dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Paul Clarke ala Cov v Poole Sky washout!!

Well that wasnt what we all expected was it!! Would normally be well chuffed with the win but that seems a bit secondary now. Dont agree that it was wrong not to pull Rohan out of the rest of the meeting - the ref made his choice. Rohan totally out of order but its not the first incident of 'afters' following a race. Unfortunately this time the outcome seems a little more serious than the rider simply being dumped on his backside. Given that the ref ruled Rohan elligible to continue in the meeting should mean the result stands if the regulations are followed. However it wouldnt be the first time regulations were ignored and if in this case we lost the points then you wouldnt find me whinging as you can understand the sentiment of those calling for just that.

Hopeful of at least a point. We are certainly good enough for that. Scunny on form though would beat anybody at home so need a few things to go our way to get anything more. Agree that Cam is key.

the ice cream van is on bend1! wink

Like Mr Beerhut I was stunned to hear the ref hadnt given the race win decision to Gino over Worrall. However no one pits side thought he had got it so it seems angles can be deceptive from the stand. Wouldnt mind seeing the video replay though!!

Cook was true class tonight . Good meeting overall with some great races. Shouldve won it though!! Falls/ EFs etc but only ourselves to blame.

Ash in on the act now! Not sure how he managed to get under the tape he moved so early!

Rohan and Cook behaving tonight - jumping Justin getting away with it though!!

in the track shop! wink

apart from red ones whenever you predict a Monarchs defeat!

mods help required - eric cantona has hacked the scotsmans account! wink

Such a shame that Edinburgh have suffered various woes this last week ahead of this match. For me this was the big test of our new found resolve bit now even a decent win wont answer all the questions. Masters and Branford out, fitness issues for Cook and Wolbert so the Monarchs can play down their chances even more than usual. Still think it will be a tight scoreline. A wins a win whether its 2 or 20 so would settle for happiness is 46-44 in this one. Certainly a potential banana skin the size of one of those they tow along behind a speedboat in the med is this one. Could be a nail biter!! Up the Witches!!

Hans Christian AndersenThe Brothers Grimm Aesop JK Rowling BrummieRebel Great strory tellers of all time! wink

I think the whole reason the rules are as they are is to avoid the situations seen in past years where results have been amended days, weeks , even months later. That puts the onus on teams to know their stuff beforehand and not rely on hindsight once theyve lost.

thats just the point no one initially thought any rules were broken - not Redcar not Somerset and not the referee. The mistake was only queried after which is then outside the clearly stated protest timescales. Unfortnate that it has happened but certainly not cheating as some have argued.

can see where youre coming from but I dont think there is any specific provision for a protest from a team not involved in the match.This is likely to mean that even if you accept a protest from another team is acceptable then the same stated timescales apply - however inpractical that may be.

As harsh as it is on Somerset the BSPA have at least applied their own rules. There is a clear section about timings of protests and this was not met. It should of course never have happened in the first place but ALL parties have some part in the responsibility for it.

If thats not all 4 back there should never be an all 4 back decision EVER again!

Oh dear - what a silly decision!! Glad Nicki is up and ok.

Well chuffed with that. Best Rohan performance of the year - take a bow fella. Vital points when needed from all the Witches - a real team effort. Cam still short of race fitness. I think he will come good - hopefully just it when it matters most.

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.