Steve Shovlar

He throttled off as he crossed the line.

Bewley miscounted the laps.

Have to wait and see but doubt the bspa would allow this to happen. Nothing to gain for it. This is not a re-arranged fixture.

No. He wouldn't. He is on record as saying he told the Poles to go do one. R/r means Thorsell ban coming up. Remember, this Wolves deal with Poland is at club level. The rules are not set by the club.

Thorsell has to be banned for 28 days. Simple as that. If the Polish fixture is re-arranged Thorsell hasn't got a leg to stand on and neither have Wolves if they use a facility. Eith nl 6 pointer or a 28 day ban. Not Wolves decision if they use a facility. The scb will issue the ban. Makes no odds whether Wolves rolled over and signed the Polish blackmail or not . Its above Wolves.

Because the roof was closed. Much clearer with the roof open and not echoing around the stadium.

Define working class? I work everyday and Cardiff is chump change out the sides off the sofa. Only people who can't afford to go are spending their dole money on diamond white or the slots. If you can't afford a oner for a good day out you are doing something seriously wrong with your life. Labour spongers and scroungers. Labour are spongers party. Parked on the main road into cardiff in the carparks on the right. Always get in there before 11.30 am. Parking is £5.20 a day and there are two of us. Cheaps as chips.

Forecast currently not great for Wednesday. A rain band pushing through during the day to clear by approx 5 to give a dry evening. Just depends how much rain we will get. Hopefully not enough to cause the meeting to be postponed.

Happy to post the pics of the crowd from last year and this for people who wish to compare. As for the cost of the day. Fuel to Cardiff. £20 Parking £2.60 for the day. Lunch. £10 Costa 2.50 Ticket £25 Total cost inc lunch which I would have had no matter where I was, is just £60.10 Everyone can afford to go. Cut out the costa and buy a sandwich and bottle of water from Asda and even Jeremy Corbyns dole scroungers and spongers could afford to go. There's no excuse not to be there. Cheap as chips day out.

Back in 2004, the crowd was significantly smaller than yesterday. The upper tiers has only the first 6 rows filled on the third and fourth bends. In comparison yesterday had people all the way around to the top. Yes there were plent of empty seats, there always are. But to compare 2004 to 2017, there is quite a difference upwards. And comparing from last year, and I am using photographic evidence, shows a small improvement.

Tickets were cheaper than last year. Paid £25 on the day. What other big sporting event can you get in as cheaply? Fantastic value for money.

I think Pirates will bounce back and win this one quite comfortably. Just want Brady back to fitness so we can confirm our place in the playoffs.

I take photos of the crowd and comparing last year to this, the crowd looks up, but not by a huge amount. The crowd levels have been very similar for years now and it seems bsi just can't push crowd attendances to the next level.

He was getting cheers, as expected being a "Brit", but most certainly it was nowhere near as loud as on previous seasons. A guy near us was booing him and nearly got into a punchup with some bloke with a Woofy cap on. Shows he has polarised some fans and around us there were others who sat quietly not cheering or booing at all. Doyle seemed to get the loudest cheers tonight, probably because he is bothered to ride in the UK and many feel he was robbed last year due to injury. Judging by the riders and racers, Woffindens time has now passed. He couldn't compete when it mattered.

And we are out of Cardiff heading for the M4. Thought it was a very good gp witha few great heats. Deserved winner in Magic. Doyle should have gone touched tapes. Ref shocker calling it back in semi Magic perfect gate. Excellent day out.

Whoooohooooo! Go Magic!

He is bound to get a cheer as he is our 'best' brit. But the cheers are nothing like previous years and thats a fact.

Lol! He just done a lap of honor, for being a loser today.

Woffy woffy woffy! Out out out! He looks very mediocre at best. Perhaps not riding in the UK is the reason he is so slow. Too busy trying to flog his Total W caps. Lol!

Very entertaining meeting so far. Sitting middle tier right in line with starting gate. Excellent seats. I photo the crowd every year and comparing it looks a slightly bigger crowd than last year.

Town is packed with fans. Just got into the stadium and took a while due to extra security at the gates. Think the last minute pint brigade will be caught out.

No more team changes this year.

I hope the Sun readers don'y follow the papers instructions. The paper thinks the gp takes place on Sunday! https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4036728/british-speedway-grand-prix-2017-live-stream-race/

Whilst Eddie Kennett has always worn the pirates colours with pride, it shows how hard it has been when the top British club can't get a top liner to ride over here. Matt Ford had been talking to quite a few riders but all of them said no when it came to signing on the dotted line. I believe he had been waiting for one particular rider who would have been a very good replacement for KK. Waiting so much as to include KK in the Monday meeting at Wolves and the Wednesday side against Swindon, only to be let down at the eleventh hour. KK was clearly going through the motions since his return and could have been drummed out a couple of weeks ago and Kennett brought in. Pretty sure Matt has fallen back on Eddie as the deal with the other rider fell through. Just shows how difficult it is nowdays to get a top rider into the UK for a club. Welcome Eddie. I am sure you will give it 100% and after the "efforts" of KK the fans will accept that they just want to see a rider giving his all than one not even going through the motions. However, I have to be real and say here ends any chance of the title in 2017. We will make top four but not go any further. We just don't have a big hitter to combat the Doyles or Lindgrens and it would need a monumental effort to make the final this season.

He wasn't out of shape. It's his actual riding style. That's how he enters corners in speedway. Granted its not usual but its the way he rides a bike.