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Second dibs at what? Don't the league leaders pick their opponents thus leaving the other 3 with no choice?

The only issue is I believe we have to declare our riding order 48 hours before, so if guess Claus will have been declared at 4 and if missing that's where r/r will need to be

If Claus is missing be Tom, tarasenko and reserves get the r/r rides. Going to leave us weak in 2 heats unless Lee has his machine problems resolved.

What I meant was that it we get better of Oxford over 2 legs once can do it again more then the total league points scenario. With greatest of respect to what is obviously a very successful team, the 8 other champ clubs fans be hoping for a non Poole final!

Yeah plenty variables as you say. Will Oxford be more motivated than usual knowing a win puts them top? I've seen a fired up masters countless times round ashfield and that's a hard man to beat. Track conditions in 27 degree heat going to be interesting too, hard day for the track staff

If we take bonus off Oxford tomorrow doesn't that put Iud ahead of them and more likely to progress also? Well neither do I but that's the rumour

Don't think the bonus is beyond us here. Of the Oxford top 3 only masters is consistently very good around ashfield, Nichols and Kerr are bit up and down. Their second strings and reserves don't really have any kind of form around the track at all. If Vadim can hit the ground running I'd fancy 53-37 and sneak it

You're right enough the rest of us should just throw the towel in now . Also since their rumoured to be picking each other that's an impossibility

Was thinking about it makes sense for Oxford or Poole to pick Edinburgh and Glasgow logistically if can have both away meetings on say Friday/ Saturday on a sort of northern tour. But you're relying on the autumnal Scottish weather I suppose

It was clear when Leicester got r/r after the clrc that they got the facility due to it. Edinburgh just don't seem to have been wanting to declare it reasons best known to them. Sad, like you say but I can't see Craig coming back now. That's 2 seasons in a row had this going on

Edinburgh fans must be rushing out to go watch this. Deary me been as well just giving Poole the points. 1 HL 2 second strings 2 reserves and an NDL reserve. Struggle to hit 30

How do we attract new investment, or keep the few competent people we have in the sport with nonsense like this. Unreal

How has trigger managed to take 2 of Worralls rides? Not watching stream but on updates. Thought would need the be 3 heats with no rider given already r/r and no guests

Has the end for team speedway come? Open meetings and individuals the only way forward? Seems to work for IOW

Why, neither team was at full strength for original running. It's just a pet hate of mine. We used to run 16/17 home matches a season, now we struggle to find 10

Yeah only had since, what... May to arrange it lol

Is tarasenko getting a practice in before Friday anyone know? Also pretty poor planning clashing with Scotland international match

You're problem would be if Glasgow scunny and Redcar for example were in same group would take 6 weeks to complete for all the meetings to be completed assuming don't have a rain off. You're then again running the final end of October/ November. Play offs in general are flawed to me, it's an Americanism brought in for no good reason. I mean the fact that Edinburgh in theory could've totally changed their side and go on to "win" by finishing 6th in a 9 team league is utter nonsense

Glasgow scunny and Redcar I guess can run any day so shouldn't be too much of an issue so long as we don't get the usual we want the home leg 2nd nonsense

Pairs been a staple for Glasgow over relatively recent years. 4th time I can think of that we've won it. Shane and Geo, Shane and Danny bird, screeny and I want to say grievesy? Even in the doldrums had a habit of doing well in the pairs. Can't believe forgot cookie and rasser won it too

Outstanding boys, best team there on the night, toughest draw and still make it. Some shocking attitudes at the start, what point do riders get fined for non trying? Just as minor point how did we finish 3rd but get 2 and 4 in both finals? Bit weird but we'll take it!!

Imagine trying to run the 4s if teams can't even scare up a pair

I doubt been enforced but I assume what Oxford have said is we're planning you and boughen at reserve next season both on 2s. If you go sign for someone and get a proper average then the team place is gone. Whereas if he rides as NDL guest I don't believe his fixtures count towards an average. Edinburgh did the same with Edwards couple years ago

Max Perry according to updates site

You'd have to say Oxford and Plymouth have an advantage with a strong pair plus meeting a weakened Edinburgh. Glasgow draw was a bit harsh!!