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I believe it is due to Sheffield using rider replacement last night.

I'm a big Barker fan, and he would be one of my first riders signed for next season but he looked, from my angle, to ride into the side of Aarnio. No idea where the ref was looking at the time mind!

Not a half bad meeting. I say this as a Ben Barker fan, but how on earth he was not excluded in heat 6 is beyond belief. It was a move that at best was very ambitious, and at worst reckless. Best wishes to Tero, and Mikkel B who had a tough fall as well. Some great racing afterwards from Ben, Jorgensen and Lunna in particular. Robson was excellent value for Newcastle.

Have to admit - agree that Jensen was very, very unlucky to be excluded but by the same token Proctor went down on his own and was lucky to be allowed back. An entertaining enough meeting, not the best racing I have seen as the track was a bit one-line due to the weather but the scoreline and decisions kept the meeting alive. Bewley is a joy to watch.

Im about 3 miles from track and sun out at the moment! Looks to be a few showers still around but hopefully they miss us as think this could be a good meeting against a strong Comets side.

I dont mind losing when a) I have been entertained, and b) I think the team have tried. So I have no complaints tonight - obviously frustrated to lose but some great racing. Ipswich top 5 were excellent, for us Jorgensen was superb. Barker started well but faded and solid effort from Stewart and Busch. Berge was infuriating. Superb in one heat and then so poor. Andersens both had poor meetings - think MBA maybe a bit spooked after his first ride tumble.

I can imagine we would be bottom of his list!

Incredibly disappointing performance from the Bears, but firstly would like to congratulate Edinburgh. Superb performance, gated like demons and particularly early on good from the back. Always a pleasure with the Monarchs fans on the second bend as well. Wells was superb, but pretty much whole side was excellent. Love to watch Pickering around our track. For the Bears, only Barker and possibly the reserves can come out with any credit. Hugely disappointing from Berge and Jorgensen. Berge in particular just giving up after missing the gate, strangely looked very quick in the one race he did gate..

He was almost trying too hard I thought. Was taking far too much speed into the corners, going too wide and having to lock up scrubbing off all his speed. Just couldnt seem to get the right lines all night. Enjoyable enough meeting - Berge was superb for the Bears, whilst MPT was excellent once again at the MPA. Really impressed with Bacon too - some clever passes.

It's definitely Proctor...

I believe Proctor will guesting for Barker.

Berge in for Kus, and Greaves in for Busch on a 28 day contract: http://redcarbears.co/2018/06/04/bears-bring-in-two/

Agreed - a shame as Matej at his best is a good rider. Far from his best though this season. No-one obvious to come in so will be interesting to see who comes in.

Would be interesting to see who comes in if true - can only see someone like Greaves really available but it is heatleaders we need.

I think Ben would admit his scores have not been great, especially at home. He is unquestionably box office though, and he never gives up. If we had had another heatleader before now it would also have taken a bit of pressure off him.

To be fair, whilst you may not have been there have been a few on threads hinting its Karma for Redcar.

I'm struggling to see why anyone would see that. People are acting as if we are the first team to ever drop a rider. We are a struggling team. We are getting heavy defeats both home and away. We dropped our lowest averaging rider at home and replaced him with a proven heat leader at this level.

Subject to BSPA approval, yes: http://redcarbears.co/2018/05/29/1561/

Website looks to be down due to a hosting issue, I believe this is being looked at with them

Very harsh on Jonas tonight - got some unexpected grip coming out of the second bend and lifted violently. Very unfortunate for Morley that he was outside him.

Have to admit - I tend to agree. Busch has had 1 good meeting so far, but has been riding lawnmowers ever since. I do like JBA, and don't think he should be in the third heatleader spot but he has not had a great start either. Its a tough spot, as I dont think many could complain with being replaced but I'm not sure who is out there to come in who is in our budget. I

I'm normally one to be positive but struggling tonight. Stewart, MBA and Barker aside I dont think anyone could complain if they lost their job. A meeting of two halves - Bears still very much up to heat eight but a pretty pathetic end to the meeting. I don't want to take too much credit away from Lakeside - Morris and Lawson were as expected but both Ellis and Zak were excellent. Far too easy for them though. Plenty of rumours about changes floating round the track - although I'm not sure who is around to come in. Would love a Jorgensen type to come in. Lastly, best wishes to Ben. Was a very nasty looking fall, and if he has got away with just a wrist injury as has been reported then very lucky indeed.

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Both teams at full strength as far as I'm aware - Mikkel drops to reserve so should be strong there with him and Jordan.

Some excellent racing tonight - what can you say about Jordan Stewart? Quick and smooth tonight, best single performance I have seen for a while. The Andersens were both excellent too, particularly MBA. I actually feel a bit for Barker - was involved in some great battles but just not quite there. Struggling out the gate big time. Glasgow more than played their part though - thought Vissing and Kerr were excellent and both Harris and Worrall had good races. Ultimately let down at reserve, and missing Starke. Sarjeant should really be doing better than that.