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Jody Scott is always great to watch. I enjoyed seeing him tonight and was very pleased to see him win heat one. He was the only away rider to knock a point off Bomber tonight and he did it by passing him twice. With so much attention on Cairns and Rushen, I really don’t think he gets the praise he’s due.

As opposed to Worky who appear to have been doing it all season!🤣

I wouldn't say Belle Vue are too strong at all. But we are suffering from the winter problems caused by the Ipswich/Chris Louis situation and the Northampton late start. Arguably Sheffield were stronger than Belle Vue, and were the favourites for the title pre-season. The difference is that Belle Vue moved quickly to replace the injured Dan Bewley while Sheffield didn't replace Jack Holder and have been running much weaker since his injury. Leicester could still finish top of the league above Belle Vue if they replicate their "A" fixture wins at Ipswich and King's Lynn. King's Lynn are a solid side, with a GP no.1, who pushed Belle Vue all the way at the NSS last week, but don't seem to be getting on with their home track (King's Lynn used to be one of the absolute best, what has gone wrong with preparation these days?) Ipswich were done dirty by Louis, but with the new owners, they won't be this weak next year. Northampton of course were badly hindered by the late start and having to start from scratch. But they have a good set-up, decent crowds, and have had EIGHT matches which they have drawn or lost by less than 6 points. It wouldn't take much to turn them around into wins and they'd be quite successful. So certainly nothing is as black as is being painted here. Let's get a good ITV deal, get back Coventry, Swindon, etc, and build everyone up to the Belle Vue/Sheffield level. Let's not be negative and start weakening.

My take was fine thanks. I've been to Ashfield regularly and while the racing is often better, your summary here is hyperbolic to say the least. I think many of us tire of being patronised about 'good racing' and what tracks should be like. There's a very Glaswegian trait of requiring validation and praise (Celtic fans being the worst) and i think we see a bit of it here from some Tigers fans with regards Ashfield.

there's some strange posts on this subject, it beggars belief that something so positive receives so many negative posts. Will Saturday nights showing change the face of speedway, of course not....having it on a "normal tv" is real positive as opposed to just a speedway club stream(no offence to club streams!). There are far more positives than negatives to come out of this. Bravo to all concerned in making this happen.

Yes as I suspected that’s the final nail in Redcars season , the match kind of portrayed the whole season lack of top end strength at the business end of the season , a team full of middle order riders prepared to plod on. Like some of these posts I agree that the only two riders exempt are wright and Scott , wright whose season was destroyed in the first meet (stop this stupid curtain raiser with Newcastle, they don’t exist ) and Scott the only rider to show any improvement from last season , the no two 8 point rider rule screwed us over and we seemed to be the only side to suffer but nevertheless Jake Allan has been a very very poor substitute for Danny king. Apart from a total collapse at Berwick at least we have a BSN final to look forward to but if it’s Poole ( the competition has dragged on that long ) I don’t fancy our chances. Hey ho the footy season starts tomorrow, perhaps my other team ‘The Boro’ can do us proud and bring the region the success it so richly deserves. Lick your wounds Redcar and be more creative with team building next year instead of the same same old , it’s not working or improving. Take a punt like Scunthorpe did.

For anyone on Twitter ITV Sport have posted about showing the final on Saturday evening. They do take notice of posts/shares etc on social media so a few extra positive comments wouldn't go amiss.

Now that Northampton have proved themselves with very good attendances, not so much with the results on the track though, hopefully, the promoters will invest in a much better team for next season. Last nights attendance was the biggest since the opening night I reckon. It was an embarrassing result but overall this season has, so far, been a success for interest and crowds with an impressive local hardcore of support being established. To a point, I think that people are making allowances for the fact that it’s the first season with a late start but next season I don’t think that they may be so forgiving. I am still enjoying having a team to support and the whole race night experience after a good few years away from watching live Speedway, plus, the fact that it has all been a big one in the eye for the cynics who were saying and I think, weirdly, hoping that two men and their dog would be the only ones attending!

Belle Vue are far too strong, it really shouldn’t have been allowed. BUT, I’m happy for their supporters as they endured many seasons of crap at the old stadium, they really deserve to have some time in the sun, they’ve earned it. However, changes to rules are desperately needed for 2027 to make the league a more even playing field and thus a better spectacle.

The irony 😂

Not sure riding at Leicester is classed as abroad

Glasgow had to drop Dan Thompson and spread the points across two 5.00 middle orders riders which hasn't worked.

Well Ioswich start time is 7:45 and Leicester is 7:30 so the suspension was still 15 mins short 😉

Beat me to it the Redcar management have to full responsibility for completely derailing Redcars season.

And be patient with them. The home advantage BV are experiencing this year had been cultivated by giving time to those middle and lower order riders.

And that's the reason for the success so far, little to do with Kurtz and Bewley/Doyle. Sign riders who will improve their average.

Slater Lightcap won rider of the night with 47 % of the vote. Only scored 3 but was very entertaining. Deserved more.

It should be allowed that a team can sign Brady 7.50 Max 4.50 Jaimon 4.00 Norick 4.00 Tate 4.50 Dan 3.00 Tom last pick RS (if you don’t get that opportunity then just promote a rider from your Colts, sorry junior team). then work with them to see them grow and improve with the club. Fans then identify more strongly with their team and are less likely to drift off. If more teams did this the whole sport in the UK would be in a much stronger place. They don’t because they don’t need to as other club(s) have to continually off load their stars. We have a level playing field, it’s called the (ever reducing) points limit. It’s been said it’s crazy that The Aces have two GP riders at the top but they didn’t last night and it was the team as a whole that did the business. We often got berated for keeping Norick, Tate, etc but as soon as they come good the complaint is you are too strong. Have a look back at the prediction thread on here and you will find very few had The Aces as winners but now we are producing the goods we are suddenly too strong - with hindsight. It’s a sign of the times that people will continually bleat about their predicament whilst doing nothing to improve their lot and just sit around waiting for handouts.

maybe show some ambition and come challenge us, but then dont bother because you stand no chance anyway

There isn't a home track advantage anymore but you are right in your 2nd point. The track WAS excellent, now you get the occasional good meeting. It's boring, in my opinion, more often than not. I doubt there will ever be a track reconstruction so it's what we have until the end. Does this mean there is no enjoyment from going to Armadale, no it doesn't. But perspective is needed. Is Glasgow incredible all the time? No. But the potential is there every time and its a superb track.

Nothing to be bitter about. It's just a little weary and largely wide of the mark suggesting that Edinburgh fans only show up for a successful team and don't care about the racing on show. Edinburgh speedway fans are the same as Glasgow speedway fans who are the same as Berwick speedway fans, Workington speedway fans etc etc. You get my drift.

Here we go. We're all supposed to believe that Glasgow fans appreciate 'good racing' more than the rest of us and show up in their droves to appreciate it win, lose or draw. Connoisseurs who are treated to excellent speedway every week at Ashfield. Self-indulgent pish.

Another boring Belle Vue win.

I understand and agree but with so few opportunities to get the sport on a main stream terrestrial channel at one of the best tracks in the country is not something that comes along every day. Someone somewhere has been pulling some strings because the current incumbents controlling the sport have failed miserably for years to achieve this so who ever has got the sport to this point is to be applauded. No it won’t solve all the problems and as long as the sport is self governed by those who cannot see beyond the business model which has not worked for years, it will not change overnight. However if this can be used to showcase not just UK speedway but European speedway and yes it might be banging the old drum but put a top flight league meeting from Poland on and you possibly have the makings of a revival of interest. Imagine if one or two clubs were allowed to compete in Polish league racing. Speedway UK needs an injection of good fortune and a kick up the arse. This might just be the start.

A golden opportunity was wasted by not using Tai to appeal to potential future supporters, the younger generation. They can relate to him definitely. I took my daughters to Belle Vue to see Great Britain in the World Cup a few years ago and he immediately grabbed their attention . They’d never been before but he stood out a mile to them. They still ask about him now. I think he could have inspired younger newcomers to the sport. Whatever he does, he’ll succeed. Definitely.

What abuse have you seen? These individuals have destroyed a 90 year old stadium with no planning permission. Some peoples emotions are going to be highly charged. Some comments are bound to be a bit fruity and you're very naive if you think that's abuse. No council or planning inspector will take notice of any social media post. This will be decided on evidence in regards to planning laws. You're an absolute hypocrite as well. How about I come and build a padel court in your back garden with no planning permission? Far more benefits for the community. Wally.

Glasgow helped you out massively by preparing a ridiculously deep track to try and unsettle Redcar, only for it to have the opposite effect. When the track came good after ht10 so did Glasgow. I don't see Jenkins making any material difference to the scoreline had he been there.

Got nothing from his first 2 rides (so far). Surely he had more than 2 minutes there.

Sorry, Pooles away fans are not as Armadale.Jan not been well for last week. Also no McDonald's. Hope Pirates can win without us. Thanks for concern. Will watch stream.

Kind of.... but in football, they have a squad of 25, so if someone quits, or gets injured, one of the 13 others steps up/in. Not quite the same as losing your 2nd best rider and not being able to replace him, is it really?

Initially, no Doyle, no Sayfutdinov, no Holder for a large part of the season, no Bewley also for a large part of the season, and Fricke leaving a track he was well dialled in at, and taking up a new circuit.. Several absolute top level riders that are not this season taking points of other HL's and second strings like they did last season... The Aces have this season, with less top level talent in the league, seen Zischze, Blodorn and Cook, riders they have invested in, win many more heats than last season, and when allied to unrivalled strength in Ht 13 and Ht15, it has meant the Aces scoring big in several meetings.. The bottom line is though, all teams started closely together according to the team averages, but, as every season shows, very quickly the teams from top to bottom become a long way apart... This season is no different...

Pilots have plenty of league meetings in August, so plenty of time for some average manipulation 😄

You didn't give a full team yourself, so don't get all pissy with my response unless you're going to do that. Four riders isn't a team, I was just asking what you'd do to fill the remaining spots. Here's a team you can make with the four riders you want next year. All based on current rolling averages. I'm not really sure it fixes the issue of struggling for points at 2/6/7, which has been a common complaint of Glasgow fans over the last few years.

yes i understand . you have no sensible argument ,, well its is a pretty unarguable comment . so to be expected . since the debate has now ended ,you enjoy your day spouting your hatred on something else

Is there such a thing as a “current rolling GSA” as opposed to just a normal GSA? There are exceptions but, for the majority of riders, the GSA’s come out on the 20 something of each month, effective from the 1st of the following month, so, for the whole of August, Rushen is 6.00 and Cairns 5.49.

People having a pop at Belle Vue's team building...well guess what your club/team manager could of done exactly the same!

No - otherwise a one day suspension would end before the following days matches. Therefore meaning a 1 day suspension would involve missing no possible meetings

Totally agree

I don't see why a experienced rider of Lambert's or Kennett's age and experience should ride in a National Development League. Surely it is meant to be for young up and coming riders hence the name Kings Lynn young stars!

A brilliant night's speedway !! We now know that Bydgoszcz and Rybnik are in the play-offs. We also know that Pila, Ostrow and Krosno are in the play-downs. 3rd are Lodz 17 points finished 4th are Poznan 17 points- 1 match away to Pila 5th are Rzeszow 17 points - 1 match away to Bydgoszcz Poznan beat Pila 65-23 in 1st match Rzeszow lost to Bydgoszcz 37-53 it’s therefore odds on that Rzeszow will be in the play-downs and Lodz and Poznan will complete the play-off line-up.

Her Lewis Kerr interview featured on BBC South and on various socials.😀 NB thanks for buying the stream.

They could also spend a serious amount of money adapting the track, laying drainage etc then be given notice.

What is Jason made of after that crash. Bloody hell the guy was put through it then and walked back to the pits.

Does it matter. The fact that it got plugged hopefully means a few more potential punters get to watch it. I am sure if he wins they will get it right. Perhaps if it was a Commonwealth and British final following a a number of qualifying rounds then it might have been even more competitive. Imagine have Chris Holder and Jason Doyle competing. Perhaps that is for the future, for now we must appreciate the opportunity this coverage offers the sport. To those in charge, a simple message, promote it as much as you can and don’t cock it up.

It strange to me how a rider of Eddie's experience and age can be riding in the NDL.

Rain offs, abandoned because of fog, delayed due to bright sunshine, snow even. But this is a first for me and possibly unique (unless Poole did the same thing). I certainly won't be around for the next possible occurrence.

Rubbish at picking guests, especially last Friday…

My point being is, the British Final could be the best ever and the perfect product to showcase the sport in this country BUT our domestic scene is not a good advert for the sport as it stands, and i am not just talking about tracks, i am talking about farcical league setups, endless guest riders. Above all my point is, promoters, get your act together! you could about to be potentially handed a bit of a lifeline, dont squander it.

As usual, thanks for your insightful input Gav!! Brennan saying the track was great, better than the 2024 treble winning season.

You’re just not having it are you. If Artem was born here and was called Arthur Laguta so would qualify to race on Saturday, would you be more responsive to it ???