dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

If the Witches are going to be contenders for a play off place then this is a match where they need to show their mettle and pull off a win that most will see as unlikely. The result wont count towards that play off place but would show that they have what it takes. A defeat would fuel the lack of confidence some have in the team and ramp up the pressure.

A very disappointing scoreline for the Witches. This early in the season though it is not a disaster and Ive no doubt that the effort is there to put things right. Well done to the Rebels who look the real deal this year.

Youve been working too hard mate - it is snow and not just TV interference!!

Next week

On the face of it two very similar sides and a toughtest for the Witches. Key men I see as Morten and Kling. The winner of that personal head to head may well be the difference in the final score. Witches to win by 6 - 10 points.

I expect the Rebels to be too strong for the Witches and to win by 10. A point would be an excellent result and anymore too much to expect.

Very good idea - theres no other way to keep track of all the important issues.

Not sure Tay is free right now - he is busy getting through his box set of Friends!

All bonus points from whichever position are recorded in the programme as they still count towards the calculations fir heat 15 elligibility even those for 3rd place that wont be paid (by some)

Given some of the utter crap spouted at times on various threads Id hardly say that claiming a particular promotion proposed a rule change warrants such a reaction. Hello walnut meet sledgehammer springs to mind!

If it doesnt matter why the need for a threat of legal action?

I tend to agree in the main that it is not needed for the BSPA to explain their business decisions on this forum or elsewhere. However Brewers post was in no way critical of Sheffield but simply stated he thought they proposed the idea. Even if it was wrong it hardly caused Sheffield offence/embarrassment and therefore didnt warrant the imolied legal threat. A simple it wasnt Sheffields idea would have been enough to correct him if a correction was felt needed.

So it wasnt Sheffields idea - hardly requires the implied threat of legal proceedings! Perhaps you you would like to clear it up for us all to avoid further confusion. Proposer ??? Seconded ??? How did everyone vote??? What was the agreed consequence of non compliance?

I think it says a lot about the meeting that 'chairgate' holds sway over comment about the racing!

Looking at how it went at Foxhall you would expect a home win by about 10 points. The Witches will need to show that the cobwebs have been well and truly blown away in order to pick up anything. So that said my prediction - Rye 43 Witches 47. If you cant be optimistic at the start of the season when can you be!!

Wont the Witches just cover the missing BPs for our own riders though? They wont be the only ones officially or otherwise. Im sure the pay cap will be just as religiously adhered to.

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A win is a win however it comes. This is the type of meeting we would have lost last year. A few of the boys looked a bit sluggish and the lack of track time seemed to show. Good to see them out afterwards getting in a few laps. Superb team riding from Ben made all the difference today along with an inspired Cam. Not the time for critisism of any individual at this stage imo. Adams heat 2 win was a glimpse of his potential - nice style smooth and quick. Heres to many more.

3 times today and twice it worked and that was the the Witches won today. Well done Ben.

Bring your snow boots!

Perhaps its all hands to the pumps to try to ensure the best possible show. Given the weather of the last couple of days Id say there is not doubt its on. Just needs lots of layers and plenty of hot refreshment and hopefully some hot racing.

Nice new rod you have there!

8.25 am and the sun is out with the temp at a balmy 34.

Presumably the real threat is a deep frost overnight. Fingers crossed.

Genuine question and not just to wind things up - is r/r an option when the rider hasnt ridden? Would it need a 'special dispensation' ? I believe it would and should be granted (if needed)