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As many have reviewed the meeting from Panthers riders perspective I will do so from a Tigers one (even though they are obviously not my Club). They provided tough opposition as expected and Howarth did exactly what a Guest should do with 10+1 from 5 rides. As for the Tigers themselves their two reserves rode well (better than I expected if I am honest) and a combined score of 11+1 is a cceptable on an away track for two 3+? riders. Worrall also played his part no problem there BUT a number one and former Panther (an Elite League rider to) scoring 4+1 is nowhere near good enough. Finally Aaron Summers a rider I have always liked on a near 9 average scoring 5+1 did not trouble us in the way I would have expected. Unfortunately we did not get to see Nike Lunna due to injury but as his R/R rides produced 5 points I don't believe his presence would have changed the result. I thought it was well prepared and a pleasant change to watch from start to finish without it turning into the dustbowlfest that Sunday afternoons usually produce.

Friday at EOES might be in doubt though - The MetOffice currently giving 80% chance of rain in Peterborough area at 7pm!

I hope you are right - and - I wish I had your confidence

No Ulrich or Emil - both have compulsory fixtures in Denmark. Lasse Bjerre and MPT guesting - with NBJ returning from injury and running R/r for Perry we will need Lambert on form and Holub to have a good start to his Panthers career if we are to win this one now.

Already in Edinburgh's. 1 - 7.

Am sure the 17th June is changed after Godfrey said on the BSPA WEBSITE statement yesterday his club had agreed to a change.

Read it how you like - I have explained myself despite you being the only one on here to misunderstand - it's not that important to me but you carry on if it makes you happy!

Think he was referring to the fact the Showground lets out pitches to people wishing to camp overnight at some of its events. Funny really seeing as Kings Lynn is a well known "pikey" town.

I said "fixtures" - that was plural when I went to school - KHH may get a call for one of those was what I meant - maybe more but other riders may also be considered. Is that better? 😉

Exactly but he may get a phone call again when the clash with Craig's Belle Vue fixtures occurs.

What has the weather been like in KL this morning - someone closer than me please comment - I am only half hour away and it's just stopped raining since before 8am but still looking grey and miserable.

Perhaps that's exactly what the attendances so far this season have shown the promotion. I don't know by the way but what I have noticed is the amount of fans that, when discussing it, frequently state a preference for "the old days" and regular Friday night racing.

Probably because having to name a designated race day is immaterial when you race at the EoES because we all know the problems and meetings will be all over the place and changed around throughout the season.

Brady did well and I think you referring to the meeting as "a fairly easy gp qualifier" doesn't do justice to his achievement. Brady in my opinion is far better than a reserve and I don't see him being in that position for long - in fact on his average he would still be in the 1 - 5 of most teams - it's Adam Ellis's exceptional start to the season that has placed him there. I don't think Cookie has raced himself into form this season yet but am sure he will and deserves his EL Team place remembering his performances last year. I suppose you noticed that he had a fall in the KL meeting when 1 point would have placed him level with Brady and resulted in a race off between them. Whereas I was delighted to see he beat Lambert (not a fav of mine) in their race off I would have felt differently with a CookKurtz race off as I like them both. I would be very happy to see either of them double down in my team but sadly looks unlikely to happen.

Mikael Blixt - career ended by injuries. Karol Zabik - lack of commitment and poor attitude ruined what looked a promising career.

Is that definitely going ahead on that date - isn't that the weekend the Eoes host the MCN Festival? It's a 2 day show 14/15 May. Makes sense. It's been many seasons now since you could regard Friday as our regular race day. With many events at the Eoes throughout the year our meetings have been all over the shop for some time. So pick one that suits the BSPA and doesn't clash with any EL team.

Nor could "wonder boy" Lambert on his home track so no shame there.

Hopefully another lesson learned for our Promoter - if a race night not used by the EL clubs is stated as our race night this will never be a problem in the future. Saturday's/Sunday's no problem for signing D/U riders and then run your fixtures as usual. They are all over the place anyway so it won't make any difference to fans.

You are spot on there!

Lol. 3 clashes - that happens even when a rider is signed to two clubs with completely different race nights because no one sticks to it these days. For whatever reasons Sky TV schedule, weather plus cancellations and re-arrangements, Bank holidays, GP weekends, foreign championships the list is endless.

Birmingham will be missing Perry and Wachnecht as Peterborough V Somerset takes place the same evening.

Yes I noticed that clash couple of weeks back but had forgotten until you posted - as its a 2 day event with overnight camping can someone from our Club please clarify the position asap?

Would not be at all surprised to find Peterborough among that 4/5 list of clubs without a sponsor licence - look at last seasons team and then 2016 - no Aussies and have not had for some time. Mainly Danes and Brits so I doubt very much we will be seeing Proctor on our Team Sheet any time soon.

Yes it is BUT NOT if you have BT Business Broadband we have been told - unless anyone on here can tell me differently.

But in these days of technology it only takes a couple of clicks and it's done - if Sky have why on earth hadn't Kings Lynn? If it was the club's call they knew first didn't they?