Endeavour

So Willie rides on . Talent is there but shocking lack of investment in equipment has cost us some league points. Heard a whisper last week that we could be interested in James but thought Willie would go. hope it works out but I think the boy’s heart is with Glasgow. cant say I am a fan of this hiring and firing, sign of the times in all sports. Should have pushed to have Sam for Newcastle away in cup.

Don’t think we will see Sedgy hit heights of a few years back but as you say prove us wrong.

How many points to spare ?

Willie still needing replaced.

Agree Gazc. 38.5 too low. Boils dow to who has best 2 / 3 pointers. We see riders who bearly hold their own in NL struggling at reserve in div 2.

That’s my point. Max was willing to move out comfort zone of Championship Speedway for long term gains. Cookie has settled with riding in 2 GB divisions when he should have tried to break into Scandinavia a good few years ago. If he really believed in 20 20 vision he would be nowhere near second tier Speedway. GP has moved on since days of Stonehewer. You ain’t gonna be challenging for world title doing circles in div 2.

Going by Cookie’s comments on film after last night’s match at Glasgow. He has no intention of giving up second division in GB. Financially a sound idea but not in best interest if if wants to get into and be competitive in foreign tracks at GP level. That’s difference between Fricke and Cookie.

1) type of break recommends immobilisation- so one brave rider. But Cookie was on pace against tougher opposition so should be okay. 2) no. 3) you are at home 4) yes 4) 10 points should be enough 5) not techy 5) less than 10 could be more like Boulevard of Broken Dreams rather than Citadel of Speed

Capitate one of carpal bones which is normally treated by immobilisation.

Never had much time for Tai Woffinden but have warmed to him this year. Used to shoot his mouth off but now his comments are measured and well thought out and make sense. Rossiter has had his day although GBs chances went up the Thames without a paddle after their first race. When interviewed Rossiter should have been able to inform viewers the extent of Cook’s and Lambert’s injuries instead of smirking and going on about Janowski failing to score. He is the team manager !!! If he didn’t think Dan Bewley was fit enough to be considered for Russia he shouldn’t have been in the squad in the first place. Harris answered the call but clearly had had his day at this level. I do agree with Woffinden that GB riders who wish to succeed on the world stage need to be riding in mainland Europe. Would like to see David Howe in GB set up.

Don’t think you should be holding that paragon of virtue up as a role model.

Agree Bomber is way under par. BUT he didn’t pick the GB team When Woffinden got injured our chances of a podium finish in Russia disappeared. Bewley should have been taken for the experience.

Why the secrecy?

What is the latest re Justin. Is he still injured or has he been released?

Ricky IS out of form but if the other 2-5 had been cutting it it would have helped. We missed Josh big time. Victor hard to beat if he gated but he was woeful yesterday and Joel didn’t exactly set the heather on fire. So Lawson survives. A more professional approach with better machinery would help from him. Any reason Monarchs couldn’t have declared the new team before last Friday?

Would like to say a big well done to Diamonds. Won fair and square over 2 legs. After Friday thought we were a few points short and so it was. Josh a fantastic shift from you tonight. Mamma Mia, SOS what has happened to the Swedes, not Napoleon that surrendered they did. Sad to see Ricky struggling, hope he can turn it around. best wishes to George n the Diamonds for the final.Would like to see them or Redcar win it.

Sam rumoured for few weeks. Don’t know if any truth in it. If so would have replaced 2 Swedes start of July. Nice lads but not worked out. When Palovaara gated he took some stopping but woeful when left . Lawson had a few good moments home and away against Diamonds but has still not delivered what he should be capable of.

No answer to that. Mooooving on.

God you’re sharp. Watch you don’t cut yourself.

I was sitting in the cow shed. It was one of those decisions that could have gone either way though I did think there was contact. Hoping VIctor has a point to prove tomorrow and that the Swedes can gate. Haven’t seemed capable of coming from the back.

Strengthens the Diamonds. Need everyone to play their part. Don’t think we are taking enough of a lead.How has the track ridden recently?

Lawson said at end he hoped he had turned the corner. We all would echo that as long as the corner is not in a maze.

Think Monarchs could have been doing with another 3 or 4 points to give them a good chance of making final. Good to have Josh back.

Apologies for creating two topics on this. haven’t a clue how to delete one.

Wonder what 7 riders will take to track for Edinburgh on Friday. Ricky looking in a fair bit of pain tonight.