Bagpuss

A win but the lack of race winners once again is a concern.

He's the best ever IMO, a freak of nature. Miles better than anyone else at the moment. But that doesn't mean he can't/shouldn't be criticised if he has put the bike down and got away with it.

Personally I think we need a few more honest interviews and a bit more needle between riders, makes it more entertaining. It can all be a bit nice in speedway nowadays, especially with BZ, riders seem to almost move over and let him past in the GP's.

Very different league that season though, several bigger names ride over here now.

But at least we'd be able to track two riders in every race therafter.

I would always rather go with a guest rather than R/R (R/R should be compulsory unless it's your number one or its being used already IMO but that's another debate) as it takes a lot of the risk out of it. Particularly when it's fir the fifth in the averages; yes Kvech taking three rides would be stronger in all probability but it doesn't leave much flexibility for his rides and Rob's options, and if anything happened to Jan in heat 2 we would be absolutely screwed.

Say no more 😂

Hmmmm how many actually have though? Very few from what I've seen.

I'd probably be more concerned by what your bottom three scored this evening.

I think Poole could dominate at reserve in this which would put the result in the balance.

You'd imagine others were asked first. Not the strongest at Lynn but has ridden well and given maximum effort in the past as a guest so hopefully he helps the team to victory. Really excited to see what Luke can do.

I don't think riding in SGP/SGP2 qualifiers is taking the P out of British speedway. It's up to British speedway to schedule its fixtures better.

I don't think its the keyboard that faulty.

I think heat 8 last night proves that it wouldn't be pointless.

Yep, 2022 possibly? Like most good ideas it got binned for some bizarre reason.

No 'd' in his name

As I've already mentioned I think an easy solution would be to have a number eight on site. Jody Scott was there last night, wouldn't be difficult for every team to nominate somebody for each meeting to cover for their riding star. Not really on to protect a heat and then leave a loophole.

Thought that was a really good cup tie. Plenty of hard fought heats and several passes in front of a very healthy crowd. I don't think six points will be anywhere enough and unfortunately again the Stars struggled to churn out heat advantages but it was good to have a decent atmosphere and plenty of away fans in attendance. Kvech and Bomber were excellent while the others all had their moments except Ashton who surely must be done now. Sayfutdinov was fantastic in four rides and completely uninterested in the other two which was made for an odd performance. Jenkins I thought was excellent and battled harder than anyone. King and Brennan were fabulous when they gated and nowhere when they didn't and Ellis rode his nuts off for little reward. If Lynn start like they did on Mayday then you never know but I expect Ipswich to win comfortably on aggregate.

Very much agree, a Rising Star or a nominated numer 8 should be having a minimum of three 'rides'.

He got as many points as Jolly did all those years ago when he slid off on a 1-5 and stayed down 👍

Emil was definitely wasted in heat 8 😁

Or have a number 8 present to take any remaining RS rides.

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IF he has been banned for 28 days as suggested then he won't be riding for Lynn tomorrow anyway.

When he makes the start he is as quick as anyone and has beaten some big names so I can understand why the club have persevered with him. However two Young Stars in Luke Harrsion and Jody Scott are riding superbly at the moment so I'd expect one of them to get a go now.