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Nightshift, it matters because Neb basically said I was talking nonsense, & then talks nonsense his self.

Now you need to try again Neb, because that is not true. He only left because the Leicester management decided to rest Lewis in favour of Branford. If you know any of the Leicester riders, you will realise that most of them don't get on with the track. Lewis didn't do too bad with the track Saturday from where I was standing.

Still waiting for your version of events reference Lewis Blackbird Neb.

I await your version of events with interest Neb. The meetings Blackbird was asked to cover were meetings when Branford was riding abroad. Instead of just saying im wrong, tell me why im wrong. I hope all the young Brits find regular Premier & Elite berths,but don't think the Leicester track helps their confidence. The last statement is just my opinion, & is not meant to stir the anti Leicester mob up again.

Didn't look like Ricky hit the fence from where I was, but it looked serious. Just hope & pray that he makes a full recovery, because that's all that really matters.

Neb ive done my homework, & trust me that's the FACTS.

Blackbird was asked to share with Branford & decided he needed a full time Premier League spot & Scunthorpe were looking to replace Bates. If Leicester hadn't introduced Branford, Lewis would have still been a Lion. So as it has turned out, with Branford scoring less than Blackbird,it was a bad decision by the management. Think they got carried away with Branfords under 21 win.

Well Lewis Blackbird certainly came back to Leicester & proved a point. He rode really well, & showed the Leicester management that they made a huge mistake in letting him go. Throw in Lewis Kerr, & they have let 2 up & coming Brits go elsewhere & prosper. Wonder if Branford will do the same if he can go to a track that doesn't knock the confidence out of him.

Praying that Ricky makes a full recovery. Top rider & top bloke. Hope the moron who was shouting abuse last night wakes up this morning & realises the impact their actions must have had on Ricks family & friends who were present last night. Total 100% knobhead.

Wonder if Branford will continue the trend for reserves who leave Leicester & improve like Kerr & Blackbird ? Think the Leicester management have been a bit quick to dump him, especially as Sargeant is a rider who will score about the same points.

Rob Branford is struggling at the moment, but he is only a young lad, & had a bad injury last season. Add to that a lack of guidance & funds for equipment, is it any wonder he is struggling ? The Leicester management need to help him through this difficult period, because there are few better options on a 3 point average in my opinion.

Good point reference 2nd halves Vulcan 62, but the track is available for practice if the riders need to master the track. My personal opinion is the reserves have struggled because its mainly gate & go, & the reserves have struggled to get out of the starts.

Really enjoyed my first visit to Somerset, although the journey took me 6 hours due to M5 being blocked & my diversion causing me to do 2 miles in 90 minutes! Very good news that Kyle is ok. My opinion was he had a little too much speed going into the bend, & couldn't get round. Wouldnt blame Birks, & the same goes for the Morris incident. Shame the crash caused such a long delay, although I did manage to occupy my time in the very impressive clubhouse! Will definitely get back there next year as the racing was very good.

Thanks for the info chaps. Is there any chance of rain down Somerset way before Friday? Hougaard should do well for the Rebels, he is on fire for Panthers. Think Dyer is more of a gamble for Scunny. Could anyone recommend somewhere to stop within 20 miles of the track.

Hoping to go make my first visit to Somerset for this one. Can anyone let me know what the weather forecast is for the rest of the week please.

Fair play for your honest answer David. There was no suggestion on my part that your actions were deliberate. Ryan rode really well for very little reward, but you can see he is riding with more confidence. Sorry if my question gave Scunny 1 the chance to have a pop.

North only scored 6 from 6 rides for Leicester last night, so no match for Steady.

Credit to the boys who prepared the track, cos there was a lot of rain to contend with. Some breathtaking passes by Auty, Blackbird & Birks. Am I the only one who thought that Howe caused Douglas to fall & should have been excluded rather than Douglas ?

Lets hope that DH doesnt go down the Mallets route to self destruction. After all the hard work put in by a lot of people, it would be a tragedy if Leicester was lost to speedway again. The track maintenance equipment issue is a worry, because rider safety has to be priority.

The problem would be finding a buyer, because its not an easy business to make money. It takes a lot of man hours to run, & if you put in 70+ hours a week into it, & dont make any money, your enthusiasm will quickly evaporate. It has been said before, but the best thing the fans could do, is raise the money to alter the track.

Although Leicester isnt my team, I decided to go & have a look as I used to go to Blackbird Road. Over the last 3 seasons I have been about 8 times in total. The racing hasnt been up to scratch in my opinion, & although I might try again later in the season, its not a venue I will visit on a regular basis. I have been to 11 tracks this season, & apart from Cardiff, its the worst track I have witnessed. With all the other facilities so good, I can see why regular Leicester fans are frustrated.

Scunthorpe ?

Roynon would be ideal, but would he fit in place of Jorgensen or Palm Toft when Douglas gets a new average ?

Tully was good for the Panthers a few seasons back, & always had time for a chat. Delighted he scored well on his comeback from a serious injury. Newcastle look very strong with him back, & are favourites to win the PL in my opinion.

Think you should be looking to replace Palm Toft full time first. Looks a pale shadow of the rider from last season.