bigcatdiary

It's complicated apparently, clearly not everything known is in the public domain, whether it does at a later stage remains to be seen. For what it's worth I didn't agree with his decision as didn't a lot of other Panthers supporters but at the end the of the day it was a management decision and they will have to deal with the consequences.

Trouble is until the sport does a rewrite and produces a straightforward and easy to follow rulebook this crap will just keep happening. My only information is this was an ACU/SCB decision and the clubs had no say or involvement on the decision at all. Perhaps the answer is to email Neil Vatcher at SCB Co-ordinator, let us know if he replies. Email: neil@scbgb.co.uk

I and a lot of others are not saying that just that the ACU/SCB decreed Harris rode at the British Masters and Peterborough got a facility. I have no idea how the authorities came to this decision or who actually made it but seemingly the authorities sanctioned it. Let's be honest our rules are complete $hyte anyway and are only ever taken as a rough guide. Probably the reason Peterborough fans defend their club so much is more down to the continued flack and grief given to them by a select few fans from other clubs and of course the BSPA MC. I am more than happy to accept what SCB said regarding the rules as he generally understands them better than most officials and promoters anyway. Referee yesterday was Peter Clarke incidentally.

It's clear he was baulked by Holder but my impression was he just put the bike down to get another go. Some you win and some you don't.

Given the choice I think Chris wanted to do the speedway unfortunately the ACU/SCB decided otherwise. The rulebook is a complete joke and unfortunately the ACU/SCB/BSPA either hasn't got the ability/ntetest to sort it out or couldn't care less.

The match result was 51-42

Well 3 of them anyway

I was told the top 8 qualify.

Harris was told by the SCB to do the Grass Track meeting rather than the speedway. Something to do with qualifying for next years FIM Longtrack. Sorry to spoil a nice conspiracy

So where is the Workington PR, is Campton hurt ? is he riding today ? They haven't even provided the scorers from last nights match never mind a match report.

For what it's worth I completely agree, I have mentioned it unfortunately our press officer doesn't agree. Mark Plummer

They look cheap and nasty

A truly dreadful GP, what a poor advertisement for the Grand Prix.

To be far it's not dictated by the management more the press officer when it's released.His match previews rarely come out the day before the event more likely first thing on the day in question Because it's an approved event

A bit more than that to be fair

Well after Friday's wash out let's hope the weather is kinder for this one Teams haven't been confirmed yet.

depends on the track preparation surely

Correct, due to the 5% allowed ref home matches.

Meeting postponed following heavy rain this morning.

Unless they reduce the costs I don't see one League being realistic, as others have said this could be sorted but the members of the BSPA couldn't work together for the good of the sport if their lives depended on it. I really don't think the men running the sport in the UK are up to the job required and recent evidence just supports it. I really worry for the sport as it's currently imploding with supporters just walking away in droves. Excellent report Phil as always

Jake Allen riding according to Scunthorpe news and BWD looking to ride if he comes through a morning practice session ok, just need news on AUTY now. More importantly will Workington get the support it needs to survive, club future in doubt in star.

The weather forecast for this match has improved over the week and it looks a lot more promising now. Not sure if teams have been confirmed yet as both have injury problems.

You write Poole off at your peril, they could easily get the better of Swindon

To be fair quite how or why the BSPA could get told that a British rider has to ride abroad rather than for his British club is frankly ludicrous.

And just how many of the teams had their top four riders ?