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Confucius said ' He, who is looking for an excuse will always find one.!!!'

That match was what watching Speedway is all about. Both teams weakened through injuries, Some riders not performing as you expect, other riders performing brilliantly, never more than a few points in it, No double points on offer, and the result in doubt until the last race. It appears last night match had it all.... am so jealous...... They use to say 'Happiness is 40-38'

As a typical fan, Wednesday is the best day of the week. Everything relates to a Speedway meeting. We count down the days, We check the computer for team changes, we check the weather, Look at the league table to see where them points will place us, Son and Daughter in law come for tea, have quick bite then off to Saddlebow Road... Its regimental. Nothing gets in the way of that routine... Unless the wind blows.... This postponement could have been done so differently. Had there been some doubt about the weather then Weather stations and websites could have been contacted. The fans should have been informed of this doubt. We could have had a time limit to see how the weather was developing, We could have had further updates through the day. But to cancel it so early tells me they didn't want it to run.... Three weather websites I investigated all forecast the same story, and the weather was as it was forecasted . I was gutted the match was cancelled so early and so easily.. If this was the case, and is proved to be a manipulation of the speedway calender, Then I think Lynn should be fined 6 pts and Rye House awarded a 4pt away win, as a deterrent for this contemptuous attitude... There is no place in the sport for this sort of behaviour....

I can assure you I do understand all the implication of the H&S and the rules and penalties associated with them... . In my last five years of work, my whole life was spent justifying work procedures, responsibilities. and proportion of blame, so please except I am well aware of all the H&S issues. Because of this, we have become a country with a claim culture, someone always after a quick buck. The facts I outlined was taken from a panorama program. It said the UK had 48,000 employed solely with H&S business, costing companies Multi millions of pounds In France they employ 5 people, in Holland it was 10 . Why should they lie about such information.......

Yeah I understand what you say. But that comment 'in a 'health & safety' dominated world' is a bit misleading. It is only UK who puts a big emphasis on H & S. An interesting fact that in 2015 there were more people in the UK working on H&S than all the other countries in the EU put together...... Probably been better to say 'in this 'health & safety' dominated country'

A couple of years back I went to the AFA to watch the Danish riders in a pre season practice session. I arrived there about 9-30am. When looking at the track I thought there was no way it was rideable with the amount of water we had the previous day. It looked terrible . I asked Niels if the practice had been cancelled, No he said, give Buster an hour and we'll be away. Sure enough, Buster and 2 others scraped the top shale off into the middle of the concrete, then re-laid new shale on the track again. 75 min tops.... The Danish riders practiced all day... no problems.... Regardless of the weather yesterday, I am in no doubt Buster could have sorted it had he wanted to.... I feel there are other reasons here that the supporters don't known. Why are the fans always treated like mushrooms.

Remember a situation when Jessup turned up for a Lynn meeting without a bike, expecting to use one of Michael's bikes, as he did many times. . Lee and Jessup were having a right ole barney, in the pits with Lee saying he's taking the p...s Eventually Alan Littlechild persuaded Lee to agree for the sake of the team, but also saying he will never ride his bikes again after tonight.

Although ' Diddicoy' is not a nice word to describe people, it reflects their morality and attitude . No way can that be a racist comment . You can get Diddicoys from all walks of life... I will agree in that there are good and bad in all breeds......

Going back a few years , can I remember Matt Ford cancelling a meeting because his team wasn't up to scratch, and it wouldn't be fair on the paying fans

'Trees' is only saying what the rest are thinking. The word ' diddicoy! ' is an old saying from years back, used to describe not very nice people. This was at a time when most people who lived here, were all genuine. Everything and everybody were respected and on the rear occasion when personal items went missing, usually the blame was directed to these sort of people.,,, But time moves on, We now open our door to every Tom, Dick and Harry who wishes to come here. and they don't have the same beliefs and upbringing as we old ones were taught.. It now appears to be a free for all where the policy is finders keepers..... Years ago I lived on an estate of 40 plus houses.. Our doors were never locked. An open house where neighbours use to walk in, have a Chat, and borrow what they wanted. There was never any problems. Now our door is locked 24/7. I walk about at home like a 'Jailer' with a bunch of keys for each opening...... Such a shame that this country has descended into this.. Whilst I feel sorry for Porsing losing his bike, I'm not surprised. Its the world we live in ................. Worst luck...... I read in the paper the other day, a man apprehended a burgler attempting to steal from his garage. This man overpowered the burglar and rang the police for assistance. He was told you will have to let him go, we have nobody spare at the moment to come to your aid. From Daily Mail : June 1st 2017

That's the last thing Porsing wanted, also... Hope he can overcome this problem and perform as we know he can.

There you are ! All questions answered.............. No need to go now

Having only hosted RHR but a short time ago this meeting gives them a quick opportunity to answer back. This meeting can answer many questions. Will Bomber reign supreme again? , Can the Stars continue their recent good run? Will Simon Lambert make that difference to our reserves? , Can Porsing step up to the plate, and silence his objectors/, (Temporary at least) , Will Kennet and Nichol score the points we know they can? Will the weather be good?; Will the meeting start on time?; Will the track suit the riders?.. That many questions, you have to be there to for the answers......

According to the SGP website, Holder is struggling for speed this year !!! 'Chris Holder admits his mechanical troubles have weighed him down this year as he battles to regain top speed for the Mitas Czech SGP.'

Probably best to call it off early : Especially them coming from afar.... https://twitter.com/WolvesSpeedway/status/871647105932304384

I've given up trying to understand the logic of BSPA decisions, they apply to make a pigs ear of everything they try and do. Why does everything be so complicated and secretive. Probably the secrecy is only there to save the blushes when the rules are actually known.... Because to the protected heat format of previous years had destroyed the value of the CMA, It was deemed necessary to have a new start. It was agreed to have these fabricated calculations for Elite League riders coupled with Premier league CMA solely to assemble teams to a required level. Once the league has started new figures would be used from the new league matches played so far.. Yeah brilliant idea..... Now all we waited for was the change over date. May 1st would have been ideal, whence all the riders could have been issued with a new and more accurate CMA and been implemented say 7th of the month... It would have made little difference of how many matches clubs had been played, nor who had raced the most times. The new figure would have been far most accurate than those fabricated at the start, and the sooner they were implemented the better..... This 4H and 4A was a rule that was used when assessing new riders and new averages when the league was being run normally... This condition of 4H/4A was not mentioned when these ideas were first aired . It puts a whole new emphasis on the original idea. We are now into June, and by the time these plans are implemented it could well be July. Nearly half the season will be over and we are still working on fabricated averages from a different league...... You couldn't make this up......

Looking at the weather forecast for Monday, there's not going to be much speedway races anywhere. The whole of the country covered by rain. Not just a band sweeping across an area, but wide spread across the whole width of the country.. Expect an early Call-off.. Such a pity.....

Not wanted to comment on his SGP form, mainly because I think this year's field is far stronger than ever before, So concentrating purely on the SPL form I think his engines are on par with other riders.... I watch most races and try and evaluate all that's on show. The attitude of a rider to me is a better indication of how he is performing than just his bike speed.. Holder had started the season somewhat less than most expected. Looking at his mannerism he sometimes seemed too relaxed and just going through the motions, but of late he seems very dialled in and totally focused. He has openly said the AFA has caused him problems in the past and feels he will get better as time goes by. But the Lynn track is never consistent. The last meeting against Swindon , Holder battled well. He pushed Doyle all the way in his first , was the only person to beat Morris in his second after a massive tussle going into the first corner..., then team rode Rose to a 5-1 in his third. In his 4th ride was taken out unmercifully by Doyle into the first corner and left for dead, to trail in last. But all in all he performed well and his bikes were as quick as others..... A point worth noting, Morris's bike seemed exceptionally fast al night. Three times he powered past going down the back straight into the lead after missing the gate, Yet Holder was as quick as Morris in that first race, and although Morris tried, he made little inroads to Holders lead... If I have answered your question then great, I think Chris has had a few problems this years to deal with, New Location, New Club, New Team Mates, all of which takes time to adjust. Give him time and he'll be as good as he ever was... His bikes no worries....

One would have thought so, ...... but in that first meeting Freddie maxed out and Rory only dropped one point in 5 rides .... I cant imagine a Guest and RR will be as strong .... When you are top rider in the league, any replacement for Freddie will come up short. Rory was a tremendous rider for the Wolves track. he usually gates well and when in front don't make many mistakes. He's tailor made for Monmore. Although, Thorsell, Masters, Howarth and Clegg will score extra I cant believe their point haul will be as good. Probably this is a good opportunity for Lynn to take on the strong Wolves outfit ...

After the drubbing we got last time we should be far better this time round. I thought the 59-30 was a bit excessive and missing Huckenbeck really emphasised our weakness in the reserve positions. Now with our latest acquisition in place and Huckenbeck riding so well, I believe the score will be much closer. I don't see us winning at Monmore, but if our reserves can score 5 pts between them, that would make a big difference in the final reckoning.

Bellago and BWD hadn't rode Lynn this year, but both were able to beat Porsing last night.....I have always warmed to Porsing and always thought he had the makings of a decent heatleader, but time moves on. When looking at the bigger picture, I don't think he is any different to the rider we first watched 4 yrs ago. Then he had potential, but blew hot and cold, What changes ?. In his first two rides last night, he was languishing at the back like a newcomer who didn't know the track . his set up was wrong, his bikes appeared slow and although he tried , he made little impression of passing the riders in front. He always has a reason why it happens, but the truth be known it happens every week. Surely he realises the situation. it's OK being a nice guy, someone with the right image to promote the sport in schools, but if you can't do the business on the track then its time to move over..... I once saw him get an impressive maximum, but once a year is not enough.....

Yet another funny meeting...... I always thought we would be too strong for Swindon, but they sure put up a good fight. To be honest I expected more race winners, but I put that down to the track. Whereas last week when all races where entertaining and competitive, tonight most races were over by the back straight. Holder and Lambert really pressed hard when chasing Doyle and Morris but got little or no reward for their troubles... A good gate was everything..... Most races were processional and drawn out. Shame really as there were a big crowd with the Car Parks full. I think Swindon were unlucky in that they came on a night when our new reserve was the most decisive factor on show. Take his points away and we could have lost. Holder battled well before being taken out in ht 13, Batch gated most races but lacked speed down that back straight. 3 times he was out paced. Can't remember the last meeting I went to and ® Lambert didn't win a race. Can't knock his effort, but he should be winning some of those races.... Rose and Huck were solid and reliable, while Porsing flatters to deceive. He ran 2 of Lynn's 3 last places. Then after being dropped from his 3rd ride he came out won heat 12 against an impressive Ellis, in a time as quick as Doyle or Morris... I don't doubt Porsing is capable, but there always seems a reason for doing bad scores.... With Simon, we now have a solid team that can only get better. For the first time this year I now believe we are good enough to make them Play-offs

I see James Sarjeant will guest in place of Dany Gappmaier at reserve for Swindon. In my reckoning that makes them stronger,..... As long as he sits still at the gate I've seen Sarjeant score good points round Saddlebow Road...... Hoping for a good close affair when coming 4th in a heat will not be acceptable....

Yeah the Stars have had a few bad injury years of late and each time it has cost us dearly....... Injuries effect different riders different ways . Both KB and Batch were bad smashes and their mental scares are sometimes worse than the physical ones.., I hate to think what effect some of these accidents have, to us mear watchers it bad enough..... Top riders achieve their status through hard work . and when they are sometimes off their standard everyone jumps on the bandwagon saying this and that without one thought of what the rider is going through. I try to work on the principal that form is temporary, whereas class is far more permanent. When these class riders suffer a set back, give them time and they will recover. I had no doubt that both KB and Batch would regain their prowess and no doubt Holder will do the same...

I will say straight away Holder is as genuine as rider as I have seen. No-one will tell me he's not trying..The way he battled with Bomber last week was something to behold , neither giving an inch. The difference being world class, to being very good is of small margins, Chris although still very good is fractionally off his all conquering best, but it will come........ Just a pity posters cant get off his back and leave him to get it right. At least he is one of the few remaining stars, that are bothered to compete on these shores.....