Cue Ball

A small shower, nothing major or worrying. Stopped now. BBC forecast says no rain

Maybe he doesn't think he was wrong.... Not saying that he was in the right, but nobody actually knows what Bach said to him to provoke him, his reaction would suggest that he wasn't asking him if had watched Eastenders last night. Not condoning his actions, but everybody does appear to be focussing on his reaction whilst glossing over the potential cause. As I've said elsewhere, not necessarily his biggest fan, but it isn't like him to lose his rag like that (especially on a night when with paid 16 he could rightly claim bragging rights)

It may depend on if there were any mitigating circumstances- from what I have read, Bach had words with Bates after the race, but nobody seems to know what was said. It's not normally like Josh to lose his temper when he is riding well (which judging from his score he was) so something must have been amiss. Not Josh's biggest fan, mainly because he tends not to ride using his head, but he doesn't often get himself into bother

An unbelievable result! Agreed it is a slightly hollow victory given our guest heavy team, but a win is a win. Also, I don't recall any comments from Newcastle fans about our top 2 being missing in the first leg being unfair. That said, do feel sorry for the Geordies who must have thought that this was going to be a stroll through to the next round (maybe that was the problem?)

League v play off match?

Just came on to say exactly the same thing. You do all the hard work for the last 6 months and have it undone in just a few races

I have no idea what has gone on or indeed if he is actually just injured (heaven forbid), but think that people probably need to be very careful about spreading unsubstantiated rumours to the degree of saying he's been taking drugs. Especially by the sounds of it when part of the basis of the story is wholly untrue in that he didn't have a are truck vehicle. Things like that could cause untold problems for him if not true and also for anybody writing it. Don't know the guy other than to watch him race, just think people should stay clear of such serious accusations/rumours. All in my most humble opinion obviously.

I do wonder if Sheffield's track has suffered more than most with the new silencers and the types of track / track set up they are safe to ride on. What we really need is a way of slowing people down as the slower the racing (generally speaking) the better it is around Owlerton

Fair play to the Rebels a very deserved win on the night. Not much more to be said

Agreed - does seem strange timing with so many riders missing. That said, we forced Peterborough into riding last year when they (allegedly) had riders missing so don't suppose we can complain that much!

No is probably the quick answer I suspect! There was a comment from the Ipswich press guy that he'd had an argument with Boocock (I think) when he pulled out of the meeting there and it all seems to have stemmed from that. Although the way it was phrased in the programme that he wasn't going to be riding for us again this year was slightly curious I thought.

Looks like being a lovely day for it...

He was spannering for Skidmore

What was the Sarjeant / Berge scrap about? Didn't see anything to kick it off, but James was riled up about something big style Get a fire extinguisher for Mr Howarth... He was on fire tonight! Other than that not the most exciting meeting

Fair assessment Spinny. No stand out winner or loser in the field for me. Half a dozen riders with a better chance than others, but on the night any of them are capable of winning races and doubt any will go through the card

Shame the referee decided to assist the Tigers to ensure that we won with ease, but I suppose those are the rules - even though the riding on the infield one is completely bizarre and unnecessary in my humble opinion! Stead unlucky to lose out on a max due to mechanical gremlins; Bates, still unable to bring his Elite league form to Sheffield; Berge and Howarth had solid displays again; Garrity was Garrity, great attempt to slow the race down for Sissis; Sissis, looked better, but against poor opposition; Greaves also rode, looked good in Heat 2, but was then out ridden again

If you ignore the year he rode for us, Bellego's scores at Owlerton are probably similar to King's

In theory, we should win this at a canter, but Sheffield have been making heavy work of winning at home all season so you never know

As I lay beside a swimming pool in Spain, I can't say that I'm disappointed by the decision as it means I no longer miss the one meeting I was due to miss 😀😜

Stadium availability I think I read / heard somewhere ie not available for some reason on the Thursday night

Bewley was awesome. Bates less so. Sheffield unlucky with stead breaking down when on a 5-1, but Fisher would have got more than 7. Good racing again and fair play to the Scots for a deserved point

Thought it would be tight, but with the Fish being out I think we should win without Edinburgh getting any points

We were saying last night that he has been using the outside on turns 3/4 for a while, but it never seems to get him anywhere - goes into 3 looking faster than the guys in front, but always comes out of 4 behind them still

No worries and I did!!

Tungate shut off leaving Greaves little choice but to do the same or else he would have probably run into him is what I meant