TheScotsman

Bl**dy hell - no wonder Ipswich has an obesity crisis. (As does the rest of the country!) That's not very nice. Everyone knows we Edinburghers are the most generous folk around.

Nah - go for 53 points so that we get the golden heats in - better value for money!!

So I'll; aim to be at the stadium by 6.30pm via Ransomes so that I have the plan B contingency of the original route for when I get lost! Sounds like 2 good plans!!

I would have thought Rob Branford would have been a good shout for the Rebs in for BWD.

Thanks I could try that. Is Ransomes the first exit past the Orwell Bridge?

Okay doke I can aim to get there before 7. Cheers.

Yes - and reach the stadium on the right hand side.

God said, Let there be light; he willed it, and at once there was light. So the Weegies will hove back into town on Friday 21st October. But will they have any silverware in the bare cabinet by then? And will they still be in the play-offs? And will it be rain and freezing gales? Or will it be snow and frost for a change? Answers on a plastic £5 note please.

So when I come over the Orwell Bridge are you saying I can't get to the stadium by my normal route?

I have no issues with Rebs winning this. If I was a nasty monarchs supporter I might even be pleased! But I'm not like that! I just don't like the system whereby a team weakened by injury becomes probably stronger in some away matches.

They would be saying lousy choice of guest / lousy guest! But as GB said Bates is a top 5 rider / BWD is a reserve. And guests are so often chosen for their prowess at a specific track.

Yes I remember that!! Stupid little boy!!

Don't think so Gazc. You're being very diplomatic. Astute choice of guest taking full advantage of the rules won. Don't blame the Rebs at all - it's the rules that are at fault.

Totally agree. The guest system is a farce especially in away matches. Teams should never be stronger with a guest than they would with their own rider. If you have an injury in the team that's bad luck but shouldn't make you stronger.

That's a great claim to fame. I have to go there every year when I'm up to have a look at all the bridges.

What were the fisticuffs all about?

Neapolitan - or is it Tutti Frutti?!!

That's the Oirish in you!! More fisticuffs in Glesga toon. Good stuff if only the mechanics were kept out of it. Or else let them all do it on the centre green so everyone can see.

Not if he keeps falling off.

Round and round the garden like a teddy bear. One step, two step, Tickle you under there Plenty of time for someone to give Tungate a shake though. A PL number 1???????????????

Young Master Bates is doing a decent impersonation of Dan the Wee Man!!!

Pleased for you. Assume it's baltic too?

As an Edinburgh supporter I'm obviously best placed to comment on the luminous efficacy of the lighting at foxholes. So whilst is is usually better than Armadiddle was on Friday, it in no way matches the dazzlingness of a sunny summer afternoon in poshfield when it can be even to bright to race.

He won't be at Ippo soon then!!

A good recovery then.