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I have been told it but dont know if its still active? The only benefit i can see is that it would prevent an unattached rider who is much better than his 3.00 grading taking multiple guest bookings a season, setting a high price and scoring big every meeting at reserve. Obviously not a common tactic but entirely possible and could see results dictated by whoever gets the joker guest in.

I was led to believe that unattached riders still got an average after 4 matches. Didnt know if tonight was his 4th or after Kent tomorrow?

Does Jody Scott achieve an average after tonight or will Sunday be his 4th fixture?

Not going to debate that. Im just concious that as the sport as a whole is in a precarious position and fixtures that could cause financial issues have to be given extra consideration.

I was suspecting Kent but time will tell. I doubt Butcher would willingly leave an Oxford reserve berth to sign for further travel 1-5 slot at Plymouth. Also not sure if Scott wants a team place this year (would certainly make more sense to wait until next season and start on a 3.00 for the whole campaign) .

Interesting group of signings. Not surprised that Meadows has been released but King is likely to get fixed up somewhere closer to home. I thought the governing body decided who was in the 1-5 in the event of 3 x 3.00 pointers and ususlly they place the rider with most (any) experience so that would be Naylor? Either way i wish all the new signings the best but it still looks a tough match tomorrow night.

Im not saying im a far of the option but the sport as a whole is in a precarious state. As a standalone meeting its likely to be poorly supported so will cost Berwick money, as a double header its reduced admission so potental monetary loss again? Leicester will obviously incur further costs sending riders to compete in a meeting that is almost won. Further impact of available dates for the cup final to actually happen could come into play (with Leicester Lions and Cubs likely to feature in the play offs) . Yes it is entirely possibly for the Bullets to overcome the 36 point deficit at home but is it entirely worth it?

Can see Berwick not contesting the 2nd half of this tie and allowing Leicester through, probably the most sensible option for multiple reasons.

Predictions Ben Morley as guest at number 1, Extance a no show (again) and different home pairing to the listed above. Spooner is possibly RR for the visitors but the result is likely not in doubt. Hefty away win with only the weather possibly beating Mildenhall.

I did look at Thompsons, Bickley and likewise Edwards but they have had spells at reserve so averages fluctuate further and would currently put Palin ahead of that group BUT they are catching him. There have always been sleeper riders who at times struggled to get a team place Mountain, Hume for example and are now highly in demand. Palin wants to watch that he doesn't slip into that bracket as not everyone gets out of it.

Lines up alongside Armo, Tony Atkin, Hurry and Complin. Wouldn't be bottom in the NDL

Grasstrack or not i believe the expression for the track is rough as old boots

Kennedy a long term gain? Palin maybe heading towards Josh Auty status but he could easily be another Simon Lambert. Definitely needs to look at what his counterparts are doing Flint, Brennan, Thomas all increasing their averages whilst riding in a CL 1-5. Not saying it can't be turned around but riders destined for the top rarely have extended plateau's in form.

Blimey. A forecast a prediction a percentage chance its all the same thing. The likelihood was that it was going to piddle down and a high likelihood at that so the promotion called the meeting off early saving / reducing costs to them (they will have already incurred fees for the rain off so its not like they get off freely) saving untold amounts of mileage travelled (Plymouth especially being an outpost will mean travelling the day prior is more common) and of course the countless amounts of work days that need not be cancelled due to travelling to the fixture by the early call off. Yes the predictions can be wrong but id much rather see an early call off end up dry than a meeting abandoned/not start when a poor forecast proved to be accurate.

Rowe not doing the UK, Newman out of form even for his standards. Don't know about Clegg at Scunny but would he get more than Coles who is at least busting a gut to score points? Better to replace Tero with BWD (at least for a single match) then guest it up.....all in the best interests and all that

Almost certain that NDL fixtures will get punted to later in the season. The Centurions have nothing left to race for (except avoiding wooden spoon) plus i suspect fines for non completion of matches would be lower?

Oh yeah they ran a select side in the National Trophy so 3 home and 3 away. Not really enough fixtures to get anyone engaged with. Second sides will always be a bit marmite but largely essential if the sport in this country has any hope of survival.

Yes Mulford, Harris, Bowtell, Chad Wirtzfeld, Zach Waj.......basically brits make up half the field as nobody else is taking up the places for some reason.

I think the issue falls under the grading of the meetings. Previous one was World Longtrack qualifier this weekend its a Euro Grasstrack qualifier. (If it makes Berwick fans feel any better he should comfortably get through this round so there will be a semi final ahead but at least the final is in the UK)

Hard to pick out 1 from that lot. Plus side is Harris and Pijper would probably miss loads of the play off fixtures anyways so hopes dashed early (i backed Berwick this year so maybe a touch of a curse)

Close one this certainly a big step up and ask of the new boy after an impressive NDL debut hard to back against him picking up a few points tonight though. RR probably strengthens the Cheetahs given how inconsistent Newman has been. Home win and possibly a spin for Atkins late on depending how much badgering Mike gives Crump.

The bigger problems aside from making the sport look a total shambles is the impact on other clubs Redcar for example went there, spent a fortune on rider points and will have no corresponding home fixture to help cover this deficit. Any season ticket holder who hasn't seen Newcastle visit their track will have lost out this year. The governing body that accepted this crock pot team into the league should also be accountable for the demise. All that has been achieved is a promotor has made back some of his initial losses and scarpered leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces.

Horrendous for the Diamonds fans and feel a bit for riders too. Grant has done nothing but harm the club since he came in, don't really see any way back now (certainly not at the current venue) but the whole reputation is in tatters.

Crikey that doesn't overly narrow it down... Complin, JPB, Hopwood

If everything Jake has stated is true. Usually there's rider side, club side and somewhere in the middle is the truth. For me its just another outburst from an ungrateful brat who thinks speedway owes him something. There is a reason why a talented brit on a low average in each of the leagues didn't have a full place in any of them.