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Chances are he'd be dropped, quit, or be injured before he pitched up at Newcastle

How do we know?

Adam Allott must've been touching an 8 point average at Kings Lynn and about 4.00 away. Can't think of anyone who was more of a one track rider than him

If I was Robert Branford, looking at that away average, I'd be thinking about moving away from Rye

Look, we've all had a good giggle at Barker, but what if his throttle was really stuck open. Don't crucify the bloke unless you're 100% sure.

Scunthorpe recently used Bates as a guest at reserve at Rye in place of Carl Wilkinson. He scored 14 from 7. Luckily it didn't matter that day.

There is no way in this world that the Rockets will be in the final. I expect a Newcastle win by 24-26 points today

Audition for next year perhaps

Gustix more or less said what I was going to.

I can't see how it can be avoided with the lack of talent in the top tier. The only way is fixed race nights for both leagues, but I can't see that happening.

A couple of weeks in July usually

Disappointed to read this.

You're dreaming as far as Rob Branford is concerned, sorry.

Doubt it'd make any difference against Newcastle

I agree. MPT on a sub 6 point average would be a good signing, on that average... forget it. I'd rather have NBJ back on his sub 7 point average.

Sydney?

The only Aussie I can recall who had less confidence was Kurt Shields.

Just seen the Peterborough line up. Is it April 1st already?

Rye fans had a vote for Rocket & Raider of the year. Personally I voted for Rob. Ok, Edward Kennett has carried the side for most of the season and Robbo has looked like the Robbo of old at times, but for me, Branford has been a breath of fresh air since his inclusion in the side.

Last time I was there was after the Rockets shock KOC victory over the Bandits. That'll be the last time I'll go there. Too old for nightclubs

Really hoping the club continues to run, as like you I've no idea what I'll be doing on Saturday nights without speedway in Berwick.

I like the idea of walking up to a speedway stadium and being able to watch from wherever I want without the fear of having my head kicked in.

Correct. Hammers have him in the line up on their website

Raiders probable line up: 1. Rob Branford 2. Matt Saul 3. Luke Priest 4. George Hunter 5. Ben Morley 6. Macaulay Leek 7. Connor Locke

I noticed he was very non comittal during his centre green interview after your last home meeting when asked about returning next year. It's been said he phoned the Rye promotion to ask about a team place after Peterborough let him go. We couldn't fit him in due to Peter Karger not having had the required 4 home and 4 away due to a rain off at Sheffield. A blessing in disguise really as Rob Branford would've probably gone elsewhere.