Gemini

Not me - I'm really worried and think Peterborough will catch up in the first few heats. It is not one of Barker's favourite tracks and he hasn't been in good form for a while anyway. Richard Sweetman, while I think he's a great rider and a shame he's a Swindon asset and not Coventry, may struggle tonight. Lewis is so unpredictable he could do anything, likewise Ed Kennett. Kasprzak seems to either gate and go or the opposite and ends up at the back. Hopefully the track will be grippy enough for Chris to produce some of his spectacular passes from the back because I can't see him out-gating the Peterborough riders who are mostly pretty sharp from the gate. That leaves Pawlicki. He seemed to get the hang of the track quickly last time so hopefully will put in a good performance at reserve. May the best team win and all the riders have an injury free meeting.

Worrying for me anyway because I'm always pessimistic. I can see Peterborough catching up the 14 points in the first five heats. After that it is anyone's guess what will happen, except I'll probably miss it if it turns out to be a last heat decider because I'll be hiding in the toilet. But....looking on the bright side it doesn't really matter because Poole will slaughter whoever their opposition is. The gates to the car park or to the stadium? I got there at 5.45 last time and I think the gates to the stadium opened around 6pm. I just hope they don't alter the entrance to the car park as I think I've got it sussed now after following a stupid Bees fan round the block. I do think there should be some sort of notification which gate to use though because I saw loads of cars driving past the entrance and then turning round to come back again.

I don't know which weather forecast you have been looking at but it's certainly not 'fine' here in Leicester. It's been really cold and grey for a few days now, raining on and off, like it is doing now. Perhaps you're just looking at the weather down in sunny Dorset? Some of us aren't so fortunate.

Thanks for explaining Wackie. I understand that but Pollyanna said she was on Virgin and paying £40 a month for Sky Sports. She shouldn't be paying that much surely?

Are you sure that is just for Sky Sports and not other packages as well? I have Virgin Media and pay around £21 a month for Sky Sports, purely for the speedway, and cancel it for the Autumn/Winter. If you are paying £40 you ought to check why you're paying so much.

But unfortunately not before mine. Cyril did indeed ride for the Leicester Hunters, Bobbath, from 1949 until 1953, although he did have a season away on loan in 1951 with Birmingham because of his growing business interests. He returned for a brief period in 1952 before going back to Birmingham and this time it was a permanent move, with Roy Browning coming in the other direction. Whilst at Birmingham Cyril retired but was briefly enticed back in 1953 for two matches to help the injury hit Leicester team. He then retired again bringing to a close a career that spanned 154 appearances and 979 total points scored for the Hunters. These facts all from memory.

I just knew when I posted it that someone would be checking records but I expected it to be SCB. Perhaps I was including the previous format as well Henry. No, my question hadn't been answered before so thanks for that. I was right anyway - blue won.

Just be grateful you aren't married to him.

How is it decided who rides in what colour helmet? Blue will win anyway - they always do.

I don't think that has changed much over the years.

Is that what they were? Looked more like a plague of locusts on the T.V. Amazing and I've never seen anything like that before. Remind me never to go to Norfolk for my holidays.

"Accuracy" and "grammar" in the same sentence concerning an SCB post? That made me laugh. I normally have to quickly scan his posts then rearrange a few letters and words before they're understandable.

I think the draw is being made today? As soon as it is that extrememly nice fellow Danish Webmaster will no doubt be putting his scoresheet on here like he does for every G.P.

Surprised myself as well there Sandie, but I got in touch with a forum member to get some lessons on being more aggressive. I mean anyone who can threaten to punch Ben Barker just because he dared to say her favourite rider was 'past it' has got to be one tough bird. Anyway, Mr Tibbs you know how to get round me don't you? I can't resist all those goodies for the dogs but just make sure Main Man Rogers takes them for a walk round Sophia Gardens as the city centre will be a bit too noisy for them. They like to have a paddle in the river as well. Afterwards just put them in the car where Srbramble will be waiting to look after them. He will already have prepared the car so they don't get too hot - roof open, 4 windows open, cover on, parked in the shade and a nice dish of cold water. I can't thank him enough for being willing to miss the G.P. so he could do this for me. Oh....nearly forgot...I'll give the dentist a miss thanks. You've found my weak spot there.

Excuse me!! So what happened to the luxury apartment in The Angel hotel that you promised me? If you think you can just stick me in some smelly men's toilets you can think again as I want to attract some famous names like Middlo, Colin Pratt, Alun Rossiter not riff raff like Steve Shovlar, Colin Cooke, Silver Bee and the like. You have two days to sort it out otherwise I won't be turning up and you can forget about the freebies you get on the side as well. If you're lucky you'll just be getting a wipe down in future with Nicki Pedersen's snotty blue cloth. Oh and don't forget I could certainly dish out some dirt about you on the forum - stuff that you would rather not be made public. You have been warned so get me what you promised or else. Don't worry about the dogs as it's all sorted. Srbramble has offered to sit in the car with them all afternoon and evening.

I doubt it too. There will be 2 less there this year anyway.

Yes, I find him very nice too.....he likes dogs so he must have something in his favour.

Looks like you're the only one ever to use that restaurant Bobbath. Never heard of it myself but then my favourite place was the chippie on Station Road before heading back along the M1 to Leicester.

Agree. I persuaded a couple of friends to go to Cardiff two years ago but they'd never go again because of drunk fans. For me the enjoyment of Cardiff depends on who sits in front, at the side and behind me. This year I know it will be no-one.

Thanks so much Danish Webmaster. I'll be sitting at home watching the G.P. from the comfort of my armchair, a few chocolates, Pepsi Max and marking the programme. What more could I ask for. Thank you.

That's not correct surely? Riders sometimes have to push home for a point if there is no 4th rider in the race. As long as they are in contact with their bike as they cross the line they get the point....... but I could be wrong of course.

He? Her dog might be male but Jacques is definitely a lady.....well female anyway. Sorry Jacques.

Sold mine.

Shame Sitera isn't riding.