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Just read the report of the meeting on the Mildenhall website, were they watching a different meeting to me? It's one of the most bitter reports of a team that were well beaten I've seen in a while. Somehow mechanical gremlins and bad referring decisions were the reason they lost... http://www.mildenhall-speedway.com/index.php/latest-news/305-report-oxford-v-mildenhall-2

Ha. The word 'consistent' should have naturally told you otherwise!

I was talking about Aaron Summers, not Batch.

Every chance of tempting him back then. He'd do a job. He's not going to get maximums, but he's always pretty consistent.

Hasn't he gone permanently back to Australia with his family?

Solid win for the Chargers tonight. It was all a bit nervy in the first few heats, but they pulled clear for a comfortable win in the end. Oxford need to sort the reserve situation out otherwise it'll come back to bite them at some point, but I think Jenkins and Atkins are probably the strongest pairing in the league at the moment.

Oxford announced at the Chargers match tonight that Luke Killeen was told he'll be out of action for 12 weeks. However, he went to Poland to have the operation and Sparta are helping him with his recovery. Still sounds like he's going to be out for a while, though.

Ha, you're right. Ashton Boughen now guesting for Ben Trigger. That might actually make Mildenhall slight favourites.

I heard he flew to Poland to have an operation on his wrist to speed the process up. Think he'll still be back, but these things take time I guess. He did say he wouldn't come back until he was fully fit - citing Jack Thomas trying to rush back last season and doing more harm than good to his wrists.

A big clash towards the top of the league - even at this stage of the season. Both teams coming off recent back-to-back wins, and it was pretty close when they met at Mildenhall. Oxford look a bit weak at reserve with Kelsey Dugard and Luke Killeen both out - replaced by Sam Woods and Kai Ward. Oxford Chargers: 1. Jordan Jenkins, 2. Jacob Clouting, 3. Henry Atkins, 4. Jody Scott, 5. Ryan Kinsley, 6. Sam Woods, 7. Kai Ward Mildenhall Fen Tigers: 1. Alfie Bowtell, 2. Arran Butcher, 3. Ben Trigger, 4. George Congreve, 5. Lee Complin, 6. William Richardson, 7. Josh Warren

So Oxford has clarified the Dugard situation, stating the following: Cheetahs were hit by the withdrawal of Kelsey Dugard after two rides with a reoccurrence of an arm injury. Looks like both Embleton and Dugard aggravated old injuries and neither should have been replaced in heat 14!

They are the rules, but has it actually been said that Dugard aggravated an old injury as opposed to sustaining a new one, or is this all pure speculation? There certainly wasn’t anything wrong with him at Edinburgh the night before. Edit: Looks like Oxford has now said it was a recurrence of an old injury. Oops.

Bickley said in his Instagram post that he planned on retiring before last night’s match, but didn’t want to leave Edinburgh without a rider. Doesn’t sound like somebody out for revenge - he could have just not bothered turning up if that’s the case. More likely he had already retired in his mind and was just going through the motions, trying to get the meeting done without any issues.

Sounded like the Monarchs shot themselves in the foot a bit, but a pretty impressive win for the Chargers regardless. On to Berwick.

Out of interest, how do you compile this list? Just your opinion, or is there some statistical analysis behind it. Apologies if this question has been asked before.

Monarchs at full strength, while Kelsey Dugard makes his debut for the Chargers and Mark Parker is in for Luke Killeen. Can anybody help me out with Parker, I've honestly never heard of him? Monarchs Academy: 1. Kyle Bickley, 2. Mickie Simpson, 3. Adam Roynon, 4. Alex Spooner, 5. Jacob Hook, 6. Dayle Wood, 7. Kyran Lyden. Oxford Chargers: 1. Jordan Jenkins, 2. Jacob Clouting, 3. Henry Atkins, 4. Jody Scott, 5. Ryan Kinsley, 6. Mark Parker (guest), 7. Kelsey Dugard.

This is a match I think Oxford need to win if they have serious aspirations of a top two finish.

I think he’s top of the averages in the Championship (across all comps) this year isn’t he? He’s in amazing form.

Has he announced it's his final season? Haven't seen that news anywhere. I'd be surprised if it is.

And so was I with my initial post. What's your point? Being accurate doesn't mean you should be a d**k about it. I thought I was being quite gracious in defeat, there was no need for a response like that other than to gloat.

Wow. You're gracious when you win aren't you? It's called team building. When your second string are strong, your heat leaders won't be as strong (especially when facing Oxford, who have exactly the opposite). That's why there's a points limit. Poole have gone down this route, and it's working.

The first time Poole haven't hit 100 points in a two-legged knockout tie since the 2021 playoff final... let's call that a win!

This is hilarious. Just have a look through his previous posts (especially in the Oxford section) and you'll see Toady is the last person to be saying "it's a forum", he literally doesn't listen to anyone's opinion! In fact, I'd go as far to say he's only commented on it as he gets a thrill from arguing with people - best to ignore him!

Yeah, he must be fine. Oxford said he'll make his debut on Friday in Edinburgh.

Agreed. A very strong team once Killeen comes back…. 1. Jenkins, 2. Clouting, 3. Atkins, 4. Scott, 5. Kinsley, 6. Dugard, 7. Killeen