Dickie Head

Looking at issue 21, Atkin 8.47 and Cockle 7.83. Have I mistaken something?

Not sure. Current averages suggest otherwise.

Check out their website (www.wightwarriors.co) Sometimes a bit slow to load but packed with information including travel arrangements and codes. Any specific questions can be sent by email to speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk You get a warm welcome and look out for promoter Barry Bishop in a blue and yellow shirt. Say hello to him, he loves meeting fans - he knows they help pay the bills.

As eluded to by the Poole contingent, Claus Vissing leaves Somerset after (sort of) helping them in to the next round of the cup with Aaron Summers comes in from the debris at Rye House.

Will Jason Garrity have recovered from his spill at Sheffield.

Back on topic and just wanted say well done to the promoters and staff on the Island. You get a genuine welcome from their staff, friendly banter, tidy presentation and in Barry Bishop a man who puts his paying punters front and centre. Took time at the start of the meeting to give us a warm welcome, explain their shale problem and possible dust problems. He is always visible and approachable and then kindly took some on to watch from the centre. They may not have the best team but they sure do Speedway proud.

NL green sheet averages. Are these rolling averages with 2017 included? Are National Trophy and KO Cup included? Does the four home and four away criteria apply? Does the 23 of the month calculation date apply?

You have a short memory Steve. Jake Allen and BWD aren’t afraid to get the elbows out as they showed on several occasions last year. Could be a close one with Pirates (just) on the night but Rebels on aggregate.

Speedway GB have put up heat 12 for viewing. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.34739 Previous posts seem to suggest heat 13 was better. Suppose the DVD Company don’t want to scupper sales by putting the best stuff into the public domain.

So Hopwood reported to be at the IOW tonight being very ‘hands on’ with the Devils. Cockle still absent after conclusion of ban. 2+2=4 or does it?

So Hopwood’s off because of his job. Buxton bound? I thought about suggesting Plymouth as it looks like Cockle’s a goner but guess that wouldn’t fit the job. Alfie Bowtell comes in. Fair enough. He needs the rides.

On Facebook the club are saying Danny is now in touch, he is sorry and he won’t do it again. The club will support him.

SCB statement. James Cockle banned for 28 day’s for social media infringements.

Reports today that Jamie Sealey is being replaced by Shaun Tedham. At least they are doing something.

Well done to the Isle of Wight guys who delivered a very fine tribute before their meeting last night.

Heat 10 is now on the SCB site for viewing - could add to the debate on track conditions.

I think Belle Vue will move Paul Starke to number 2, the guest or RR will run at 3, Rohan Tungate will be at 4 and the reserves will switch with Dan Bewley at 7.

I suggest you revisit the source of your information to confirm your statement is factual.

I’m told that former Glasgow man Stewart Dickson has been invited to deputise for Middlo at this meeting.

Thought Richard Lawson was on duty for Lakeside with a guest (perhaps Tungate or Kennett) or RR in operation.

Given the potential strength of the Pirates top five, astute use of tactical substitutes could pay dividends - perhaps limiting Holder (or others) to just three rides.

I think you will find that the only reason Chris wasn’t interviewed was simply because the i/v’s were not pre-arranged and done after all the riders had finished on track. By the time the video guy went to get Chris, he had already left the stadium. Nothing sinister at all.

Economy measure in the absence of TV money perhaps......bit like the speculated return to race bibs.

The IOW Facebook page is saying that their centre green Presenter Chris Popple is standing down because of a combination of poor health and logistics. That’s a shame - I quite liked his style - but I assume it will leave a vacancy for someone looking to get involved. Barry Bishop seems to be a reasonable guy so I’m sure he would be happy to receive an approach from anyone interested.

Warriors Facebook showing the signing of Ben Hopwood for 2018.