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I cant see The Young Stars reserves dropping points against there opposite numbers. I just don't know whats happened with Shane Hazelden, 2 years ago he came to Monmore Wood, and he had just got to No1 for Rye House, and he rode well, now here he is dropping back to reserve, I saw him earlier in the season at Monmore, there didn't look a lot wrong with him, except for not making the gate, and if anything over riding or trying to hard, and Im never going to criticise anyone for trying to hard.

This result is by no means certain, in that i fully expect The Young Stars to run out convincing winners, but the question is going to be, by how many? can the margin be by 25 points or more, for Stoke then they have to settle for running no last places, and every point is going to count as i expect it to go down to the wire, who will win overall, i am going to put my neck on the block, and say Stoke, and the reasoning behind that is, Stoke have a 25 point advantage in the bag, its The Young Stars who have to do the chasing.

I am pretty sure MM or someone from Storm will clarify it for you, and any average in the NL becomes effective 7 days after they have ridden 4 NL meetings, so Im thinking that Brendans wont be 5.25.

No thats true the Speedway management dont own the Stadium, but Dave Tatum has a pretty much free hand, if you want to put on Stock Car racing, or any event there it has to go through Dave Tatum, so i am pretty sure he pays a flat rate for the rental from Corbetts the local Bookmakers who ARE the owners of the Track, but Dave Tatum it is who does changes to the Track, so its his "baby" to improve the facilities.

Hmmm, I believe Brendan Johnson has been released by Coventry Storm, his current average is 6.20 NL and 7.20 cma, now i dont know when Kent have new averages coming into effect, but it has to be worthwhile considering Brendan for a team spot, he is a genuine second string, who can knock in the odd double point meeting, when he gets it all right.

Pickard at Stoke last year had an average of and Im guessing here 7+, he rode in i think 5 of the required 6 meetings, but his form was poor probably 4+, so you had what was effectively a 4+ rider on a 7+ average, Brendans situation is opposite i would have thought in that you have last years 5.25, now on this years 7+. Well Coventry are really strengthening up as the season goes along, now i havent seen who has been released, but Im guessing its Brendan Johnson, and if they have replaced like for like, by recalling the fit again Oliver Greenwood, the Storm are really going to be in with a shout come Play Off time, They will have Sarj, JJ, Rob, and Olly, that top 4 really is comparable with any Top four in the league, and backing those four up will be three really progressive newcomers in Martin Knuckey, Luke Crang, and now James Shane, Storms Team is now beginning to take on a real title challenging look, remember guys, nowt is won in june with regards play offs.

I for one am surprised NO one has used young Liam up until now.

Greyhound racing could be comparable in many ways to Speedway, dwindling crowds, run down Stadia, but a few years ago, they came up with the 6 Pack for a Tenner idea, admission, a drink, fast food meal, a bet, program, and re admission to another meeting all for a TENNER, now normal admission is £5 on average. Greyhound racing is comparable with Speedway, and its fighting for the same leisure pound. Speedway admission prices, its NOT what WE as supporters see Speedway as, its what NON Speedway fans see us as, and i am pretty sure, they see us as a £10 sport, promoters HAVE got to get it DOWN to that or see it die as WE know it. For years now promoters have paid lip service to supporters, and taken us for granted, the time has come where either they listen, and react, or they will get bitten in the bum, especially if sky pull out.

Well i hope hope they both get well soon.

Looking at the updates, i dont really know where Kent go from here, yes Storm have a good Team, especially at home, but i can think of at least 3 Teams who are stronger. You know if Kent cannot beat Buxton at home, you have to ask, just who can they beat ?.

Yes there will be a few supporters up there, but you have to consider 1. Its only a challenge match, 2. Its a heck of a long way up there. 3 the weather is going through one of its dodgey spells right now. So yes probably Nigel would be correct were it to be a competitive meeting, but taking the 3 facts above i would be surprised if they reached the figures Nigel mentioned.

Yes fully aggree with your observation about RTD being up at No2 and MK being down at reserve, Martin is the more likeley to be scoring in that position, How long are Brendans performances going to be subject to these other factors ? granted i dont think Monmore is his favourite Track, but he was under 18 champion back in what 2010 ?, but he has not really progressed on from that as could have reasonably have been expected. Oh and one final word, i was tremendously impressed with Rob Branfords efforts throughout the meeting, and especially in the last Heat when nothing was riding on it, the match was well and truly lost, yet he still got up to deny The Beast from the East <Lewis Blackbird> his paid maximum, well done Rob.

Yeah dont get downhearted, this Storm Team has plenty of talent, but for Lozza to say he couldnt pin point it, well two heat leaders scored 10 points between them, and i dont think won a race, Brendon was not only getting beat, but getting passed by far lesser experienced riders namely Clegg and Grieves, for me that was the dissapointing aspect to the Storm team, i wont blame the reserves nor martin Knuckey who really should be down at reserve, and Monmore isnt the easiest of Tracks to ride on your 1st visit, so there were excuses for the lower order.

Cracking meeting, well done Edinburgh, who took advantage of a couple of Rebels riders not being at there best for one reason or another. I notice on here there are a couple of comments about Tom Perry, and there are a couple reasons which both might explain his apparent lack of progress, the first from what i hear is the he has a different Spanner man to last season,and for me he doesnt have the speed or set up right, secondly he is down on confidence, and third he still needs to improve that gating, if he doesnt then for me poor gating allied to indifferent equipment, means for me Tom has reached his level, yes against 1 heat leader in the NL he can make the passes, but against 3 other equal or better riders in the PL, then Tom cant make the passes in every race, that he makes in the NL, just look at Toms record when he is in Ht 15 NL, and that proves my point. To summarise good racer, great guy, has he reached his level ? in my opinion Yes.

Glad to see Adam riding somewhere, the guy has had NO luck whatsoever, and deserves a break of the right sort, if Sheffield havent signed him, and they are able to, then they are stupid, Leicesters loss someone elses gain.

Its great to see Plymouth finally having a competitive all round Team, and whilst Bech will no doubts grab the headlines, I myself am particuarly happy to see Jake Anderson finally scoring some consistant points. I have never been able to understand why he always struggled to score more than the odd point or two in the PL, over the last 5/6 meetings both for Plymouth and as a guest for others, he has been winning races, and undoutably his confidence is growing, this in return has helped see Plymouth gaining points home and away, well done Jake, and go do some Ommering Plymouth...

Well its now official, Leicester have released Adam Roynon, and unfortunately Plymouth dont have a space in there Team for him, right time and right place just didnt happen, on an average of 7.07 Adam will do a good job for someone.

Well done to Berwick speedway & Berwick rangers. Its a pity The Heathens cant get a local Coach company to sponsor the Travel, this would be a great meeting to see. Its good to see Teams being more proactive and encouraging more British youngsters. I understand Adam Roynon will be riding for The Heathens, probably as a guest for Ashley Morris.

Hmmm, this is going to be a tough one for Rye.

Great place to watch your Speedway, wish The Heathens had something similar..

Well done Young Stars, bad luck Kings..Last week Ben had an off night, tonight it was Steves turn, one night they are all going to get it together, the balance of the Team doesnt allow for one of The Heat leaders to have an off night..keep trying lads, it will come.

Cheers Neil..

Vog is it 3 home, 3 away or 6 & 6, from an unofficial comment one of the managers made, he is hoping to keep, 1 of these Star reserves at reserve all season, if its 6 & 6, then its easily achievable, just the Star reserve is unavailable for a couple of home meetings.

Just a word, now if Mick Horton could offer free admission to one NL fixture, with a lesser attractive EL meeting, this might, just might attract a few of the stay awayers to watch a NL meeting, its far more attractive as a spectacle then in Coventrys Conference League days, and this Team has far more potential, than that Team ever had.

I didnt expect to see Stoke struggling this badly, Smartie and Hughesy were both gambles by Malcolm, Hughesy is upping his average, but Lee ? doesnt seem to be even close to what he was before, worrying times for mr V. Storm well they have added a couple of riders to there original Team, both were tough decisions to make, but they have been justified with the scores by Branford and Crang, perhaps even more pleasantly surprised by Knuckey having to ride at 2, and tonight saw a return to form of Sarj & Brendan, well done Storm..