Cue Ball

I meant it tongue in cheek. Gobsmacked/ very impressed that we pushed it to a last heat decider, did not see that coming

Told ya

Kerr in exchange for Holder and Woffy…. I can only see that we are going to get battered unfortunately

We were talking last night about some of the young uns riding in the championship, premiership and in Poland and whether they are stretching themselves a bit too thin - then saw that Bailey had left Poland at 2am to get to Sheffield, surely that is more likely to hinder than help his scoring

It was a good job Bewley turned up tonight otherwise the scoreline would have been embarrassing!

A much improved performance from Kyle tonight and we needed it to get us over the line. Admirable mention to Schlein - dropped a point in his 3rd ride seemingly trying to team ride and then 2 brilliant rides to finish off his night. C Holder is akin to having a third no.1 at home. As somebody near me said - he rides like a former world champ. Tai finished a few in a different postcode, and then a couple where he struggled to get anywhere. Looked like he went through the tapes in purpose - trouble with his bike? Great ride by Mulford to win a heat. Fricke - what’s that about?? One heat win against a reserve and Tai off 15m is awful

Was going to suggest Berge as an option… but see that he is on the injured list. Kyle is having a rough patch, but don’t think there are any options out there, so better the devil you know and trust that he will get his mojo back

Any word on how Josh P is doing? Or Jason? Or Dan?

2 point reduction for the Stars

And the rain came down Its raining about a mile from the stadium and forecast doesn’t look too rosy for the rest of the day. Given the weather the past few weeks, not sure how much water the track will take

Just got home after a nip and tuck match - thought Sheffield had done enough to throw away what looked at various points to be a routine win, between engine failures and a fall when in points scoring positions, and Tai having a bad night I feared the worst… but hats off to the Holder brothers, they did the business when they had to. Not the most exciting meeting racing wise, but the scores being within a couple of points all night kept it interesting.

Wondering if the football clash has been spotted, can’t remember us trying to run against them previously. There won’t be any parking for a considerable distance around the stadium which will put a lot of people off, as well as people being conflicted with wanting to attend the footy

Think it is the lottery result putting me off. Not bothered about spending £50+ to watch follow my leader in the rain just for the sake of it - much as I want to get my first meeting of the season under my belt!

Is there no topic started for this one because the weather forecast is pants or due to lack of interest?? For those travelling from Sheffield, Snake Pass has been closed this afternoon for an accident, presume it will be open tomorrow but worth checking in the morning

3 former Sheffield riders and a Pole who will be used to a big track, plus Chris Harris. Doubt it will be a walkover if it’s on

Not going to lie, I can’t make it on Thursday so selfishly wouldn't mind a cancellation

Fingers crossed that the weather doesn’t play a part tomorrow and that he gets a deservedly large crowd

Tough choice between Tobi and Jack, personally would prefer to watch the former and don’t think there is much between them average wise

It was Tai

Twenty past 5 and still no rain (save for a few drops that you would struggle to call rain) a mile from the track

Just an observation/opinion

Trying to decide if Doyle is fast because he is great or is just fast because he has no regard for anybody (including himself)! Think I’m going with the latter, seems to be riding the absolute ragged edge. How Frick stayed on in heat 13 is beyond me

Hadn’t spotted that Lewi had gone to Leicester - can’t be too much bad feeling to go to another Bates owned team. Presume it was part of the plan

Did I hear Tai correctly in saying that one rider had declared that he was taking a week’s holiday (presumably Ellis) and another (presumably Kerr) walked out on Monday which forced the team changes? Some good racing tonight despite the scoreline

Holder has been seen at Owlerton semi-regularly whilst Jack has been riding for us, so may not have ridden the track but has been around enough to pick up some home track knowledge I would expect