Sings4Speedway

Good nights work from both sides but the overall view is that Swindon would be happier. Close result and you have to feel that Lampart would have bettered the score that RR returned. It does expose the tail when he is missing but the rest of the side is only going to keep getting better. Personally i feel this Robins side is a Bacon for Shanes swap away from being Champions. Unfortunately for the Stars they are probably 3 signings away from it.

Certainly be interesting to hear the gate numbers after this one? High proportion of home support anyway but will fans be happy to turn up and see the same team get another thrashing or will they be bored of watching the same riders in quick succession and stay away?

But card issuers will refund and losses against contactless fraud and see it as a trade of for swifter processing. Should fraud occur via PIN its a lot harder as there are questions asked regarding how your pin info was gathered in the first place.

Swindons top 5 to get 45 between them and Waj to get the decisive point in Heat 2.

You ate and lived to tell the tale. Things definitely are picking up at Stoke.

Backed the wrong Stoke exile as Rob Shuttleworth would have been a far wiser choice.

The RR choices throughout were just bizarre. Ht1 95% of team managers would give the reserve who had never been to the track (Kelly) this one so they were prepared for ht2. Ht5 as already stated Wallinger was out in 4 & 6 so to give 3 on the bounce was crazy especially when off the pace and sliding off unchallenged. Ht8 The majority here chuck out the strongest option in the "easiest race". Normally this is where Wally would have gone but as he couldn't beat an egg on the night Brooks would have been the next logical choice but he had been wasted in ht 1. Thats not the benefit of hindsight or armchair management that is how the vast majority of team managers would have played last night out and the vast majority would have achieved at least an away point for the Fen Tigers. Time will tell if its costly.

Have to say that i have never had an issue with age of any rider in my mind if they are good enough they deserve a place regardless of years old/young. My major objections is to riders who offer little and block up places whilst going nowhere like Wallinger last night. Ledwith looks a good/cheeky signing and will enjoy a swan song season before a raised average forces retirement.

Good solid all round display from IOW to take the points last night, impressive return from Wirtzfeld again and solid scores from the engine room. Despite the heroics from Danny Ayres along with Edwards & Leek it feels like an opportunity missed to get something from the meeting ? Was Vasey in charge because the RR rider picks were frankly odd including 3 rides in a row for the poor Wallinger who's pointless return was costly but hats off to the Warriors who delivered and took home the points.

Will have to break this down into chunks as i just struggle to read the blurb above. I don't rate Shelby as a rider but don't slay him on every thread i can. Been using one of Tai's 2008 bikes? Im sure he will be delighted to know you have shared his love of museum pieces. There are plenty who bust a gut and work log hours to race and i take my hat off to them all, i have no issue with that although it doesn't make Rutherford special in the slightest. Its a forum and my opinion is that Rutherford is occupying a team place that would be better used going to a rider who is going to develop and benefit from it. However i am not a promoter and the opinion from Stoke is that a rider in the NL who has been hovering around the 3.5 mark constantly but has some better days is worth the use of points, as the season progresses it will become clearer who's judgement is better.

The fact that Polands additional squad members Dudek & Drabik would take the 1&2 positions in most countries teams shows the alarming gulf in quality.

Big test for IOW in the NT group opener. Plenty of interest with Ayres & Edwards quick around the Island up against Wood and Morley. Plus the new reserves with both Wirtzfeld & Kelly in strong early form there could be some excellent entertainment on show tonight although i feel Brooks will be the difference maker for a narrow away win.

Big fan of everything that Uncle Len has done for the sport and greatly applaud his efforts but doesn't take away from the fact that he is a stubborn old goat. The 2nd bend has always had grippy patches which have often been used to home riders advantage but have also seen plenty take out the boards. My fears for turn 3 are a little deeper as the debut season saw problems with the base and suspect IF it is rutting up continually the same may be the case again.

In fairness Ayres hasn't been in that long and offers entertainment whilst Wilson offers a lot to lesser advanced riders. The others i 100% agree with but its promotions fault for signing the wasters time and time again. Ive never been bothered about age just progression and value to the league so add Extance, Rutherford and RTD to the list of going nowhere riders.

Don't forget to take a flip chart, power point presentation, some throat lozenges and an oxygen tank because you will talk until you are blue in the face an beyond before Len Silver ever admits he got something wrong.

With the greatest of respect because i like Coles to even make any reference between him and Doyle is barmy. Doyle has spent more on one bike than Connor has on equipment in his career and there lies the massive difference even if the ability was there (and im not sure it is as there are a few style issues) Coles pockets are nowhere near deep enough to be really competitive even at NL level.

Fingers crossed the weather holds out. If the home reserves are going to get anything tonight is the chance however Morley, Bowtell, Wood & Brennan are all lively around the IOW so be interesting to see how they handle the OTA. Lawson obviously rides well for Eastbourne so can see the Rebels being pushed hard tonight.

As stated Muesli will have a big impact on the result of this one, Doyle is Doyle and Ellis should cover any short comings that Batch may have. Lampart who knows what he will do but the reserves are going to have to work hard for points. If the Witches can pack the minor places, avoid lasts at all costs and pinch an advantage or two then this could be close . KP nuts will be the difference maker for the home side but suspect the Robins will take something from this one.

Are there any Lakeside assets anymore? I thought the company had been wound up and riders still owed monies. Either way Morley should be kept at Eastie. As for Becker to Brum do they have / need the Visa licences etc?

The crazy rules tart? Plenty in Speedway that title could belong too

This is where the crazy rules tart to kick in again as if current Prem average is used x 1.5 he would be on a 7.90 BUT because speedway is wonderful in its rules he will probably be available on his last season finishing average of 6.00.

That would be a scary move partly because Eastbourne would become near unstoppable with that side and really take the edge off quite an open league and because it would be so hard on Ben who hasn't done much wrong. Would think once again its hopeful trackside rumours but they do tend to creep out from Eastbourne more than other clubs.

Think there will always be rumours flying around especially with the current team despite them proving more than competitive as a unit than many expected (myself included). Obvious and easy swaps would be BWD & Hume in for Thomsen & Shanes which would offer a bit more top 5 clout whilst losing little off the tail BUT i very much doubt that any actual changes will be made yet.

I think if Swindon bring in Bacon they will bring home the....you get the idea.

Yet likewise there were plenty of fans who allowed extra time, arrived in advance and were in the stadium. There will always be tardy people in life but constantly delaying the starts for them does not help teach them a lesson, if anything it encourages others to arrive a bit later as they know they will get away with it. I must add this isn't just Eastbourne who do this infuriating practice.