Paulco

You've got to have a chuckle at the mind of the average Monarch . There's been nine rain offs this season in the West Lothian rainforest and it's all " woe is us , we are the unluckiest club with rain offs since rain was introduced to these parts as a way to water the flowers " . While over in the civilised west we've had two rain offs and it's " the buggers are at it , tactical rain off , they must have injuries and haven't tried to get the meeting on " . Yes it's a very paranoid place the mind of your average Monarch haha

And no meeting either , would assume it will now take place next Sunday

No it is what it is . Somerset had a bit of bad luck , granted , but that's speedway . Sometimes things go your way , sometimes they don't . The tie is far from over , anything can yet happen .

I've just woke up to heavy rain battering off my window , and the west of the country is to be hit hardest today . This postponement , while very inconvenient , is perfectly understandable

It's unfortunate the way things panned out and I hope the riders hurt make a speedy recovery . It was always something that annoyed me regarding two legged cup ties , that if one of the legs was curtailed in any way , then the home side in the other leg could have an advantage . Clearly the way the meeting was going there was a fair chance Grajczonek and Tungate could have rectified the situation and through heats 13 and 15 could have given the Rebels a slender advantage . But that opportunity was denied them and I cant hide my delight that we going into the second leg with a four point advantage , the heat 2 5-1 being the deciding factor . I was a bit surprised to discover the Oak Tree Arena had a curfew imposed on it , given the relative seclusion it enjoys , but it is what it is . And battle scarred or not , we wont think for one minute that the job is done , there is still a few twists and turns in this tie yet .

Agreed . We kept it close for half the meeting in May , but Barker was at his worst then and that killed us carrying him . Plus the Bewley factor wont be there for the second leg . If we can get 40 on Friday I'd be very confident about the return leg 1 Yes 2 They click into gear , bit like we have done on numerous occasions at home 3 who knows 4 no can do in two legged cup matches 5 Probably 6 Glasgow after a last heat decider on Sunday

Shocking performance from Workington . Jensen touring round at the back for a lap before popping a wheelie in front of the stand , what's that all about ? Vissing's two fingered salute was aimed at the Grand Monarch ( the new Frank Ebdon - 1 hour 20 minutes , well done Jim ) for not stopping the meeting after heat 10 , although I've seen meetings run on far worse tracks than today's . Couldn't understand Worky's lack of interest today , it was a semi final and their last chance of silverware this season and some of their riders just didn't want to know . But a 39 point lead should see us comfortably into the final , with now Somerset to come in probably the next two Sundays . I don't see them capitulating quite so easily as today's opponents did .

The open and honest post was obviously tongue in cheek , we all know speedway clubs like to keep their affairs kept very close to their chest . Glasgow might well have the highest wage bill , nobody knows that for sure . I honestly don't care who gets paid what at any club .

Barker was abysmal when at Brough riding for my team back in May ,he seems more suited to riding for Ipswich

Agreed , Hansen needs to think every away track is Peterborough as him and Jensen were pretty rubbish when Workington were up in the League . The weather woman last night , on the telly , promised the rain wont start till around 5 o clock , so if we keep the tractor racing and the other nonsense to a minimum we should be fine .

Well fielded Lewy

I only meant the important ones , not the novelty events

Yes I would agree with that

Agreed , Peterborough's decision not to make a supreme effort to get their visit to the West Lothian rainforest over and done with before the 19th is the most mystifying decision of the season . Even if they had to roll up with some guests and r/r , then so what - nothing ventured and all that . Anyway when it does get run , the diddy team round of the play-offs should be an entertaining affair . Ipswich have improved out of all recognition recently and this tie is too close to call .

No Jenga we spent our zillions on trying to win all the trophys . This is just our starter for ten

Would be great to put a trophy in the cabinet , the Facenna's deserve one . This looks to be our best chance . Workington were dreadful on their last foray north , they can't be as bad as that again surely .

What news from the West Lothian rainforest ? Am I wasting my time staying out the pub this afternoon so I can go to the speedway ?

you don't honestly think the raingod is going to allow you three week's speedway in a row

We'll no doubt be having the same argument come the end of October when Glasgow beat Edinburgh in the play off final to be crowned champions . All the Rebels will be crying into their scrumpy about how unfair it all is and we'll be getting blootered on specialy fermented Buckfast as befits the occasion Have Somerset not suffered last heat decider heartbreak in play off finals twice before ? No wonder they are twitchy

Enjoyable afternoon next to my Sheffield friends on the back straight , cracking group of fans who follow their team everywhere regardless what kind of season they are having , true fans who were rightly applauded by Simon Stead after heat 15 . As for the meeting , much easier than any of us predicted , sets us up nicely for a crack at " you know who " on Friday .

Don't knock it , Ben Shields has been practicing recently , it's a wonder they never tried to slip him in quoting rule 74 paragraph 12 section 6 . Any side , ok just Edinburgh , can use anybody they damn well like if it suits them to do so .

Aye ok you got me there , apart from that then

On the contrary , we are the font of all knowledge .................even when pissed

Not even worth watching it for that . Is there anything more ridiculous a human being can do than dancing ? I think not

I would rather set fire to my armpits than sit through that nonsense