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Opportunity missed if this turns out to be true.

I really believe there will be further tweaks to this Brummies lineup. Will all depend on how many points are available when the new averages come out. Its great to get the win but it was a close victory against a fellow struggler. Another heat leader on the radar but will the numbers game allow it????

Both Thompson's are having a hard time of it at the moment. I'm not sure if it was temporary cover tbh.

So lets presume Hagon for Pearson and a solid 3rd heat leader for Wright (Howarth?). What other changes are coming? Surely Nielson will be replaced? There are some gems out there, its just the small matter of finding them. Again more points available when the next lot of averages are released, 2 or 3 maybe? Rew for Neilson???? I haven't done any maths but all of a sudden I see a very solid lineup.

Be very surprised if its on, been hammering it down for 20 minutes and no sign of a letup.

Can't agree with this. One heat leader and a very good second string to replace Wright and Nielsen for a start. Morris is underperforming at the moment but that wouldn't be anywhere near as noticeable if others were chipping in, his form will improve, I'm quite sure of that, although the huge average was an issue with initial team building, it may not be now.. Without sounding too harsh I'd keep Morris, Sedgman, Bowtell and Thompson, and rebuild the team. That's obviously not going to happen though. Proctor didn't work and Joe Thomson is a work in progress. Wright will not work. Pearson is just not good enough Nielsen..time to find a different career begs the question 'who is available?'

I think you will find that a fair few Cradley fans attend both Birmingham and Wolves. There numbers are dwindling but I'm pretty sure the low Brummies attendances include a fair few floating fans from Cradley and a few from Wolves. The fact is Perry Barr isn't a great venue for watching speedway, traffic is also an issue and I guess the poor team adds the finishing touch.

My money is on two changes (for Nielsen and Wright), which potentially could make a big difference.

Didn't Cook take a knock last night?

Sounds harsh I know but the Brummies are actually stronger with guests for James Wright. Who is available when changes can be made? Surely they won't continue like this?

A couple of early changes needed here, or this team could become whipping boys in my opinion.

Looks like a pretty solid team to me. Whatever happens the Lions will have a decent reserve rider, I'd expect Sedgman and Allen to swap at least once during the season and Dan Thompson will hold his own (at least at Leicester), and may just kick on, which would be a big bonus. Not a lot to choose between premier league sides last year and I'm expecting the same again.

Moany? Are you having a laugh? Maybe his honesty and straight talking Isn't to your liking?

The track looked ok but riders were having difficulties entering the third bend. Max Clegg took the safest route but it was also the slowest (he needs to move off the line a bit more) Some top racers in both teams but it was hard going from the back. Still another enjoyable evening with the travelling partners relieving the club of some 50/50 cash.

A very competitive meeting. The Monarchs deserved a point. The Lions tail does seem a little vulnerable now, particularly if one of the heat leaders as an off day, they may get away with it at home but over two legs I think it could be a struggle. The big danger for me are Plymouth, with a likely semi final of Glasgow v Poole in the pipeline.