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So GB were moral winners last year then?

Lambert was beaten when it didn't matter (5-4 over Sweden) but was definitely the rider of the night.

Last time GB top scored & Australia were Champions! Were Australia embarrassed with their win? When GB won they weren't top scorers. Before that GB top scored & Russia won. I'm sure Poland top scored when Russia won too!

Been impressed with Thorsell. Birmingham should try & sign him up.

At times it almost felt like the races were too quick, no time to grab a snack / toilet break etc. Probably be worse for fans attending live. But when the weather's bad, gotta do what they gotta do. Actually could've been quicker of the avoided the needless two-on-the-trots.

I understand Belle Vue's point that they have to charge a lot to pay for the event, but if they only get 4,000 when they would have got 7,000 if it was £10 cheaper a head, then it hasn't worked out. If they can guarantee a sell out, by all means make it expensive, but surely they considered the high ticket prices would put many people off? Ultimately we'll never know which is the best way to go, as every fan will have a different idea on what constitutes "value for money"

Terrible decision imo. Reminds me of a footballer going down in the box after the softest touch possible

If Australia are desperate for 7 points, why isn't Pearson on the best gate (4)? Guaranteeing Rew wins the heat isn't what they need. Same scenario with Sweden putting their top rider on 4, when they really need them both out front.

No one is denying that, that's the reason he could sign for Oxford at reserve. If he had got back to his best - then he wouldn't be an option. Don't think they can fit in any new foreigners (minimum 4.00 average). So it's a choice of Roynon, Starke & Pijper. As Starke has scored more than Pijper on a tougher position, he'd be my choice.

The reason why he's not at reserve is largely irrelevant. At reserve you'd expect him to score more. Besides 2 bad rides & 2 good rides is better than 4 bad rides lol!

As other have said, that isn't a rule, would be a good one though imo. Basically if you don't get a facility, you have to use a guest! Sounds odd.

That wouldn't be a good idea when everyone can get a r/r ride imo. If Wojdylo goes in heat 1, means one of the top 4 can't get an extra ride. Then if they all ride better than Wojdylo, team manager has messed up.

He doesn't really need to save himself for the GPs, could miss a round & still win the title. Anyway i'm sure he'll be in the SON final.

Not a bad idea, in fact the more I think of it, well worth making that change. Starke has been in Glasgow's top 5 all year, so riding at reserve could put a point on his average simply by getting to race in heat 2.

You could easily add points to Rowe (especially) and Basso, no reason not to be confident imo.

Lynn have great strength in depth, so r/r looks decent to me.

Why do I read so many comments saying "if the facility for Musielak isn't extended"? When he was first banned for 28 days for "withholding his services" it was stated that the facility would not be extended & he'd have to return or be replaced! That sounds pretty clear cut to me.

Looking at the teams, I fancy Edinburgh to pick up the victory. Feel they should have a strong top 4 at NL level.

I remember pre-season many of the Edinburgh Academy riders expecting big things of themselves, I'm sure at least 6 of them were going to become heat leaders, but this comment by Kyren Lyden really takes the cake “If you look at our 1-7 then we have riders all the way that can beat anyone in any opposition.” No offence to the likes of Mark Parker, but do I really believe he can beat Sam Hagon & Joe Thompson for example?

EDINBURGH: Connor Coles, Mason Watson, Sam McGurk, Dayle Wood, Max Perry, Mark Parker, Kyran Lyden. MIDDLESBROUGH: Jake Mulford, Kai Ward, Danny Phillips, Jamie Halder, Matt Marson, Ben Rathbone, William Hocaniuk.

I honestly think the SGP & SON has worse rules than British Speedway.

Don't makes jokes, wouldn't put it past the organisers to input this rule in the future lol!

Didn't ride like that for Birmingham!

Kelvin needs to stop being so obsessed with 5 points winning a heat. Slovenia 7 behind Czechs so naturally 5 points would be a great result for them - clueless commentary!

I guess some people think of a riders is not doing well, they have to replace them, I'd say they should try to improve on them if they can. That's almost like what Oxford did, replaced Kerr because he wasn't going well, despite the fact they didn't have a stronger replacement limed up.