Shadders

So, the trophy that hardly anyone gives a t*ss about is thankfully nearing its conclusion Berwick host the Rockets in the first leg on Saturday with the return on Sunday evening. Sadly, Mr Silver will have to do without my £16 after his character assassination of me in the Herts Mercury. Part of me is wanting the Bandits to win, just to p*ss him off.

Can't blame the poor weather on the BSPA

League and cup should be done and dusted by the end of September, first week of October at a push. Last few weeks should be local derby challenge meetings. I used to enjoy the Autumn Shield meetings at Rye House in the mid to late 80's. A triangular 6 man team tournament with the likes of Hackney & Arena Essex.

For having an opinion?

Not surprised... Raining for most of the afternoon with more to come tonight. Forecast for tomorrow is light rain from 7pm I can see them scrapping this competition

A customer gave me their copy today. Nice that he should go to all that trouble. Interesting that he states that "all kids go free". Really? Nice way to treat one of the most loyal Rye fans, who's supported the Rockets home and away since 1985, even when Len Silver abandoned the Rockets. He also neglected to mention the shameful way he spoke to the supporters with contempt after he'd let Doyle go last year. My reply to the Mercury is currently on my PC waiting to be sent. Interesting to see if they print it.

Olly Allen on a near 10 point average? No thank you!!! Now an 8 point average makes it more interesting. Gotta lay my cards on the table and say I'm not a huge fan of his. Just doesn't excite me I'm afraid, but saying that I've not really seen that much of him to be honest. Most sensible Rye fans kinda guessed he wouldn't be back. I was never convinced.

As they are Norfolk boys they could both end up at Kings Lynn, then the Chapmans would be the ones saving the dough.

What average would Olly Allen come in on?

Would be welcome, but not a number1

I think you can count Kevin Doolan out as a 2013 Rocket. I hear he loves the set up and the track, but doesn't fancy the travelling from his Sheffield base.

Interesting photo Ricky posted on Twitter, unless he's a monumental wind up merchant. I don't think he's going to be our saviour though, he's too hit and miss. His performance for us at Berwick was disappointing to say the least. As a middle order signing I'd say yes please, but as a number one definitely not!!

You can add Jason Bunyan to the 2013 team line up judging by this: http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Sport/Speedway/Busy-end-to-season-for-Rockets-and-skipper-Bunyan-15102012.htm

I wasn't aware Len had bought his contract. That changes things somewhat. Why would he spend money to own his registration, them loan him out? Ken Burnett said there was news about Bunyan on the Mercury website. Don't be surprised if next years line up is done and dusted by the end of October.

I'm not keen on using rr for Luke, unless he's due back around April time. I'm wavering over Bunyan. He's very hit and miss. The Rye track doesn't suit him. I'm not even sure if he's gonna ride over here next year

Can you declare a side with r/r at the start of the season? Kling at 1? Garrity at 5? What were you drinking in the pub last night?

Ricky Kling on a sub 7 average? Bargain!!

Not convinced Kling is the genuine PL number 1 we need, but as part of a "strength in depth" side would be something different. I was very disappointed with his performance at Berwick. It may have been the first time he'd seen the place, but he looked out of his depth We could be barking up the wrong tree entirely, but it's fun to speculate!

I hope you took the opportunity to ask Anders what his plans are for 2013 😉 Any reason why Ricky Kling should've been at Rye House yesterday? His latest Tweet may be a clue

We purposely left it late to arrive as I had a hunch the weather would intervene. It Must have been quite a downpour as the surrounding roads and car park were very very wet... We were under a huge black cloud that looked like it was gonna burst at any time all the way up the A10 from the M25. There was no way that meeting was going ahead. If we don't get favourable conditions I can see this season being a wash out and the competition abandoned. I doubt many will mourn it's passing.

You didn't pay to go in did you?

Driving up the A10 it was pretty obvious the meeting wouldn't go ahead. Confirmed when we arrived to see vehicles pouring out of the car park under the sort of skies you see on Storm Chasers!

Berwick host Redcar on Saturday and have yet to visit Glasgow. I imagine that could take take place on Sunday 21st. Ludwig Lindgren guests in place of Chas Gjedde

He must have some of the money left that he took off your lot for Linus

That didn't prevent Luke winning the vote most years.