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Masters not eligible to take an RR for Douglas.

Didn't think you'd get a nibble there Steve, in all honesty!

Exactly.

The total lack of accurate points analysis by the commentary team has been my bugbear all week. Surely next time they could take along a level-headed statto who understands the sport to feed them this kind of info? Points won off each gate, who won the relevant heat if it goes to countback, country X need a minimum of Y points here or they're out, etc etc. Someone like Dave Rowe would be ideal, IMHO.

Yes, was just wondering the same!

Congratulations to Australia. But that's a fine night for GB without their No 1 rider. Great effort from Lambert and Bewley.

Feared that the way he was holding his arm. Shame.

It's only knockabout stuff, I don't think either of us is taking it over-seriously.

My pleasure!

Which of course proves he's fit for tonight? With your diagnostic skills you should go into private practice.

How was medical school? Did you complete the course?

Hmmm. Jorgensen at reserve will be a threat as will Edwards, in good form and with plenty of Monmore experience. RR for Morris not helpful for Wolves. I still see a home win, but wouldn't think a point beyond Lynn.

Fair play, that did make me laugh. Good one!

Indeed. Would be happy with a point.

Excellent piece; thanks for posting.

Thoughts and prayers...

FWIW I watched the TV coverage back yesterday, having attended in person on Monday. Not a great match either way, but I suggest the Stars' unfortunate illness and injury woes made a large contribution there. Certainly the good races (and there were some) seemed far more exciting trackside than on screen; could that impression be a result of Kelvin's more laidback style of commentary?

I’m fine, thanks. Not on here as frequently as before, but still drop in from time to time. Good to see you’re still about.

Steve once told me that 50 per cent of his output was genuine and 50 per cent wind-up and that no-one knew which was which. Including, on occasion, him…

FWIW I watched on Amazon Firestick, which was fine.

Yes. I thought both did well in awful circumstances (particularly Tatum, given his long friendship and professional association with Nigel) , but having two former riders merely duplicates each other's expertise. Think the dynamic is better with an out and out commentator plus an expert analyst. As to finding the right speedway-versed commentator, not easy. Anyone brought in would have to be comfortable with their own style. There's no point attempting to replicate Nigel; you'd just end up with a pallid version of the real thing. David Rowe or Dave Goddard would do well, IMHO.

CVS said at his club's pre-season talk-in that Wolves were featuring in the first televised match. Didn't mention opponents or venue, if I recall correctly.

Good analysis, IMHO. Would be happy with any kind of a home win. Looking forward to the match.

Yes, I take the points. But I also wonder if having what looks a strong pairing for the opening race is designed to ease any heat two pressure on what is a relatively inexperienced reserve pairing. As you say, we should find out soon enough!

Nothing at all, for me!