CatAndy

Maybe he couldn't hear anything with his helmet on! Ha ha! Still love Cookie, even though he does have these moments.

Knowing that it wasn't possible though. I don't think you can get a visa, yourself and your bikes over to Russia at the drop of a hat. It's not like getting an Isle Of Wight Ferry.

I did read that Dan had his visa in place and was ready to fly over there if Cookie hadn't recovered from his illness last week. You would have though they'd have had him over there, just in case.

Must admit I'm not a big fan of Tai because I think he should be riding in his home country and promoting speedway here. There's not many top riders over the years who don't ride in their home league. But pre season, Tai was all "I'm streets ahead of everyone else" and "All I have to do is bring my A game and I'll walk it" and "It doesn't matter if I miss the gate, I can overtake the others at will." I think perhaps his over confidence has caught him out and after 2 GPs he hasn't won a race and sits outside the top 8. He may not be feeling quite so cocky tonight.