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1) how about Kemp as a guest against Oxford, I'm sure he'll have a point to prove? 2) how about Kemp as a replacement for Zischke?

That doesn't really make sense to me, how does weakening yourselves to stop Belle Vue strengthening help Oxford against Sheffield or Ipswich if they make the play-offs? Plus Belle Vue have the options of Joe T, Mulford & both Scunny reserves for a RS.

When they dropped Klindt for Kerr same question was asked, "are they going to use up the spare points", they didn't. So don't see a second change to bring in a big hitter coming.

I think it's very hard on Kemp, he's a Prem reserve who was expected to ride at number 2. Now it'll be hard on Killeen who's not had a shot as a RS, but expected to be a number 6. If they really felt Kemp wasn't working out, what about Heeps who's been having a much better season for the Cheetahs.

Comment by Schroeck "our one to five is a match against anyone in this league" can't say I agree with that, but if he believes it's true why not supplement with a strong reserve pairing?

Every change Oxford have made has weakened them imo. Now they've just lost their (supposedly) strong reserve. They either don't want to make the play-offs or have given up for the season & planning for next year with new reserves? I cannot see how these changes can be considered strengthening the team at all.

Having seen the weather forecast for Plymouth, they've made 100% the right decision to call it off. Heavy rain most of they day. Then still rain due during the match.

I guess Redcar could've expected more from Mulford. Good heat 2, but followed with 4 last places.

I suggested Pearson for Garrad in heat 12, then Garrad for Ivacic in heat 14. I wouldn't have given Ivacic a 4th ride.

Not if he's injured.

Tbh it would really help both clubs if fans went to watch the "other" team when their team wasn't racing at home.

Odd team managing by the Comets imo, giving Vuolas the r/r in heat 5 against a pairing he'd just lost a 5-1 too.

Apparently Leibmann was in London around lunchtime and was due fly up at 13.15 but flight was cancelled. Could she not have got a train up?

If that's really him, he needs a fine for that "bringing the sport into disrepute". Not right to tell fans not to spend their money. Why not encourage fans to go along & enjoy a good match, could still be some good racing between Cook & the top Monarchs, also when the Academy lads meet each other.

Oxford, Ipswich & Plymouth have had to race without their number ones. Can't see the BSPL allowing Workington to postpone a match due to missing a second string & a reserve.

Totally agree with that, Vissing is a miss, but Leibmann probably not. Can't cancel a match just for being "one rider down".

Why should Edinburgh have to call the match off? Ipswich didn't get a match cancelled when Doyle was missing, neither did Oxford without Tungate. What about fans who may have swapped around work shifts, or possibly booked hotels of travelling from Workington? Then there the Monarchs riders who flew over yesterday, who cover the cost of that flight if the meeting is cancelled & they have to race again?

I'm feel the Comets reserves are weaker than the Monarchs reserves, so would've "sacrificed" a reserve in a tough heat one, to give them a better chance in heat 2? Not saying you're idea won't work though.

I wonder if that was in anticipation of Brennan missing the match & using r/r?

I think I'd use Celina in heat 1, get practice ahead of heat 2.

Agreed, the bonus point could be vital for Leicester. I would've put Cook in heat 12, as he was the stronger reserve, if he ran a last could always use Hagon in heat 14?

Only if Workington go 6 points down.

While I agree that it's certainly unfair that clubs can drop riders but a rider will get a ban of they want to leave a club, I have no sympathy for Musielak. He said he needed a break due to injury, while still riding in Poland. Then says he's sitting out the rest of the GB season. So if he feels fit to return it should be with King's Lynn. If he's not happy there, just be honest about it.

Redcar have been told they can't sign a replacement for Bailey, do have to use guests for the rest of the season. This is where the rule is stupid, it was brought on to stop riders, signing just for the play-offs, but did they consider the consequences - injured / retiring riders not being able to be replaced.

I can understand the logic of the BSPL saying to Musielak, you can't say you have to leave Lynn because you are injured, then all of a sudden say you're fit when another club needs you. But at the same time if it's ok for clubs to drop riders, why can't riders "drop" clubs?