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Thank you. Really looking forward to going to the new stadium. The match should also be a good one. Here's to an enjoyable day.

Morning. Forecast for today doesn't look too smart and webcam of George Square shows a few puddles and a deal of dampness. Is the weather going to spoil today's racing? Thanks in advance.

Well that is anybody’s guess. Cookie’s progress whilst with Edinburgh has been tremendous to the point of phenomenal. It’s been obvious, particularly recently during post match interviews and dinner dance speeches, that he has a great affinity to the club. The amount of off track assistance he has given to his team mates throughout the seasons is often over looked but is another bond. Bonds like these are often hard to break but obviously not impossible. The adulation offered to Cookie from the Blue and Gold fans over the years has also developed exponentially. With recent views and speeches suggesting he is the best Edinburgh Monarchs rider in modern history. I for one would not disagree. Fair play to Doyle he certainly had a good season. Would he have gone to Poland etc. if his hand hadn’t been forced by the visa issue, who knows? Personally I think Cookie has the ability to cope with the racing in any of the continental countries and I hope he gets an opportunity to showcase his abilities soon.

I wonder if riding In PL and Poland (and maybe Denmark and/or Sweden) would be an option and drop the EL? Not specifically re Cookie but any rider looking to advance himself. Just a thought.

Hopefully your predicting abilities have got this bit wildly wrong as well. ;-)

Although the end of season averages are yet to be updated on the BSPA website (last time I looked) the following increases excluding bonus must be in with a shout: Stevie Worrall 3.00 to 7.54 increase 4.54 Justin Sedgmen 4.99 to 7.27 increase 2.28 Max Fricke 5.80 to 7.96 increase 2.16 (from heat leader position all season)

A dramatic night of speedway played out in front of a huge crowd. That was speedway at its box office best. I'm obviously delighted at my teams 2014 successes but I'd just like to acknowledge Big Martin (Rebel fan with big flag) that I (and a few friends) spoke with on Friday night at Somerset. Martin came into the Armadale bar after the meeting to shake my hand and congratulate the Monarchs on their win. Class act.

Thanks again. I must admit to being disappointed in the lack of smaller training track. It goes without saying that we all hope it is a great racing track.

What is the new facility going to compromise of? Main track - size? Training track - size?

What would your team be?

It was a great comeback from The Monarchs last night but I wouldn't be too down on the home team if I were you. Edberg came down as a result of the hole/rut/patchy ground on turn 4 (that had previously caught out a couple of others), Vissing was trying like a bear to overhaul Cookie when he lost it on the 4th turn (I hope he is okay) and yes Bellego came down unaided but was probably trying too hard. I wouldn't blame them per se for those incidents. Edinburgh in the second half of the meeting were able to shuffle the under performing rider's remaining rides into the hands of Derek who made the difference. In Claus Berwick have a rider that has improved tremendously this season and if I were Berwick I'd be trying to buy him. It's great to see Claus realise some of his potential as he's a great lad. I also really enjoy watching Kevin race as well, such a great style and whenever I've seen him he always tries hard and another nice guy.

Jings your thoughts have turned to invasion and the vote has not been made yet. ;-)

A Scottish League well at least Glasgow will finish in the top two... although pity it'll also bring the Wooden Spoon ;-)

Thanks guys that's really appreciated.

bb It was Max's first time on the track!! Pretty good going. Quick question Does anyone have a link to the Danish Play Offs dates? Thanks in advance.