dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

I am expecting a close and exciting meeting with the Witches to win 48 - 42.

My post was purely in relation to the weather and the likelyhood or otherwise of this weeks fixtures taking place. I think your tables are great and agree they a true reflection of a teams performances.

Five day forecast shows it as bright and dry in the east of England on Thursday. Friday in the east of Scotland looks a little unsettled. Oh dear!!

And take off reserve points in other heats and you are back to a home win.

Hence my point about not using League Cup matches.The point from Bash re using ALL competitive has some merit - why exclude those in the KOC and not the League Cup.

The current 38 match set up is too large and also has a skewed mix of matches given the difference in League Cup group sizes. KOC matches are rightly excluded as all clubs will not ride each other. Yet the southern teams only ride 4 of the other 12 clubs and cannot reach 38 matches and so will have to carry forward 2011 meetings. I would propose a reduction to 24 meetings and the use of League matches only for the 2013 start averages.

My 9 year old watched last night and has just asked me if I am reading about that tosser Nicki Pedersen. Whilst it isnt the first time he has heard or used swearing it does show the impact such actions can have. I am broad minded and am happy to deal with my parental responsibilities guiding my son through the rights and wrongs in life but feel Nicki let Speedway down yet again.

Unless there is a change in the calculation of rolling averages then even 3 70-20 defeats would make just a small difference. And of course2,3 or even 4 of the riders may not be back next year anyway!!

Take a look at last nights scores. Add together the points that No1 and No6 scored for each team. Not a great difference eh? If you have a stronger No1 you lose out at No6. Its not rocket science!

This one could be a decider for the last play off place. The Witches need to take 4 points to put themselves in the mix again. Two evenly matched sides that served up an excellent meeting at Foxhall kast night. I would love to see the Witches come up trumps but expect the Monarchs to overturn last nights result. I expect a close one with the Monarchs managing to repel a spirited Witches effort. 50 - 40 ish.

Point accepted re Dyer to a great extent. Still leaves too many others. I think we all agree that it would be good to see more British youngsters though both in the north and south.

A bit naughty to edit out the other 7 names when quoting a post!!It has taken a while for Dyer to show any form - perhaps if the NL Brits were given the same chance a few of them would show the same progress.

Looked good on his first visit to Foxhall and has improved each time I think.A shame theres little chance of him being a Witch next year.

Jorgy - very fast after a first heat last Sneddon - quick from the start and good value Wethers/Pjiper/Tully - hit and miss Campton - a couple of lively heats Helfer - should of stayed at home.

Ipswich no1 did get a full max though - Doolan for Redcar!!

Working on it with a max in 10. Boo!! Jorgy spoils the dream!! Super choice of guest for the Monarchs.

Leigh still on for his max after heat 1 !! Still on after heat 6!!

Best - qualifying for cup semi finals in June Worst - having to wait until the middle of October for the cup semi finals when you have blank dates in the calender.

Time will tell!! Was meant a bit tongue in cheek but no smiley option on my phone.

Witches to win by at least 20 with a max from Leigh.

A bit harsh on Tay Id say given his recent return from a serious injury

Aljack is gradually digging himself deeper into a hole - perhaps he will soon be able to become the Witches Aussie talent scout!!!

On Witches website shows home 6.71 and away 6.79(not inc Rye away)

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I would think at least 5 clubs will be chasing Leigh on a sub 7 average.