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We only won 3 heats at home against Workington. That could not be allowed to continue.

A real shame for Henry who, by and large, has done his job and been one of our better riders this season. Rosen has not improved at all on last season as everyone hoped and expected. Still a shock to see him go though. Whilst Danny King will average 10+ it does leave an awfully long tail and Schramm will score plenty of zero's at #2

The local's don't call it Newky. Brown. It's known as Dog in the Toon itself.

Unacceptable from the Diamonds. 3 heat winners at home. Shambolic.

Could r/r for Rosen too

There isn't a club that "buys" the league as Cradley and Poole do.

My prediction Boro Lots v Not Many Diamonds

It's taken him 5 seasons to come up with that excuse?

49-41

Got to keep Rose. I've seen enough to suggest he has the talent and bravery, just needs experience, which he won't get if he's not riding. I'll bet he puts 1.5 on his average by year end. The problem is Lindgren's form. It will come back, it's just a matter of how long the management will wait.

Why would it be busy? No panic at this point in the season

Thoroughly deserved win for the Rebels. A bit of bad luck for the Diamonds with Kerr and Rosen suffering major engine problems and having Lindgren at #1. The consistency required of a #1 is just not in his make up.

I'll go 48-42 to the Diamonds.

Kus only needs to dial in the first 5 yards. If he's not in front by that stage it's race over. Been the same ever since he came to the UK. Why expect him to change now?

Tie decided already I think. If Somerset can't defend that score they'll want shooting

And that is why we'll never win the Pairs And why Brady Kurtz SHOULD be on a 7 average

Oo-er missus!

I am. I just prefer tracks where the rider is key rather than the engine tuner.

Great pies and many an excellent night on the lash in Wooler. I remember crashing a wedding in the Tankerville Hotel. Awesome.

Shame it's not true. I loved Berrington. A proper speedway track where throttle control was required rather than a 600cc motor

The Diamonds traditional score at the D-Bowl is 29. Any more and no blown engines is a decent result.

I'd rather watch Wilko than Lawson any day of the week. Teams need the odd gating tart but the Wilko's provide the entertainment.

Diamonds did what they will do most of the season. Solid scoring down the line but losing to the oppo #1 For Redcar, Lawson was his usual gating tart self, made the gate 3 times, 3 wins, missed the gate twice, one point ahead of his teamate. Wilko looked good when he stayed on the bike. Great last bend pass of Rosen. I also thought Crang looks to have potential.

Any chance of a fog off? Can barely see a hand in front of your face in Cramlington.

It would be great if Rene really fulfilled the potential we first saw at Newcastle. I rated him a better prospect than Larsen at that time but the broken leg really knocked his confidence. A fit and confident Bach is a 10 point PL man, no question.