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'Banned' 'failing' 'despite' 'evidence' - all a little over dramatic me thinks. How about: The standard 7 day sickness protocol, as per SCB regulations, will apply to Dan Thompson who has covid.

I’m sure we could manage to get him on a 5. Think they call it the Tarrasenko rule.

Think you will find it was kept out maintaining the track longer as the medics were dealing with Dan Thompson.They done a good job with the track today IMO.No rider had any bother riding it which is something given their inexperience.Good Meeting IMO.

A very good meeting with another close finish with the Spires just coming out on top helped by several great outside passes.

Plymouth taking the absolute p!ss with this now. SCB/BSPA just as bad for allowing it. Should be having to use a NL 2 pointer at number 1 till he turns up if he ever does that is. Same situation as before with them.

The deal was done way before the u21 final!

Spot on. Need a new signing to replace Tofty and get Paddy back to reserve asap.

Pardon me if I believe the referee who had to tell him the rule, and not you.

Both Hailsham lads so more than likely but I know David is..

Over £3200 raised so far by Speedway fans to help replace what was stolen.

It's a tricky one for sure... Yes, Dan T is a rising star, but he is in the main body of the team based on his average - therefore logic (and I know this is where my comment falls down with british speedway) suggests that you would go like for like... If you have to get a guest for a rising star, at least let the club put them at number 7 and have said club temporarily re-jig their line up, so you push one of the current reserves back into the main body of the team... Poor Freddy riding at number 2, especially with R/R at number 1!?

I said this before, as much as Osbourne is what he is he isn’t breaking the law and all his decisions are business decisions, if speedway was a cash cow he would be working in our favour, the council will do whatever the cash dictates,, council support for a track closed or otherwise means nothing but on the other foot speedway needs the council to run, it all boils down to money unfortunately and it rarely falls in speedways favour, even in oxford’s case if it wasn’t for the greyhound guy buying the rights to the stadium would speedway even be back ? Unfortunately moral people don’t run the world

Luke went in hard mate was a bit stiff yesterday and today but all good fence did it's job with no major injury

Because your team manager is inept.

Sam was a dreadful commentator, but even worse team manager..

It will take some doing getting a good guest for Toft,his average is only 4.65.That is why Lynn should be trying their best to use up the team points available to replace him.

Could Freddie be about to do the biggest u-turn in the history of the sport and sign for Ippo?

That’s a reach. Anyone who misses a meeting on medical grounds has to sit 7 days out and has for quite some time.

Yep But Janowski on 7.77 would be magic!

Off the top of my head, what about Stan Tebby and Stan Bear?

Luckily Chris Louis don't think like the promoter up the rd at Lynn coz if he did he'd of pulled a fast one and got the meeting cancelled coz of rider shortage, which tbf would've been a valid reason with the side being put out tonight, Scotty, Blodorn and R/R is bad enough as it is instead of Doyle, Ellis and King, and no disrespect to young Hodder but he ain't a patch on Dan with the form he's been in this season, Ipi only hope is they keep it as close as poss for the return leg on Thurs which then again will be a guest fest

i think over the years we may have seen a lot more ambulances on track if it had been the old wooden fence, Unlike some air fences the foam fence doesn't lift up when riders hit it. Where i stand Luke Harrison hit the fence almost leg first at speed and was able to walk away from it so it is doing its job

Keep your nose out you and i dont know the cost of anything,am sure if had happened at poole u would have a different view!

https://x.com/ipswichspeedway/status/1797606377311154336?s=46 At least the admin has retained a sense of humour. Guess all you can do is laugh at this point!

Scotty can multi task and jump from his bike over to the mic as he's already in the pits

Has been said today Dan has Covid

She's active on social media listing the meetings she has planned in the UK & Germany including the Women's Speedway Academy and Women's World Cup towards the end of the month.

I think it depends massively on who is replacing MPT & Josh P for this fixture. I'd expect Sheffield's reserves to struggle so if Lynn's heat leaders cab score well then I reckon a win on the night is quite possible. And would be long overdue.

Exactly that, most if not all Polish track's are prepared the same and made for throttle jockeys, pin the throttle and hold on pretty much, they ain't technical and varied tracks like you find in the UK and also have to ride in difficult conditions at times.

Any Team will struggle too make significant changes these days with the low points limit.Most riders can just about ride to their average.Think a few fans were questioning this years signings before the season even started and they have been proved right.You are still watching exciting speedway though which is a bonus.

From what I read, he decided not to take Latvian citizenship years ago as Latvia does not allow dual citizenship and he didn't want to give up his Russian passport.

The Edinburgh situation wasn’t planning related. The ‘brochures etc’ was a campaign to drum up support within the community and local businesses and encouraging locals to canvas their Councillors to support it. At no time did the Edinburgh management consider it a done deal. They went to great lengths to produce a viable presentation for the Council. There was a £400,000 offer on the table from a business man and the community project from the Monarchs. The local council were initially supportive, but ultimately they decided to take the money. A lot of people bust their asses trying to make this happen and to have it end the way it did was a massive disappointment. To dismiss those efforts as ‘shouting off’ and ‘hadn’t even got planning permission’ is a cheap, uninformed shot.

Sam not a clue giving flint 4 rides.

At the age of 40, Grigory Laguta still rides speedway in Russia. He even is the current national champion and captain of the Vladivostok team in the Russian Speedway League. A week ago at Oktyabrsky, Grigory Laguta won the Rinat Mardanshin Memorial. On Thursday though he crashed in a league meeting at Balakovo and suffered a concussion. In his heyday he was certainly one of the best riders in the world, was European champion, but sadly never rode in the SGP series except for a couple of wild card appearances in Latvia.

Track garbage, no grip whatsoever.

Tom Brennan ?

Insurance or not the fans have come together to help Andrew and Steve to put it right ,speaks volumes .

Dan finished 2023 on a 4.6. The rules state that the average used if ridden in both leagues then the appropriate league average is used. If you start a season in 1 league & achieve a CMA(not assessed or re-assessed) then the 1.5 multiplier/divider is used. Works both ways depending on the league moving to(& guesting).

Isolated premises with a history of vandalism may be difficult to insure.

I bet he's doing a number 2 now!!!

Well according to the man himself on P&P night he spent 'more than ever before' on this year's 1-7 so the intention has been there this season, I guess it boils down to how much more he wants to spend and whether his enthusiasm was eroded by the two point deduction. And other clubs looking for riders makes it much harder as Lynn will get outbid. I think they need to sign someone as guests won't work.

Freddy Hodder now guests in place of Dan Thompson who has Covid

I questioned that on FB. I got the impression Edwards is no longer a RS after he wasn't used as one for Sheffield?

I’d say Ipswich will get first pickings of any rider half interested in racing in the UK I just don’t see any meaningful changes at KL as in other seasons it’s complete fixtures get the season over and can concentrate on Stock Cars - with Buster allegedly in his last season promoting at KL why would he splash the cash now when hasn’t in the past ?

Most if not all British track's are prepared the same and made for gaters, pin the throttle and hold the line pretty much, that ain't technical.

Would agree,he was always keen to let everybody know how much money he had earned.He’s been there, done it and got the Tee Shirt but he’s just hanging about with the big boys now.He has other interests out side the sport which he is more interested in.Should just retire.IMO

In Russia yes, but as a Putin apologist he's basically stuck riding domestically.

Brennan is the shining light of the season for me. He's gone up a notch from the Kemps, Flints etc, He's out scoring the likes of Worrall, Lawson, Wright, and other established British riders in the PL He's not in the Bewdley, Lambert level yet, no where near, but he's got to target the scoring prowess of Bomber and Scott by season end PL season and then consolidate at that level.

Those Brummies fans who voted for Brexit can be proud of themselves. Still they've got their borders back, immigration is under control and that £350m a week is pouring into the NHS instead of into Brussels per their red Battle Bus, isn't it?

Still loads of 2nd Half's up north Owen goes most weeks to Berwick racing mixture of riders . Edinburgh Glasgow and Redcar are the same . We had a couple of rain offs up Edinburgh and Glasgow but that's life. these clubs always run for the juniors or any one who wants to ride the 2nd half