Endeavour

Pleased to see Comets having a great start to the season and young Dan making very rapid progress. They have had a few tough years. Having watched Bomber over years, one thing nobody could level at him was lack of commitment to the cause. Harsh judging him on a few meetings. Ritchie? Would have loved to have seen him at Edinburgh.

Ivan Mauger’s biography was one of the best sporting biographies I have ever read. Started with nothing and through sheer force of will ambition and drive became the best rider ever to mount a speedway bike. from running six miles to Plough Lane to save money but also to get fitter to working out where he would have to finish at qualifying rounds of the world championship to gain the best advantage for the World Final itself. The first few chapters of his biography should be a must read for ANY aspiring sportsperson. Condolences to all the Mauger family; first and foremost a husband and father but a name which people who are not necessary Speedway fans recognised. We will never see his like again. RIP Ivan.

Great night at the Cairn Hotel in Bathgate for Monarchs pre season launch. All the riders spoke well in their interviews. Well done to the Campbell brothers for an excellent evening. A young team and hopefully an entertaining one too.

I thought he was at Workington next year?

Can't make my mind up about these three. Sedgy was great for us before but I think that was a lot to do with riding at 2 partnering Cookie. Lot of time for Theo but will he put 3 points on his average? Can't recall Monarchs ever resigning 3 ex-riders in the one season.

Come on Edinburgh. give us a name or two ........ please?

At least Cookie has qualified for GPS, albeit finishing 4th in SGP qualifier. He hasn't relied on a wildcard. Cast your net of criticism higher to our number one who didn't represent Team GB this year.

Gutted that a rider who went through the card didn't win. But we have seen it happen many times before. Tough on Richie. Not a fan of Nick's BUT if any team deserved a bit of success it is Berwick who have been blighted my misfortune and injury in the past few years.

Mark and Chris poor in second leg. Nicholls would have been a better guest at Monmore Green. Any team would have struggled without their top two. Fair play to Swindon, you can only beat what is in front of you. Seized the opportunity with both hands.

Agree - both Riss boys

Need reserves that are capable of improving. Not like this year where we went with the mantra "as long as our boy beats the other team's number 7." Richie Worrall looking for a Club?

A lot of ifs, buts, maybes. Don't think Edinburgh has had a meeting when 5 riders have been on form this season. Bit of a nightmare night for Mitchell, lacklustre. Can't fault Josh Pickering's efforts but needs to remember he has 4 laps in a race. Big decisions re team make up for 2018. Hope both Riss boys are back.

Monarchs have done well to make the play offs. Don't think there has been many matches this season, if any where they have had five riders on song. Need to hit 40 plus at Ipswich to have any chance. Track conditions will play a big part at the Dale.

Good choice of guests for Glasgow tonight. Vital point. Bit slick tonight. If only Max could find some form away. Looked confident tonight.

Well done Sheffield, you beat us fair and square, good solid team, great choice of guest and their loyal band of fans in cow shed enjoyed the win. Kyle one of the most entertaining riders at Armadale.

Totally agree, thought ER should have been in heat 15. Great to see Mitchell with a win AND get his own rides. He should have had his 4 rides on Friday too. If Josh can sort out his gating it would help him so much. Don't think the Monarchs have had a meeting yet where six of the riders have come to the party. We can't keep starting meeting on the back foot. Great to see and watch our boy Cookie.

He is a great team man. Brilliant captain too.

Good solid start. Ricky well deserved rider of the night. Fantastic pass when in third to win heat.

Agree with you to a certain extent. Trouble is there is a severe lack of promising GB "youngsters".

If your favoured Speedway team finds a loophole in rules they are astute. If another team does it they are bending rules. Will Mitchell Davey ever reach a level to ride for team GB or Australia for that matter? Not likely. How many of the number 7s will?

Yeah 30 year old young riders.

Hopefully not make the same mistake we made last season.

Just wish the promotion would announce the final rider.

would like to see final 3 announced soon. Season tickets on sale and the seven not declared.