stevebrum

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.

He can

A superb gesture from Lee Kilby to do this. He deserves all the support possible for what he is doing to help Mitchell. I'd have joined him if I could have. Having witnessed the incident close up and personal I'm sure there are plenty of Birmingham track folk that will be doing there bit too. Good to see pictures of him awake and smiling today, reading the statement today however makes it clear that this is still a very serious condition to be in.

I'd expect a fairly comfortable Wolves win, by 10 or more.

A good point.

Brought up by Ivanhoe on page 8 to which I replied and you said I was the only one who thought we weren't. Forgetful again I see.

Exactly. No one is mediocre at this stage of the season although Poole are doing a very good impression of one.

Why should he be at reserve?? His last average here in 2013 was 7.56. I see no reason why it should be decreased.

Must admit that's the part I'm more happier about because the head injury seemed to be the thing that most concerned the professionals on scene. I hope this proves to be not true too.