MattB

Totally agree. If I was Rob Grant or any other promoter, I'd want written assurance from the BSPL that they will look to make changes this winter with view to making the sport more affordable to run and to make it fairer to allow everyone a good chance to compete. If I didn't get that, I'd walk away so as not to waste anyone's time. That said, as an "honoury Geordie" through family ties, I'd delighted that Newcastle will run again in 2022. I wish them all the best

Clowns to the left of me. Jokers to the right.......

Not a great crowd again here tonight

True. Peterborough moving Harris to number 2 was a key factor tonight. Lyon outwitted Adams from start to finish

Absolutely no complaints tonight. Peterborough did a job on us and deserved the won. Not helped by Peter Adams daft use of the rider replacements leaving us with Leon Flint having to go in heat 13. We'll have to ride miles better than that in the playoffs

On good race between Kemp and Flint aside, it's very strung out so far

Frightening thing is that this is exactly the sort of statement that the BSPL would likely put out...

Dull so far

If anything the tracks even worse now. Clouds of dust everywhere. Will this sport stop at nothing to kill itself?!

I'm here and it looks ok to me, although I'm not out there riding

Two of the fastest times of the season in the first 4 heats.

How I wish the current generation of commentators (in all sports) could learn three things from the late great Richie Benaud: (1) commentary is not a forum for personal opinion; (2) hyperbole is a poor substitute for an articulate and accurate description of the actual events unfolding in front of you; and (3) neutrality is everything.

In fairness he's hardly going to say "the tracks diabolical" over the tannoy..... Good win for Birmingham even allowing for Poole losing Nielsen, but it's a long time since I've seen so much processional racing in a meeting

Compared to Belle Vue's last visit to Monmore, the racing last night was not of the same standard. What made last night better was the atmosphere, which was electric - as is always the case when Wolves and Belle Vue meet

Absolutely. I love the sport, but even if I had millions of pounds in the bank, I would not entertain investing a penny of it into British Speedway in its current operating model. I'd may as well go into out the back garden, light a fire and spend the evening tossing fifty pound notes onto it.

EDIT No wins off gate 3 yet

On the evidence on the first four heats, it's s race to the first corner only. Dull as ditchwater so far

Disappointed not to take at least a point out of that. Schlein and Masters getting six between them cost us

Very true. However, I'm sure Birmingham fans won't need reminding about their meeting with Swindon a few years ago when Alun Rossiter managed to get a meeting Swindon were going to lose abandoned because of the rain

Good idea in theory. However, as is often the case in speedway, it will be open to abuse if the away team and promoter decide they "don't fancy it" and take the gifted point

I will never understand why clubs have whacking long fixture gaps during the middle of the season, and then come September they start flapping around trying to cram all the dates in. Even less so this year with a shorter season leaving little room to manoeuvre

https://twitter.com/eastbournespeed/status/1428263872197238785?s=19

They could all live in the stadium car park. If they're paying riders beyond their means, then it's the same outcome.

Absolutely. It really does feel as though the promoters thought the sport could just pick up where it left off at the end of 2019. Typical short-sightedness

BIRMINGHAM co-owner David Mason has warned next Wednesday’s Perry Barr clash is make-or-break for the future of the club. Mason has revealed the club are on the brink after a series of shocking attendances since the relaunch of the sport in May. They have been suffering heavy financial losses and if fans don’t return in bigger numbers it will spell the end of the club unless any financial help comes forward. He said: “If the fans don’t turn out next Wednesday, we may have to shut the doors! “The restrictions have dramatically effected the finances of the business and we are losing significant amounts money every time we open our doors. “Next Wednesday is one last chance for the people of Birmingham and surrounding areas to show they want speedway at Perry Barr. “Kent include the legendary Scott Nicholls and there are suggestions of a new signing heading their way too. “We thank our hardcore supporters who have turned out every week to support the club but we need you to get behind us and even if that means bringing relatives or friends next week. “My focus will be more on whether we can sustain this business rather than the performance of the team which is very good. We now have cash admission on the night back for fans and there really is no excuse from here.”