TheWellBehavedWorrall

I’m with @iainb on this one. I’ve just watched the meeting back on BSN and Cook’s demeanour when speaking to Roynon during the pre-meeting captain interviews was shocking. Considering the last time Cook was at Redcar was the CLRC where he looked like he was trying to impersonate a speedway rider, it’s no wonder someone may anticipate the worst. Again, delighted to see Cook back to winning races and meetings, but let’s not deny what was clear for everyone to see.

I’m merely making observations. Flint started very well at Shielfield, then conceded a 5-1 to one of Berwick‘s reserves and finished dead last in the final heat, guaranteeing defeat which he celebrated with a wheelie. I’m by no means writing him off - absolutely not - but being tee’d up, then passed on the line by Fredriksen this evening was worth noting. I wholeheartedly agree with your comment that nothing is won at the beginning of the season, but this is a competitive sport and observations, both in positive and negative nature, are part and parcel of that.

Has this been rescheduled?

That’s a bold statement for anyone who saw Kerr at Shielfield on Saturday. Historically, I’d agree, but Kerr was frightening against Glasgow and in particular, against Harris. How has Lawson started the season? The last I saw him, he sh*t the bed at Wimborne Road in the Championship final.

Well done Workington. Great to see Craig Cook back amongst the points. I was critical of him last season, but I’m genuinely happy for him after what I understand were some difficult times.

Also, no words for Chris Harris. Wow. Sam Hagon looked very good. What’s the script with him? Is he of Hagon Shocks pedigree? That equipment looked pristine. Flint’s needing to get his finger out. That was poor. Your third heat leader can’t be getting passed like that at home.

Every time I go to Ashfield, I’m even more impressed by the set-up and professionalism. Everyone you encounter, from the ladies at the entrance to the guys sorting the track, are pleasant. I thought it was a great meeting until the heavens opened. What happened with Pijper and Coles? I don’t have the benefit of a reply, but to me, that looked like a solid exclusion for Pijper.

This would be a plausible explanation, so hopefully it’s accurate. It would be incredibly naive on Complin’s part, but entirely forgivable. I’d rather be set on fire and thrown out a third floor window than experience an abscess again, so I can relate to his oversight. When I had mine, I forgot to record Homes Under The Hammer. Abscess pain makes you do crazy things.

That’s so unprofessional. It isn’t the end of the world, but in the modern climate, you would expect the reigning league champions to be at least slightly engaging on social media. Its bizarre because Glasgow have got so much right; the team on the track, the stadium, the commercials, etc. For Edinburgh to be the ones forthcoming with information regarding our guest is amateur. Alas, the world will continue despite such travesties and catastrophes. Let’s hope the rain doesn’t ruin our evening. F*ck off, rain. Thanks.

I’ve just read on the British Speedway website that Connor Bailey said ”it was a fantastic meeting until the weather came in”. Can we get the same test Complin had at Berwick for Bailey please? I think, no, I’m certain he’s under the influence of drugs.

Sorry, I meant I didn’t have an input; I just wanted to say ”nice dog”.

No input to your post, but I love your dog. He/she’s a cracker.

On the subject of the quality of racing and rider safety, it’s a tough one. I’ve never sat on a speedway bike, so I’m hardly qualified to comment. Having said that, I do feel the appetite for racing has decreased. I don’t think I’d be incorrect to suggest several riders chucked in the towel last night. I remember the City of Glasgow International, the night after the 1995 British GP at Hackney. Glasgow managed to persuade several GP riders - Hans Nielsen, for example - to remain in the UK for one more night at Shawfield. I’m sure it was October, but I’m absolutely certain the weather was worse than it was last night. Yet, every rider gave their all. If my memory serves me right, Ronnie Correy won the meeting. Rory Schlein would have been having kittens if he was on commentary that night.

Yeah, I thought Schlein’s pre-meeting track walk was great and he clearly has the personality for media work, but he went proper glass half empty when it started raining. I felt like I was listening to a Union rep with a background in HSE.

Two questions. 1. Is Rory Schlein always this pessimistic? 2. Do both Ben Cook‘s feet touch the ground when he sits on a bike?

”WE’VE GOT A BIKE ON FIRE!

Bewley is unreal, but Shane Parker will be watching this at home in Australia, spitting his deep fried Mars Bar down his 2004 Tigers’ race bib in disgust at his lack of team riding. Is team riding still a thing?

Heat 10 is brought to you by “Paul’s Sauna Club”, only because there isn’t a Heat 69.

I was literally just thinking that. ”Great win for Cook, BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS WEATHER?!”

I’m about to wake-up the missus to ask if she needs any housework doing.

I hope Schlein is right in stating that the racing will improve because while the coverage is great, the speedway is dreadful. If I had a speedway track in my back garden and this meeting was on, I’d close the curtains.

That queue was brutal. The ladies running the snack bar were grafting away, so no criticism, but I ended up just giving chips a miss. I stood for about 25 minutes and wasn’t even close to the front.

Dan Bewley, rapid.

BSN’s coverage is outstanding. My best purchase of 2024 is the season pass. Schlein, even as an ex-Edinburgh rider and part of the side that beat Glasgow on Saturday night, is a natural “lead” with the mic. This track walk with Douglas is beyond insightful. Paul Bowen, too. The Apprentice can’t have done him any harm, but his enthusiasm is great.

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