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Job done. 18 points from reserve compared to Ipswich’s 2 the big difference tonight. Not getting too excited though as we’ve caught both Ipswich and Peterborough when they’ve been missing riders. But after the 2019 & 2021 seasons, it’s nice to feel positive about the Stars again.

He’s a tremendous motorcyclist and has a huge heart - throws his bike in places others wouldn’t. Feel very privileged to see him as an Edinburgh home rider.

wouldn't people rather see a more attractive and competitive BV come to their track? Sick of people moaning about lack of big names - one turns up and there's hell on

Do people think the same as i do. The most entertaining rider to come from middle tier, since Darcy Ward.

Yep definitely no grounds for getting carried away as we haven't faced a full strength side yet but it's a hugely encouraging start. There is still the Iversen/Kildemand situation to be clarified and Wolves home & away next week could bring us back down to earth but this team looks rock solid from top to bottom.

Haha nothing is simple in speedway, to be fair though we could bring someone in on a much lower average than BWD has and they'd probably still score the same if not more.

See below It's clear as day to me that this clearly means as it says. The League Cup matches precede Premiership matches so the rule stats changes can't happen until after 25% of league matches. At no point does it say Premiership only. Belle Vue signing Zagar is illegal. Also, regardless whether Belle Vue offers a 28 day contract to a rider it to doesn't stand up within the rules. The contract issued by Belle Vue ISN'T a facility as Jake Allen didn't cover a previously declared rider. He becomes an officially declard rider. Zagar could be signed as a new 28 day facility but only if there's a genuine reason for Jake Allen to be missing, to which there isn't. No matter how you look at it, unless you're totally bias this deal with Zagar shouldn't be ratified according to the rules. This is British Speedway though so anything goes

Pretty awful track conditions tonight led to a dull gate and go meeting. Far too slick and underwatered. They were watering the track before the meeting but it needed more by heat 8 and nothing. Just grading. Got quite dusty at the end and some riders were far from happy. Get the water down. Sod it if riders moan. The paying public come first.

75-15

Why is everyone sarcastically jumping all over Hawkins’ comments? It’s called PR. What are you all expecting him to publicly say? We’re sh!t so don’t bother coming on Thursday, besides, I love seeing Louis lose money?

Surely Ipswich have got too make changes now? Tho I’m sure hawkins will have many positives too take from the meeting

Does anyone. ?

I wasn't there.... and tbh... not missed it waiting for Hawkins to come out and say that if reserves had have been there the Witches would have won..... or blame Doyle for touching tapes in 13...

Excellent from our reserves going by the updates.Looks like we carried Lawson and Pickering a bit tonight,but still got the win. I'm like you Speedball not getting carried away atm,only with watching Pickering i am a bit. Can't believe we have doubled our wins already from last season,that's a positive straight away.

Maybe because BWD average is assessed is the reason you don't get the +5%?

Richie Worrall said on the British Speedway podcast this week that there a lot of new refs around this year and making some bad decisions so maybe more training needed?

So Ipswich could've got a guest instead for Starke and used Danyon as the rising star, but again they take the cheap option and weaken the team even more. I know there is nothing riding on this meeting but they are taking the urine out of us fans.

That must have been the "hire" van which Thorpie allegedly sold when he left the Diamonds

I'm just wondering why there aren't any threads about New Cross on here. I think it's about time someone started one.

crowd over 1900. Really good meeting, wonderful to see what they've down with stadium. Some excellent racing. thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nope

Hmmm, then I wonder who they were!! I guess we'll never know Aye, just burst in through the fence on bend 4 where all the kids do Nah, that bloke at the gate is him?? I know who you're on about, but I just never made the connection in my head that the bloke at the gate for the past 10 years is the new co promotor!! He's a proper fan then

But that would upset Pierre lol

For at least the last 10 years he has stood outside the season ticket turnstile gate .. so unless you sneak in under the fence I am surprised you have never seen him at home meetings

They will have in June- Oskar Paluch

Will score under 7. Don't quote me lol

Need to make 2 changes to fit Klindt i think.

Maybe they should pull out of the league if they can't adhere to the rules.. what would happen if life didn't have rules?

Richie's average has gone up (and over) so can't guest. Richie's average is now 8.42

Spoke to Trackerman who confirms that a load of red shale from Scotland, the same shale that Belle Vue use, is due for delivery and will be on the track by our next home meeting. Trackerman also said it was his fault he messed up the track prep and he was gutted it was not as he wanted it to be. He has so far improved the track no end so we can forgive a blip. It’s been very good so far this season until last night.

On this occasion Blobby is correct , there getting pumped.

Very happy when we signed Doyle and Riss but to build 2 points under the limit is unforgivable. And before press day I said our season depends on cam One chin and he will be excellent. Two chins he will be poor. 8 months to get himself fit and he obviously can’t be bothered and yet the management defend him yet again.

I doubt they even know who he is

Was absolutely gutted when it was announced Sheffield could,t fit him in,should have moved heaven and earth to keep him,if only for the entertainment value alone,if he keeps injury free he,s going to be a world class rider,Lynn are very lucky to have him....would watch him anywhere.

Maybe so , but the reverse psychology thing is what you do .

Been saying that for the past couple of years , but I hope he's not that entertaining this weekend

Please don't spam the forum with links to your sites!

Don't do away these days. Will be watching Man U V Chelsea, with a gin. I almost want Ippo to win to cheer there fans up on here... But not quite 46-44 to the home side.

Change the record, always post a negative comment and then "act" surprised when Edinburgh do well.

I was a no,, but now a yes,,, want to see Pickering,, and also,, it's easier for me to give damning opinions on ipswich riders if I've seen it. Hopefully the track may produce alot more than last week.

rolling averages colonel,depends what scores hes "dropping off"

There has been since 2017. No team changes may be made after 28th August.

I think there is a Discovery+ Entertainment and Discovery+ Entertainment and Sport

The only time he gets remotely close to the white line is coming off bend 4, but even then he doesn't get close to BOTH wheels crossing the white line...?

It’s true, the top flight needs to be just on full throttle tracks. I mean how would Fricke, Zagar, Jack Holder etc hold down heat leader spots if they had to learn how to slide their bikes regularly

Kye Thomson looked good last year and James should do OK provided the ref ignores his reputation and realises that he does occasionally make a fair start. Hopefully Ulrich has got his new engine and all goes well. If so 51-39 to the Tigers. Not so sure about Armadale.

That might be to do with having more close races, rather than “gate and go”

In general the guest facility will remain as long as the rider is injured. However if a rider retires or withholds his services a 28 day facility is the most likely outcome.

It’s obvious he isn’t the fastest over 4 laps and wasn’t first across the finishing line which is what counts,therefore didn’t win the race.Your getting silly now.