Dickie Head

I was in the Winchester diocese and went over to watch this match. Very healthy attendance (couldn't get the 'Popemobile' in the regular car park!) on a well prepared track. Some great racing, plenty of incident and controversy but a rather sad end with young Sarjeant coming off. Good to hear that he's not too bad. Poole were worthy winners but hats off to Chris Harris, Jason Garrity and Daniel King for battling well for the Bees. Three observations a) I think in heat 7 Joonas was clearly unhappy with Chris Holders starting position but dealt with his frustration in the best way by popping out clean and taking a win. On the James Sarjeant issue in heat 4, it was clear from the speed at which he approached the tapes that James had no intention of listening to the referee's instuction via the start marshall, however instead of the marshall stepping away and giving feedback to the referee away from the tapes on his microphone, he got involved in an unnecessary 'war of words' that went on for over 30 seconds and ultimately contributed to the kick out from James at the end of the heat. I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but I think Micheal Breckon (referee) needed to be stronger with both parties when the verbal exchanges and pointing didn't stop quickly. c) The unsavory cheers by a few home fans(?) towards Sarjeant at the time of his fall and when the ambulance appeared were disgusting - one day those individuals may like to reflect on the suffering of fellow man.

I was writing Sunday's sermon yesterday evening and as I typed thoughts about 'a camel passing through the eye of a needle' my mind was taken to tonights meeting between these two great clubs where 'passing' should be applauded and 'needle' must be avoided. As to the camel, well I think I will liken this to the losing team manager as he will certainly have the hump. To all of you going or participating, have an enjoyable and safe evening. And just in case you wondered I favour the Bees 47 - 43.

''With the new scoring system that helps the home side to score'' Dear GRW, could you explain please. Sorry if I'm missing something.

Sad to report the death of Dave Hunting last Monday. Suffolk based, he was very well known to those in the cycle speedway world as a respected rider, referee and administrator. Also sponsored motor speedway teams / riders in the Ipswich area. Condolences to all affected.

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but for this meeting I checked and it was confirmed cash only admission on the day at the turnstiles which open at 16.00. Exact FIM pricing on the Poole website. I have been told that Poole Season Pass holders have been able to reserve their usual main stand seat in advance but still have to pay cash on the day. So if your preference is for a seat, get down to Poole early and start/join the queue. The speedway office also told me that the Stadium car park doubles as a shoppers car park on a Saturday so spaces will be at a premium - I don't envy the car park attendants trying to control outgoing shoppers and incoming speedway folk on Wimborne Road. Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) in the form of Dorset Constabulary whose new building is in exactly the right place at the car park entrance! Otherwise I think it will be a public car park in the town centre or at the train station. Oh and remember riders parade at 18.15 and first race 18.30. Let us hope for fine weather, good organisation and great racing.

Just out of interest R & R, what would be your top 3 Polish tracks?

Just on the way to the Vatican via Heathrow and passed the prodigal son returning.

Well done Diamonds.

Go Kart practice went well tonight for all the lads who took part. No injuries reported although some of the karts now need some tlc! Now for a good nights kip before practice starting at 11.00 tomorrow.

So the restaging of this double header (Rye House & Kings Lynn) takes place this Sunday although now meaningless in terms of the playoffs. The Buccs website says Bournemouth redeclare their side again for this weekend and to try and make a fist of it against Newport in the play off semi. Jerran Hart & Aaron Baseby go out with Jay Herne & Ritchie Worrall coming in - doesn't look like they will hand on their League title without a fight.

Saw the new look Devils at Weymouth last night but didn't see much improvement - no balance in the side. Even heavier top end and even lighter bottom end. So with the Buccs finding a bit of form of late after the arrival of James Brundle it looks like a home win but with some potentially good action in store with the Devils heat leaders. I'm going to try and get over and will be interesting to see if the crowd is any bigger now the school holidays have started and no Pirates this week. Guess both sides will be as they were last night but you might know different.

Any idea who the Cobras might have available to ride given that the Rockets are up north on the same night and some injury doubts still exist? Guess the Buccs with have the (now) usual 1 to 7. Could be quite a good meeting.