Sidney the robin

But in the return Bagpuss i believe the Stars will be found wanting at the Abbey with to much pressure heaped on Robert.As much as i like both Jorgensen and Riss neither are second headers not yet anyway and i see the season for the Stars petering out unless a change is made.

Maybe it is me Matt but the reserves look pretty strong, we see that with Heeps/ Allen certainly stronger than in recent years.

I dont think you could make a change after 2 home meeting's that would be pretty harsh. Also the reserves this year are all able and even if Tom came in i would not expect many points from him.

I am quite looking forward to this meeting on Monday night and it should be a very competitive meeting.The new season at the Abbey has seen some good racing on the new circuit and it has certainly made me more enthusiastic about going everyweek.Peterborough are quite hard to weigh up and they have to be respected Andersen/ Tungate are key for them if they are going to keep it close.They have a really experienced duo at reserve and that could be vital but hopefully Zach has turned the corner for me the Robins to win by 10 pts or more.

Also Matt because of a average rule was Drew Kemp stopped riding Prem as well this year.? Would Bacon maybe get a reduction because he is a Brit.?

Bacon last year probably was the most improved rider in the Country he had a great year.Really impressed on his visit to the Abbey last year and is a very decent gater.Brennan also who i would love Swindon to have an option on him in the future he was impressive unfortunately he wont do three leagues.My take is i would like Alun to stick with James as long as possible and let him ride through this tough time for how long who knows.?

Thommo, /Dag Lovaas were my favourite two Hawks and i probably visited Hackney about 10 times over the years.What i liked about it was it made Friday a special night set me up for my visit to the Abbey the next night.Have to say i did witness some great racing there and i can't remember coming home with many victories.My last visit there was in maybe 87/88? against Reading in the Galvin/ Simmo days miss those make it a date Friday at 8 days.

You are a fool, if our reserves along with Lampard pick up points we will be ok.Allen last night was outstanding and Heeps has also been pretty good all year ( he was impressive at Swindon).Reserves won't win you meeting's all year because they swap.Swindon if there heat leaders score even at a minimum we will get an away point Rosco will monitor thing's if we need a change.

Spot on if you can keep picking up points on the road that will put put us in great stead for the rest of the season.Hope we stick with our reserves for as long as possible because if they can start picking up say 8 points between them that will make a huge difference.How long will Alun wait? his record of giving rider's his backing is well known and he will not press the panick button.

I really enjoyed the meeting and i believe the track will improve as time goes on.Doyley his pass later on in the meeting on bend two was breathtaking great stuff.Lampart/Heeps were the riders that shone for me Heeps was impressive aggressive and looked an entirely different rider who lost to Jack Smith last year.Harris rolled back the the years and Ipswich really surprised me later on young Wirtzfield looks a proper prospect for the Isle of Wight he has a bright future.

Came away quite happy in the end a decent night's racing and touch wood it will improve.The track seemed really smooth and Doyley in heat 1 was majestic no mistakes riding just like he was in a armchair.Poole i must say look to have a decent side and i would love Kurtz to kick on this year a real classy rider who needs to just add consistency to his game.Swindon i am worrried at reserve but let's give them time Lampart only scored two but they were two fine passes to collect them and he was very unlucky to be excluded in one race looking forward to Ipswich now.

Just been reading up on the Irish lady rider who rode from the 1920s onwards Fay Taylour she seemed a real star.Mixing it with the men and being a box office attraction when visiting different venues .Anybody got any more information about her be great to hear about it.

Really enjoyed watching Colin real old school tough as they come .RIP.

Unlike Per Sorensen who was a revelation Hans helped put 1.5 on Per's average.

Sigalos was a rider i took to right from the start i remember him scoring a 15 point max from reserve at Swindon.He got better and progressed to world level and when he went to Wolves you could argue he was reaching his peak.Wolves a few riders I enjoyed watching were Rob Phetzing and Schwartz ( a great rider and awesome team man,) .

Great lot really Witcher spot on , Sigalos was good and the the world of speedway was robbed .I am but surprised with Munkedal but i liked him though just like Glanz, Eskildsen, Nicholajsen( etc) they were very valuable riders. .

Quite excited about the new track, it has to be a massive improvement on the entertainment front that we have witnessed in recent years.

It is really interesting Wolfie how people like to build there teams and you have put your team across from a different angle.Myself at Swindon i like familiarity and our core of the team know each other very well ok we might fall short but i like this way of assembling a side.Where as other Swindon supporters might? believe in freshning thing's up and maybe try to bring in a few improvers.Going back to Wolves Nick Morris will be a great signing and he will also score well away i would like to think Nick will return to Swindon someday i hope so.

I really like Thorssell and he would of put half a point on his average he is quite a loss.But Scott should cover and do a good job be interesting if your way of thinking pans out it could well do.

Mega shock Wolves bottom Brummie ?? great that everybody has a different opinion personally i think Wolves will be very hard to crack at home.

Interesting Bagpuss i was not totally convinced with Peterborough before they will do well to replace Cook. .Wolves- Swindon- Aces- Pirates.

Also with this side Doris there could be a option for a change if need be hopefully there will be no need for it happy with the side.

I think Wolves/ Swindon reserves could surprise this year Becker will have a prolonged run at reserve and if he can get dialled in at home he could do ok .Morris is very handy at reserve his strength is his gating and to be honest he was not disgraced in the top 5 last year.Swindon fingers crossed Zach who i rate and i think he is capable of adding a point on his average this year.James he will be great to watch and i believe he can hold his own.

British- match- race- championship - Golden.Helmet- 1956. Brian Crutcher beat Moore,Briggs,Moore,Hunt, Briggs. 1958. Crutcher beat Fundin mixed it with the cream of the sport.

I have been compiling an alltime top 30 of British riders and by god it has been difficult.I have compiled a list of about 50 riders and need to eliminate 20.Ron How and Brian Crutcher were two riders i never got to see ride but know there career's and both were great riders.It would be great if any of you have any input on both riders which could help me in my research.My uncle who saw them both ride said Crutcher was very stylish indeed and How could always mix it with the best would they both be hovering around a top 30 British riders of alltime.??