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Well done to Berwick. So many teams have already conceded everything to Poole this year - at least one did it before the season had started with their team line up - but the Borders’ fellas weren’t going to lie down. Poole are still the dominant team as is obvious from the snidey remarks from the usual suspects and haters, but Berwick never know when they’re beaten. It’s now up to the others to take up the challenge and put some oomph into the season. Will Poole still continue to dominate? Probably. But at least the won’t have it all their own way.

Neil Collins when he was riding for Edinburgh in the Powderhall era. The crowd used to loudly sigh on the rare occasions he made the gate.

Yes, being only 15 points up with one heat to go, Glasgow needed Leon? Do you not think that heat 15 line ups come after discussion between eligible riders and the manager? Cami manages the team to a resounding victory - and the second away win in 48 hours - and still you feel the need to criticise him?

Should be an easy win for Berwick. Glasgow have too many variables in their 1-7. Harris, Flint and Howarth should score well but it’s anybody’s guess how the other four will do. Meanwhile, Berwick look strong - at home anyway - and being led by the self styled chosen one - who has to now be thought of as an honorary Englishman - will spur them on.

No it’s not. Latest GSAs show Cairns at 4.93 and Bowes at 5.05. Newman is at 5.03. This team just looks stronger every day. Will someone redeclare and challenge them?

Rumour is Paco not riding, replaced by Joe Thompson

Well, I’m in the centre of Manchester less than 3 miles from the stadium. Minimal rain forecast and track should be entirely raceable. This is a purpose built track with drainage based on Manchester weather so I doubt a few spots will cause any problems. Even last night’s heavy shower only proved insurmountable for one rider….

I think it was a good result for both teams - Edinburgh fans went home happy that they beat the Pirates, especially the way they did it, Poole happy because they are only two behind. Who might have scored what had line ups been different is just silly talk. You can only race against what’s in front of you and that was the case for both sides. Edinburgh had some unexpectedly good performances which is always a fan pleaser, Poole were solid from one to six with only Rushen findings things tough. I can see a repeat coming up for the play off final once Dan T is back

To be fair, I think maybe it’s you that are missing the point. Poole are successful as a business and as a team. They have a strong supporter base who have been treated to a winning team year after year. They are addicted to winning because they have got used to it. But the team can only beat what’s in front of them, and last night, the opposition were not only poor but disappointing - 5 race wins out of 13. And three of these were by Harris. After last year’s clashes, much was expected of this match but Glasgow were a let down. But that’s only half the story - not only do Poole keep their own supporters happy, but the also make other promoters happy when Poole come to visit. Because the home supporters turn out in greater numbers because they want to see the mighty Pirates humiliated by their team. And sometimes that happens. For example, if you were an Edinburgh supporter, would you prefer to watch the Monarchs against Poole or against, say, Scunthorpe?

I don’t have a problem with you having said something. It wasn’t you who aired his anguish in public. And, although the original post has been deleted, I’m sure there are plenty of screen shots around

I think you lose the right to privacy when you put all your troubles on Facebook, strong language and all, available for the whole world to see

Did you know or were you just guessing?

Cluff yes, Loftus maybe not so easy

Cluff yes, Loftus maybe not so easy

You’re starting to sound like Shovlar with your reverse psychology

Not after winning the league. Worky had been living way beyond their means for several seasons so their bankruptcy was not unexpected.

I think that’s unfair. His ambition is to make money running a speedway team and when you look at income vs expenditure, I’m sure he does that. It’s the other teams in the league that are crazy, spending money in order to put out decent teams and good entertainment for their fans, the fools

I think that’s unfair. His ambition is to make money running a speedway team and when you look at income vs expenditure, I’m sure he does that. It’s the other teams in the league that are crazy, spending money in order to put out decent teams and good entertainment for their fans, the fools

You do know who @crescent girl is, don’t you? You’ll get into real trouble for attacking speedway’s equivalent of a national treasure

How long before Howarth goes to number one? That might be the wake up call Harris needs. Or is it one season too many for the ageing Bomber?

Silly season started early I see. Both Bayern’s and Poole’s supporters love them winning. That’s why they both attract relatively big crowds.

Has this all changed since the season got underway? Not the bottom two for sure but Glasgow still number 1 and Plymouth down at 5? Unless Hausl and Bowes up their games then both Glasgow and Poole look vulnerable, Glasgow especially as they lack Poole’s powerful 16 year olds. Redcar have started steadily as have Berwick, perhaps helped by a Stewart Dickson style rain off. Oxford need meetings to come together as a team and Edinburgh need to find out if the win at Glasgow was indicative of things to come. But Plymouth are the stand outs. Will Garry manage to keep his team injury free? Worky need to get a reliable 1-7 otherwise they’ll be the same as last year. And, yet again, sadly, Scunthorpe just need a 1-7. Swapping Gilkes for Lambert is hardly likely to swing the needle. IMO

This has all gone quiet. Do we take it that Ben, and his ghost writer, finally got the contact from BSPL he wanted and deserved?

He’s changed his user name to Trackrat and just trolls for what he thinks are laughs

I didn’t name any rider. Deliberately. Many have a claim for a place, been offered a chance to ride in a lesser event, turned it down and now want to come in for the big event. Should they be allowed to leap frog those that have shown commitment to GB? Or do they need to show a little humility in order to earn a place? But I accept it’s a dilemma - Painter and Blackwell have built a group around them to develop a winning team and, with the exception of last year have done really well. My view is that part of the success is continuity - the team is stronger as a whole than the individual parts. Bringing in riders on a one off basis runs the risk of ruining that continuity. And as far as paying for a rider to compete - where is the evidence that Paul Cairns has paid (bribed?) GB to allow Will to ride? And suggesting that Hagon Shocks sponsorship - when was that, by the way, as I don’t recall seeing their logo on GB Team suits in the recent past - has got Sam a team place isn’t really borne up by the facts. The main team that rode last night were chosen on merit. The reserve perhaps on availability - and willingness to race. And we qualified. What more do people want?