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This is the type of thing the pig man promised us at Newcastle but failed to actually deliver on... Well done Workington

Doesn't Mountain get a 25% reduction though? Like Brennan and Hume did

Has David James seen Hans Andersen this season? He's been shocking...

I really don't understand all of this hate for Steve? Aye, he might not be going through a good patch at the minute but he's still a hell of a rider on his day, he has experience on all of the tracks, he's the captain and who the hell else are ya gonna bring in on that average who will do better? He's doing good for Wolverhampton and this is probably the lowest his form has been for years in the Championship... He'll come good and start riding like the Steve of last year again I'm sure of it... Poole has an incredibly strong side right the way through the 1-7 so I don't think they should worry too much about his slight lack of form as of late. From his days at Newcastle he was one of the leagues best and I was gutted to see him leave, I would have had him as my number 1 every single time.

So would I... But no higher than at number 2. As I say, I'm not a fan of Kemp, but I understand his decisions

Disappointing, I would have liked to have seen Parnitskiy get a pick, he seems to have a lot about him, although I'm sure he'll have his opportunities eventually Can't really complain about the line up, glad Petr Chlupac got a pick, it would have been insane not to

The cost have have bikes, equipment, tools, kevlars, vans and workshops in both countries? The cost of travel between both countries on a weekly basis? The fact that in Poland he's probably getting more opportunities to practice (on better tracks) between race meetings, probably has a closer relationship with people over there who are willing to help and put more effort into his development? I'm sure there's a multitude of reasons, only Drew himself will know for sure. The main question is why SHOULD he do both, if he doesn't want to and is set up financially? Just because he's British doesn't mean he's tied down to riding in this country... Example, Tai Woffinden and Robert Lambert...

Is Simon Lambert just jealous because he'll never be good enough to ride in Poland? What Drew is doing isn't baffling at all. There's more support, more opportunities to ride, more money, more training, more professional set ups... Riding in Poland is a no brainer if you're good enough. Rather than being sh!t on by the way the sport is run in this country, getting dropped from teams for being too good (too high average) for next to no money etc etc... I'm not a fan of Drew, but I know and respect what his decisions are, I think they're pretty sensible tbh...

Thanks, I never knew when the cut off was... So if someone turns 21 on 31st December, they're too old, but if they turn 21 on 1st January they're good?

Is Jan Kvech too old to compete this year? What is the cut off date for age? I never understood how that works. He's still 21 until October. What happens to a rider who turns 21 in July this year for example, are they allowed to compete?

Yes, there was no doubt in my mind that it was the riders/track work/club that was causing all the additional time, there was time when riders seemed to be sitting ready to go out on the track for ages before the 2 minutes came on, it was fairly obvious that most of the delay was down to the tv.

The meeting seemed to take forever, loads of gaps between racing, I know there was advert breaks etc but even disregarding them, there seemed to be a lot of time just watching the previous race, or was it just me? I don't normally like to complain about that stuff either. Other than that I thought the tv coverage was alright, no problems with the camera angles imo.

I've heard for week now that teams are happy with their signings, happy with who's coming in etc etc... BUT WHERE THE HELL IS THE NEWS!! It seems to be never coming, are yous all going to announce it in September? Ready for the late October/early November playoffs

The only buzzing going on in Peterborough is the noise in Johnson's and Tomalin's head... I always had a soft spot for Peterborough for some reason but the way they've been 'interacting' with their loyal supporters as of late has put me right off, it's a shame because I was so excited to visit Peterborough for the first time this season (I went the night Nicki fell) and it wasn't a very enjoyable meeting and now this, nah... Think I'll follow someone else instead. Couldn't run a bath.

I think they will too really...

Isle of Wight 32 – Ben Morley 12, Arran Butcher 9, Rhys Naylor 6, George Congreave 5. Cradley 28 – Alfie Bowtell 10, Tom Spencer 8, Chris Widman 7, Chris Watts 3. Sittingbourne 22 – Tom Woolley 9, Brayden McGuinness 7, Sam Woolley 3, Jack Kingston 3. Plymouth 14 – Luke Harris 7, Ben Trigger 4, Alex Spooner 3, Patryk Daniszewski 0. From the Isle of Wight Warriors website. http://www.warriors-speedway.com/ Surprised to see Brayden McGuinness name there, seems like a random meeting for him to come over for but fair play

Luke back in for Kelsey then Kelsey in for Harry. The team would be a fair way below the limit, but I'm sure you can strengthen up later in the season if averages fit etc.

Good to hear. Hopefully Kelsey and Luke will be back asap, I really rate this Comets team and I can't wait to see them in person

Hopefully not too badly?

Was he badly injured? Or just battered and bruised? Fingers crossed for him. Once Luke Harrison is back to full fitness I'd bring him back in place of Harry personally. Also why was Luke Crang missing? Is he injured? 1. Connor Bailey 2. Elliot Kelly 3. Sam McGurk 4. Ace Pijper 5. Luke Crang 6. Kelsey Dugard 7. Luke Harrison Honestly that team would be far below the limit but a lot stronger imo...

Absolutely

Redcar struggled last night against a VERY strong Poole side, I still believe Redcar are one of the better teams in the league, I just think Poole and Glasgow are head and shoulders above everyone else. If changes are to be made, it needs to strengthen the second strings and reserve positions definitely and perhaps it's too much too soon for Jake (I really thought he would kick on this year) I'm not sure how long Riss is going to be out for (but if Ipswich have replaced him with Barker, he can't be back anytime soon?) and I would suggest that team changes are vital before next month's averages kick in and presumably Charles and Danny increased their averages significantly. 1. Danny King 8.05 2. Danyon Hume 5.68 3. Troy Batchelor 7.29 4. Dan Thompson 5.09/Dillon Ruml 5.47 (if available for Britain)/Drew Kemp 5.20 5. Charles Wright 7.40 6. Jason Edwards 3.80 7. Sam Hagon 2.00 (Has averaged 9.43 points in the NL and started the season very strong) This team would allow for the three big heatleaders still, but has a slightly more balanced look to it. And I'm not sure who is more popular out of Jason and Connor, but Connor could quite easily go at 6 instead of Jason if Thompson or Kemp are at number 4. Food for thought, Redcar need a strong 1-7 back on track.

Niels Kristian Iversen, but don't worry he's number 7 for July, so not for too long

Problem is with Ben, is yeah he's good at Peterborough and Belle Vue but at Wolverhampton he failed to score a single point, at Ipswich he scored 6 from 6... It's hardly the form of a solid number 2 rider, they can't afford any more passengers... Don't get me wrong, I love watching Ben, I've been to Poole a few times recently and Redcar last year he was flying, but Peterborough need better than what they currently have, badly and I mean the whole team, not just at reserve.

The way things are going he's destined for the top 5... Then what, when he's not doing a top 5 job in the top 5? Peterborough need a number 6 who can make the step up, because the rest of the team is awful