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Sounded a lot worse than that? But either way concerning.

Not an ideal situation but it happens. Obviously somerset wanted the meeting on as it would be a bumper crowd. As it stood they didn't open the turnstiles which I appauld. The track had big puddles but only on the inside and I've seen much worse ridden. Ho hum night in the pub and better luck for us tomorrow

Ditto. Travelling down whatever. Any locals offer which is the preferred drinking establishment if the unthinkable happens? Fox & Goose or Bristol Bridge Inn?

What were Tom Bacons clutch problems? Or did he go through the tapes again? Can't say much about the meeting as there were no updates which was disappointing but the drop in Luke Priests form has been nothing short of alarming.

Certainly wasn't implying anything against Eastbourne with regards to fixture manipulation. More that if they were in the same boat a lower ranking 1-5 rider could pick up an injury / not be available and then allow guests to be used for both bowen and stoneman rather than just RR for stoneman?

Injuries can happen at any time i quite agree some just seem to be more prone than others (not implying anything about Stoneman). Thats rough for Kent then and most likely rules out a Shanes return. Not many riders around 7 point mark available and Kent are without a genuine heat leader now barring guests. Eastbourne would work around this but not sure Kent are quite as savvy?

Big shame about Stoneman. I do wonder if hes been dragged along a bit quickly as its easy to forget he came in at reserve during last season. As for Kent RR is going to be limited and maybe changes would be best. If its multiple changes does the team have to come back to under the points limit?

Any word on how long Stoneman is likely to be out for? Broken Tib sounds like the long haul so difficult times for Kent with changes surely on the cards?

Must admit the options are limited with alfies average although I would think priest or verge would both score more than RR will bring? I just hope this decision doesn't swing the meeting too much or delay it into a bore fest.

It certainly shows Eastbourne are smart enough to look for riders who are going to predominantly ride NL. Some promoters seem surprised when they sign a doubling up rider and then end up with them unavailable for lots of the season. All Eastbourne need to do is track down the rider declared in the 1-7 who never rides. #Where'sSauly?

Personally i dont think it would have that much of an impact and would most likely balance itself out over the course of a season. Im not sayings its perfect, far from it and definitely respect your point of view East End. I don't feel good teams are one rider away from being mediocre as is often proved when one rider has a shocker but the best team still wins. Im just pitching ideas to move things forward and prevent sides abusing RR (when they have powerful reserves/riders on false averages) and giving extra track time to emerging riders.

Think there is limited time a team can use guests for a rider they have parted company with? Ultimately Portwood is keen, prepared to travel to IOW & was another let down by Kings Lynn so nice to see him fixed up.

Sadly this can happen in the sport and whilst very annoying for all involved (riders, families & spectators) the priority lays with the injured rider. Wishing whoever it was a speedy recovery.

The cart or driver? Well it seems to be one good meeting one bad at Stoke so i had better check the calendar to see whether its worth a visit when im next up in that neck of the woods.

Bo jangles i have been harping on about this for years. I hate RR as it really drags meetings out. Personally i would like to see it limited to twice a season per side max (to allow for breakdowns traffic etc) then the rest of the meetings use a number 8. Perhaps adjust the riding order if necessary i.e stick one reserve in the main body and use the number 8 at reserve? Keep guests for doubling up riders (and somebody please sort a sensible fixture list out!) but enforce number 8's the rest of the time. It will not only provide valuable track time to graduating riders but also help with the flow of meetings not to mention the exploitation of RR that some teams choose to utilise.

True but always harsh on riders like Perks who improve and then get the chop.

Very poor decisions by Rye House IMHO. Yes Kennett has had a poor year away but a 10 point rider at home is not easy to find. Add in that he has been stuck at number 1 all season because neither Scotty or Bomber have upped their games either. Now Eddies average has dropped another club will benefit rather than Rye. Then on to poor Ellis Perks who has been the star of the new system and is dumped due to numbers. Hardly inspiring any riders to want to step up. Ive no doubt he will get picked up elsewhere but his life will get tougher as he is now saddled with a higher average. If he fails to secure a new team place the Rye promotion should hang their heads at stifling the progress of a talented young Brit/Aussie.

Penny drops. However another team of guests is hardly inspiring.

Never thought having Bowen in the side was an issue. It was the inclusion of Clifton that prevented Ayres or Shanes returning and would have made the team look far more solid. As for the match up it has to be Eastbournes to lose. Hoping i might be able to pop down for it (depending how much work gets in the way?) as whatever the outcome it should provide some entertainment & thats what i desire from my speedway these days.

Really? Thought Coles was declared in the IOW side? Unless there are changes on the Island also? I might not be a huge fan of Stoneman but would hardly be enthused about this move.

So who else is attending? Going to be a long list i suspect

Crack in the back end sounds like a picture i wish he hadn't shared!

Thought the preview on the Kent site read as as bitter and deliberately provocative. Whilst a bit of rivalry is always good i feel the press office is getting slightly resentful about recent events.

Another genius move. Rutherford has been loyal to Buxton and has spent most of the year riding out of position and still gets dropped. Halder will be unlikely to return next season and now so will Rutherford. Buxton have a tough time securing riders as it is without the constant chopping and changing of the side. As for the honest explanation from Mr Pipe? Its got more spin than an ashes tour.

A lot of people ordering late? Last minute decisions to travel or do prices drop nearer the time?