Shadders

I'm not sure if it would've made any difference CR, Leicester were far quicker from the tapes overall... Speaking to one of the track staff during the interval, he told me the track was like marbles, ,maybe the cause of the trouble on the 3rd and 4th bends. I know bugger all about track prep, so I'm not sure what else could've been done with a threat of rain in the air pre match, which failed to materalise... Leicester are used to a gate and go track, so this must have seemed like Christmas to them!

Danish GP is 1st June *edit* Beaten to it by above post

Very good!

First of all congratulations to the Lions, better gating side on the day which was enough to win. With the Rockets season over before the start (don't believe the hype about challenging for a play off spot) we were easy pickings for a fast gating Lions side. The track surface offered little in the way of passing, probably the least entertaining Premier League meeting at Rye House this year. Gawd knows what happened during the enforced interval. We went from likely winners to being blown away in the space of 5 heats. Strange decision by the Lions team manager not to use their tactical in heat 7 when an away 8-1 looked very much on the cards from most people in the stadium. Cost the side an extra match point for sure. Thank the lord for Josh Grajczonek who aquitted himself very well. Not sure what happened to Anders after 3 good rides, looked down on power. Ben showed what some aggression on the first turn can bring in 11; he can be satisfied with his afternoons work. Jason Bunyan too looked like being the match winner until going off the boil once the track had slickened off. Simon Lambert, oh dear. I hope this performance was just a blip, because that was just not good enough. He seemed to impede his team mates and has a very awkward looking riding style. My greatest concern is the gating of Kasper. You can't get away with that in the Premier League. It was good to see Neathy marching him out to the start gate after heat 15, hopefully with some words of wisdom. It was good to see and speak to Neathy, you could tell he was itching to get out there. After a few weeks of crowds steadily improving they will only go one way now and that's down. As I said, not much to entertain on the track, but I had my earsdrums shattered in heat 4, sitting next to Lewis Blackbirds family, one who may have been his sister or girlfriend. That was the highlight of the afternoon! Thought I'd stay behind and see the quadbikes, but after heat 2 I was bored of that too! It was announced that Jason Garrity is hoping to be fit to take his place in the Rockets side on Saturday... with a broken hand? One more thing: In todays programme notes Len has admitted defeat in his attempts to get Nelson over this year. He also said that Nelson has spent "in excess of £15,000 of equipment which is waiting for him to use"... Being an old cynic I read that as "I've spent £15,000 on equipment for Nelson, but he ain't here to use it, or begin paying me back for it!"... You can pencil him in for 2013, but make sure it's a pencil with a rubber on the end!

Light rain over the track at the moment *edit @12:20... A little brighter, but still cloudy

Who am I Donald Trump? Dunno about you, but money is tight these days. What with following the Rockets home and away, taking in many Berwick away meetings as well as the Cardiff GP weekend there ain't a lot left to spend on supporting the youngsters. Perhaps I should lower my standard of living so I have more money to spend on speedway. I could move up your way, but I ain't that desperate!

Don't do NL pal, sorry to disappoint.

Beaten up by Dudley fans

Congratulations to Mildenhall... ABD (anyone, but Dudley) Dudley fan texting and/or updating?

In such a hurry to post that rubbish you couldnt even spell your own riders name! Do you really believe all that rubbish, or just on a wind up? Go away, have a think about it and come back when you've a clue

Nicely put

Most of the PL teams were decimated by injuries.

It could be that John has done his homework and we haven't Bolly. Josh scored paid 13 from 5 when the Tigers visited a month ago. Another score like that and I'll be very satisfied!

Why only the Leicester side though?

They were included in the price I was told, pretty steep at a tenner!!. Bought mine at lunchtime from the fan zone. I didn't find it distracting at all, it actually enhanced my enjoyment of the occasion. I've been a big fan of radio commentary ever since I used to listen to midweek football on a transistor radio under the covers a kid in the 70's.

He did raise his voice at times and spent one race getting Nicki and Emil muddled up, but Jan kept correcting him! Overall a very enjoyable listen. Perhaps it was on 5live Extra? Good point. Hans Andersen looked a different rider from the one I saw struggle at Swindon on Thursday.

I thought I'd heard the voice somewhere else. Cheers

I was listening to the live feed inside the stadium through the earpiece that came with the programme. Don't know who the Sky commentator duo tonight were, but the two on the feed were far superior to the Pearson/Tatum pairing. Jan Staechman was the co commentator, but no idea who the main guy was. Any idea? Also, noticed Keith Flint from the Prodigy was interviewed on the screen, but I couldn't hear. Is he a speedway fan? I had no idea! Crowd is definitely the lowest I've seen at Cardiff, but as I was home straight lower tier I couldn't see above me.

Didn't take notice of the name, but they do a lovely cooked breakfast! Really? Must be a very good reason

No doubt it was a great race, but no need for Irvine to pull that move. How many Rye House home meetings have you been to this year?

Just watched and my first impression is that Irving needs L plates on and learn how to race properly. I'd like to think he didn't have a clue what he was doing, rather than deliberately attempt to fence another rider. Moron!

There is a no photography sign by the entrance to Leicester speedway, but when I spoke to a steward there the other week he told me not to worry as long as I didn't use the flash. Certainly wasn't going to challenge RR. Even the pub landlord was complaining about the Swindon track. I kinda got the impression that he's not exactly Mr Popular down there. What is his actual role in speedway these days?

One of the few tracks I've yet to visit, along with Belle Vue, Coventry and Plymouth Couldn't be as flat as the atmosphere at Rye House. When did you last hear the riders introduced to a ripple of applause?

Me too. Long way to come to see your team have potentially just 4 heats.

Yeah, he's good. Doesn't help the atmosphere with Foxhall being such a vast bowl. Although I've slated him many times in the past Mike Bennett is very slick and professional. Can't say I've been struck by anyone else I've come across. I've rarely visited Elite League tracks, so can't comment on those.