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“We look very strong whichever way we set up. As I have always done, I will change the order around and experiment and that won’t change this year unless we find something that we settle on that we think is definitely the best set-up. That is something I think has worked well in the past and is something I believe we can do this year.” Witches boss Ritchie Hawkins won’t be afraid to tinker with his riding order as the Witches look to make a big improvement upon the 2021 season when they failed to make the play-offs. Sorry but I can't see what Hawkins sees, saying Witches "look strong" whichever way they set up! I understand a team manager has to be positive, but think he's seriously over estimated his side's ability!

Based on Ellis & Nielsen's scoring for Sheffield, Birmingham could possibly get a point from this. But I think they'll fall just short!

Newcastle should have a chance of a narrow home win, but can't see any possibility of an aggregate win for them.

Tough one to call, looks the weakest Monarchs team I can remember for a while, but Berwick don't go well at Armadale normally!

Can't agree with these comments by Cammi Brown, Glasgow must be 95% certain of making the play-offs! But the Tigers boss admits it will not be easy to keep the club’s record of reaching the play-offs going. “It’s going to be very difficult,” he said.

Sheffield 55 - 35 Belle Vue

Ipswich 46 - 44 Peterborough

Should both weaken the Champ & strengthen the NL to close the gap imo

That was funny lol!

Oxford 48 - 42 Scunthorpe

Birmingham 42 - 48 Poole

But also remember to add riders like Jack Smith, Luke Crang, Greg Blair etc, who would also qualify as rising stars!

This match has the potential to be the biggest win of the season so far, not easy when you look at the Leicester scores! Very surprised this match was chosen by the BSN for their stream!

While it's sad to see a rider injured, Berwick would be strengthened using r/r! So should certainly make sure Pijper is 100% before making a return to the track.

Belle Vue are strong enough to win without Ablitt, so may as well use r/r & give their riders more track time!

Birmingham might not be 6 points down though.

Very true an 8.01 rider could end up being picked by the weakest club for the lowest wages, as it's them or no team. Then a 7.99 rider can ask for a kings ransom as he's so valuable to any team!

Why look for a replacement? Same situation as Plymouth, team will be far stronger using guests for as long as possible!

Unless all Championship teams build to Newcastle strength & have a clear gap between Prem & Champ! Also make it easier for NDL riders to step up!

Very funny, made me laugh!

I don't think it's convenient at all, as it's a challenge match I'm sure Newcastle would rather BWD was able to get race fit ahead of the league campaign. If it was a league match I'd agree with you, very convenient!

Newcastle 44 - 46 Redcar

Looked what happened to Jason Edwards, he was given the easier number 7 spot & scored more points than his first meeting. Also didn't hinder Jordan Jenkins racing in the tougher number 6 spot!

I think Berwick will score more than they did at Armadale