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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.

Yes very unfortunate. I'm sure it will affect the attendance, although Cooper, Vinnie and Darryl should keep things lively.

Oh dear, now we need to change the rules because Belle Vue lost.

Great input Lisa 🤣

Nothing but the best from Osborne!

All sounds positive. I admit though I'd never heard of "reinforced grass" before - that will be time consuming, inserting the steel wire into each blade (I assume that's what it is 🙂)

What rule change do you want, if someone moves at the tapes they get excluded, it wasn't his fault Bewley moved and touched the tapes, it was bewleys

He was at least half a lap behind and he just stopped riding the fourth bend allowing the bike to gently roll in to the fence, jumping off it before it did so. He was not holding his shoulder as he walked back to the pits. Did he aggravate an old injury……maybe, we’ll never know but Heat 8 effectively won the meeting for the Stars.

Its changed and based on a number of visits last season and one this season & is now a decent racetrack. Its benefitted from reprofiling the corners, a change to the banking and having a different track surface.

Thought that was a really good cup tie. Plenty of hard fought heats and several passes in front of a very healthy crowd. I don't think six points will be anywhere enough and unfortunately again the Stars struggled to churn out heat advantages but it was good to have a decent atmosphere and plenty of away fans in attendance. Kvech and Bomber were excellent while the others all had their moments except Ashton who surely must be done now. Sayfutdinov was fantastic in four rides and completely uninterested in the other two which was made for an odd performance. Jenkins I thought was excellent and battled harder than anyone. King and Brennan were fabulous when they gated and nowhere when they didn't and Ellis rode his nuts off for little reward. If Lynn start like they did on Mayday then you never know but I expect Ipswich to win comfortably on aggregate.

Bit of rain around Ipswich Thursday. Could do with a rain off tbh

Yes leaving Sheffield and joining a bottom of the table outfit can't be easy but he deserved his success tonight he scored some good valuable points as well - definitely key in the win!

Its on this forum….so it must be true ! why would anyone from the club , or any club, take any notice of the crap that appears on forums ?

How about Exeter in 1984 and Ivan Mauger's away guest facility