young man?

True, but in theory it should have happened it was strange last night, the forecast would have caused it to be called off at all tracks earlier in the season, but last night went ahead and the track was as dry as it could be, it ws strange going to track wondering if it would be off, something that used to happen quite a lot

Just don't see that myself, I think Leicester have better riders overall and they will bounce back. This team did top the league table, one bad result doesn't mean that they are a terrible team now.

No chance of Jakobsen returning imo. He's just using British Speedway to make his final bit of money this season. Lambert won't ride in the British League again imo, He doesn't even make the effort to turn up at a British Final. Pickering, Klindt, MPT, Basso, R. Worrall, Thomas + 1 Other imo.

Completely agree, I just don't understand this "thirst for credibility" It's entertainment for crying out loud. But it's not just speedway, Football is a joke sport with its constant simulation, diving and feigning of injuries. Rugby is going the same way with it's "your tackle was 1cm too high, you're sent off" mentality. Everything is manufactured to suit a bigger agenda these days, from News, x-factor, Bake off, and sport in general. People just need to accept speedway for what it is. 4 people doing 4 laps on bikes with no brakes. and enjoy it for that. If people continue to look for a virtuous outcome, they will find only crushing disappointment. (in everything)

NDL 1 v 4 2 v 3

Brown envelopes

Next week from what I think I heard at tonight’s meeting. if Doyle has come to Lynn, rather than Ipswich, the Stars would have been very good. anyway, I’ve seen some decent racing in the meetings I have seen at the AFA , none more so than in tonight’s meeting against Wolves. Old fashioned speedway in a couple of races where lead changed hands more than once. track seemed really good for racing

Sadly nothing on the meeting for Wolves dead rubber for them - will help for average reduction as well - protecting there selfs for the play offs - im sure come the semis they will be a very different side . But we’ll done the Stars on there win

I wasn't there, But look at Wolves scores. Averages are worked out on the last ten meeting now i think. I might be wrong.

10 heats run by 8:15 - amazing what can be done when it works in your favour......

Pump broke

Having spent the day in Manchester, I can safely that whilst a bit damp in Sheffield near the track, it is a lot drier on this side of the hills

Of course. Who the promotors want and who the fans want will be 2 totally different things. They will think of the ££££ fans will think of who they can beat

Literally hilarious that you trying to make out Lawson is a dirty rider. Is it April 1st??

A long shot, but one place which might be worth a look at is the Henry Barrass Stadium in Edmonton. Don't know how close it is to any housing, and it is basically a playing field today being used for non league football. However, it did once have a cinder running track and in the early 1960's Wally Mawdsley and Pete Lansdale unsuccessfully applied too run Provincial League speedway there. Looking on Google it appears that the owners are looking at ways to regenerate the site, and bring back its former glory. If its possible, it would take a lot of money to introduce speedway there, but it could be hugely successful.

Tonight at Oxford, they said it has been extended to October 2nd to give a greater chance for the Armadale v Belle Vue match to take place. Allows the Sunday to be used if needs be.

Just never let the SGP track prep team anywhere near it..

Yes but the reduction of speedway clubs has been as much to do with stadium closures as it has been the fault of speedway promotions!! You surely can't blame the speedway clubs at Coventry, Lakeside, Somerset and Swindon for example! They would all still be racing if the stadia were available.