dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

Agree there is manipulation but a blanket ban wont work. Who would Ipswich have used at Edinburgh? Although a NL rider may have been better than Klindt!

I think all on here are in agreement that a season ticket is not great value - miss 2 and you are out of pocket. The kids summer deal did seem to work - I saw people who otherwise hadnt been all year. Perhaps they could do a kids season ticket at a £ or 2 a meeting - that way you may get some extra regular paying adults.

If Holder is given a pick but not fit to start I take it that Chris Harris would be in until Holder returned?

I think Ive mentioned before about the atmosphere being difficult due to Foxhall being a vast open bowl. Even when people do get excited it just disappears into the air. Perhaps we could try only having the mid section of the main stand used - everyone has to sit there. If the whole crowd was together it would help.

Decent spot on BBC sports news. 20 secs including footage of his last bend to clinch the title and him lifting the trophy.

Always start high when negotiating a sale! winkedit Bringing back bad memories of us turning down £15k for Savalas Clouting. lol

But without gaters like Greg there would be no one to pass! wink

Where are the Bears going to fund the £50k needed to buy Heeps from?

In reality I dont see one big league happening. Even without Sky funds I cant see a number of the Elite coming down to that sought of level. Perhaps we will see a Super 6 set up with the other 4 joining the PL.

Everyone prepare to stand

Depends on the limit. I didnt add it up at first. Estimate this team at about 50 on PL terms 30 El so perhaps a little low but probably not too much. For the majority of PL clubs to accept an almalgamation it would have to be close to that.

I dont know - Im always happy to hear about Nicki missing out!

Get in! Well done Tai - World Champion!

we will find out if you are right in the next minute or so!

hes not gonna make it easy for us is he! squeaky bum time!

One big league Nicholls Barker Tungate Heeps Lanham Ellis Hawkins

but he wasnt fit to do that ... and of course we got the pleasure of rollin Rene instead!! How could we possibly be disappointed?! Anyway to bring it back to topic - I hope Ben does well and Brum can keep it close to make leg 2 exciting. The heart say Brum but the head says Poole. Can see a 12 point lead for the Pirates and them just holding on.

Very good to see him rebuilding his confidence. Im always pleased to see the younger Brits do well. Hope he will be back at this higher level next year and putting his career back on track. Must mention Morten - how ironic and frustrating that he puts in probably his best away performance of the year even beating Cook just when it couldnt count for anything less!

My pre season prediction for World Champ was Hampel. Will never be more pleased to be wrong than tomorrow! Come on Tai.

Not annoyed at all. Ben has been wonderful to watch for most of the season. Some sublime team riding that has been as good as any I have witnessed and many breathtaking passes. The end of the season has been a nightmare for Ben and the Witches but we have to be philosophical about it. I doubt hus injuries would allow him to ride 4-5 times in a week but he can get through and then rest if just once a week. His choice of fixtures is a no brainer.

Injuries can be aggravated and then improve. Only those looking to stir it with a sh1tty stick would question Ben and his decision not to ride for the Witches this week and then take his place in the EL final. By rights he probably shouldnt be riding at all given the battering he has taken but obviously wants to play his part when it matters.

Cant blame given the circumstances. He could easily have sat out many weeks himself with his wrist injury but battled through with mainly remarkable results. Few realise just how bad it has been at times. Our rider of the year by a distance.

Just to clarify I liked the above Shovlar post for the content about Tai and not the fact that he nearly choked on his cereal! wink

I think Ritchie mustve lost his passport! lol

You have it right - Ritchie did come did fall and did clear the track just as you imagined. A doubt for tonight with reoccuring niggle!