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Grondal for Allen Bowen (or possibly Hawkins) for Greenwood Greenwood to replace Compton at Somerset ??????????????????

Draw? One big gun having an off night could swing it. Sadly injuries hitting each team hard and non more so than Neale who would have run riot I suspect. Both sides to earn something from the meeting.

Sadly Adam has been blighted with equipment issues since he rode after the meetings last year. Im glad he has come to his senses and realises he needs these properly resolved before he can progress any further.

Still not seen Smith ride but does sound like he needs more time? There is an obsession with unearthing the next big thing at the moment and chucking youngsters in a little too early? Kent is a far southern outpost and may be a little far for some riders to consider on a Monday evening. I did see Chris Hunt at the Mildenhall meeting on Sunday probably thinking they have lower order woes too but I wish one of the Kings reserves would score paid 17!

Wouldn't blame him if his own supporters don't get off his back. The lad has speedway running through his veins and is having a great first season. Yeah a few mistakes, over eagerness etc but that's all part of the learning curve. Kelsey won't walk but he might be driven away unless his own fans get behind him.......don't forget Niall Strudwick would probably take his place!

Thanks for the info on this. I always thought a number 8 could take R/R rides or cover for the rides of any rider if they became injured during the meeting?

Hall on the FTR? Can't make it up surely. Promoting young British riders or battered old war horses....

Sings when hes whinging is sitting firmly on the turn two fence for this one. Ellis is in fine form at the moment and the Brum hopes revolve around him. Im not sure how Perry goes round Arlington but I cant imagine its his kind of track? The other key is if Chapman is riding as R/R isn't as potent with Zach in the main team. That said id rather have the points on the board and taking a narrow lead in to this fixture might just be enough.....

Was Bomber on the Gerhard last night when he had his break down?

I dunno Chessell could "swing" it the Rebels way. Altough he does appear to be very hit and "miss" atm

Dan is finding the learning curve s steep one but I feel he could progress further. Ollie I feel for as it just isn't happening for him. Ironically I reckon he would have been going alright at Somerset if it wasn't for his job. (This is only a feeling and not based on any stats, figures or reasoning)

Shocking news. Been in great form for Lynn and will have a massive impact if his season is over.

I deliberately waited to post on here as I was thoroughly cheesed off after last night. The Kings look like a team who know they are under performing and the tension in their riding last night showed (Ben apart who was a consummate professional). Danny settled after trying to guess a couple of starts early on and did what was expected of him. Aaron did alright barring his unforced fall. Jamie looked a little faster again but is still not confident enough to press any decent passing opportunity. Danno was quicker but sadly this brought a loss of control, his gesturing at Sam Woods showed he was pumped up (although funnier still when Sam got to his feet and Danno swiftly headed in the other direction). The returning Adam had a mare, slow & stroppy. His fall on the pit ramp when speeding back in and then leaving his bike blocking others trying to get out was childish at best arrogant at worst. Flabbergasted is probably the best word for heat 14. The actions of Chessell were appalling and he deserves everything he gets! The positives....Ben, Danny & Jamie. The dust was kept down well despite the track being slick which suited our visitors (genius) and there is no match next week meaning my blood pressure might drop to normal levels before the next fixture.

Home banker by 20+

bruised pancakes.....OUCH!!!

Disappointed we will not get to see BWD at Central Park tonight. Hope he is up and about soon.

My pleasure. Sounds like your 4 did you proud (as did all of the podium finishers) Brum must be a cert for the league and knockout cup now

I have no problem with Mr Smith. I have never seen him ride so will reserve judgement but a 2nd in heat 2 sounded promising and it did sound like an odd ref decision. As for Hoskins he seems to fall more often than Sheppard!

Who is going to supply the parts / service these engines when the time comes? If they all have to go back to Gerhard it would be a hell of a waiting time? Mid / lower tier riders still need to find the outlay in the first place. If these engines are circa £5000 and most clubs expect you to turn up with two bikes that's a hell of an outlay especially considering you can pick up a new or nearly new GM/JAWA for £2500.....

I didn't get up to this one as stupid work got in the way but it looks like the same old story? How were the Kent lower tier in terms of pace as the updates print a pretty alarming picture? Was Smith feeling the effects of his off and hence his replacement? 1 ride and the usual fall for Hoskins. Fingers crossed its the last time he gets a Kings jacket dirty (or in fact gets a Kings jacket ever!)

Sadly I fear I heavy beating also. Its an interestingly worded article namely it doesn't read as if its a definite permanent change? I don't read much into Hoskins @ No.8 fortunately. I think he is just local to the track and prepared to turn up with a bike just in case.

Didn't see that one coming! Does anybody know much about Jack Smith or ever seen him ride? All I can find is he won the Aussie 85cc Nationals in 2012 so he must be pretty young?

I completely agree that the Kings should be looking to win something every season and build a team accordingly. My comment was more aimed at success from this point in time. Thus far the season has been rotten, 2 bottom in the league, 3rd in the Nat Trophy table and both teams below in respective tables have a match in hand. However a turn around would inspire some confidence in both riders and supporters. Continue as things are and there will be some dejected faces around Central Park.....

More 2nd half opportunities would certainly help promote new & developing riders into the sport. The travel required for many of the MDL / NJL riders is quite staggering considering it is all done for love / progression. Some clubs embrace the MDL others treat the riders like 2nd half 2nd rate scum. Until we back the brits in terms of track time, sponsorship & opportunities british speedway will continue to decline.

If the unthinkable happens and Aaron was released he would be snapped up by another team and definitely return to haunt us. James had a very disjointed season last year and Danny was a bargain on 4.something so both were always going to increase their averages. You are right that the additional 2 x 5 pointers aren't out there though so rules that route out really plus I really don't see the Freemantle hype although ironically his failings were one of the best things to happen to Kent. I guess it depends what the fans call a successful season this year? From the current position id say winning the majority of the home meetings, few points away and finish top 5 would be a success? As for changes I think Danno will come good & Jamie showed improvement but im not sure any Kings fan has genuinely warmed to Adam? I think it will only take one to kick on and the others will follow, as it currently stands they get to hide as a group scoring a few rather than one individual.