SharpenRake

Last night was proper speedway. Good atmosphere, under lights and fair dos to willie dishington who had the match done and dusted just after 9 despite the interval. Also the result was almost perfect just a shame that Jack had bike troubles. Just hope they all ride to there full potential on Thursday and Friday. It would be a shame if we did not get at least one more home match although I'd prefer two so the riders and fans can say there proper fairwells. A league trophy would be nice as well

The BBC thankfully are normally wrong and there not very good with weather forecasts either

Don't bother with 'her' (JanAnderson) Jenga, he's Jeremy Corbyn Fan in drag

Now that I've read this I'm happy (lol) apart from the bit about George and snapper. Youll be saying next that your a star of the radio

From Monarchs web site 8 September 2018 'Due to a cancellation we now have excellent availability in VIP Hospitality for our match with Berwick on Friday.' Just saying …………….

Can't help thinking sensible riders won't want to return to Edinburgh in the play-offs and can't help wondering what they can do to avoid this happening

Oh dear really sums up the armadale mentality. 2 riders injured, no entertainment, riders, home fans and others condemn the track but it doesn't matter we won

And it's this win at all costs that does speedway no favours. Hope both Victor and Joel are ok. But how can you compare tonight with the excellent matches at Glasgow on Tuesday and belle vue on Wednesday.

Kiss of death but here goes, c'mon the ex-stripes

You must have been talking to the wrong people. Worrall cost us last year with his shenanigans and this year his constant 'I love Stuart and want him back or I'm not playing crap' which was ironic as Stuart wanted rid but the Facennas thought they should retain at least one rider. And just so your clear Stewart walked he wasn't got rid

Have to agree that 2 minutes should mean up at start and ready to race. Last night at Glasgow with all 4 riders sitting back from the tapes and the clock ticking down to zero, the ref turned of the clock and riders from both sides but mainly Ipswich kept on gardening and in young kemps' case he was even off the bike, much to the annoyance of the crowd. Riders also tended to ignore the start marshall who tried to get them up to the tapes, again young kemp being a culprit. Some seemed to think I'm not going up to the tapes until the rest do! Why the ref didn't phone the team managers and sort it out who knows, maybe he did and still they ignored him? Having said that it was a great meeting.

I think it's brilliant what you are doing. Fans have being saying that the bikes are too fast and at armadale thats not the case. Must be great to invent a new sport slowway. I'm sure the crowds will flock in to see it

When I got home I Noticed you or a doppelganger were following the updates last night. Just wondered if you were at the match cos if not you missed a cracker. I think it's fair to say a lot of people were expecting Craig Cook as a tacky sub, but there you go.

As others have said, it was probably tongue in cheek. Why would you measure an engine of a rider whose two heat wins were in 2 of the 3 slowest times of the night. Don't get me wrong he's obviously a great young talent but as Jack showed in heat 14 so is he. As for the match loved it great racing and talking points. sad some Ipswich fans on here are moaning that there riders got overtaken and yet also moan when there is no overtaking at Ipswich. Talking of moaning its you know who next week

Pray tell in what way? No one knows what Barker would have scored or r/r will score unless you are clairvoyant But if you look at what happened on Saturday with Klindt having severe bike trouble for worrky against the moanrchs resulting in a lucky point - do you consider that convenient?

Probably score a maximum now

Or perhaps he should have said, I don't want to represent my country and win a silver medal, Iwould rather go to Sheffield. Many posts on this forum bemoan the fact there is not enough international type meetings and also why is the UK so poor when riding abroad. and yet we get this type of post. Once again give me strength

I take it you would rather he didn't ride for belle Vue on Thursday so that he can prepare 'properly' for the Grand prix. 50% or more of the posts on here are about the lack of commitment and loyalty shown by riders to UK teams. yet when a rider tries to treat his team and there fans with respect he still gets slagged of. give me strength. PS well done Cookie and thanks for the way you've performed in Tigers colours

Just seen the full teams on official Facebook site and can't help thinking this match will be decided by the reserves. And with Nathan now at reserve and still sadly injured we have a guest rather than r/r which makes us a lot weaker. Tuesdays guest is gino manzares so no disrespect but it's putting a lot of pressure on young Jack. With nichols and Barker riding for them it makes them stronger and favourites to win

So do the Facennas!

So Ipswich haven't given up on qualifying for the play-offs. Should be a cracker and give the lads a real test before the following week match against monarchs. Thought last night was entertaining despite the score. Cookie is unbelievably quick and young Jack looked good and unlucky not to score even more. Robson and Wethers got stuck in for the diamonds showing up some of there younger colleagues. Still not convinced of the need for a 15 minute interval we nearly always lose a bit of momentum. And even last night Newcastle got heat advantage in heat 11 and 12.Would keep the kids race but maybe move it to after heat 14. Anyway just good to see a league match after so long

And obviously the monarchs management will help with this by ensuring he'll get a minimum of 4 rides in every match

The only way Edinburgh won't win the play offs is if the weather prevents them from preparing a grippy track at armadale (or if they suffer injuries and I would nt wish that on any rider or team)

Well Ben didn't disappoint. Thanks Ben don't think even Cookie would have scored much more.