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Shame about last night because a lot of people would have worked hard to try and get the meeting on, but if theyhad used decent covers and covered the whole track like Berwick do then the meeting would have been on. The rain stopped and cleared up by 6 30 and it stayed dry the reat of the night. People may scoff at Berwick being a "tin pot" club, but they are streets ahead of anybody else when it comes to this matter. A lot of money was lost last night. With a few phone calls to ask for advice it may have been saved. I'm now waiting for the posts saying they are sick and tired hearing about the covers at Berwick, but when yoy actually do something well, you should be proud of it.

Certainly at home the last couple of meetings he has been getting more used to the track and scoring better. Good win over Lawson on Saturday night.

Is there a curfew?

People love to think they are in the know. People like to give their opinions on what they think is a rideable track, when riders themselves say it isn't. People like to think they know how to prepare a track when there are only a very few who actually can. It's all part of the increasing our value of self worth. Pity heat 15 never took place, it could have rounded off a great meeting. As is usually the case when Glasgow are down it was full of incident and fine racing.

Love the last three posts

Happy clapping the decision :-)

Having heard David Howe speaking on a few occasions he's about as honest as they come, if he reckons the track was dodgy it probably was. Disappointing way to end the night sure, but understandable when you hear that.

Got to admit I was very surprised when heat 15 wasn't run after heats 12-14 were run in the rain. It was all set up for a last heat decider and then the announcement. Don't think anybody saw that coming. Mind you it was a cracking meeting before that, the races between Perry and Jacobs then Morris and Worrall the highlights for me. Big improvements from Jacobs and Gappmaier tonight, with wins over Lawson and Summers. Very impressed with Dan Bewley tonight, looked smooth in his first couple of rides and his attempt to slow the race in heat 14 showed great maturity for a teenager. Good crowd again tonight, mainly due to a big travelling support. Meetings against Glasgow tend to be full of incidents. There was a rumour going around about a carry on before the meeting. How much truth there is anybody's guess.

The forecast video says otherwise, but I'm hoping it stays dry obviously

Probably because I'm tired of the whining. But I'm a happy clapper.

Hope I'm wrong, but the BBC weather satellite forecast does not look good for tomorrow night. Always look forward to Glasgow coming down, the meetings are usually entertaining and they bring a big travelling support. I admit I have a soft spot for Glasgow, because of their fans. I remember a few years ago when they were struggling, the days of Wolbert and Palovaara, they still brought a good following down and I had a good crack with some of their fans in the Brewers Arms. That being said it's going to be a big ask to beat Glasgow, who are strong throughout.

Can't wait to see you when you come back

Laughable in so many ways Not seen you at the speedway for a few years. Thankfully.

Part of the BT (or whoever has the rights at the time) deal, like the British Final was this year. would like all the Major Events televised and sponsored. Make them a bit more prestigious.

In an ideal world I would like to see two or three Test Matches a year, along with under 21 internationals to give the youngsters experience. But the chances of this happening are between slim and none. It would be great if these matches could be televised, sponsored and entrance fees subsidised so that a big deal is made of them.

If the averages fit I would have Robson in an instant. But aren't there restriction to building above 42 points to replace a rider during the season, if the rider you are bringing in has a higher average than the one he is replacing? Mind you, I was also told that Robson turned down an opportunity to guest on Saturday, despite having no meeting. He has always gone well at Berwick in the past and I've always fancied seeing him in Berwick colours full time. Then there is the obvious problem that Robson also rides for Rye House on a Saturday night

Argh, so close, even if the heat 15 result was inevitable, just to it away after the great comeback. Actually a good meeting, some good racing, maybe not as good as some meetings this season, but passing in maybe half a dozen races. There was also a few well strung out. Disastrous start from Berwick, Douglas finishing last in heat 1, a 5-1 against Howe / Gappmaier in 3, the 5-0 in heat 4, things were looking bleak. Then the comeback. You could almost put all the Berwick riders into the same category tonight, couple of really good rides, couple of poor ones. Just think a win would have lifted the club so much. The neutral would have loved this.

That's why I asked who the reserves were before saying thought Newcastle were favourites.

Huge task for Berwick tomorrow night, just hoping the riders can all raise their game with their backs against the walls. King and Schlein both go well at Berwick and Heeps was very good last time out. It will take a big upset to pull something off, but if they do it will be an amazing feeling.

Happy with 39 tonight, better than a lot of Armadale visits in the past. Yes, Edinburgh were without Masters and Wells, maybe that accounted for a bit? But overall can't complain with that tonight.

Barker, yes please, after his last two visits.

That's good, didn't want the pairs line up to be affected by the Grand Prix. Quite fancy Newcastle to win this.

58-32. Mind you given our recent history of injuries and the number of riders who had to withdraw from meetings at Armadale lately, I'll be happy to have all 7 riders end the meeting in tact.

Anybody know when the Grand Prix reserve get announced? This might affect the line up. I'm looking forward to this meeting as much as the Grand Prix the next day. Great track and usually great racing in front of a big crowd. Last year the semi between Glasgow and Edinburgh was awesome. From a personal view I'm just glad my team are there this year, we normally miss out.

Find it strange that you want to start a discussion thread about a match you are not interested in. If you were that interested you'd be there.