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Newcastle might even be a bigger nut for you to crack now. Just shows in speedway how things can change in a short space of time. Hope your riders are back fit soon as Ash will be a trump card at reserve.

Pretty depleted looking Scunthorpe side. Don't think it will be much of a meeting but hopefully we can only beat what's in front of us.

Do you also think he's always gonna get gifted races?

Ha ha. What a ridiculous quote. Give your head a shake. If you think that is job done you really haven't got a clue.

Worst Newcastle reserve pairing i can remember for a long time. Maybe ever.!!!!!

You need to be scoring points and giving 100% should just be the norm. Just because you work at the speedway you're frightened to criticise Phillips. Why don't you just admit he's never gonna make it as this level.

I wouldn't hesitate Ruff. I'm sick of tired repeating myself that Danny Phillips will never cut the mustard and the sooner especially his dad realises the better. I think Connor Coles has came on a ton since he was with us. Glasgow would have signed him now if they hadn't already agreed to use Bailey the young Australian. Not sure if we would put Coles back in as he left on not the greatest terms as apparently he wouldn't take much notice to advice he was given. Personally i would still give him another chance. Infact I'd rather put you in Ruff.

How can you even consider having Danny Phillips in your team. He is not going to improve. People were getting carried away after the Glasgow meeting but Glasgow reserves on the night were very poor. Bickley just cannot get around Brough Park and Ruddick is struggling as much as Phillips. We need changes but will it happen.? Who knows.

Off topic. Anyone know why Tommy is missing tonight? Will he be ok for Sunday?

My argument is that Danny Phillips has been around for a good while now and isn't showing any sign of improvement. I understand he had a bad injury but my honest opinion is he is and will only ever be NL standard. I hope he proves me wrong.

Interesting points. Will George & Martin take a chance? Regardless of who is and isn't available i think the promotion have to have a serious think about making changes.

Rather 36 points from 5 riders

Yes i know what you mean. We aren't a million miles away from a good side. We scored 37 points today from 5 riders so if we can get two riders to chip in with a few each and that would make all the difference.

After today's meeting at Leicester we have to seriously consider making changes and moving Lambert and Phillips out. Lambert was expected to score points away from home but isn't even doing that. Phillips is also struggling badly. We need to act soon before we lose too many more matches and the crowds start dropping off. Not sure what the answers are with replacements and averages etc.. but i think something needs done.

I see your point and time will tell but one thing for sure is we will be stronger now in the crucial heats of 13 & 15.

P.S. It would be great to see Arsonfire and Boomerang become regulars again. Ha ha

Fair comment. I'm probably being a bit unfair as i just remember him being so akward around Newcastle but as you say he could be useful away from home and he's got plenty of experience. Josh McDonald is an unknown over here but apparently comes highly recommended. Regardless of our last rider I'm delighted Stevie Worrall is back. Someone you can rely on to pick big points up home and away. I think with the side we have we are well capable of challenging around the top four.

Exactly. Lambert can't get around Brough Park. Not bad on bigger tracks but struggles on the tighter tracks as i don't think his height helps.

I must admit i was looking forward to watching him as with a good run without injuries i think he was well capable of putting a bit on his average. I'm sure Newcastle will release a statement in due course.

Watch this space

It's lunna and Palovaara that arn't part of the seven now. I don't know the full facts but I'm assuming lunna has stepped down so the promotion have realised there's a chance to get Stevie Worrall in and one other at the expense of the unfortunate Palovaara. If they told him by text it's very poor and something I'm surprised at but until we know the facts then is the time to comment. I personally feel sorry for Palovaara especially with the timing of it all but really it was a no brainer to bring Stevie back which i think the majority of diamonds fans would agree.

So probably just over 4 for other rider. Any possibilities??

Cheers Steve

Not sure how many points we have to play with. Obviously it's hard on Palovaara and something i thought Newcastle wouldn't do but if there's a chance to bring one of the best number one riders in the league it's a no brainer. We have some real heat leaders now.

Luna and Palovaara out. Worrall and one other in.