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That being said, I wondered why Lambert’s scores from 2019 haven’t been carried forward as part of a Rolling Average to contribute towards an updated Green Sheet, which seems the most logical approach. I then realised the Regs say only scores from the last two seasons can count towards an Established MA. If that’s the case, why is an average with scores from as long ago as 2019 considered to be an Established MA? There is nothing in the Regulations which states that an average from more than two seasons ago can be used - I guess the argument is that there’s nothing in the Regs which state that old MAs can’t be used? Of course, the Regs also say: "A Premiership Assessed League rider will establish an MA after completing 3 home and 3 away qualifying fixtures." Robert Lambert is shown in the current Green Sheets as having an Assessed MA (there is no disputing that, whatever spin is put on the * next to his name and the Key at the top right), and has not completed 3 home and 3 away qualifying fixtures, so he has not got an Established MA. Please note: as far as I’m concerned, this has nothing to do with the specific rider and/or teams involved - as stated above, it highlights that the SCB Regulations are poorly written and open to interpretation, and also how the BPSL/SCB do not make their decisions transparent to the fans. The Regulations must not be tweaked, because when one area is updated, it can often cause problems elsewhere - as seen in 2022 when Belle Vue were able to use (ironically) Robert Lambert. I think it has been said many times in the past that the Regs are being reviewed - wording regarding averages and guests, in particular, must be rewritten, proofread, wargamed and checked again to iron out all this uncertainty." Hey Ho! Credit for trying to get them to simplify things.

I'm guessing you're not refering to movement at the tapes or unsatisfactory starts, they involve all 4 coming back for the restart?

I honestly think Leicester could be really good if they all ride to their potential but hey never seem to. So certainly rate them above Oxford, unless changes are made.

But still in the fight for the play-offs, not favourites to make it though. Imagine where they could have finished up if they used the spare points!

Don't think it will make much of a difference for Poole, they're favourites to win everything whether that's with Foord, Perry or a 2.00 guest. Good news for Foord though.

I've never understood the "well past his best" argument against signing Starke. Of course he's well past his best, otherwise he'd be on a 7 point average & wouldn't have fitted in the team. Now if you said, couldn't understand it, because no-one saw him improving his average, that would be a fair point. I could argue Chris Harris, Sam Masters & Ben Barker are "well past their best" don't get many complaints about their signings lol!

It would be very harsh on Smith to wait until he's out 2+ points so his average, then drop him! Dropping Starke for a 5 points rider, putting Pearson at reserve, may be the only change they need to make.

Edinburgh now firmly in a wooden spoon battle with Berwick now imo

After today's performance, I still don't see Redcar making the top 4, but they've probably ensured they don't have to worry about the wooden spoon any more. Plus the great performance from their top 2, will give them hope for the KOC.

Then they should have said because of this weeks weather, not the forecast - which looked decent.

11 hours after the postponement & the match is still advertised on the British Speedway website. If it was called off early to save on travelling / hotel bills etc perhaps they should get on to the BSPL to ensure the website is up to date. Similar thing happened when King's Lynn called off a meeting, left on the website for a long time after. For a "professional" sport, it's not good enough.

Glasgow could easily make the top 4, 2 points behind Workington with a home match in hand, 2 points behind Redcar with 2 home matches in hand. Even have 2 home matches in hand over Oxford (5 points behind).

With the points limit changing each month, I've lost count of what it currently is. Surprised Glasgow are so far below it.

I think Scunny are very safe on the top 4, if Glasgow make it, won't be at their expense. Still expecting a big home win.

The only changes Oxford make are to weaken the team. Can't see Poole doing anything except finding a 2.00 rider, rest are all doing their job. For Glasgow, not easy for to strengthen up with a low points limit, makes it more important to pick the correct team from the start.

How would it be "Workington select" they were only missing one rider right?

Forecast for today & tomorrow, looked fine. Of course if the track had already taken a lot of water & can't be raced on, that's fine, but mentioning the forecast as a reason for a postponement when it looks ok, leaves people to be suspicious & doubt the reasons given. Would have been better off to say, postponed due to a waterlogged track. If it's not waterlogged, then shouldn't have been called off.

I don't think their reserves are far off the top 3. But if it's 1st vs 4th, can't see them stopping Ipswich.

Really don't understand Wright not getting an extra ride.

Leicester in with a great chance of the play-offs now.

Second highest scorer for Sheffield!

With more dropped home points, struggle to see Oxford making the play-offs now. Lack of bonus points really costing them. Their own fault for making the team weaker than. On paper Leicester & Lynn should be good enough at home to finish above Oxford.

Have to question Oxford's team manager (again). Putting Riss in heat 15, means he's one of the top two Oxford riders. So as he's at reserve, why not give him an extra ride before heat 15?

Say this comment in the Speedway Star "Tom Brennan has called for his Birmingham bosses to pick a riding order and stick with it" now I've not read the rest of the article yet, but my first reaction is why? If Brummies lose every week, why would you keep the same riding order, why not try something new. Also most of their riders race in multiple countries, with different formats, or race in 2 leagues in GB with different teammates, so how would keeping the same riding order benefit them? I guess an argument could be made that Worrall should always ride at 2, because he can't score from anywhere else & Brennan is the obvious number 5 anyway.

No idea, just making a point that NL may not work on alternative race nights. I'd agree 2H & 2A would be a good idea if they 1) got rid of the play-offs, 2) teams worked together to get through the fixtures, 3) riders put British speedway first over foreign fixtures. But I don't see any of those 3 happening.