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With all the feeling of Groundhog Day with the injuries yet again, one thing has gone under the radar and that is the consistent form of Danny King. He’s already fully justified his selection and proven just how much that hand injury was holding him back last year. So pleased for him he’s one of the good guys is Danny.

As are most races... everywhere

Looking at the drone shots of the stadium/track - a beautiful sight - and it makes me so angry that it will all be destroyed for housing when them frickin' flats/apartments in the background are sitting empty.

A GP rider... replacing a rising star... in a protected heat... And you wonder why people think that UK speedway is a joke...😂

There is but I think this is now more a welfare issue. He’s clearly not right in the state of mind and needs help and support to get through the issues he’s facing. In my opinion there’s too much pressure and expectation, probably from himself and those around him. He needs to take a break and reevaluate. He’ll never reach his potential if he’s not even enjoying riding.

Boughen won’t be riding as he’s taking a break from the sport. Kildemand guesting again for the Stars and believe Danyon Hume replacing Thompson.

I understand that, but why wouldn't the club address the fact a rider didn't take his 3rd race (with no replacement)?

If any of you get the chance to have a look at the list of freeloaders who come in through the pits at any meeting at any track, it’s staggering how many people believe they are entitled to get into speedway free because they once did this or once did that, I was talking to someone last night who does currently have a job in the sport but not at this track and last night was purely there because “had nothing else to do” and didn’t pay in and was let in, if the sport was getting huge crowds and was flushed with money then fine but it isn’t, it’s on its arse and these folk are contributing to its downfall

Their fans are an insufferable lot they really are 🙄

It should have been compulsory in the 2nd tier to bridge the gap between ndl and championship. That would be the more logical step,and then maybe have 2 under 24 british riders in the premiership reserve berths

Bewley didn't 'have to go' you should react to the tapes and not the opposition moving!

Think the kid should take a break for his own good , there is clearly an issue and it is doing nobody any good especially him. Sad to see as he is clearly talented but he is having a crisis of something and he needs to decide his next move whatever that might be.

what Tobi did is irrelvant in my view as for being 'suckered in' I can't see that myself - Both just went and Tobi clawed it back - Bewley didn't - it was also the correct call to call it back no matter how late on the first lap it was.

I don’t think anyone was suckered in. Starting is an essential part of Speedway as we know and so much concentration goes in to watching that little release trigger to get away the quickest. Any slight movement anywhere would cause a rider to drop the clutch. I don’t believe anyone deliberately moves to get another rider excluded either. As I said, so much concentration goes in to watching the tapes that you’re bound to get the jitters from time to time and drop the clutch too early.

I think it's time to allow a free practice before a meeting like they do in Poland for riders to get their "setups" right. Having half the meeting passed before riders have got their kit right because the track is "random" is not really on in 2025! From what I've seen this season the preparation of many tracks has left a lot to be desired. Most tracks don't really have the kit to get enough water into a track like they do on Poland, when you see their truck go round the whole track is ready to race after a couple of laps, cut to the UK and IF the water cart does make an appearance during a meeting, it's like watching an old man have a pish.

Doesn't coming into a meeting with a known injury, and then pulling out with it, mean no replacements allowed? I think that used to be the rule to prevent exactly what you describe happening and teams getting a clear advantage... Who knows what the rules are now though...? And they may change by Thursday anyway...

I totally agree with Buster then!! If Boughen scores 0,0,0 so be it as long as you could see he tried.Its the giving up in every race that really pi$$es me off.This is the reason he has to go.I would rather see someone else come in,even if they scored 0 as long as they didn't give up and you could see the effort going in.Boughen actually scored us -1 last night,when he fell Iversen was comfortable in the lead,then of course we all know what happens in the re-runs😮‍💨

https://glasgowtigers.co.uk/boughen-out-of-big-clashes/ Not exactly an explanation for Friday is it? Anyway I like young Harrison, exciting prospect hope goes well

The RS's are, with all due respect, miles out of their depth generally, so shouldn't even be in the top tier.. It works in Poland due to their "juniors" being of a much higher standard at U24 level, with their tracks being a lot easier to ride due to their size, shape, and track prep... We see over here even top riders sometimes struggling to get around, so expecting young inexperienced lads to compete consistently against some of the worlds best is frankly ridiculous... Unless of course they are, on that rare occasion, "real talents" who don't need an RS position to deliver their career, as their talent will do it for them... They would have been better off with six man teams in the top league and saved a wage, or, if they didn't need to, given the six riders more... Replacing them with a "genuine" number 6 shouldn't be allowed.. Either have them and develop them by protecting all their races, or don't.. They shouldn't be used as tactical cannon fodder..

Your throat still sounds ok

It could be but considering Osbornes history of non-delivery, it is understandable why there would be a significant amount of doubt of it ever happening.

I dont think thats accurate as far as Harrison is concerned.

How do you know? I'm eighty now - so I know you are right. 🤣 Who have you beeen watching? 😉😲🤣

Probably best to call it off now tbh save the aggro of travelling plans for everyone involved 😁

It only needs changing if BV suffer from it! They would not care if it happened to a Brummies rider.

We have to try something. Danyon has always given 100% for the Witches over the years, but it’s obvious that he is not the answer (I do hope that he proves me wrong on Thursday!).

I do. It’s unlucky yes, but the bad luck has to sit with the side that are missing said rider. There should be no situation here where a rising star (effectively a novice) can be replaced in his programmed rides by a Grand Prix rider.

The Regulation is fine, and clear. Touch the tapes and you're out. Bewley touched the tapes. Unless they remove the Reg, and allow movement at the start, then there's nothing else that can be done. Musielak received a warning for moving, but it wasn't his fault that's Bewley touch the tapes - it was Bewley's error, and he was excluded.

No I do not believe he did, he was not suffering from a physical injury before the meeting as far as I know. So Kings Lynn manipulated the situation so Kvech could ride in heat 8, Having said that Emil should still not run a last.

Both didn't just go. One went due to the other moving first, yet the first too move gets away with it. Rule change is needed.

It won't drop soon. The earliest it can drop is July 1st.

Latest update https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25203779.swindon-speedway-plans-changed-following-consultation/

A dodgy and desperate move by Kings Lynn to withdraw Boughen to get Kvech an extra ride.

Hope he can sort his problem out. There's defiantly a talent there.

Brady was a miss but both teams were missing a top rider so even things up. I dont think you always struggle at gate and go tracks! So all your riders cant gate! Very rare for Bewley to break the tapes, he should not get suckered in as you put it.

Authorities need to keep an eye on the Lynn reserve situation 🙄 one ride and out and all that jazz

Great win for the Brummies. Both had riders missing so no one team penalised more than the other. Aces won’t win much with those reserves. surprised to see Zagar doing so well.

The last couple of meetings on TV and BSN has seen tracks that can only be described as poor, this includes British racing and the Grand Prix's. I thought the BSPA had a track curator who was in charge and over looking tracks? In a few weeks time we have the chance to put on a show piece for the world to see, I think we all acknowledge that the Belle Vue track is the best for racing in his Country, please let the local track prep team work on it and present it, nobody wants to watch a gate and go bore fest, fans pay to be entertained right now they are not, its no good commentators saying the track will be good later on, most times it isn't, fans need to be entertained from heat one. Speedway as a sport is up against it, pizz poor tracks are nailing another nail in it.

Yes but he wasn’t injured, hence no replacement being allowed.

For Vargarna everyone except Polis and for Smederna everyone.

To be fair I enjoyed it on Tv also - sadly it did look sparsely attended. There was some passing and the scoreline was always close so it kept the interest going.

In your opinion as a keyboard warrior! I was there and I enjoyed watching the live meeting.

No winners tonight, terrible advert for the sport on a terrible track

If the rising star did have a bad off and had to withdraw I don't think it's fair for the team already down a rider to be further punished. Personally though I think all teams should have either 2 rising stars or 0, would stop all this.

The fantastic speedway updates mentioned that it was very dusty but I didn't see any. I thought the track was spot on given the sun and breeze.

Dont tar us all with the same brush mate

Abi seems a lovely person but she would be far better suited to kids tv, what’s with all the giggling?

What a great interview that was with Zagar. He came across so well then. Likeable guy. Just a shame he only shows up when he’s in the mood.

Been to the track today for a practice which was called off cause of rain, love the place, such a model of a place for speedway to follow, and Andrew is such a nice bloke who has some very valid points about a way forward for the sport

Funny you say that, when we've won the league only once, failed to make the playoffs last year, and even if you bank on us getting one playoff spot, there's three more up for grabs... We've managed to lose playoffs to Leicester and Poole, and frequently struggle to beat Redcar and Edinburgh in the cup competitions. Seems like we're not really blowing everyone out of the water. It also wasn't us forcing Workington to move up to the Championship, and arguably the league is the most level it's been for a while this year!