Noelinho

Plymouth can barely be bothered to run home matches half the time, so I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Exactly this.

The standard refund is pretty rubbish. I also suspect the league had a word with promoters who were more generous and told them not to, but I might be wrong. It's also a great reason for fans who can, to get a season ticket. It's possibly the best reason to get one, not having to worry about this kind of thing!

He did in the Championship Pairs last year, although it would've been better if he'd not bothered because he nearly put him in the fence every time! It's probably best to say, it's not a skill that comes naturally to him.

I was going to say we might have a chance to win on Friday, until you floated that idea. He is in Workington on the Saturday so it would make sense, although Berwick might prefer to seem if they can get a guest who could cover both meetings?

Paco's shooting almost two points above his starting average this year, nice to see him delivering more consistent performances.

One person got the joke

I've heard they've already signed Bradley Wilson-Dean for next season.

Limp on his right foot, but nothing that will keep him out.

Nope. He signed on 7.15, he's scored 9.14 before bonus points through 10 meetings for Poole. (Yes, OK, the signing average includes the 2.5% discount.)

Sam's definitely been brilliant, and winning the Under 21s is also fantastic, but Tom's scoring two points above his starting average this year (which wasn't shabby to begin with) in the Championship, and he's third in the Championship averages so so far. Something has properly clicked with him this year and I'd give it to him.

You're right, he was hit with another financial penalty, although the SCB didn't disclose the details themselves: https://www.scbgb.co.uk/news.php?extend.166

I don't think that's right. He was fined £1,500, payable by the end of November 2023. Additionally, he must personally pay for regular testing for two months before the ban is lifted. He was banned for 9 months from 5 September, with another 30 day ban added for his social media comments. Therefore, the earliest he can return is around 5 July, if he has submitted to the testing protocol. I would assume payment of the fine is also necessary, but no SCB statement states anything more about this. Only that the fine was sue within 30 days of the original hearing (1 November 2023).

Our next meeting is 21 June. They have time on their side. They're also not going to give a running commentary.

Jody Scott might be available, but not sure what agreement he has with Oxford.

Yes, Vinnie Foord and Jody Scott both very good, outside of the names most others would already know.

It wasn't about budget, it was about rider availability.

Almost everyone I've spoken has Dan Thompson as the favourite. He scored 9+1 guesting for Workington past month and looked fantastic.

James is not the problem. This weekend's results were not typical of his contribution.

He's scored 9,9,9,3 at home, and 11,9,6,6 away, the 11 being at Workington.

Wooden Spoon Bowl (Part 1).

Not could be. They are.

It's not exactly our strong point though!

Not sure if tonight is about which team is better, or which is worse, in all honesty.

Still well under the points limit.