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Pedersen has been on the decline for years and last season proved that when he struggled to make a 4 point average at Leicester, although some Poole apologists were pointing to the fact there were personal issues last year but he is still a dependable rider. In reserve he can struggle but still score double figures which I fully expect him to most matches. It's no surprise he has ended up in reserve and whilst some promoters are quick to point out all that is wrong with the EDR riders moving up they voted it thru. Lessons learned should be to spent more time thinking, planning and discussing the future and rules before voting on these things. THEY are the ones that enabled this mess to happen so stop bleating about how wrong it all is and concentrate on voting for the RIGHT rules in seasons to come so you won't look so foolish once the season starts and the flaws they missed start occurring.

Missing Sam is a huge blow although he struggled last time he has been rock solid consistent all season. Rory as a guest is a big gamble giving how tentative he was on his comeback so I'm not expecting too much although as a guest in the past he has always given us 110%. Can't see us getting anything from this and rr for the Hammers is less of blow than Masters given that they can replace with good home track riders. 52-41

Sadly that's what you get trying to run on a Friday or Saturday.

King is EL standard.That's 3 out of 7 as that's how many ride in a meeting. just less than 50%, 43%.

Not with Harris and KK you don't.

You aren't allowed a guest for a rider racing in a non speedway meeting. I cannot believe a guest was booked in the first place! Zack Wajtknecht of Birmingham rode in the same meeting as Adam and Birmingham were granted RR, however the rules are enforced less stringently in the NL which I believe there should be more leniency in what is effectively a development league.

He has mentioned that the foul mouthed never in the wrong Nicki Pedersen is the ultimate professional. He probably condones swearing from him but not by Tai.

Well, not this year!

Yes of course, because every kid that makes it to Tai's level will ditch Britain and we will have GP's with all British riders Missing the point as always and attacking someone for the way they look. Bigot. Tai is the only certainty in team GB and rightly so. It would be like USA riding the World Cup without Greg, not a chance and an embarrassment. But then your stance on Tai is an embarrassment.

Don't forget tattoos too!

Nor has several of the riders who are heard swearing regularly and being apologised for on live TV. Bob Geldof is still seen as a legend to many thru his campaigning work yet still swears live on TV to get a point across.

However reaching the very pinnacle of his chosen sport is a perfect role model. Choosing what he didn't achieve a school and the way he looks are the actions of a bigot. Tai IS a role model to young riders and kids and they have no issue with all those things you mentioned - plus they probably aren't bigoted either.

And a foul mouthed bully on the track that not a lot of top riders appear to respect. Cry baby when things don't go his way, so no not ultra professional at all. Tai on the other hand is adored throughout the world, Nicki only seems popular in Denmark. Tai is the real deal. Nicki couldn't care less about the Ben Fund either or his British fans .

Poland and Sweden have 8 teams, aren't they meant to be THE best top tier leagues? A bigger EL would be great for us EL fans with more of the top boys. That's what we need, not any more dumbing down of the strength. That's what making the EL suffer.

Easy Poole win, 4 points for the taking.

Well done to Troy, didn't expect him to be the match winner. In truth the right result. Coventry now in a battle for the wooden spoon. KK certainly had a good night. Glad he and Niels are okay after the crash.

Just when you need the British Champion to keep the momentum going , he runs a stone last. He is as frustrating as KK. Stars will hang on I reckon, but an awful 2nd half, virtually as bad as the bees 1st half!

Good win for Barker, you know just what you get from him. Why are the Bees persevering with Woryna? Even in reserve he is dreadful.

Have a bit of sympathy for the bees in heat 8, Sarjeant looked to be and off the track. It's just typical of when it's not your night. They were pants up to that 8-1 tho.

Ht 6 is the reason why he rides at number 4, gating a world class rider like Iversen

There is a worse farce of a league that has used rubbish foreigners for years and ignored talents like Bates.

They can replace any 1-5 in any position isn't that the case?

Stars look like they mean business.

That's correct.

Why would they need to quit the Polish league? No one has ever suggested they have to choose which league to ride in for this to happen. The majority have already picked the Polish league over riding in the UK. There has to be a compromise for the UK leagues to survive, and would save the EL getting any weaker than it already has. Might happen is a better description.