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Mason Campton hasn't ridden for Glasgow since 2012. He remained in Australia for the whole of 2013, visa problem I expect, then signed by Workington at the beginning of this season

All, apart from Mason Campton, have other clubs to ride for on a regular basis.

I mentioned a possible clash several days ago. The possibility of England progressing would have resulted in a fixture either Saturday at 9pm or today same time. If Rye's fixture had been put back to this afternoon, there would have been no clash, nor one against the Danish GP and would have gone ahead due to better weather conditions.

Once upon a time Len was proactive. Now he is reactive.

No-one has mentioned the performance of Ben Morley. How can a rider score so well for us (Lakeside) yet so poorly for you? Last night he achieved 8+2 from four completed outings. Also I want to know who is Dr. Evadne and who is Dame Hilda. I always thought John Sampford was Foggy Dewhurst anyway!

Somehow I don't think Edinburgh's winning run is at risk!

I'm sure Tai will be 110% prepared for tomorrow. In the meantime, best of luck Lewis (Bridger) and Richard.

I didn't get back until 10.30 yesterday evening. I toyed with the idea of watching England v Italy but went for the recording of the GP instead. Great win Tai and great decision me!

I had been out all day so didn't get home until 10.30. Toyed with the idea of watching the England v Italy match but, in the end, decided to watch the GP. Glad I made the right choice.

GP not being broadcast live. Instead, the whole recording will be shown at 8.30am on Sunday morning then highlights at 9.30pm.

I'm not convinced this will be the walk in the park that some of you are suggesting. Leicester have a good heatleader line-up especially now Rory has been booked in place of the absent Hougaard. Stead proved last Monday that he can tackle a circuit not too dis-similar to the Arena Raceway. PK seems to fade as the meeting progresses whilst Davey traditionally runs a last place or two usually off gate 4. Mikkel and Lewis are unpredictable and too often we depend upon the reliability of 'Awesome' Lawson. Overall, I expect Lakeside to win but not by much and in the end it could come down to the performances of the reserves as long as Adam can stay on the bike. I'm looking forward to seeing how young Josh Bates goes though.

Can this fixture go ahead? Unless riders forfeit their rights to attend practice for the GP qualifiers the following day, Poole will be without Milik, Pawlicki and Janowski and Coventry, Andersen, Harris, whilst Garrity will be missing. Rye House are at Edinburgh. And if anyone is thinking guests, be aware. Options may be in the qualifiers as well. Lakeside are riding against King's Lynn the same night each looking to replace Bridger and Bjerre!

On the subject of clashes, Rye House are scheduled to ride at home against Redcar on 28th June. This is part of the same weekend as the quarter-finals involving teams who progress from Group D ie., England's group. If they do qualify as runners-up (more likely if, indeed, they get through at all) the match will be played on Saturday evening, 9pm. Should they top the group, however, it will take place the same time on Sunday. Would it not make sense to see if this fixture can be re-arranged for Sunday afternoon?

Rory was very good in 2012. He was a Belle Vue rider that year

..and for good reason.

Speaking of arrangements, Richard Lawson and Lewis Bridger are due to be riding for Lakeside at Belle Vue on Monday. Although both are reserves, can they withdraw and what might be the implications if they do?

No Adam Ellis either as Lakeside are riding the same evening..

If you had been at Rye House for the meeting against Plymouth a couple of weeks you would have witnessed three more by Mr Robinson.

Full details here: http://www.ryehouserockets.co/news.php?extend.817

No Brady Kurtz either I suspect.

Incorrect. The Gdansk v Leszno match has been scheduled for this date as long ago, at least, since 3rd March probably even earlier. There is no facilty to cover his absence: 16.5.1 A Team may utilise a "Facility" to cover the absence of a Rider(s) who: A is on FIM World Speedway Championship duty. B is engaged elsewhere at a BSPA shared or fee Meeting. C is recalled with prior notification, by his FMN for compulsory International or National Championship duty.

This fixture was set for Saturday at the outset. It is not a change of date and was done to avoid the Euro Pairs. If, however, the match had taken place yesterday I have no doubt PK, Davey and Mikkel would have ridden for Lakeside leaving Australia, Sweden and Denmark to make alternative selections.

Len never sacks anyone. They just fall on their swords!

Signed. But where does this leave other stadiums which have been in existence before new housing estates have been built, Rye House for example?

It is not a cup match but the second leg (now first leg I suppose) of the East of England challenge match.