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100% agree, but his third place would have put the meeting out of Glasgow's reach. An experienced rider would have known that and settled for third. His fall kept the Tigers in the match, but as you say, you can't knock a rider for having a go.

Basically, he was on for a safe third when he seemed to get a tad close to the rider in front of him. It unsettled him, and down he went.

Back in the day, Howarth would have been a marked man. Someone would have put him through, and rightly so. Someone like Martin Goodwin was a hard rider, but fair and like other hard riders back then, could give it, but also take it. Howarth must think he's a bit of a hardman. After watching his performance with Pickering, I would suggest otherwise 😂

Unfortunately his inexperience showed. He has a good third place. No doubt he will learn from that, and not let it happen again.

I do agree with you, but Workington fans were saying Perry was the answer to their reserve problems. He had 4 rides yesterday at Workington and had four lasts!. He's been let go by both Poole and Glasgow. It just shows the standard at the lower end of some of the teams. As for Hagon. I'm sure Glasgow signed him on the back of his two u21 Championship wins. (which made sense) Riding down at reserve after being No2 at Berwick last year, also looked like a good move by Glasgow. Besides last night's meeting at Berwick for Berwick!, his actual best score for the Tigers has been 5+1!!

Thank you. Good old Egon 🤣

Thank you. I'm surprised riders turned it down. They are always saying they are skint !!

Why did Edinburgh go with R/R last night, was there no one available or was it to save money?

I know it's the system and all the riders know it's on the final, and it's 2026, not 1976, but I wonder what the list of speedway world champions would have looked like under this system? For those older enough to remember, would you agree that Dave Jessup, for one, would have been a world champion? Billy Sanders maybe. Of course, the cream rises to the top, and the likes of Mauger, Olsen, Fundin, Penhall, etc. would have still gone on to be world champions, but off the top of my head, Kenny Carter is another who, imo, would have won it at least once. As proven last night, score eight points, and you're in with a shout of winning. Yes, it's over ten rounds, not one, but you get my drift.

So, from yesterday's meeting till today, did we have a lot of overnight rain? If not, why is it like a waterlogged ploughed field tonight?

Bewley has had three fantastic races. Means diddly squat under this pathetic scoring system. Someone could make the final on a lot less than what Dan has already. Still, it's important for the sport to show itself for what it is 🤣🤣

Tatum, goodness gracious me, By Golly........... I suggest he tries his hand at " its knock out," much better suited for his style of commentary.

How can it be out of sync like that? It beggars belief.

I think you mean in the 2000s. We were the World Champions, plus silver and bronze medallists from the 70's right the way through to the late 80s. That was when it was 5-man teams. We have under the speedway of nations, two golds and two silvers. Fantastic achievements, but all in name, a pair's event. When it comes to the 5 man team event, we've not yet won. As for England's record in the pairs in the past. It's a fantastic record. 70s through to the late 80s, 7 Golds, 5 Silver and 2 Bronze. 👍

I don't think I used the word Bribed. As for Hagon, you don't have to have a logo on a team suit to sponsor the team. Look at the end of the day when it comes to the final, as long as we stay clear of injuries. The team picks itself. Unless the riders who rode last night had to pay for their own expenses, then I can't fathom why so many were overlooked? Unless as you say, all the riders who are imo better than Cairns and Flint, turned it down. Lawson's article in the star suggests otherwise.

It use to be, promoters would build a team, so at least they could win at home. It seems Godfrey is not too bother one way or the other on that score. Maybe when he has no supporters left he might take action. I doubt it it!!

So, Lawson's quote in the star. " I must have pissed someone off. didn't even get a phone call," Is what lies? 15 point max on Wednesday, 10+3 at Northampton the following night, but in Allan's words. "I would rather pick someone with enthusiasm." Last time I looked, Enthusiasm over talent doesn't win you trophies. Yes, Lawson is not into riding British finals and open meetings, etc., but he obviously would like to have been picked to ride for Team GB. Being a good rider, it seems is only part of the equation if you want to be part of Team GB Limited. You say, and I quote, "(insert your own chosen name here) whose first question is “how much will I get paid? I could turn that on its head and say the first question Team GB ltd ask is, "How much are you willing to pay to become part of the team?" It's already been mooted that Cairns dad paid through sponsorship for his boy to be picked. Hagon's dad sponsored them the other year. Next thing you know, he became part of the Team GB setup!! Sad state of Affairs when Speedway starts going down the same road as F1, where you have to pay to get your place on the team.

Yes, I agree. Meeting won, so why not give him a run out? I think Allan's thinking was: "By not giving him a ride. "To be fair, the lad most likely would have been a bit off the pace!" So Allan chose not to use him and, in the process, it stops him getting any stick!!

That was his 1st season, so not too bad. He went on to have a good career at Glasgow.

btw, can you show me where I quoted he would only last three races? I've looked in Hansard, but can't seem to find it😉

When I said the same thing about Hausl, you replied to my post, as shown below. I thought after I posted my comments that maybe I was a bit harsh on him, considering how tight the Edinburgh track is. I half expected I would have to eat my words after the Berwick meeting. Knowing a big track would have suited him better. The updates said he had a great 1st ride. What happened in his other two? Things won't get easier for him. Up next, Plymouth. Another very small track. You're correct in your assessment of the two reserves. Hagon should really be kicking on now. Third full season in Division Two. Berwick was his home track last year. I thought he would have been your match winner. As for Hodder. imo he will have some half-decent meetings, but he doesn't look like he has improved that much from last season. Early days, though.

Yes indeed, pirates dodged a bullet there. Riss would have scored at least eight against a very lack lustered Pirates imo.

Considering Cluff has ridden in Poland for a season, then Plymouth last year. Tonight, he certainly looked like he had never ridden a bike before. As for Glasgow. I would hazard a guess and say Hausl won't be around too long. Unless, of course, he shows a liking to Glasgows track.

Could Klima not have had seven rides?. Unless he's in heat 15. May has only given him six rides? the same amount as Spencer. Who, to be fair, has only scored when there were three riders in a race. Surely Klima should have got the full quota of rides, or have I got the rules wrong?