Marksman

Are you being serious here? I can’t tell. “Michael Oliver isn’t sure it’s a penalty at Old Trafford, VAR video angle is inconclusive after reviewing the screen and no penalty given.” Hang on, Dave from the 2nd row of the Stretford end has a good angle on his iPhone, he’s going to send it to the referee on WhatsApp.” Announcement pending.. “After video review on Dave’s iPhone a Penalty is awarded for a foul on Manchester United’s number 9”.

I’m sure the SCB/track regulations prohibit filming without prior accreditation from the BSPL or Promoter. Some tracks allow filming for personal use only. To then use this type of footage probably filmed at 60fps on a mobile, is an absolute head loss by Dishington.

R/R for Cook Mitchell Cluff guests for Niklas

From the Berwick match report, sums up our luck. 3 riders down already after 3 meetings A freak incident in the pits saw Cook apparently dislocate his shoulder while working on his bike and become the second comet to withdraw from the action.

From the Berwick match report, it gets worse… (not sure why they would even print this) “Initially referee Willie Dishington excluded the Bandits’ man but then controversially decided to review his decision, actually using camera footage from a supporter on the third bend as the official club stream didn’t have a definitive angle on the high speed crash. Even more controversially the Scottish official overturned his original decision and excluded Cook.” What an absolute sh1tshow. I’m guessing that’s the reason Greg Blair went into the referee’s box, as how else would the footage from the 3rd bend get to the referee. This sport is just so amateurish at times.

After the car crash of the first 8 heats, we won 23-19, positives anyone? 😂 When you go to Berwick you know you have to be able to gate as it’s so strung out. We just weren’t at the races early on, bad day at the office. Hopefully tomorrow’s gate isn’t affected by tonight’s result, and we at least see some entertaining races. Hope Reid Battye and Niklas recover soon. Could be a big blow for Berwick as Battye looks like a heat leader already.

He’s riding with a trapped nerve in his shoulder, crashed his mountain bike. Shame he was robbed of 3 points. Not a good start to the season injury wise

Suspected broken wrist for Niklas, not sure about Reid Battye. Seems to be plenty of injuries for riders so far this season

He certainly tried to influence the referee’s decision on the microphone. I’ve no idea how he can announce Battye being excluded as his decision and then next minute he’s asking to check Bandits TV footage.

It was a stinker indeed, don’t know what Cook could of done. Not that it’ll matter over 2 legs 😂 Greg Blair is awful on the centre green too, always made me cringe on BSN. But his actions were unprofessional tonight

Dan Gilkes rode in the amateur meeting at Northside on Sunday (and won) I’m guessing he is just about ready to return.

JJ is primed and ready to go, can’t imagine it’ll be long before he gets a Premiership spot. Would be the best reserve in the league if he were to replace Hellstrom-Bangs. A good hard rider who won’t shy away from a first bend tussle.

3.66 so could replace Vinnie until he’s fit

I posted them above, Tate and Batch’s both drop a bit. Jamie only scored 1 point for Buxton today in an NDL level meeting, I’d imagine he will be given the Berwick KOC weekend and then will be replaced.

Rolling averages should be set now for May as KO cup matches won’t count. Jeppesen 8.48 Cook 8.35 Batchelor 6.75 Zischke 5.23 Jakobsen 5.00 Foord 3.89 Etherington 2.00 39.70 Max Perry would be 2.29 so would come in at 39.99 if Max came in for Jamie.

Walked the track before the meeting yesterday and it has a new mix of Grano dirt in it, which hasn’t been used before. Used to absorb the moisture in the track and avoid future rain offs. Could see it working yesterday by how dry the track was in the end. The imminent move away from afternoon racing will help massively by keeping the sun off it, as the track gets no shade.

He came out on Jamie Etherington’s bike yeah, which is a shame as he probably had a decent chance of doing something in that race

Yeah I thought this too, think the predictions beforehand didn’t take into account this, plus it being the Comets first home meeting. They are all well on the pace including Ryan Ingram, who looks a great 2 point reserve.

Was it the same issues with the first bend as last week when the Comets were there? Dan Thompson had some words to say about it on social media. “Average night - the track was dangerous and not enjoyable to ride early on. Onto tomorrow.”

It’s a fractured knee for Vinnie 😪 Would imagine he’ll be out for a couple of months maybe, but doesn’t require surgery

Hope Vinnie gets sorted soon, was a nasty fall, heard his knee had swollen massively. Will be no doubt waiting for the swelling to go down before getting a scan. If Vinnie is sidelined for months there won’t be many options at all with 5.95 available for 2 reserves. Best option would have to be a redeclare with Ben Trigger (3.26) and Max Perry (2.29) to make us at least have champ experience at reserve.

Good showing from the Comets in the end, on other day we may have won but we will be very competitive on the road this season for sure. Hope Vinnie is okay, plenty of positives there.

Lineups Redcar Bears Nicolai Klindt 8.36 Ace Piper 4.28 Jordan Jenkins 5.75 Jason Edwards (C) 6.53 Jake Allen 6.44 Jake Mulford 4.24 Jody Scott 3.93 Workington Comets Jonas Jeppesen – 8.20 Niklas Holm Jakobsen – 5.00 Craig Cook – 7.99 Tate Zischke – 5.76 Troy Batchelor (C) – 7.10 Vinnie Foord – 3.69 Jamie Etherington – 2.00 Livestream - https://live.redcar-speedway.com/ Preview - https://workingtoncomets.com/preview-comets-start-campaign-at-redcar/

Ain’t gonna happen if you go by Godfrey’s interview on the 360 podcast before the season. He mentioned it was bizarre that clubs are bringing in foreign riders in when some British riders don’t have a contract signed. Don’t think Rob Godfrey would pay for a box to be able to think outside of it to be honest!