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Freddie Lingren is the man to ride at Brandon as guest does it mean he can ride for Bees in second leg I see for strange reason the home/sways averages to qualify are different

So far so good well done Mick Horton 2nd in the league is outstanding, you prepared a competitive team which has given us this position to date. Coventry are potential winners in the Play offs however there is a Problem that JK couldn't finish the season he is a terrific rider but we go into the play offs short of a top calibre rider as a replacement for Joonas. I don't see R/R as suitable for the most important meetings for a number of seasons. If Poole were in a similar position they would have signed a top rated rider as they have In the past I.e. Hancock, Pawlicki both still Coventry assets I believe. Mick shock us all and find that rider who WILL help the rest of the team to be winners.

How can it be nothing to ride for Cov and Swindon in action drawing at the moment therefore points scored tomorrow very important to decide 2nd/3rd position and all that it means!

Don't kid yourself Mick Horton wants this,. Don't kid yourself Mick Horton wants this,.As a matter of interest the best as I see it. bees beat lakeside 3 points, Swindon at KL same night potential 4 points does this mean Swindon will take 4 points if they win by more than 6 points?

I don't know about Hans but Stuart has cast doubts about his future in Speedway we are now poised to be an active participant in the Play offs. Surely we should look at the antics of Poole in previous years they wouldn't be sitting on their hands with semis/finals in the near future they would be doctoring their teams with a view to winning the League, which has worked in the past. I agree Garry had been monitoring Garrity all season why was he riding a non important match when the end of the season is nigh. Is it clear that Sky are now covering the Cov match tonight?

We haven't got a double up rider who we can lose in the event of clash of fixtures!

I buy two season tickets every year that is my right and my choice. Who do these "supporters" think they are criticising genuine Coventry supporters!.

I would ask Speedy 69 if he was present at the meeting it rained quite heavily from 1-10 and dangerous. Who is Peter Clark I didn't realise he was wearing a SCB jacket, this doesn't say a lot, referees are trained to a standard and nursed by senior refs. I hope someone identifies him and SCB are able to outline his qualifications!

Having followed the whole affair up in the Coventry Telegraph I must apologise to Christina Turnbull (match referee) because I criticised her for not examining the track. I must say that I am now completely lost as to what happens when Sky record a meeting. The CT explains that televised matches have additional "licensed officials" in the pits so much so that the referee who usually has full control, in fact only deals with racing incidents on those occasions!. It appears that the meeting "STEWARD" was. Peter Clarke, I would ask who he is Speedway or Sky employee and what is a licensed official,licensed by speedway or Sky. CT explains that only the losing side can ask for a track inspection after heat 10. The reason being that any abandonment would automatically mean that they lose the match. But either side can ask for the track to be examined before heat 10. Havelock maintains that he spoke to the referee who referred film to Mr Clark.who refused the request. What a strange way of running a televised speedway meeting, I would again ask how many experienced speedway supporters are aware of these strange rules. Once again I apologise to the match referee but still ask who levied the fines on Horton, Havelock, Harris and Kylmankorpi. The match referee or the mysterious Mr Clarke. As I pointed out in my last rant if a rider had been killed I still consider there would be a possible case of corporate manslaughter against who?. It might be argued that Speedway needs Sky but sorry Monday night was a shambles, no sour grapes Poole did what they had to do,

I have re read Coventry's report which refers to the meeting Steward decreed at heat 9 that the meeting should continue. One question I would ask seasoned Speedway supporters WERE YOU AWARE THAT THE MEETING REFEREE WAS NOT I N CHARGE FULLY OF ALL DECISIONS RELATING TO THE RUNNING OF OF WHAT HAPPENS ON TRACK. The arbiter appears to be the Sky Sports "STEWARD". If this is the case then it just shows how stupid the Speedway rulers were in accepting this decision. I bet this isn't the case in football or other sports. Be honest were you aware that the referee was not involved in this decision making and that it is left to a Sky employee. Surely the riders should address this anomaly for their own safety. Speedway is a dangerous sport and Sky should have no input into the final decision!.

To reply I didn't say that Sky drove the tractor but they have the last say as tithe setup of the track, why should they have that power?. I defy any reasonable fan to suggest that this meeting should have started or continued as the evening went on downright dangerous after beat 8.

PS let me add this's not sour grapes, Poole deserved to be leafing at time decision was made

To reply to Woffers Mick Horton explained why he was disillusioned Sky dominate Speedway teams who own/rent their Stadiums are not allowed topreparetheir own circuits, Ronnie Russell running about as usual in his autocratic manner dominating the running of the meeting. Mick Horton has made it clear that he didn't want to run the meeting and wanted to all it off during the day as in Wolves and Belle Vue. It was raining heavily at the start and was still the same at conclusion of heat 10. Horton reports that he and Neil Middleditch wanted the meeting off at heat 8 as conditions were getting worse by the minute. I can't understand how an employee of Sky can dictate what happens at a Stadium where they are filming. The Managers wanted the referee to examine the track at heat 8 and she failed to do so. We live in a world of 'Heath and safety" how does this work in Speedway, I would suggest that if a rider had been killed last night at Brandon there could quite easily a case to answer for Corporate Manslaughter. I was there and have followed Speedway for 50 years and that track was not fit for a meeting to start. Sad on you Sky to which I subscribe the whole thing was a shambles mainly down mismanagement by Sky and the match referee must also be blamed for her part. I feel for Mick Horton who has lost a considerable sum of money not through his own making. Woffers suggest you take some of these points when you ask your questions! I know there will be criticism of me for denigrating Sky, this was a high profile meetin at this stage if the season and should have been staged in decent weather conditions. I'm sure Sky don't dominate other sports the way they treat Speedway. Supporters of Speedway are a unique breed watch 10 heats of "racing" moan, go home, back next meeting. We had this last night and even at top level Polish Grand Prix round. (I can't blame Sky for that).

Great result from Bees I said before the season we had a good balanced team and they are provingt this. I say again full marks to Mick Horton for the team they have put together. Great start to the season well done all of them especially Robbo back from injury.

Gemini I think we both sing from the same hym sheet in our expectations, when I talk about the tractor I was referring to the items that the tractor was towing I.e. Grading tools, a better variation than seen on most tracks in particular the roller. Another point is how lucky Doyle was to have 13 rerun, not first bench bunching, he opened it up realised he couldn't do it went down, no rider pushed him and he went down on his own for whatever reason he would like to give. It worked though he rode in the rerun.a big of sour grapes I would think.

Gemini sorry I can't agree with you over track grading. The track was in perfect condition for a great race meeting which it was. I don't know if you looked at the different types of grade carried out, a great track by Dave Hemsley and his track staff. Mick Horton what a great side you have presented us with, Joonas brilliant and was the final nail that was needed to make us a team capable of honours this season. Well done Mick!

Well done Mich Horton and his team it was obvious that Jagrod would have been a disaster to the team in this shortened season. It's a shame for the PoleI do think he will make it but not at Elite level at the moment. We have the best 6 & 7 in the league and Hans was in great form last Friday, for the first time in recent years I feel we are serious title contenders.

Sorry Jamrog has been pitched in as a make believe replacement for the Pawlicks's etc, sorry Mick at the end of this season I can't see him Improving enough to help the Bees into a top level position. It's not fair on the guy if he was British he would just about make a reserve placement. He has no chance making it at Elite level (at the moment) and if we are to compete he will have to be replaced, he was off the pace. In time he could develop but not now. Three Poles on display by far he was in third place, early as it is if we have ambitions he needs replacing ASA

The point that weather watcher raises I can vibe you a reply to your question late 50's, 60's there was at rack (of sorts) on the car park at front of stadium, this was marked out as a track,this was used for training and practice by novices and riders. No Healthand Safety in those days!.

Fred Perkins overlooked R.I.P.

I'm disappointed Fred Perkins overlooked but wish Jamrog the best it should make life at Brandon interesting

1.30am still dreaming that they offer FP the job

Fred P always there

Don't forget Fred"......................Perkins!

Still say keep Fred Perkins in mind, he could be the answer!.