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No apology from lionking either. Well done for the most insensitive post of the year so far. I'd say it was more important to be part of the Coventry team photos at press and practice day and try the track out than be at Leicester on Sunday for a run of the mill challenge match. Condolences to Hans and his family.

I'd say a Leicester win too by around 10 points. The most important thing though is for all the riders to get through the meeting with no injuries.

That's good to know. Nice chap is Colin, although the feeling isn't mutual.

Service his ban? Journalism these days is shocking.

I nearly added another sentence but was very restrained in view of my zero warning status.

Perhaps because they're a pain in the bum and deserve criticism?

And no car either, although probably someone else gets the job of ferrying him around everywhere. It's all sounding like really good preparation for the new season. Anyway, fans who are blaming Mick Horton for signing him - wasn't it Gary Havelock who started this off? It's all his damn fault.

I'm really surprised that you don't like Facebook as there are some great Speedway groups on there that I'm sure you would enjoy. All you have to do is become a member and then join the groups you're interested in.

True though. Most children at speedway meetings are a pain in the neck and can't sit still for five minutes let alone take any real interest in the racing. I wouldn't want to ruin my night by taking a ten year old along thanks. At least my dog just goes to sleep.

I'd rather stick with the dog thanks as she's much less trouble. The last time I saw loads of 10 year old lads at the speedway was at Peterborough when there was some sort of Cubs invasion. Pain in the neck they were running around everywhere and not the slightest bit interested in watching the racing.

Amen. Can I go back to my knitting now?

Thank you Mrs P.

Surely I'm not the only female admitting to be 'Over 60' and a Speedway fan? I'm feeling very lonely all on my own......which is probably why I always have my dog Lucy with me. I miss her.

It's always good for a laugh reading threads like these.

I've commented about that in the past but had a 'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?' telling off at Leicester so I'm saying nothing now. I know it was awful early on in the season with that inexperienced Pole doing it, but there were times later on that it was equally as diabolical - in particular the National League Fours and another National League match. I don't keep programmes any more so can't check but I think it was the Storm v Cradley. I thought Colin Pratt took over after the Pole left but he obviously won't be involved this season now he is with Swindon.

Okay so I know those at Coventry have a red flag but do they also have a rake? I've never noticed so perhaps someone more observant can answer that one. Could be quite an obstacle course to have several rakes laying around in case they are needed.

Sadly the answer is 'No' but we live in hope that this season there will be no problems with the track and meetings will be run quickly and smoothly.

It would be interesting to know how many tracks still have rakers. Coventry don't. The most I have ever seen in the past was at Berwick with 9 on each bend.

Not sure I agree with that statement as Susan Boyle seems to have done pretty well for herself as a dowdy middle aged woman when she started out on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Get on the 'phone and I'm sure they will send you another copy as they are pretty good helping if anything is wrong. Can't answer your question though as I no longer have the Speedway Star.

I think Gustix is already on that one. I wish I'd taken a screenshot but not long ago I seem to remember him wanting to delete friends on Facebook, didn't know how he'd got them and had no need for them. I decided to save him the trouble of deleting me and did the honour myself.

What is the issue then? Sorry I haven't seen any of the programmes but surprisingly for me I have heard of Sheffield United and Ched Evans.

Yes, agree. Or who is your greatest 1-7 of all time. Afraid I just have to skip over questions like that, but each to their own others might be interested.

Thanks Terry. Are you allowed to say who has been doing it for the past few months since the Polish chap went? It doesn't seem to be Steve Austin although he is apparently named in the programme as being the track curator.

I'd like to add my thanks to Sue and all the texters/updaters as well. Now I no longer have Sky I've followed matches on the updates site many times and really appreciate being able to do so. You all do a great job. Thank you.