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Only Jason Bunyan remains from our starting 1-7. Had a chat with Chris Neath and asked him if he thought it was the new silencers. He thinks it's partly due to that, but it is really a number of things. The bikes are more difficult to control, slower to react to the throttle. Ok if you're riding with the throttle wide open, but not as responsive when you have to use the throttle to control the speed of the bike on tighter tracks. I wasn't taking notes, but that was the jist of what he said

Oh dear, I forgot about that!

Not taking any credit away from the Witches, but please don't brush over the fact that the Rockets were awfully weak. Doubt they'll have an easier away day this year

You really believe it was a work permit issue??

Still confused. Is that because Spain is in the EU? If so, why do Danes and Swedes come in on 7.00 assessed averages?

He'll be run out of town long before the start of next season.

Are you serious? I was rubbing my hands together when I heard we'd signed him, but he's hardly put anything on his average and to me has been disappointing. Still a reserve after a poor season for the middle order and less than .4 on his average is enough to convince me to look elsewhere. Please convince me otherwise

Indeed. Their Scotch pies are legendary. I've been the lucky recipient of a bulk load on a couple of occasions I'm disappointed I couldn't have been up for the marvellous hog roast. The hog roast the Andersons put on after the Rye House meeting in 2010 was awesome! Very generous promotion. The Bandits fans are a lucky bunch

Camping is for scouts and tramps. No sane adult should contemplate sleeping outside in this country, waking up to wet grass and having to crap in a bucket.

The burgers are the best i've had at any sporting venue

Stan, who sits with us at Rye House, pointed out that excluding guest Jason Doyle none of the two sides on track yesterday had a rider with an average above 7. Surely a second division record?

Heard that Facundo Albin (not sure if that's the correct spelling) is a definite starter next year. Can someone explain why he comes in on a 5 point average?

Very impressed with young Connor, looks a real prospect. Luke Chessell could be another one if he can stay on his bike. Some heart in the mouth moments, especially Connor Coles who went into bend 3 of heat 12 with far too much speed, but managed to hold off the chasing Islanders. Ride of the night over the 30 races. Brilliant guest in Stefan Nielsen. I make that 11 races unbeaten in the NL at Rye House. How on earth did he manage to stay upright in one heat (13?) when it looked like he was destined for the second bend fence? Hope Ben is ok after his fall. I was by the 4th bend, but people around me said he was up and ok. First time I've stayed for an entire NL meeting in ages and very pleased that I did. Not that I had much choice as i returned to my car after the meeting to find i'd been blocked in! Definitely contemplating the next Raiders home meeting if I can persuade the other half.

Pretty much summed up my thoughts. Simon Lambert doesn't look like the answer. Lord knows why he was signed. He'd have been better off staying at Stoke on what I've seen. His awkward style just isn't suited for the tight Rye track. Agree we've missed Jason Garrity. Found myself looking at the fixtures wishing the rest of the season away. Overhaul needed during the winter, otherwise crowds will drop off even further. Tremendous heat 15. Always a pleasure watching Jason Doyle.

Who is your phone provider? It ain't exactly the middle of nowhere here!

Stefan is half English. That would put Ipswich over the non English limit

Very!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646807

Not had it myself recently, but I'm told the quality at the Rye chippy has gone downhill. £16 for 30 heats of speedway... You'd be mad to miss it!

Looks like Theo Pijper is saving his best for Sunday!

Last time I went through it was 50p, but that was a couple of years ago

During his stay at Rye House Martin Goodwin was without doubt the most exciting rider I saw at the time.

I remember a 7pm double header meeting at Rye House finishing just before 11pm.

6pm as it's a double header

Jason Doyle must be close to having as many guest booking for Rye as he did as an actual team member last year! Great choice!

There's only one way that average would go... No thanks!