stevebrum

What's the issue with Cookie? ?

So Wolves site right then. Glad that's sorted.

Been in Wolverhampton today and have never seen rain like it today. I hope it's dry and clear tomorrow otherwise no chance of taking any more rain.

I'd predict around a 10 point home win. Fingers crossed I can make it to Monmore for the 1st time this year!

However on on balance signing KK on an 11 turned out to be even disastrous than anyone thought. Holder would have added more value even on his higher average.

Well the staff and paramedics took about 20 minutes to free Sealey from his bike such was the dreadful entanglement. He was eventually freed and put into a splint long after the crowd left so we all didn’t leave till well after 10. The paramedics were saying it was a likely lower leg injury although he did have movement in his toes. A real bizarre scene with his leg, boot and Kevlar stuck in the back wheel. Even spokes needed cutting before he could be freed. Never seen anything like it. i hope both riders are ok particularly Jamie who appeared the worst off. The MDL is a vital part of the development of our sport so absolutely vital. There are likely to be more crashes at this level due to inexperience. That was the reason for last nights crash.

Everybody expected Poole to win also. Poole on paper have a superb side however are riding like the worst team in the league. Something very odd going on that probably even Poole fans find baffling. In truth no one team is looking head and shoulders above the rest. Both Swindon and Wolves have had wobbles and the are 1 and 2 in the table. I'd take an indifferent run like this (which in truth is better than 7 other teams) and stay in the top 4 come September.

How was it?? Out of our 4 away league matches we have only failed to pick up a point once. That's 4 points scored from 4 away matches. Averaging a point each away match. That's probably the reason why we are top of the league and Poole are bottom. Very odd comment to make all the same.

Good result for the Stars who simply had to take advantage of an Aces side with several guests. Hopefully Garrity is ok after his crash. It's a fast track so any falls are likely to hurt. Fingers crossed all is ok.

Great away point for the Wolves. That's 3 away matches with a point gained at 2 of them. All ok so far.

It's simple really, he isn't. Rolling averages ensured that won't be happening. Check out the official averages. His real 2018 average is massively different. http://www.speedwaygb.co/premiershipteamissues18

Settled teams are the key and why I think the fixed night is a good thing. There is no getting away from the fact that there aren't enough riders to fill one big league unless it's a radical re think on the way forward. Which is more than overdue.

Wolves had 2 away league meetings and taken a point from 1 so far and embarrassed in a Cup meeting. Rory seems in great form everywhere and Morris is proving a trump card at reserve. Jacob has done a decent job at number 1 away in those league matches. Form and fitness for the rest is a worry. Instinct says 50-40

It's worth noting that the most successful countries hosting speedway (Sweden and Poland) run 7 man teams in an 8 team league. Seems to be the best way forward. One big league has already proven before it won't work. Worst thing that could happen to the sport.

I think the assumption when you said "we will smash Swindon and most other teams this season" is that you expected to be nigh on unbeatable. Still, it's always good when a bragging post comes back to bite you hard.

That seems to be the case for most teams in all leagues. It's generally someone doing a decent job paying the price for 1 or 2 that aren't when redeclaring. Nothing new or surprising here.

All very valid points. Our governing body has allowed our leagues to get in this mess and I'm not sure how they rectify it going forward. It needs a pretty radical plan because struggling through from season to season isn't working anymore. I haven't heard one club talk about attendances being up , so whilst I get that some losing a regular race night will have some effect it doesn't explain the general decline in attendance year on year. That's a much bigger problem.

I'd treat your comment with a modicum of respect if you even attended. He beat Doyle on Monday, just saying.

Then you misinterpret my point then. I'm not a blind faithful follower of all things Wolves. I'm a speedway fan first and foremost. Didn't Belle Vue use to have Monday as it's regular night for many a year until the NSS open? Obviously there are plenty that are unhappy with the switch back to Mondays as it's now clear Friday is the best night for speedway in Manchester. Even tho it wasn't an option for many a year when fans used to attend. We need to get speedway in the UK back to a credible place where it will see more that got disillusioned by all the constant guests and RR that we previously had for years coming back to support their clubs again. Whether it's too little to late it's too early to say. Anything that gives clubs more use of their riders the better I say, The top flight has been in a precarious position for quite a while now, I'm not blind to see that.

Fred is just waiting for Wolves to fit him in. Poole could only wish to sign Fast Freddie. I heard talk that Herbie was coming in as a reserve as well.

And you think the farcical of doubling up and tripling up on the same night is better? Supporters have been haemorrhaging due to the stubbornness of the promoters and governing body and sticking with the nonsense of allowing riders to ride in as many leagues as they want and allow clubs to clash on who has priority. Supporters want to know that their 7 riders will be there for virtually every meeting. At least this way there is a good chance of retaining what is basically the hardcore support. Staying on the same road as before was doomed to failure. At least this way we have a chance to survive as a credible sport.

Hopefully the fixed nights are here to stay. Much better with fewer riders having to be in one league or the other.

Yet another rider to attack. Still having a go at a critically ill rider as well I notice. Beyond despicable.

No surprise that you have yet another dig at a rider still critically ill in hospital. What an utter disgrace.

Must be tough having reserves that only score paid 15. Typical FF nonsense.