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Martin's offspring?

The problem is finding someone good enough who is willing to race for 6 to 8 weeks until Jason is hopefully ready to return. I suspect they'll rush Jason Bunyan back and use rider replacement.

Not surprised at Silver's treatment of David. Anyone who has read his press relaeases know Silver lies through his teeth. The local Herts Mercury print anything he says, so they can gain access to the team. I still have the clipping from his attack on me, lies in that too.The rag wouldn't even give me a right to reply. Safe to say he's gone way down in my estimation, even more now he's basically knifed David in the back.

Not far from Leicester

I think we wanted to sign him a while back, but he cited the distance from his Barrow home as the reason for not coming. Saying that, Leicester is only 90 minutes north of Hoddesdon... A lot would depend on whether he would fit wthin the budget.

Something like Jason Doyle as a temporary replacement for Steve Boxall?

Isn't that if they redeclare the side? Whoever it is would have to make way when Jason returns. Also depends on how much is left in the budget

Silver is very loyal to his riders. Can't see that happening

Could've been worse I s'pose. I'm told a Clean break is the best case scenario, no pin or rod needed. Because of Jasons age it should heal quickly and I've a feeling he'll be itching to get back on the bike. Does leave the Rockets a real problem and probably puts paid to any chance we had of gaining some sliverware this year.

So, what next?... http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Sport/Speedway/Jason-Garrity-injury-latest-from-Rockets-promoter-20130517163933.htm

http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Sport/Speedway/Jason-Garrity-injury-latest-from-Rockets-promoter-20130517163933.htm

2 mini fillet burgers & small beans from KFC over the road from the stadium

After missing the home leg there was no way I was missing this. On the way up I was driving through heavy rain, just a few miles outside Sheffield, but from the M1 I could see Sheffield itself was bathed in sunshine. Despite a few sprinkles it remained relatively dry, until it began to rain lightly half way during the meeting, which the track soaked up well. There was never really any doubt of the outcome in my mind after Olly Allen scorched to what I was told was the fastest time at Owlerton this year in heat 1. I wasn't lording it amongst my Sheffield supporting mates on the first bend though, remembering what happened to Berwick at Redcar earlier this season. Jason's crash was horrible. Reminded me of Robbo's at MIldenhall which shattered his pelvis a few years back. When you saw the speed in which he went in and the state of the front wheel of his bike, almost bent over double, you knew it was gonna be a bad outcome. Took the gloss of a tremendous away win, the first time I've seen the Rockets get anything at Sheffield in the dozen or so times I've been to support them there. I was pleasantly surprised to see Simon Lambert in the pits pre meeting. You could see he was still feeling his ankle as he hopped off the track after his heat 2 fall. Not surprised to see him pull up a couple of times when well adrfit. The same could be said for Richard Hall who looked to be suffering as the meeting went on. Every Rocket rode their heart out. You could see they really wanted it. Would be harsh to single out any of them for special praise. They all contributed in some way. The racing wasn't great, with a few notable exceptions. Garrity chasing hard after Hall in heat 4. Nelson stalking Albin in heat 8 before getting round him on the last lap. Albin and Anders Mellgren passing and repassing in heat 10, and Nelson again getting under Koppe after missing the start in heat 11. There is no doubt though, Sheffield, on this performance, are a terrible side. Even including Simon Stead wouldn't have made much difference. With Garrity available throughout we'd have won by double figures. Great result, but at a very heavy price.

Instant heat results from tonight's meeting on my Twitter account @shadders5

Just arrived at the track. Rain is falling steadily, but not heavy. Bits of blue sky, but some dark clouds that look like they are about to dump a load on us. Hopefully they'll pass over and dump on someone else. *edit @ 18:45* Been told it absolutely chucked it down just north of us. Looks pretty dismal in that direction, but a little brighter to the south. Rain has all but stopped here. *edit @ 19:05 No rain for almost half an hour. Still dark clouds to the north over Hillsborough, but brighter to the south.

Someone tell Sellafield there's been a radioactive leak. The locals are mutating into gibbering idiots

The loss of David Mason will be felt in the pits as much as on the track. I should think his advice was invaluable for the younger members of the team.

Is Marc Owen considering a return to speedway?

I am indeed Mr Vega, especially now I've seen this http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2638077

Sounds interesting. Please explain

Reckon I'm gonna have the pis$ royally taken out of me on the 1st bend on Thursday by Shoeman, Shoeman jnr and the little tramp. Smiles all round Owlerton... I am prepared for the worst

That's one of the only downsides of the year so far, apart from the injuries to Jason Bunyan and Simon Lambert. Had a budget to work with I should think. I don't believe Silver when he says he doesn't look at the averages, just picks the best seven riders!

Yeah, pretty good being a Rye fan at the moment. Not that we're challenging for every trophy, but seeing the likes of Tai, Linus, Eddie and now Jason blossom from kids into top riders is a pleasure in itself... Had serious doubts about Garrity when he first came. He was wild and had a pretty wild reputation. Different rider this year. Onwards and upwards.

Had no trouble hearing it in the main stand on BH Monday, but we moved out to sit in the sun on the 1st bend grass where we couldn't hear it. There were speakers in the area, but not working.

Whoever Sheffield have as a guest he won't score any more that Stead. I'd have expected him to be unbeaten... Weather not looking too bad. It all depends how desperate Sheffield are to get this fixture on.