dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

I had the impression this isnt going to be a full test strength type meeting but more a second level event. Therefore Id expect no Tai Scot or Harris for GB and no Holder Watt or Schlein for Oz. Im sure we will know more by about next Tuesday!!!

This is first instance of missing Ben due to Birminghams fixture taking priority. A rule that seems fair enough to me in principle. I think we could have gone with r/r and still been strong enough to win this and gain max points in order to qualify for the semis. Will go for theWitches to pick up 57 points.

You have run for 2 months more than 2 points under the limit so the 'in the interests of speedway' rule should apply if adding up is a bit out!

A nice payday for Cam and no points for Worky - excelkent result!!

Would that be the wide line that Ben has used so successfully in heat 1 all year Aljackal?

No Im a banker!! There we go again!!

See Bagpuss above - perhaps you could share the stick.

Indeed - he tried to pull off a move that would have been a cunning stunt and then acted like a stunning .......

Who did he have to beat at Lynn though? Two riders out injured and an off form Howe just leaves the reserves of similar PL level. Last night he was passed as he made very small mistakes and found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Would you like a stick to stir that with?!

your guess seems a good punt!

I am aware of what he called Morten - I believe it rhymes with the smallest pig in a litter!! What I meant was that once he thinks in the cold light of day he will realise he was at fault but at the time.....drama queen toys and dummy out rant!

I think Doyles reaction was all adrenalin. I must admit I thought he may be taking a trip in the ambulance so it was good to see him up despite his reaction. Perhaps he was angry with himself for losing his head. Morten was always going to put it into reverse at bend1 to keep it on the white line whilst Ben came round the outside so it was a crazy move.

It would certainly have been an unjustice had the Witches not picked up all 3 points despite a spirited effort (as I expected) from the Rebels. The curse of the No1 Witches jacket struck again -Doyle only wore it as a guest and how the voodoo curse followed him in 15!! And finally - Super Morten - Witches No1 elect -Aljackal were you watching?!

Im sure Somerset will feel they didnt do themselves justice on their last visit - I would like to think it was because the Witches didnt let them. More of the same will represent an excellent start yo the League campaign. Witches by 10 for me.

Well done Tai - well deserved.

Presumably the ref gave the order.

Fair enough - I just stated my opinion. I'm not expecting anyone to take any notice!

A good point in the end and perhaps those that thought there would be no motivation after a poor start may have to think again. Super Morten once again - unbeaten after a first ride third where he also lead it seems. I think we should take the positives from this one and leave the sniping at individuals out - everyone scored something after all and its a team game.

If this goes the distance it may take longer than Adam's drive back from Italy!

BBC forecast is for heavy rain between 2 and 6.Hopefully prepped to handle that and that it stops in time to sort things out. Up the Witches!

I am aware of the £55 limit hence the wink at the end.Where theres a will theres a way! As an aside - are there any clashes with Swindon meetings and will the normal PL preference still apply? It has been mentioned that EL will get preference where the PL fixture is a change from the original fixture list. Does signing part way through the season count as a change and switch preference?

Adam has made a superb start at Ipswich. I have been incredibly impressed with his race awareness as much as his speed - he has posted the 2nd fatest time EVER at Foxhall already! Yes he has some rough edges - eg overlocking - but he is every bit the exciting prospect he is being touted as. The most important part of all is that he seems to have a determination to go with his talent and doesnt seem the 'big I am' type who thinks he has already made the big time.

Saved £300! wink

You do realise they werent smarties you just had dont you!!

Woffinden King Kennett Nicholls with Harris and Cook the other semi finalists