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As has been said why would Poole not want to run on a sunny Wednesday evening with holidaymakers everywhere?

I do get that but if for example an FTR had two 'protected' heats (one of which would have a second string in in anyway) and then two unrestricted ones I don't think any flat track bullying would occur. It's about getting the balance right. And without wanting to take away from Pailin's heat 13 win on Monday that does t happen nine times out of ten so as good a ride as it was I don't think it proves an awful lot in isolation.

I think he makes valid general points, don't think on this occasion team or club bias comes into it. Hans is an anomaly in the Flint comment as riders of his class are rarely at reserve but I think the system does need tweaking a bit, FTR's should have four rides and should be in either heat 8, 12 or 14 and not just heat two and then two harder heats.

We know we are the weakest of the six teams so all fans want to see is effort, commitment and fight and in scoring 38 at Wolves I think that was the case tonight. Thought we'd do well to get thirty so fair play to the team.

Well done Laguta, good job somebody is breaking away at the top with Zmarzlik or it could be a very dull series.

Well done Kasper Andersen!

Poole at a canter I'd imagine.

I think also folk are reluctant to turn up, pay to get in and then stand for hours watching remedial work because its rained and have riders standing around umming and ahhing about whether to ride or not, there is never any decisive action ir urgency. Paying supporters have been bottom of the priority list for many years unfortunately.

Yep I've seen the radar, I trust the met more than my fag packet skills though. It could well change to showers as the afternoon wears on but right now on their app it's a black cloud with two raindrops a d no little sun peeking round the cloud for five hours. We know why they call off early, it's because folk will be put off going if its wet even if the track can be sorted. Will the riders even fancy it? I expect even a small dip in the attendance will mean a loss so they are no longer prepared to chance it.

The Met Office are forecasting proper rain between 3 and 8 for Alwalton, not showers.

I think he's just having a poor year. Been disappointing for Lynn.

Forecast worse this morning for 5PM onwards.

Monarchs top heavier than Sam Fox but that's a good point which looked highly unikely early doors.

Didn't see that result coming.

I think Lynn probably beat that back in 2002 in Waggy's last season, must have used twenty odd riders. Is the track slicker now though? Was talked about last year and the racing seems to have been better from what people have said. I think it was the grip that he couldn't handle.

The scheme works in Poland, I know some of their youngsters are light years ahead of ours at 16 but they get thrown in the deep end in their top league and while its sink or swim u til they are 21 those who do swim end up being very good. Last night may have dented Pailin's confidence a bit but he will probably score reasonably well against Lynn on Thursday and then get a hatful for Scunny next time out so he'll be fine. We have a good crop of young uns but they need to be tested and pushed.

Thats not a bad shout if he is available for the meetings we have left.

Its astonishing that Pickering wasn't picked up by somebody before now, was always suggested/assumed that he had the wrong visa or didn't want to double up but as an exciting, improving rider based in the UK since he came here it's odd.

Great point for the puddytats.

Less than 5% chance of rain in Lynn according to the met.

Putting Allen at 5 looks to me like an attempt to kick start his season by way of extra responsibility.

Fingers crossed that goes smoothly tellboy A last heat decider would make sure they set it up correctly

From kingslynn-speedway.co.uk KING’S Lynn boss Alex Brady is urging fans to turn out in force and back his team as they look for a second successive home win on Monday (7.30). Following jubilant scenes at their win over Belle Vue there is a ‘feel-good factor’ back at the club and Brady is keen to see that continue when they face a strong Sheffield side. Fans are reminded to purchase their tickets in advance for the fastest way to gain entry to the stadium although pay on the night at the box office remains an option. Brady said: “I’m just about over the narrow defeat at Ipswich on Thursday where again the boys did themselves proud. “Now we need to head home and see the place packed. The fans made one heck of a difference with the feel-good factor against Belle Vue and they were like an extra rider for us. “Now we need to continue that against Sheffield who have some class riders in their side, we know it will be tough but we can do it, I’m confident of that.” Sheffield have a powerful top three with Australian duo Jack Holder and Troy Batchelor and British talent Adam Ellis. In Josh Pickerking and skipper Kyle Howarth they have good support in the second-string positions. And the Tigers have swooped to sign Stefan Nielsen to replace the out of form James Wright at reserve in a bid to bolster their lower order. King’s Lynn have a busy week as they head to Peterborough on Thursday with plenty of Minors and Brady Stars set to make the relatively short trip to the Showground. KING’S LYNN: Richard Lawson, Cameron Heeps, Erik Riss, Lewis Kerr, Thomas Jorgensen, Connor Mountain, Ricky Wells. SHEFFIELD: Jack Holder, Josh Pickering, Troy Batchelor, Kyle Howarth, Adam Ellis, Stefan Nielsen, Danyon Hume.

Eight falls, track a bit choppy?