crescent girl

Bandits were OK at Edinburgh on a reportedly very greasy track tonight. Prevented any home maximums, and reserves picked up points. As has been said, Monarchs will be very tough at Armadale this year, more than a few teams won't reach 37, even at full strength. I feel confident of a win against Sheffield, and if so, then we'll all have to find something else to moan about.

What made you think that?

Getting your excuses in early?

Well deserved, another honour for the Berwick promotion. I'd be amazed if they don't now come up with some off-the-wall ideas to pack the place that night.

Well deserved, another honour for the Berwick promotion. I'd be amazed if they don't now come up with some off-the-wall ideas to pack the place that night.

No country can do more than offer its best riders for its National Championship. As long as the UK continues to allow overseas, especially EU, riders to pollute our league racing, British talent will be stifled.

Two years' loan fees from Lynn would go a long way towards paying off the transfer value (which wasn't as much as some reported at the time). With the option of a return to Shielfield later on. You were right -- good business, even although you were trying to be sarcastic.

Right on first part, not so sure about second -- will have to see how Mitch Davey scores. I agree that, as an injury replacement, he will do a job. How good a job? He wouldn't be the first surprise stop-gap who just didn't stop! But some of the criticism on here is invalid. I'll echo those who are wishing him good luck.

Let's be positive! I think Seb Alden is a superb rider, at the end of last season the equal of anyone in the PL. I absolutely welcome his temporary return, there could be no-one better to help Bandits progress to next round of the Cup, and I'm glad he was willing to help his parent club. Go Seb! Go Bandits!

Actually Paul Clews was the other rider. Deek was involved in a very similar incident at the same place on the track, resulting in a season-ending injury to"The Raj" later that year.

Sorry, George, Dick very much in evidence last night, sharing presentation duties with Steve Hayward. He'll be there to welcome your Tigers on Saturday, I'm sure.

From what has been said, it isn't the rider's fault, nor Edinburgh's. It appears a rule was introduced bythe UK government, and not picked up by speedway (or probably a whole lot of other employers we don't know, or care, about). The application -- by Somerset? -- for his visa/permit was lodged after the change. According to our government's new rules, they cannot now apply again for twelve months! Bring on the SNP, and we'll get rid of London's inept bureaucracy!

If, as you say, Ipswich have two riders in the semi-finals, then it must be expected they would be seeded to the Edinburgh meeting, as their home match would get priority. The club get guests for both of them, per the rules. How else would you want it arranged?

I think anyone who was at the Berwick visit which was abandoned last summer knows very well that Comets' fans disgraced themselves that evening.

Less than 48 hours before the Bandits are out on the track! I wonder if a couple of the promotion's sternest critics on here (we know who they are) will be coming to the after-practice Q+A session, and putting their questions to the club officials face-to-face? They might get more respect if they did.

I think you'll find there is........

Some really sensible posting going on here. Here's to a great (and dry) season, all over the north!

Voice in box last night was the new addition to the presentation team. Which was listed in programme in full. Was reliably told Dick was in conversation last night after meeting with the new Glasgow presenter!

Delighted Kozza is back this year. He'll get some welcome tonight! Seb who?

Its the BenFund Bonanza. It's on!

Definately Joe Haines. Fisher not available.

Quite shocking to read about riders with double standards regarding the Ben Fund. This also should mean that Hans Andersen and Chris Harris should get an extra cheer on Saturday night. As should Kozza Smith, Mads Korneliussen and Ludvig Lindgren. These guys aren't too proud, too lazy or too small-minded to ride in one of the testimonials and find time for the Ben Fund too. Well done.

It's OK, they'll sell you an excellent programme. All proceeds go to the BenFund.

As has been said, all that now needs to happen is for the cheque to arrive at Glasgow. And clear the bank. At which point, Nick Morris can also be listed in Swindon's 1-7. And also loaned to Somerset by Swindon. Because if he is listed just now, it shows that the 1-7 for either club hasn't been approved......

Dear me. Where would one start to answer the words of an idiot? Well, why should the generosity of Berwick's fans, who have for four years topped the BenFund collection table (where did Coventry finish in those years?) be insulted by NOT staging the meeting at Berwick? Why should the Berwick promotion not be rewarded for their huge strides in track surface, track lighting, foam-fence installation and FIM recognition over the same period? Unlike your recommendation of Coventry (where the great days of the Ochiltrees are long gone) Berwick have also maintained smart and slick presentation for many years, going back to even the Berrington Lough years. In short, your post is an insult to fans in the north of our nation. Apology required.