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But lightcap scored 11 in the GP 2 qualification meeting, see how he does in Lodz on Friday

Hope he's banned for them meetings as well 😜 surly he is with holding his services in the UK by riding in Denmark, and the rules are a 7 day ban for this type of thing. But rules seem different for Poole

Here we start again 😜

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Maybe not but I am just putting out a realistic name into the equation, especially when the young kid has said he wants to ride in the UK and been in talks 😄 What name are you putting into the hat @foreverblue

Well within the official rules as you well know @lewy 😄 but pilots have managed to keep that underperforming / injured rider on a 5 point average when his true average is just over 3 points, so a decent guest can be used, until another rider takes up the £s offered to ride in lots of end of season fixtures, my guess could be slater lightcap, but not until mid August so he won't get a true average

Not a regular rider in Britain, the top 8 averages from last season qualify to be seeded to the final, the other 16 ride in a semi final, so that is the reason Cooper Rushen got a wildcard entry, as he did not have an average as only turned 16 this year

Bus from Piccadilly bus stops £2 each way, 201, 202+203 bus , stops a 5 minutes walk from the track,takes around 10/15 minutes depending on traffic and stops, buses run every 10 minutes during the day every 15 minutes in the evening. I had no problem using the bus for both days of the GP

If you think this situation is bad, wait until next season, as if rumoured Poland introduce a Poland + 1 other league rule for any rider in the first 2 polish leagues 😲. So say Mr Lawson or A N Other signs for a polish team, he could only ride for 1 of Poole, Ipswich or Denmark. How will the British leagues cope with no double uppers, or no Danish riders as the will ride in Denmark for sponsorship.

10 +2 for Northampton tonight good old batch proves the doubters wrong again 😄

Oh dear the pilot fans are in meltdown over the rocket man seemingly pleasing himself which team he rides for on a Wednesday 🤣. Tell you what why don't you all protest outside the stadium and don't pay to get in maybe the Fords may take notice, then again maybe not 🤣

Didn't the main track man walk away a couple of years ago and since then the track has been iffy to say the least

How long will Ace pijper be out due to big off at team GB practice at Glasgow on Saturday, seems to has been caught by another rider after falling, was a post on his Facebook page yesterday, nothing appears to be broken, but seems to be very bashed up

He is contracted to Northampton, has a championship average so can guest in our league, also could sign for a championship team as this world be his 4th league, after premiership, Denmark and Poland

I'll second a ban for Mr Lawson let's start at a month and only be replaced by a NDL rider 😜🤣

Against Poole a couple of weeks ago, imo it was some of the best racing all through the meeting not just one or two races, only problem was Poole won by a canter, but watching will cairns at 17 riding out wide was unbelievable

You could always ask batch to guest 😜

One did but at this late stage if the rider was willing, could a visa be arranged in time, think we reach 75% of matches after Berwick on Saturday so that would be the last day for a change

Several notes from both Andrew Bain and James Denham in past programmes mentioned the crowds are not what we were expecting. I am not making things up, I read the programme notes and count heads in the crowd, I was also told a break even crowd figure, but out of respect to the promotion I won't disclose that figure. With the great racing, most speedway fans are certainly entertained at Northside, yes I want my team to win, but if I watch a good battle and great racing, I am more than happy. The Poole match at home a classic example of this, but was the opposite at Berwick in the BSN or Poole last week, both of which I was in attendance

Don't think a lack of money for improvement is the issue, floodlights are ready to install when the electricity company decides it has time to install the mains. No mains no lights

For the people who would like a team change, can I ask who you would try and bring in at this late stage of the season that could be any better than what we have now ?

The last few words of this post is the most relevant. Yes another good speedway meeting to watch, comets imo lucky to get a draw, but take away the 60/70 travelling monarchs and the crowd was very poor, no where near break even figures. More supporters need to attend on a regular bases, I know several old supporters lurk on this forum, so come down and support the comets, before it's too late. As for a potential team change, if you have no money you can't do much.

Like it or not the observation walking back to my hotel was shocking, the state of disrepair the builds are in, and as said I hope the Fords have a back up plan for a new stadium,

If you have nowt constructive to say keep quiet. Been dry in worky for the last couple of hours. Stupid comments like this could put of fans attending the meeting.

Been dry in worky for the last hour or so now clearing up, Steve's water will still be required as a brisk wind is blowing