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A double headed coin and someone will call tails!!!

"We can confirm this move has NOT been approved by the British Speedway Promoters’ Association at this stage." Hmmmm, is that has not or will not!!!

I think he will be snapped up by somebody, probs not us.

True, but its the pissing about at the back when he misses the gate that bothers me!! If he is not in front after 1 lap he doesn't seem to care.

Any chance of us making a move for Richie Worrall now he is a free agent. Harsh but fair, we could drop Wilkinson (sorry Carl), put Kus at reserve and bring Richie back. Never mind #itscominghome lets have #richiescomingbacktothediamonds I appreciate that I think he has signed a contract in Poland but not sure how much racing he is getting and I believe he has setup his own Civil Engineering business to supplement his income, but could it happen. I hope so. Yes I know he is in bad form, but would still have him in the team. Thoughts?

I don't understand why we have our two highest averaged riders at 1 and 2?? They looked like they couldn't ride together on Sunday as they were both chasing the same piece of track. Would it not be a better option to have Ludvig at 5 or 3 and Aarnio or Kus at 2. I still finding Kus perplexing, fantastic in first 3 races (made the gate in all 3, I appreciate) and then solid last and not interested in last two, does he just give up as he cannot pass riders or what, but not very good from a Diamonds fans point of view to see him coasting around at the back and looking down at his machine (come on Matej your fooling nobody, we all know that their is sod all wrong with the bike!!). The defeat on Sunday was and should not have happened, yes Worky are a good team but to be 2 mean short (and had two riders who didn't score) and still beat us shows how vastly under the averages we are, yes Rasmus scored a boat load but we have two riders at reserve who should have been able to match his scoring. People may say that I am panicking after one home defeat, but the facts are we had 7 riders and they had 6 of which only 4 scored, we were the home team, now tell me that is not a worrying stat. Anyone know why we are not in the Pairs, or have I missed something and I still don't know why Ludvig was not in the 4's, I appreciate that meeting is now history, just find it strange.

But Grand Prix programme/race cards are usually blank and you have to fill them in based on the draw which takes place after the programme is printed, so don't see an issue. I think it is about time we moved into the modern era and embrace technology and use transponders and other technological advancements, potentially doing away with taped starts, must be a more efficient system by now!! Hang on speedway and efficiency.

Could they not use this to determine the draw order for the meeting, adds a bit of spice to practice, but then I suppose even that will lead to some form of manipulation. They could make fastest rider in practice is award an additional GP point, worth potentially 10 points over the season!!

That's a new one, poor shape, same as all other tracks isn't it, 2 straights and 4 bends so what shape would you like it to be!!! Track not good, nothing wrong with it if riders use throttle control and a bit of common sense. Bored of this rough park and not always prepared right c**p now, track is probably the best it has been in a long time and as for entertainment, I leave having been entertained most weeks and not always by the speedway. I will take a stab at you being a Sheffield fan and therefore I will say I have been to many a meeting at Sheffield most of them prestigious meetings (such as the PLRC) when the track and entertainment was abysmal to the point now where I don't bother going to Sheffield anymore, narrow minded you may say but no more than your comments above. As has been stated, the incidents over the last two weeks have been nothing to do with the track or preparation or shape (it has been that shape for years) and were down to rider error. As regards the match, first and foremost, I hope Kyle is OK and nothing too serious. I was really impressed with Charles Wright who I believe does not list Brough Park in his top 100 tracks but he attacked the track (sensibly) and got his rewards. Better performance this time from Lasse, but the overall performance from Sheffield was on a par with past visits. Diamonds were great with the exception of Mr Kus who was shocking again, giving up most times after 1 lap, bike problems aside, not a great performance from Matej over the last couple of weeks, needs sorting and fast. No match next Sunday as we are at the fours and still confused by our lineup, any reason for Ludvig no show?

He's stepped down as captain now so he should be fine away from home!!!

Anyone know why Ludvig is not riding in the fours?

Yes according to the Platinum 4 Team thread as he is being replaced by Cookie.

No it was more to do with the fact that people may have thought he had stepped down from the team, might have pleased a few Diamonds fans, not me. Hopefully he gets his away form sorted.

Yes but the system I think would/could be manipulated by some. How would you decide who gets first pick if that is the route taken or would players be drafted to certain clubs? You may also find some NL riders will not wanted to be based with Northern clubs and if you allow the clubs to determine who gets which riders, some clubs will offer silly money to get the better NL riders and the others will be left with slim pickings (no disrespect meant to any of the NL riders). I think it is a great idea in principle and a way to develop younger or less experienced riders but, I can't see it working or happening.

I see Ludvig has stepped down....... as captain of the Diamonds!!! Hopefully this will achieve what it sets out to do and see an improvement in Ludde's away form, which can only be a good thing for the Diamonds. Stuart Robson takes over.

Bit harsh that one, I don't think Riss could clear the track as he appeared stuck under the fence and at first I thought he had knocked himself out, not sure but he certainly didn't move for a while. Another cracking match between the Diamonds and the Monarchs and all 7 Diamonds performing well and ensuring the win. The win was a lot easier than I thought but that was in part down to the loss of Riss but credit to Wells and Pickering who were defo value for money. I know we are getting the results at home but we are still too weak in my opinion but if we are winning matches at home can't see the team being changed and to be fair, I don't think anyone is available. Great to have Robbo back who looked like he had never been away. Onwards to Sheffield next for hopefully another cracker and a win. Did I hear Roy say that all 11 teams are involved at the 4 at Redcar on the 1 July?

Good result for the Diamonds, wonder why George didn't opt for Wethers in 15?

What was said??

Should that not be afford?

This race sums Lindgren up for me away from home. He had a great lead after lap 1 and the Scunny paired shouldn't have seen him for dust, but he seems to just go through the motions away from home. I like some have accepted that we are going to get very little from him away from home and will enjoy his home displays which are top class.

Heat two had the making of a cracking race with Archie completely missing the gate, shame it ended how it did but glad Archie was OK and he did well to compose himself and come out and storm to two more great wins.

I think if you say 57 - 33 you would be closer to the mark, I know who will get the 3 but can't see where the other 40 are going to come from unless you know something I don't!!

I'm hoping someone is really rubbish at April Fools and its not true!!! That's not the word I typed, I typed s**t!!!!

Hmmmm that's an interesting signing if true, I suppose he is better than a NL guest but not sure how it makes us stronger, we'll just have to wait and see. Scunthorpe should be interesting on Friday!!!

7 and 15 every week, he only scored 1 at former club Glasgow!!! Summers is great but if he misses the gate can often be nowhere. Don't get me wrong he is great and would have loved him in the Diamonds team and thought he would be as I thought he lived local but was not to be. I think Ludvig is a more entertaining rider when he is on it but unfortunately that is not happening away from home.