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So after finally catching up on most of the weeks events it’s quite apparent that this will go down to the wire with Brandon Estates and the council along with the SCS group really showing how evidence is cross examined and my word a few of the guys had a tough time. I have seen comments about when will the state of the stadium come up but as it’s a planning issue being looked at and in the councils opening statement i don’t think it actually matters in the context of this hearing however in the broader evidence that will no doubt be looked at by the lady appointed by the Secretary of State it’s quite clear and I’m sure has been seen many times the woeful neglect of the stadium will be clear to see. Phil Morris was absolutely brilliant and after the hard time Neil Allen was given I was fearing the worst but then after seeing it when the tables are turned it’s clear to see that anybody being cross examined gets equally a grilling and water is sipped at quite a rate. The surprise from the SCS group was that the lack of action plan when Mr Hunter was asked as such but then as mentioned with no access to the stadium and the condescending way it asked about structural engineering backgrounds etc. But B.E don’t have much to go on so anything is going to be tried to give them any kind of advantage. Mr Eady spent most of his time in the cross examination so far back you couldn’t hear him or so close it was hurting my ears listening. When he was asked questions most of it was “if that’s what he said” or ask someone else further down the line. His back up for viability was sketchy at best and again it’s all centred around speedways viability and not the fact stox is the main money earner is totally irrelevant to B.E funny enough.Not knowing how many riders in a team, not knowing about Oxford and the best bit was trying to fluff his way through the Swindon question. The 3G pitch saga nearly sent me to sleep on many occasions but funny enough considering the way Brandon Estates speak about it and how it’s so good for the local area, well it obviously wasn’t on at least the first 2 plans they submitted as it’s not included it’s only when that box needed ticking that they decided to do anything so it’s clear they’d never in a million years have bothered unless that had too so they have no thought still for the community only making millions of pounds. Looking at the latest plan, the football pitch is on the left hand side of the site as you enter from rugby road but at the back of the houses already lived in. So these houses will potentially have 7 day a week noise from football pitch, floodlights and car noise right at the bottom of their back gardens. Nice touch ! I hope the guy from Bradford is able to make it and also Matt Ford, it will really need people with some presence in the cross examinations as the guy for Brandon Estates will be as annoying as he was this week. Phil Morris gave him as much as he got and as much as the legal teams try to be pedantic the facts are the facts and being strong and confident during cross examination is all important. No doubt Mr Osbourne will have some obscure reasoning behind the Swindon venture but hopefully the SCS and especially the Council legal team will be as good as they were this week. The man for the council I think is especially good and he will need to be the same next week as the closing statements will hold be massively important in trying to get the appeal to hold up our way.

I’m no Poole fan but regardless of what people think of the fords and middleditch they always get there team building right every season the top division need teams like Poole in it Poole do not need the top division so. Credit where credit is due and if they win it again it’s up to all our teams to beat them and at the moment we are all found wanting. So no grumbling from me if they reach the top step again they obviously deserve it.

Anders reports that after a full CT scan, he is 'only' suffering from concussion with no other injuries!!

Rest in Peace Gary Havelock's mum Condolences to Gary and his family.

It's not every year the top 5 are so far ahead of the bottom 4. But yes, the less teams in the play-offs the better! Personally I think it's a bit rediciulous finishing 6th of 9 gives you a shot at the title!

Yes so if Edinburgh away is rained off we get the points and if its not rained off we still should get the points so no worries .

If only Janusz hadn't missed the first round

From Sportowefakty: 18:43 17 . Run interrupted. The fall of Bloedorn. An ambulance appeared on the track. The German got up on his own. Heat 17 was the Final - it was "Rerun All 6" and Blödorn took part.

Each mini league is classed as a seperate entity so riders can guest for one team in each

FGA or any other of the grasstrack organisations up and down the country still have a host of young men ( & women) wanting to have a go at speedway. Problem is the powers that be seem not to want them, so involvement in the MDL is vital to them and clubs should be pushing for more teams not less.

They probably Googled the name of the company on the sticker. The bin though is probably the highlight of tourist attractions in Daugavpils

Thought Harrison just held his ground.

Forcast on Weds is for a bit of rain between 1600 - 1900. But im sure the boys who do the track will keep an eye on the forcast . Anyway back to last night. Anders out for 9 days manadatory as everybody now knows, after being literally shoved off his bike, and we wish him well . Meanwhile 6 man Pirates steam on. Anybody seen Trackprat ? No, perhaps hes gone for a long walk of a short pier, bless

True, and Birmingham and Oxford, I just don't think these speculative stories helps anybody really

Warren hunter is the ex stock car person who indeed is not short of a bob or two. David carter is part of the save Coventry speedway and stock car campaign group. equally looking forward to Matt Ford speak I am sure he will have prepared and be ready to fight his corner.

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Hoggart helped stabilise a fast sinking ship and for that he deserves thanks. As team manager he seemed to get the riders working as a team. Maybe a few tactical errors during matches but he got the Stars to end of season. Thanks Dave.

Assume it’s just Sedgmen for Howarth(for Wright) for the Bears. Only saving grace might be that Danyon and Connor might score better than they do on other away tracks because of their Glasgow experience. Expecting a Glasgow win by a decent margin.

Used to love those meetings

Some folks may already be aware that Ray Day of the PL (e.g. Bradford Panthers 1962) has passed at 87. Similarly Peter Morrish speedway author, statistician and Team Manger at Stoke in the early sixties has also passed recently at age 87

Delighted to see that Archie Freeman, who broke his leg in Bullets very first match (at Belle Vue) at Easter this year is at last fit, and returns to the side tonight.

Ouch... that one hurt... Firstly, get better soon Anders, never nice to see a rider get hurt like that.. Congrats to the Pirates, dominant performance and good luck in the remainder of your title defence... Guess theres still the KOC for scunny to try get

Given that it is Local Government, via Rugby Council, that is refusing BE permission, it's probably not helpful to critisise it. More likely to be either the Inspector or KCs that needed the early finish.

In July 2015 Bradley Wilson Dean had an established NL match average but was given an assessed average for racing in the PL. He was blocked from guesting for Rye House as his assessed average took precedence over his established average. In September 2023 Robert Lambert had an established PL match average but was given an assessed average for racing in the PL. He was allowed to guest for Sheffield as his established average took precedence over his assessed average. http://www.ryehouse-speedway.com/news.php?extend.1046 http://www.speedwaygbarchive.co.uk/files/downloads/nl15_issue_9a.pdf

We dont need luck to be better than the opposition. We even had to cope with losing Anders Rowe, that wasnt exactly good luck was it.

Give it a rest. You said you would rather KL shut than keep going under Buster. Shows your true colours....... Hoggy is a former Sheffield man i gather.... Your a clown sunshine.. I'm beginning to think Buster has done you wrong in the past , with this much hate you have for him.. Did he p1ss on your chips?

Unless there's some kind of magical land in the back of a wardrobe where do they expect to find land where everybody else has failed for the last 27 years? I do wish these things weren't given the oxygen of publicity, it just gives fans false hope

Surprised he has time to worry about such things given how much effort it must take to think of new ways to cheat every week

I have never understood why attendance figures are never published at Speedway the way Football figures are published.

Still a healthy crowd though for an off day fixture. Seemed to fill up just before star time.

British youngsters want too much money and don’t like travel nowadays.They are Superstars if they have a van with their name on.

100% endorse it... Great to see the world's best on track... Doyle seems to be back on Monday which is also great news... When you are shelling out circa fifty quid for two tickets you want to see the world's best.....

Odd victory margins are rare meaning a 3-2 for example but anything’s possible.

What are you talking about? Do you really think that Poole will not race Edinburgh,home or away. Although the weather forecast shows a 60% chance of a heavy shower on Wednesday at 4pm then at 7pm 40% of a light shower but no other mention of rain the rest of the day.

A fine win for the Academy to complete their home fixtures in an enjoyable match on a well-prepared track. Season ending too soon for Dayle Wood and Mickie Simpson who both looked confident and stylish while racking up good scores.

As Toady reported above, the Cradley news is as a result of an article in the Speedy Star this week, naming a new 4-man consortium looking at/for alternative sites.

Very sad to hear this. Ray Day rode for Sunderland 'Saints' in 1964. He also attended a couple of our Reunions. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. + Ray. Condolences to Peter's family too. May he R.I.P. +

Think of the benefits when a rider gets injured

We don’t yet know. He was knocked off, hit the ground at speed, slid a long way then hit the fence awkwardly at speed. Didn’t get up and was placed in the ambulance. Danny Ford indicated to BSN it was his wrist.

In case anyone can’t find it but wants to watch it.

Best of luck to Sheffield, great to see a team using the clear regulations to bring in a top star, just like the Aces did last year... "Mr Play Offs" himself.... #aceslegend #tigerslegend Will be earning as many winners (and losers) medals as Bomber at this rate...

I would just like to say thanks to the forum members who are looking in to the proceedings and keeping us aware of what is going on. I watch a bit when able, but, like others, miss large sections and are not aware sometimes who is actually questioning and responding. Can't believe that they've spent nearly 3 days debating 3G pitches!!

Don’t think anyone will be to upset with his departure

It's obvious he will ride on Sunday & aggravate his injury in his last ride.

I take it you will be all over the Coventry thread if it happens

Most Polish fans seem to think the exact opposite, play-offs would be ruined by allowing guests. In any other sport in the world (plus foreign Speedway leagues), teams with injuries are weakened, don't know why British Speedway feels this is not fair?

I don't think that was the intention, hence why BV's 1st attempt to sign him was rejected. As you so though, the rule isn't very clear.

The closest I ever got to cars being parked within the confines of a stadium was the back straight at Dudley Wood. Recall talking to Hans Nielsen's wife, Suzanne, who was watching the racing from his van.

Could do a drive in at Buxton. Seem to recall an incident, where two riders tangled (may have been Benji Compton and Ashley Mallet), the latter going over the fence, and landing on a car.