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Tedious, but I suspect it will rumble on until we can fight it out on the track.

Workington have very little riding on the results of their fixtures.

Glasgow won't pull it back with that team. No Villads, no win.

Very iffy. Could go either way. Currently looking like rain from midday.

That’s primarily because the top league has a TV deal to stick to.

That’s primarily because the top league has a TV deal to stick to.

They aren't against it, but it needs to be volunteers, and a team. It can't just be reliant on one or two people because then it falls apart if they aren't around. It does get talked about from time to time, but I don't think they are going to pay anyone to do it - and they do place a high value on feet through the doors. They want the stadium to look full and have a great atmosphere.

As always, it's the day after the last fixture actually takes place.

Our riders aren't rich. Just ask our reserves. Most of the money they've invested is on the stadium infrastructure. Also, not sure how helping another team out can be seen as winning at all costs, especially as that team isn't winning anything this year!

Well, her decisions are often more barmy than biased.

Will there be anyone to race against?

Personally, I think using Guinevere would be more effective. The transponders have produced some interesting results this season.

On the edge, but unlikely to make it. You'd need to win all remaining points (possible), rely on Edinburgh getting nothing from their remaining fixture (likely) and make up the points difference (questionable). A good side let down by inconsistency.

Who would you have got to guest instead?

That doesn't matter. FIM maintain a clear hierarchy of events, and that's what dictates things.

There is no choice. 1v4, 2v3. High position chooses order of legs, I believe.

Some really good racing from Masters and the reserves, but Oxford's middle order were torn apart, as expected. Not quite top of the league, but we must feel confident we can top it come the end of the fixtures.

Turns out having the lead by heat four was pessimistic 😄

I don't understand Edinburgh's riding order. It seems odd to me. I did think this would be a close tie overall with Glasgow winning on the night. Looking at the lineups now, I think Glasgow might have the lead by the first grading break. Now watch me get egg on my face...

I agree.

Six matches, doesn’t matter whether they’re home or away.

I agree with this. The only thing I would add is, Joe seems to be quite unsettled into the corner and as both the other two close so quickly, could you argue he is actually the cause? Might seem harsh, but I could see the argument. Kerr doesn't seem to wipe out Lasse though.

It's obvious - Villads. What else?

He looked very good last night at Ashfield.

He only needs one more meeting, although I can't remember if KO Cup counts. 21st Century would be a high speed camera that gives visual evidence that no one can reasonably dispute. The transponders are only as good as the placement on the bike and even then rely on the wheels being in line, which is hilarious given how you ride a speedway bike. We have more reliable and transparent technology at club level athletics meets, which have even less money in them than speedway!