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I think their problem might be 'Coventry v Wolves' in terms of 15 heats of something 'elite'. Sorry: cheap and easy shot.

It must be an extremely large coffin: possibly even a sarcophagus. There are so many final nails in it, lifting it will prove impossible.

Wolves make a further change by bringing in Rory Schlein as a guest for Pawlicki instead of using RR. Lasse Bjerre still listed to ride.

Pawlicki is ill and CVS has his medical note. So it must be true.

No Pawlicki for Wolves. Adam Skornicki guests.

WOLVERHAMPTON: Tai Woffinden, Jacob Thorssell, Ty Proctor, Ricky Wells, Piotr Pawlicki, Joe Jacobs, Ashley Morris. BIRMINGHAM: Danny King, Adam Skornicki, Ben Barker, Daniel Nermark, Edward Kennett, Simon Lambert, Paul Starke. taken from the Wolves site.

You have no idea.

Well done Tai. A remarkable season and a wonderful achievement.

A remarkable achievement. Well done and congratulations.

Confirmation today (official Wolves site) that guests will be the option Wolves will take until the end of the season. New averages due this week that may broaden the club's options for September. Difficult to see an alternative to this.

Which leaves Richard Lawson.

12, 9, 11, 11, 10, 11. These are Adam's scores in his last 6 EL meetings. I left out bonus points to avoid further embarrassment.

Two reasons why this wont happen.1. It weakens the team.2. Rightly or otherwise Wolves tend to offer contracts for the season, not on a day-by- day basis.

Much better news today from the Wolves site. Nothing broken, nothing more than a wound that has been stitched. Two weeks out perhaps.

No race jackets at Wolves? Olsen did it in 1972.

I have heard this view before. Olsen did become a very good gater, he had to from 76 when he moved to Brandon! However from 70-75, especially in the first three years, he was a hopeless starter. His ability to pass however was outstanding. Dig out reports from the 71 world final or the 72 BLRC.

Genius, sheer genius.

Not a fixture the Bees want this week. pawlicki probably out, Wolves with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Coventry wont be riding all out for 15 heats, their minds will be on next week and bigger things. Trouble is, if (yes, big if) Wolves go through.... what message does that send to Dorset? Interesting fixture. Poole sits on the sidelines and cannot lose either way.

Thanks folks for some wonderful memory nudges. Lots i'd forgotten. On the culinary side, a word of praise for the hot dogs at leicester. proper sausage in half a baguette with onions. had to buy one early, it took half the meeting to eat!

But does it have film from the 1971 final? My guess is no.

I'm assuming there is no footage from 1971: I've never found any. If there is, put me down for a copy!

This reminded me of the Golden Helmet decider held at King's Lynn in 74(?). Phil Crump v Olsen: 4 valve v 2 valve. Olsen won, but the writing was on the wall and engine innovation led speedway into a new era. Whether it was a better one is another discussion altogether.

....and if I remember correctly, Olsen scored a full maximum. Great nights at Wembley in the 70s.

He is the most deserving British rider for the wildcard. Consider the opprobrium heaped upon him over the last few years. He has performed minor miracles this year. Celebrate the bloke's guts and determination.