Roger Martins

Was great to see race times included again in match reports after being missing for a few years, Always good to see who was the fastest rider on the night.

Just have a concrete surface to start from, No getting off bikes and messing about, Up to the tapes, Green light on and go. Simple.

Would it not have been better to have just cancelled the meeting and rearrange when all riders are available, Huge meeting for Edinburgh and are having to use guests for their 2 best riders, and then people ask what is wrong with the sport.

It was not a shock to see the crowd was low for the first meeting when it was up against Newcastle United playing football at the same time, I know the game was in London but there is always a huge following to support them, and it was on Sky Sports, and that could have been the reason for the crowd being as low as it was, Start of a new season and you are wanting as many new supporters to attend as well, and to return for the rest of the season. I know its hard to arrange meetings but just seems crazy to have the opening meeting to be on at the same time as the football, Hopefully next week will see a much improved attendance against Redcar.

The Speedway researcher shows Wayne Garratt missing his last ride because of a F/X in his third ride and Max Schofield having 5 rides so i thing it would be Schofield in heat 13.

Clerk of the course Graham has been told his services are no longer needed after doing the task for about 26 years, but he is being rewarded as he can gain entry to the first meeting for £5 instead of the full price of £10. Now thats not bad for 26 years service.

Anders Michanek