GeneralMelchett

Just like in 2023 this tie isnt over after the first leg, however at only 8 down with 3 to go Leicester would have been very happy - last 3 heats were a disaster for them! Get a couple fo 5-1s in the first 3-4 heats and its all to play for on Thursday! If i wasnt going to Devon on holiday the next day id be very tempted to make the trip for this!

Holder hasnt been great in the GP's for the last 2-3 so maybe he is just not quite up to his usual standards, I saw him at the NSS at the end of Augst he was great and he scored well in the return that night. BV had their gating boots on that night - Kurtz for example flew out of gate 3 in heat 1! Gate3!!!

Inclinded to agree - I don't understand why people would suggest taking Tai over Jack, one is certanly at the end of his (great) career the other is on the upward trajectory. Maybe Jack and Tai and not Chris but its hard to see where Chris would ride other than at either Owlerton or BV and he won't be at BV as I suspect their heat leaders for 25 are sorted already!

They were pretty much the best riders for Leicester on the night anyway - Douglas was their only heat leader winner too!

How many times over the years have we seen an rider return to the scene of previous triumphs only to bomb - been happening for years Leicester kept it close until the final 3-4 heats when BV either upped a gear or the Lions fell away a few good races as well - good on the riders for having a go and kudos to young Sam Hagon a really decent effort from him! if Leicester get a good start it still winnable but I expect BV to defend that!

From the man himself - many thanks! One of my go to winter speedway fixes is to watch the last seasons action on BSN!! thanks to all the others it seems that web browser for 25 is the best option!!

Ah that’s something that I can / could do yes!!

yes good point hadn't thought of that actually! I have all the right cables etc - current Smart TV less than a year old so it will be a while but i can screen mirror etc! I wasn't thinking 'laterally' as the saying goes!

so would I but.....it's going to be silly season with all the I know something you dont etc - only a few posters on here are on the money with the 'i heard summat down the pub' predictions so lets see!

Tobi might get his wish a year later than planned! I wouldnt be upset with him at Foxhall altho that would mean no Emil (in all probability)

After a freebie or attention is probably nearer the mark!

Whilst this might seem ideal this is how mediocrity sets in again, BSN get bought or absored into Eurosport and the big company producer calls the shots and we end up back where we started with poor coverage and production! I think the BSN shoudl stay independant, I am tempted to ditch discovery plus next year and get a warts and all BSN pass instead, the only thing that stopes me is what app would stream BSN on a smart TV as i dont really want to watch on my computer or ipad. The issue with ES for me seems to be no one involved seems to either understand or care about speedway, its just another recording job and it shows! Helmet cam is perhaps fine for a replay but its such a ludicrous feature when the race is ongoing and it drives me mad. I think Abby is fine as a presenter - not the best but certainly not thr worst!

I thought the track was the best its been for a while last night actually. Really good news re Ben too! and yes i considered it rider error

I can only think related to Ben Cs crash!

Hes had a very good play offs but when i saw him at Sheffield earlier in the season I think he got 4 so lets not lose our heads here!

Advantage BV I feel!

Well my prediction was wrong - fair play to BV - Kurtz gave two captains rides in my view heat 1 and then heat 13, Hope Ben Cook is ok!

Hopefully lots of landing of blows and widing it on around the outside too! Seriously lets hope for a belter!

Last heat 5-1 makes the 2nd leg more interesting for sure at say 49-41 or less I’d be predicting a Sheffield v Leicester Final the aces have a chance to defence this but I still think Sheffield will get through overall! good nights entertainment however thanks to all the riders for having a go!

Yes if your aunty had had balls etc

Was a bigger crowd for the bank holiday fixture! Drives me mad this on board stuff wish they would just bin it tigers hanging in their despite nil from Josh thus far!

i mean grand final

Being honest wouldn't have a problem with them all back - I think in many ways we all know a fully fit Witches would in all probability have made it to the finals this season. Most of the riders have for me done their jobs for most of the season a couple of frustrations remain but for next year - i think Brennan if they could get him in that would be great. Doyle of course and Emil again be great but lets see! Dan T deserves and other go and Keynan Rew could make it a third season of progression - he's done well this season for me. Adam is a decent no 2 or 4 also. I still don't have an issue with Danny he has largely done whats asked but I feel Tom B for him might freshen it up and bring in a rider on the up rather than one who is nearing the end of his career.

Having seen both sides ride at each others places this season I feel Sheffield ride the NSS better than BV do Owlerton - of course it could all change once the action starts!

duplicated