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and he wouldn't have been any of that If he hadn't been who he was warts and all. You can't have one without the other, i'm affraid. A bit like Barker if he wasn't who he is he wouldn't be the rider he is. I for one find Barker very entertaining both on and off the track Translation on request.

With all the teams scratching around for reserves I would say if Wright isn't in a PL team it's because he doesn't want to be at the moment.

I suppose if he didn't take the speed to keep him going he wouldn't have needed the weed to calm him down a bit of a viciius circle. I have a long history with the Netherlands and I agree hash should be legal as it would stop all these mind bending cheap imitations which circulate. Lets not use this as a form of knocking someone succesful in the sport as seems to be the culture on here. If someone has a modicum of success they get shot down in flames. Lets face it if he had been addicted to painkillers (cocdamol) or prozac no one would have battered a eyelid Lets hope he can sort his problems out.. PS I am not a user myself

They should have ambition. To be the best in the world but only ride for the Lions from here on in.

There is no doubt that Lambert is a talent on track that is well documented but I was particularly impressed with his off track(so to speak) maturity. He gave up his max for the benefit of the team as he was unable to take the tac ride so rode with Worrall and let him past on the last bend to secure the 8-1 and then went up to Boxall in the pits to shake his hand after heat 15. but the biggest praise should go to both sets of managers who worked their socks off with tactical rider replacments and substitutions to get the best from the teams. They could do no more apart from jump on a bike and ride it themselves.

I suppose the question is will he be the only injury. You can't predict anything in speedway

It would appear you may be able to add Haines to that list now

To be fair. Teams do stretch and bend not break( just thought I would say that) the rules to within an inch of their natural lives. Questions do arise from time to time. Always trying to be 1 step ahead of the competitors. I'd say R/R gives existing team members extra track time which in the NL is badly needed unless you double up PL. So even for a training league it has a positive.

Yes I agree I was impressed with Richings and Ellis. Are these 2 the 1st riders to go KL and make an impression on Lambert? I haven't been for any other meetings so it is difficult to gauge. I know Lambert was having an off night but until now, according to proboards, he appears to have gone unchallenged and streets ahead. I'm sure he enjoyed seeing people in front of him, and what he needed to do about it, as much as the crowd did. All in all a good night. For anyone who thinks this is a criticism it isn't. you seem to need to spell that out these days.

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They do say " there is no such thing as bad column inches" but on a serious note I don't think it was meant like that. I think Rhidassa was just making the point if the line ups were confirmed it may bring a few more people through the gates. How can that be disrespecting Robert?

So you have Lykke (Dane) and the rider formerly known as Tyson Nelson (Austarlian) who by your own supporters admission are going backwards or inconsistent at best so you need a reserve who can hit the ground running and score double figures home and away from the off. You do the Maths who should and shouldn't be in the team? :-)

Isn't it about time Ben Morley was given a fixed place he has given RH good, competitive service over the years?. He may have been asked and said no but Waco has stated he is looking to go PL

Good to see you giving the lower order track time rather than taking it away

Jake Knight seemed to think, in the SS, he could be ready to come back.

I thought they had wasn't it announced that he was technical adviser now?

Funny you should say that just as Simon Lambert steps down from Rye House. Maybe he can step in as No1 and get his confidence back

First timers will either like it or not. A work colleague has been once and hasn't been again as it's not much fun on your own apparently, Maybe if people see what look like 'newbies' they could be a bit more friendly, I know I do I didn't even realise he had gone I did welcome him to join us but he hasn't taken me up on my offer yet. No mention of racing there but then he doesn't know any of the politics....When Long Eaton rode in the 80's I could take it or leave it it wasn't a must do thing for me even though my husband went every week. I used it as an opportunity to enjoy an evening in on my own. I would go once or twice a season at best as a token gesture. Nothing to do with promotions or racing. It just didn't float my boat. I'm not sure what the answer is to attracting new custom.

It may be the fault of those who in your opinion didn't listen.........But who will be the losers ? !!!!! I wont be going to any other tracks I've had a gutful of going to 'neutra'l meetings.... complete waste of money.

I don't know the exact circumstances but I believe it was at his own request.

I didn't say I was comparing them just saying a bit of insulation didn't hold him back

It doesn't seem to hold Joe Screen back.!!!!!

Well for once we agree They're the ones who have a slightly more sinister agenda than just those that don't think the racing is good enough.(as you well know) !!!!!!!! and even though I have made light in the past I'm not averse to a debate either. When there is I may even join in .

And wouldn't you just love that. Well if the conspiricists are to get their way then this is possibly going to be your best shot. If it doesn't come to pass then can you just do one and let the rest of us enjoy our team.

Bit disturbing to hear that. I've seen what you lot call 'a breeze' Al the best to the Lions