Yearbyred

First rider announced as Jason Edwards. Unexpected, but impressed last year on his rides around the MPA, particularly in the U21 meeting. Roynon (surprising) and Kasper Andersen the next two. Kerr and Riss the last 2.

I knew you would be “in the know” Hopefully you are right.

So it’s the Redcar team reveal tonight. Do we expect any surprise names? Top 3 seemed pretty nailed on but then rumours of TJ. Who will be second reserve? Will Jordan Stewart be back?

More “he has risen” star apparently.

What average would Jesus Christ come in on?

If that’s the case then assume it’s in place of Kerr as all the rumours seem to say Riss is coming back?

That narrows it down ......to most riders in the league. If the other 6 are right then it doesn't leave us much for the last rider anyway.

My reading of the rules is that if he is eligible for the NDL (UK passport and ACU licence) it will be 2. If he hasn't got those, and he hasn't ridden in a professional league, it will be 4. But it's speedway, so who knows?

Congratulations to Poole. Some of their fans will be unbearable now. So no change there.....

I’m not sure a post that starts “ I’ve been Sarjeants biggest critic” backs up your point, but there you go. Rowe is a good prospect but hardly set the world on fire after he left us. Promoters did what they thought was best for the team overall. Even if MPT had been replaced by Ben Barker it would have made no difference overall, the other riders didn’t score well enough in either meeting and the Monarchs rode better.

Well done to the Panthers. Some great racing over the 2 matches. Thought Belle Vue would have put up more of a fight.

Well I’m in the “ he tried and it didn’t work out” camp. I’ll leave the conspiracy theories to everyone else.

Makes a change from you having a go at Sargy, I suppose. Or just moaning generally. I’m enjoying his performance. Genuinely think it’s just the timing of the meetings that have worked against MPT and the Bears. He’s been a great rider for the Bears and to suggest otherwise is poor imo.

This lad Palm Toft looks good for the Panthers. Such a shame he couldn’t ride for the Bears in these matches....

Couple of meetings too far for the Bears, who were always up against it in the circumstances. Sad way to end the season and not a true reflection on how the team has performed overall. Edinburgh seem to have hit a bit of form and Kemp finding his feet at home certainly helps. Good luck for the rest of the season.

Might have bothered with the stream if we had a full team out but MPT missing both legs has made this much less attractive for a Bears fan. Hope it’s a decent meeting still and no more injuries.

About what I expected. Monarchs riding well and Bears struggling with 2 from R/R. Congrats to the Monarchs.

Edwards replaces Greaves, was announced days ago.

I see Rowe has now pulled out with an injured knee. Another boost for the Monarchs giving Thomson and Flint more rides.

When the Rising Star rule was introduced did the authorities never take into consideration the effect it would have on the Scottish Referendum question? Honestly the BSPA need to get their act together..... Anyway, back to the speedway - How's the weather looking for tonight?

Agree it’s the rules that are the issue and not Edinburgh’s use of them. Not sure either leg will survive the weather (if the forecasts are correct) but the Bears are well up against it, given the loss of MPT and Edinburgh’s recent form.

Agree, can’t blame Edinburgh for using the system as it currently stands to get a good replacement for Kemp. It’s the rule that’s the issue, as it has been all season. The rules mean the Bears have to have 3 of MPT’s rides covered by riders whose averages are well over 3 below his average.

Drew Kemp riding in the U21’s on Friday now. Back for the return leg on Sunday. Also just announced that Tofty is unfit so Bears operating R/R which is a massive blow to the Bears chances. Edinburgh must be strong favourites now to go through.

Massive blow if MPT can’t ride (nice of Rob Lyon to say he needs a weeks rest). Bears considerably weaker with R/R.