Dickie Head

Let’s split hairs. With the benefit of hindsight after watching the BSN coverage this morning, Kerr had an engine defect, not a failure.

Yes it did. Logged in and viewed uninterrupted on my laptop. Shame the meeting had very little to enthuse about.

I see Shovvy still thinks Dan Gilkes is available.

I want the link as well, but I’m sure it will appear later in the week so be patient.

It wouldn’t surprise me if Dan Gilkes is still troubled by last seasons injury. Not sure about averages but perhaps Kyle Newman could offer short term cover.

I’ve now had chance to listen to the chat with FB with his explanations. It was good that he had an opportunity to put his point of view. I guess we’ll never really know one way or the other who was right and wrong. Thought he seemed quite an intense character. Think the Poole management will need to work closely with him to maximise his potential however being uk based should help. As with every Pirates rider, if they don’t fulfil their allocated role, Matt won’t hesitate to take action - even more so now that he’s back on the scene full time.

If I’m back from work before the show ends I will.

Don”t beat about the bush. Get the interviewer to ask FB for his version of what actually went on at Worky last year. And ask if he honestly has any chance of starting the season as my understanding is that his shoulder is not yet strong enough to resume racing.

Mayfield are currently recruiting / interviewing for various positions. I believe one of the posts will deal with communications, website, social media etc.

Facebook says yes. 12 to 3pm. Season ticket and merchandise sales / exchanges.

Might get paid or paid on time……..hmmmmmmmmmmmm?

JJ also confirmed for Opole in Poland. A bit of careful weekend fixture planning will be needed.

I’d rule out Beau Bailey given he is contracted to Region Varde in Denmark for 2026.

Would he not be precluded having represented Edinburgh in the semi-final?

Could I ask if Jake Allen was ok after his fall? He seems to have been forgotten in all of this.

If the Tigers needed any additional motivation towards winning the Championship, they surely got it with the news that Redcar will complete in the BSN final. That aside, the welcome news on the casualties and the excellent response of the Bears and Tigers supporters and staff must be applauded.

Agreed. In the same way Tarasenko helped bolster the Tigers in 2023.

Believe he is going to the second leg of the play off final having just been appointed Head Coach of Glasgow Rangers. 😂😂

Yes. Broken hand. Came off at Wimborne Whoppa.

Jody Scott’s concussion absence could be significant over the next 10 days.

Potentially: Nagel for Glasgow racing for Pila Kerr for Poole racing for Tarnow

Got to get this off my chest. Has anyone noticed that riders are now regularly removing their cut out connectors from their wrists before reaching the pits after a race is completed. Last week Cameron Heeps took his off in heat 15 of Oxford v Poole on the third bend of the last lap when at the back. I know you can argue it’s low level risk but why not keep it attached until the motor is deadened? Must be some rule or other about this?

Tend to disagree. Poole can still top the league if they win. That would force Glasgow into two must wins against Edinburgh. Only Zack and the reserves can cover the RR unless a tactical is used for one. I would have recruited Jake Milford on this occasion.

Two off my grasstrack mates at the Masters said that he might have been concussed. No proof though. Wonder if speedway concussion protocols apply to a grasstrack (or similar) incident?

On the SCB website under Officials Listing, start marshal’s have no specific classification other than Track Official unlike other roles (e.g. clerk of the course, machine examiner) where attendance on an SCB course is a requirement of holding the job.