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Wayne Hutt is an unattached 3 point rider.

I'd disagree with that. If they think they can find a reserve who will score more why is that a "major error"? If you said, the reserves are slowly improving, the early worries may prove unfounded, I hope they're given longer & prove it was right to keep them - then that'd make sense.

The problem with Lynn calling off matches in good weather, is they'll end up having to race then in bad weather to fit them all in

Fantastic effort by Lynn to score 42 points. There reserves doing what they should be capable of. But surprised by the heat 15 selection, picking Wojdylo means he was the second best rider in the team - so why wasn't he given any extra rides on the night? Maybe just sharing the rides out once the match was lost? Certainly a positive performance for Lynn ahead of the rest of the season.

Great attitude

I feel the complete opposite way. Now Swindon don't have a team, why would someone turn up at Oxford just to cheer on the opposition? I guess it depends on the level of rivalry, Edinburgh & Glasgow fans not likely to support each other if one closed, but as Cradley closed nearly 20 years ago could easily see their fans supporting Wolves (last year). Personally I was a Rye House fan, then an Arena-Essex fan also as soon as they were in a different league.

Look at how well Dan Thompson is going this year. Yet last year no Championship team wanted him at the start of the season. Birmingham then gave him a short term chance, but preferred to bring back Stefan Nielsen over keeping Dan. Then finally Plymouth gave him a team spot (but he got injured). British Promoters have to take some of the blame for lack of home grown talent, when there's promising young Brits without team spots.

Personally I think Sam has done what you'd expect of a new 2.00 reserve. (Currently averaging 2.05)

If the plan was to use the tac sub against McGurk to "guarantee" points, then heat 12 was the first opportunity to use it.

People were calling for changes to the Cheetahs because they had points to play with, rather than because they looked weak imo (well maybe Atkins) Same for the Spires, Oxford are doing well, but if you have points spare, why not try to improve your team?

That's true, in the higher leagues if you're not allowed a facility you're allowed a guest. Is the 75% of average rule applicable in the NL?

I honestly thought he'd be one of the stronger reserves in the league. Hasn't happened.

Who decides if it's a close finish though? What if Edinburgh said it's a close finish use the transponders, but Glasgow said it wasn't close Harris clearly got it lol!

Seems an odd decision not to sign a Dane, unless you are a Wednesday club. I'm sure both Workington & Berwick are delighted with Vissing & Borke & would just need to plan when to race at Poole / Oxford. It's not like Danish teams ride every Wednesday of the year. Perhaps Cami trying to deflect the blame of not picking the right riders I wonder?

Now King's Lynn have been deducted 2 points, can Brummies avoid the wooden spoon?

Good decision by the SCB. No point calling off fixtures if it costs you 2 points, won't harm Lynn and his season, but at least a precedent has been set.

As for the match, expecting a big Oxford win.

Nope, he's been signed, in the new team deceleration.

I don't think they can force a rider to go to rehab, they could however say "you have to complete rehab before being giving your licence back after the ban?

She's actually averaging 2.21, so Workington haven't gained an advantage, but that's still irrelevant, why come out with a detailed set of rules & not follow them?

Riding at number 6, no more can be expected of Hodder imo. Hume has a 6.07 average for 24, more than a point above his starting average, can't drop riders based on one poor performance. Despite all his knockers, Etheridge's 24 average is above his rolling ave too.

Plymouth always looked to have strength in depth, but not race winners. Nearly everyone rated them bottom based on the top end of the team. Like you say, could be outsiders for a top 4 spot if they had a number one.

Can't imagine he'd ever leave Scunthorpe, as long as he's wanted there.

Well that was a surprise, thought it'd be close on aggregate, but slightly fancied the Bandits. Well done to Scunthorpe.

Title favourites Poole have had 3 home matches, scored 61 twice, but only 49 against Edinburgh. They've also had 3 away matches with their biggest loss (4 points) coming at Edinburgh. Honestly I don't think Edinburgh look that string on paper, but they are doing really well this year. However I feel Workington's top 5 should ensure a win, can their reserves pick up enough points to give them the chance of a bonus point? Edit After last night, expecting Edinburgh to suffer a big loss today.