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Both ambulances were there tonight, fully-equipped as always. Unfortunately, and unusually, the track doctor wasn't present, leaving only one paramedic. Sod's law!

For those who do get Berwick's e-Newsletter, you'll see a preview in tonight's just-received edition. For those who don't - what's stopping you? But seriously, Berwick have full 1-7 and Workington will use r/r for Rusty and Stevie Worrall as guest for Ricky Wells (off to Italy). Parade at 6.50, tapes up at seven.

Well said.

Facundo will be at the match to support his Sheffield buddies, he's their rider.

Sigh. OK, "The newsletter I received last night......" Pedant.

The newsletter I received last night also said Doolan at Plymouth and Crang at Glasgow -- don't they count?

Bandits' latest e-Newsletter carries a preview, plus a whole lot more. Sheffield sitting pretty on top of table, Grajczonek & Garrity coming in won't weaken them much. Bandits: 1. Ben Barker, 2. Hynek Stichaeur, 3. Kevin Doolan (captain), 4. Thomas Jorgensen, 5. Claus Vissing, 6. Alex Edberg, 7. Luke Crang. Tigers: 1. Josh Grajczonek (guest), 2. Andre Compton (captain), 3. Ashley Birks, 4. Jason Garrity, 5. Ty Proctor, 6. Josh Bates, 7. Arthur Sissis. Any thoughts?

I'd venture there will be some deep thinking going on in Melbourne already, to ensure the Aussies get it right in October. Quite similar circumstances?

Since you ask, and only since you ask, last week's referee (Mick Bates) yet again marked track preparation as "excellent" Three meetings out of three, no need for further reports on reports. End of.

Aw c'mon, Tourettes -- you must be happy the club has a Czech in the line-up again!

Rest easy folks, no Bunyan! e-Newsletter this morning confirms new signing........

Au contraire, my tumescent troll..... The match must be eagerly awaited and, who knows, by 8.30 the Bandits could be top of the Premier League? Full preview was in e-Newsletter on Monday afternoon, on website Tuesday morning and with all media yesterday. The opening of the thread was only for people who claim not to read anything but this forum, and to invite discussion.

Robin, the Trawling Troll!

First PL meeting of the year, with all the hopes and dreams of both clubs fresh and bright! Bandits, although hinting at picking up a seventh rider in the near future, remain with r/r for the sadly-injured Matic Voldrih. Scunny at full strength. Bandits: 1. Ben Barker, 2. Matic Voldrih (r/r), 3. Kevin Doolan (captain), 4. Thomas Jorgensen, 5. Claus Vissing, 6. Alex Edberg, 7. Luke Crang, 8. Stefan Farnaby. Scorpions: 1. David Howe (captain), 2. Theo Pijper, 3. Alex Davies, 4. Carl Wilkinson, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Ellis Perks, 7. Nike Lunna. Comments?

Polish. Wouldn't get start permission. Plus, an average of 7.00. Otherwise -- in a heartbeat.

BERWICK have confirmed Slovenian rider Matic Voldrih will be ruled out for the rest of the season. Voldrih suffered compound fractures to tibia and fibula after a crash in his national championship, and he has been told he must not resume sporting activities for six months. The Bandits are closing in on a replacement, although they do not expect completion this week. Co-promoter Dennis McCleary said: “To be fair to fans, ourselves and the rest of the team it is important we get back to a seven-man line-up as quickly as possible. But with the season a month old already it is not easy. “We had considered the option of waiting until the cut-off date for new averages, which is April 20, but on scrutinising the figures we discovered we’d have less points to play with, so that isn’t too good an option. We are talking to available riders, and are close to making one deal happen.”

Club announcement to media: VISSING MISSING: Danish Bandit Claus Vissing will miss the club’s League Cup match at Armadale on Friday evening, having been allocated a place in the Danish SGP Qualifier the same night. He will however fly back into Edinburgh on Saturday morning, ready to race for the club against Scunthorpe. With two riders missing on Friday, Berwick will be allowed a guest rider for one, and use the sport’s rider-replacement regulation for the other. Following consideration of the circumstances, Dennis McCleary and his fellow-promoters have called upon Peterborough’s in-form Michael Palm Toft, who raced at Elite League level for Belle Vue last season as a guest for Matic Voldrih. Vissing’s races will be covered by his team-mates, with the remaining Berwick riders all available to take a heat.

Whatever, they still defaulted big time. Certainly agree about last three paragraphs.

Claus Vissing and Alex Edberg getting extra track time at Somerset tomorrow for Rye House.

So here we go: The other Scottish team. Honours even at Shielfield last year, with two wins apiece. What's going to happen in 2015? Bandits: 1. Ben Barker, 2. Matic Voldrih (r/r), 3. Kevin Doolan (captain), 4. Thomas Jorgensen, 5. Claus Vissing, 6. Alex Edberg, 7. Luke Crang. 8. Stefan Farnaby. Monarchs: 1. Craig Cook (captain), 2. Justin Sedgmen, 3. Kevin Wolbert, 4. Erick Riss, 5. Sam Masters, 6. Max Clegg, 7. Rob Branford.

Maybe short of the one that mattered? I do believe Matej Kus, who has been very much in evidence at Shielfield Park during the first two meetings, did go to his van and bring in the jet Matic Voldrih used in his later heats. All of which matters nowt nowt, following that Krsko crash. Get well soon, Matic.

I was told the improvement in his last two races on Saturday came after Matej Kus fiddled with his carburetter, loaned him a different jet. Certainly looked good in Heat 8, and had a fair head of steam up when he crashed out in Heat 10. Hope a few can send him get-well messages, as suggested in newsletter.

Absolutely correct, Deeks. My error. Berwick can amend 1-7 by bringing in a rider up to 5.66.

The CMA availability is currently 5.16, won't change much at the first break. Matic Voldrih will stay on his assessed 5.00, of course. Nearly all the names being bandied about (Matty, Pepe, Tresarrieu, etc) are too high to come in as a replacement.

Yes, it has. Full marks ("Excellent") to preparation, surface and fence. Again. Since you ask.