dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

you will say the same for Thursdays match at Foxhall and as much as I would like you to be right Im not convinced for either!The Witches certainly can pull off a win. As is often the case we need to make sure we are still in it after the first 5 heats and then who knows....

Nothing wrong with the existing set up apart fron how far back from the tape some (many!) riders are. The regs do have a distance stated as a requirement (7.5cm?) but many are 4 times that back - often drawing back after the start marshall has stepped forward before creeping forward to gain advantage without touching the tape. Perhaps what is needed is a new reg whereby any rider drawing back after the start marshall has moved is punished as if the have touched the tape.

Non Brits coming in on 5 and 7 should not be allowed to drop below these levels (or perhaps a floor at 6 and 4 respectively) This would mean the young Brits would be be more attractive even if struggling to maintain the assessed 3. Also agree that a reduction to 2 could be considered along with a draft in the PL.

same here - infact im sure most Boro fans would say i dont like them very much!!And TJ is a rider Id be very happy to see as a Witch in the future. Still saw it as a poor left turn move this time and personally felt he could/should have been excluded. All 4 wasnt the worst decision in the world though and probably 9/10 times would go that way.

agree with Barrow Boy - thought TJs move was dangerous. It OK wanting to be on the same bit of track but when another rider is already there its not allowed!! To Fromafar - I dont thibk Lambert chose to go to the grass he was forced there by the move from TJ.

Whoops!! Yeah Ash not Stef!! Was just reading about the U21s is my excuse!!

Interestingly on the BSPA site there are detailed reviews of the nights other matches and just one line for this one. Also links to official ref scorecards (complete with averages) for the other two but not this one! Agree with above posts re timing of protests re line ups. I believe they were rewritten last year to avoid post meeting protests and amendments wherever possible. It may be harsh on Somerset but it seems they didnt protest in time. Think this will rumble on a bit more yet!!

Eddie was excellent agreed.Maassen was sharp out of the gate a couple of times agreed but yes he was that bad after. Like a scalded cat from the gate but like a dead one round the bends. Also disagree re Greenwood to an extent. Yes not always quick but always in control and his 2nd place passing and repassing Stefan was the race of the night! Shouldve got an extra ride in 14 although can see why Rye wanted Maassen to have more track time

Tough one to call - Berwick on the back foot after poor performances but surely looking for a backlash. Witches improved but not yet fully fluent and needing to pick up points to put themselves back in the picture as challengers. Agree with Baldyman that should be disappointed if they fail to get even a point. Hoping for more but not confident or expecting it. Up the Witches!!

Mistake by the ref to allow it also.

he woukdve beaten Maassen

???? Level start and he tried to put his front wheel on the grass from gate 2!!

Jorgensen should go for that IMO. Dangerous move for me.

Shocking so far!

Robert hasnt had a ride yet! wink

I was more surprised that the caption was Poole v Swindon featuring Darcy.... .... was expecting it to be billed as the return of Darcy featuring Poole and Swindon!

or he coukd have a multi year contract /visa.Doesnt need to get the 7 average / state top 4 until the year the visa expires.

Not elligle to guest as a NL only guest - ie where there is no facility. Rye do have a full facility so actually presumably Adam is guesting using his attained PL average fro 2014.

Im taking some positives 1 - should be a comfortable win for the Witches 2 - if the guests rules are going to be 'flexed' then to do so to give a rider such as Adam so more PL action is a good reason 3 - Will be interesting to see BWD and how he measures up against the glowing reports

Expect another solid all around performance with 55+ on the cards. Hopefully those off nights weve had before are well and truly behind us.

I dont think its a case of anybody falling for the bleating - the vast majority are quite capable of making their own minds up. And most have decided that Nicki has been out of order a few too many times. So much so that Id agree there are times now when he is hard done by and it almost seems like he has lost the right to the benefit of any doubt in any incident. Also agree with SCB when he says that once Nicki hangs up his gloves he will leave a big hole (one big enough for even him to get through without contact - wink)

exactly so should a visa be granted when the direct result is a Brit losing his job?I dont think.that UKVI would look favoravly on that. In fact legally Zengota as an EU national losing his job could be viewed the same way.

Im just waiting fot it all to kick off if Redcar win and Roynon scores a hatful!!

Wow where did that come from for NKI. Blew them away! Shame for Tai but still a great night stretching his lead almost as much as his ears.

im often in the anyone but Nicki club but totally agree with this post.