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I can't believe Jason Garrity is nt mentioned. The most exciting rider in the premier league and was it seventh on his british final debut? What needs to happen is a team of young lions like JG worrall Ellis need to get roughed up on a sponsored tour of OZ with someone like Jason crump as team coach over a winter then fed not only into the EL but whichever continental league they can be placed. We will then start to see the cream hit the surface.

Very proud of the Rockets. A big thank you to Josh. However one of those seasons of what might have been for us. I think everyone bar Anders and Kasper have had serious injuries this year. Despite the pundits I think we would have been top four or five and will be if we keep Pontus and the remaining six next year we will be very entertaining and possibly too dogs. Feel sorry for Glasgow. One of those seasons for them too. Anders looks a great prospect so not a bad start to team building next year. Very proud of the Rockets. A big thank you to Josh. However one of those seasons of what might have been for us. I think everyone bar Anders and Kasper have had serious injuries this year. Despite the pundits I think we would have been top four or five and will be if we keep Pontus and the remaining six next year we will be very entertaining and possibly too dogs. Feel sorry for Glasgow. One of those seasons for them too. Anders looks a great prospect so not a bad start to team building next year.

The bike will need to be faster than the one he was riding for us then Bolly. On the basis that Olly's return is imminent can we keep him, Garrity and Pontus by redeclaring. Once fit that would be some 1-7.

Wooo hooo. Sky sports says Olly Allen may be back for the northern tour.

And the legend that is Peter schroeck. Not sure that's spelt right!!!!

I see anger management classes looming for one grumpy individual. I would love to hear Ronnie Russell's take on things. I am sure he lost a fortune personally but his decisions sometimes did beggar belief.

How close is Garrity to being back. If its close could we accommodate Pontis and JG? I wonder if Kasper is on a last warning. He had a lot more fire in his belly than I have seen recently. Anyone know of Luke's intentions.

Actually Cook moved at the tapes by a mile in one of the races he did nt break the tapes in and did nt get called back. I only make it as an observation as Mellgren got away with a jump a couple of races later. Those aside I thought the ref was excellent.

This meeting is for me what speedway is about. Good hard racing and plenty of incidents. Cook when not breaking the tapes was in a class of his own and young Fricke looks a terrific prospect . Rockets very unlucky though not to win with nelson well in front before suffering a puncture and Anders on a easy 5-1 before what looked like his cut out coming loose. Good banter with the travelling fans. They did their club proud.

Assuming Allen is out for a while I agree. Lets hope we get a half decent result at Redcar and still have something to race for in the rest of the season.

i'm surprised nelsons average is so low. Would Klindt Be the Answer Shadders. You saw him Friday.

I have mixed feelings about this. You are all absolutely right Len really does need to change his approach to the club including his relationship with the fans the presentation and his inability to be ruthless about team changes. However he has been horribly unlucky the last two years with injuries. Neath/Frampton first meeting last season. JB and SL first meeting this season. Now OA and JG our top two. Not season ending injuries either so do you replace or fill them until they are fit. What is needed is for Len to bring in a younger co promoter with a bit of money who can freshen things up a bit. In the last year of Ronnie Rogues reign I organised a meeting with bouncy castles face painting beauticans BBQ free wineand a change of music etc. It cost me five hundred quid but pulled in an extra 1000 supporters on the day. Maybe a lesson to be learned still?

Apparently because he is withholding his service?

Well deserved Plymouth win. I could nt understand how their results had been so bad. Awful track. The devils made most of the gates and it appeared almost impossible to pass unless someone took their life in their hands or someone made a mistake.Insipid display by the Rockets. No excuse that it was a dead rubber.Olly Allen and Tyson escape any criticism. Tried their hearts out. Mear a good effort. Clearly trying. Mellgren looked slow and disinterested as did kasper. Not good enough when fans pay good money to watch you.JB clearly just finding his way back. Great last ride. Someone needs to protect Simon and take him out of the firing line. Clearly nowhere near ready to return. Could nt even turn properly at the corners. Brave effort but his corner should throw the towel in for a while.

Agree with everyone. Good signing. This will at least soften the blow ( a little) of Jason's injury and will take some of the pressure off JB and SL by avoiding rider replacement.

That's funny!!! Terrible news for Jason and the team Any idea how long he will be out?

350-400 I would guess maybe less. Only guessing mind.

Two things. Len said he was told that if Nelson rode that night he would be banned for the season. I can only gague the crowd from the stand facing the tapes which had about a third of the normal figure. However more sensible people might have gone under the covered stands.

Len said his piece in public. If that version is not true fine him for bringing the sport into disrepute. But if his version is true and at the moment we have no reason to believe it is nt then its a mockery. He must have thought Nelson was cleared to ride because he could have named boxall or someone at number 8.If his version is right how do the club get compensated for the loss of a prestigious cup semi final - if they end up losing over two legs?

Well a rather strange evening all in. First of all to Chris who it would seem is criticising from the comfort of his armchair Len told us all what happened. Apparently he was told Nelson could ride if his visa didn't come through. They then changed their mind 20 minutes before the start of the meeting. Surely with an FIM meeting they or the country you represent should be charged with getting the visa. Having to start with five men is clearly a joke. Can you imagine spurs or arsenal starting with nine players. The bspa and FIM between them clearly live in some deluded ivory tower. Gripes aside well done to both sets of riders. Conditions were never easy. Wells rode like he wanted to win - unlike when he guested for us. Stead is an absolute trier. For us everyone did their bit. Anders does look a little slow and i'm still not sure Ollie has settled. When they both really fire we will have some top four. Garrity was a class apart but my man of the match was Kasper who has usual earned most of his points from the back. Two final comments. Well done to the referee. Apart from giving stead about five minutes to get to the tapes on a two minute warning I thought he had a good night. I think every one bar him thought the meeting should be called off half way through but he was proved right. Second this night shows why speedway lacks credibility as a professional sport. That is not aimed at any of the riders who to a man gave their all but to those responsible for making sure this meeting finished whatever the cost and with a home team missing two riders. Quite barmy.

Its such a shame that the other two boys got injured and Len did nt use his full quota of points. Most teams would gag for a top four like that.

Whilst delighted he may be able to ride for us I do feel sorry for Nelson missing out on the under 21's. I'm not sure its personal to him - more an Aussie thing. Tomorrow has the makings of a rain off. I'm a few miles from the track and it tonked down last night. Add that to the high river level and the rain forecast for tomorrow and it does nt look good. As an aside has anyone worked out what the riders averages would so far be based upon this years meetings. I should imagine its a power house top four.

Will Allen be fit for this? Maybe Doyle and Boxall in?

Good and entertaining meeting. Better than most of the EL stuff. As a neutral a draw was a fair result. Heat 15 was too close too call. I think its at times like this when it should just be put down to a racing incident and all four are allowed back in.

Can I just say what a breath of fresh air Nikko has been. Enthusiastic communicative and honest. Very refreshing. I can't make Mondays opener which is an even bigger shame now I know the legend that is Barry Thomas will be there but will definitely make the first meeting I can. Well done Nikko.