Shadders

Apparently a problem with his licence

Some of the comments are pretty harsh. Ok, it took a while to get going with the first two heats taking around 40 minutes to complete, but after the riders had sorted themselves out there was some entertaining racing. What most fail to realise is that this meeting almost didn't go ahead. The previous days truck/stunt show added to the overnight rain had left the track in a terrible state. It was decided at 10.30 that they'd work on the track to get it in a condition to race. The track was patchy, never good for riders with little or no racing experience. They did a great job in the circumstances. Crowd was pretty decent, swelled by a good few Mildenhall fans. Must've been 250-300 at least. Considering the weather and the fact there's a double header on Monday, that's good. Rob Branford was by far the classiest rider on show and was harshly denied a five ride maximum by a terrible decision from ref Mick Bates (ex Fen Tiger) in heat 15 where he steamed under Danny Halsey and was adjudged to have taken him down. I didn't believe there was contact. Impressed with the two Luke's, Chessell and Priest and Kyle Hughes who didn't appear for his fourth ride, presumably due to bike problems. Too early to judge the Raiders reserves. George Hunter, the Raiders number 8, was thrown in at the deep end due to a licence problem for Alfie Bowtell. They were always gonna struggle in their first competitive meeting. Sam Woods looked like he'd never been on a bike in heat 1, but he got quicker with each outing. The NL points limit means that a three pointer has to ride in the main body of the team, never ideal. For Mildenhall, Danny Halsey took a while to get going, I thought he'd clean up. Connor Mountain looks a decent prospect. Liam Rumsey had a nasty fall. Hope he's ok. Interesting to see how these lads do on Monday on a slick track after the PL meeting.

Doesn't matter which way you look at it, that was a spectacular collapse. It's difficult to judge early season form, riders are still struggling with set ups etc. Get through April and then judge them. It's way too soon to say how the seasons gonna pan out

Lawson will score more points than Allen would've. He could be the difference

In the past Rye House have sometimes offered reduced admission for the second half. Can't see them allowing it for the entire meeting

For those unable to make the meeting there are Twitter updates at @MildenhallFT Thanks to Adz for providing updates

I reckon the new promoter may have something to say about that!

Can't see anyone beating Somerset at the OTA. Plymouth haven't really got going yet.

Any home win would do me, even by a point. It's Somerset & Ipswich who will be our challengers in this group. Can't see you making it after a couple of home defeats.

Is be happy with a point if I were a Panthers fan.

Can't blame the Peterborough fans for not wanting to pay for something they've no interest in. Will be a lot closer than the thrashing we handed out at the EOS, especially without Kasper at reserve.

Just the one?

Weather looks decent. See you on the startline terrace

With Peterborough seemingly there for the taking, Ipswich wouldve been desperate to get this on

I've read worse!!

Freedom of speech is one of this countries greatest assets. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't make their point any less valid than yours.

Eddie just wants shorter queues at the burger van

Kick out paying customers. Great idea. You should be a promoter

Are you gonna post the refs report every week, or only when it's favourable?

Not quite the hammering Sheffield fans were expecting.

Don't know a lot of these lads, let alone seen em race, so should be an interesting evening. Can't call the result, but I fear it'll be a long drawn out meeting with plenty of reruns.

Covatti has already had a look at the track a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully he can do a job

I'm certainly not claiming to be a "know it all". I just thought it was a particularly dull meeting and certainly wouldn't of persuaded any waiverers to attend their local track. Not the fault of Kings Lynn, there are meetings like this up and down the country every week. Just so happened this one was televised.

Hope Robert Branford stays safe for his Raiders debut on Saturday. I'd love to see the Monarchs given a bloody nose, but I'm pretty sure it'll be business as usual

What about all the people you've been annoying recently?B4E asked a genuine question. You could've chosen to ignore it, rather than make an insulting remark. Is this the new friendly face of Glasgow Speedway?