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Yep, weather looking the only winner so far. Rain has not been particularly heavy but fairly steady for last couple of hours. Will try and keep this updated for anyone thinking of travelling.

I can't see it changing either and agree probably just frustration.

Kevin Keay again just been on the radio here - and again stating it was the medics who were concerned about Coty's wellbeing. No matter what you may think, the Redcar promotion have no sway over what the medics do. Entirely plausible that Coty felt fine for a short while after the crash - no doubt the adrenaline had kicked in and then after a period of sat around for 30 minutes not doing anything took a turn for the worse. Anyway, it sounded like Kev has not thrown the towel in and has presented a solicitor with the rule book today so who knows what will happen next. It does sound like he is already considering his future in the sport which would be a massive shame after al lthe good work he has done here in a few short months.

Aye, been a nice day today but forecast for tomorrow does look a touch wet. Hopefully that forecast changes!

In a vain attempt to move on from last week, we face Peterborough and Chris Harris this week. Danny Ayres is still missing due to injury for the Bears, Liam Carr will guest in his place. Peterborough at full strength as far as i'm aware. Won't be easy, but expect to see a close Bears win.

It's not too far from the nearest housing - I know the bikes can be definitely be heard from the nearest housing estate on a Thursday. In fact, I believe further trees were planted on the back straight this year to help with sound proofing.

Certainly has not been dull watching the Bears this year!

Already been announced admission with a ticket from last Thursday will be £10

So can we appeal the ridiculous exclusion for Garcia in heat 10?

In fact, I dare say most meetings are refereed by someone who lives fairly close to home team, probably to cut down on any expenses.

Good interview from Kevin Keay on the radio tonight - seemed to suggest members of Glasgow management were pressuring the medics to hurry up so heat ten could be re ran. No matter what you think about what went on, should certainly be tasty when the restaging happens! For what it's worth, I thought the ref got heat 1 wrong and the heat 10 incident wrong. Rest of the time I thought Garrity jumped and can't complain too much. And he was idiotic in forcing Williamson off in heat 1.

Agree with pretty much all of that. Garrity was definitely moving in every one of his heats I thought, although he did not touch the tapes in heat 1 (apparently confirmed at the time by the video camerman).

Agreed, my initial thought was Lawson went up the inside of Coty and appeared to straighten up leaving Coty nowhere to go. Nothing malicious but was at fault for me - was stunned to see the blue light on.

To be fair I did hear it was a trainee ref in charge tonight (and indeed it was his exam!) so McGregor could not interfere,

It would have certainly ended any debate, but was just the last of a list of bizarre decisions by the ref all night!

Kevin refuted those claims very strongly on the microphone a couple of times throughout the delay. Would have been much easier to just not fix the fence than 'feign' injury as Dickson appears to insinuate. First responder turned up just after ten as I was leaving and find it pretty distasteful to suggest anything otherwise

Not when it is down to lack of medical cover. First responder has only now just turned up, was a horrific crash and Coty landed right in front of us. Best wishes to him.

Unfortunately there are not that many Bears fans on the speedway forums. Only a few regular posters on here and the BSF. It is a shame I agree.

Obviously frustrating to be missing Ellis, Danny and JBA in what should be our biggest challenge of the season. Williamson the strongest possible guest and fingers crossed should get a decent return. Wallinger has been doing ok for Stoke in the NL, but any points will be a bonus really. Puts the pressure on the top 4, Barker has looked almost unbeatable at times round the MPA and need him to continue his good form. Glasgow obviously a strong team and should push us all the way - Lawson, Summers and our old friend Worrall can all score well here and Lunna is always good value. Gut feel is a narrow Glasgow win but hope I am wrong. For any Glasgow fans travelling weather is fine - is meant to cloud over but no rain is forecast.

Firstly, Ben had an accident at home this morning. Was found by his mechanic at the bottom of the stairs and unable to move. Has been in hospital all day where he has regained feeling, and according to Kevin Keay he hopes to be riding on Saturday(!?). From how Kev described it, would imagine he will be out for a bit longer than that but best wishes to Ben. Its only based on 1 meeting, but I love Danny Ayres! Quick out of the gate, made a couple of great passes and an absolute showman. Plus a great quote when interviewed - "I'm not here to make the numbers up, I want to be a game changer". Based on today, he could be the key to us getting a play off spot. Ellis Perks was also superb again, god how we missed him. In his own words, only maybe 85% fit but a superb 10+1 and good to see Wright back in the big scores. Even though we only won by 9, it did feel a lot more comfortable than that. Kerr and MPT were both good value for Scunthorpe, and Aarnio battled hard (a bit too hard on a couple of occasions I thought!). Not much support from the rest of the team though and Auty looked a shell of the rider he used to be.

If both Wright and Perks are now fully fit, would expect a Bears win. Intrigued to see Ayres in action, not expecting him to score a boatload of points but certainly to be entertained by him! Would expect Aarnio to score well, rode well here in the Julie Lewis meeting at the start of the season.

Interesting comments from Redcar promoter Kevin Keay on the radio last night - crowds up 20% at Redcar this season (helps having a competitive team!)

I don't have a link to hand right now, but it is on the Glasgow Tigers Facebook.

Going off SGB website, Rye expect Perks to be back for them tonight which could be a huge boost for us - as long as he is fit!

i think almost every Redcar fan posting on here has done exactly that..