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At least if we lose. To be fair Berwick knew Bellego was going to be contesting the Under-21 this season when they signed, so they knew he would miss some Saturday night meetings. But your right, Bellego sitting in a pit in Germany this evening doesn't do Berwick`s chances of getting to a KOC Final any good at all.

Proctor would've made his debut last Thursday, but thanks to the Yorkshire rain that wasn't to be, he was never going to make tonight's meeting as he is required to fulfil his EL commitments with Wolves at Eastbourne.

Weather very much set fair for tomorrows meeting, Saturday will be dry all day with some sunshine throwing in just for good measure. There is light rain forecast but that wont arrive till after dark and the meeting should be well over by then.

Theres` nothing like a misplaced apostrophe.

IMO Poole should be able to choose a rider from the NL who isn't currently riding for an EL club, if this draft system is to work it shouldn't come down to averages.

Has the rules changed, Bjerre isn't Kings Lynn`s No1 so how can they use a guest facility as cover.

Berwick aren't due back there until the end of June, you`d like to think both clubs and the BSPA would want this match settled before then.

Bang goes any Berwick conspiracy theorists from posting any tactical withdrawal theory's.

Its taken from the thisisspeedway Twitter page, though as you can see there is direct quotes attributed to Ford.

Its dying on its badonkadonk, that what it is.

Bjerre will have an operation on his broken collarbone tomorrow in Denmark, he will at least 3 Kings Lynn meetings.

As has already been said there is rules governing this forum, stick to them and there should be no problems. Calling someone an idiot can have many interpretations, not always abusive, I`ve seen people be called far worse, even to the extent of having posts removed and warnings handed out. IMO we should remember its only a forum, its great for us to air our views, and argue our points but shouldn't be taken as serious as some do.

PIRATES hope to name a replacement for Lee Smart tomorrow after promoter Matt Ford confirmed the out-of-form reserve was to be axed. Smart has endured a woeful start to the season in Poole kevlars, scoring just eight points in five outings which included two no-scores. And Ford has lost patience with the Swindon-born rider, who cut a dejected figure in the 48-42 win over Birmingham last night. Pirates are able to name a rider below Smart in the British Speedway Promoters’ Association’s fast track draft grade list, provided that rider is eligible for a full-time position. Ford told the Daily Echo: “I will apply to the BSPA in the next 24 hours and then we will inform the Pirates supporters of the change that’s being made. “We hope the new one-to-seven will be finalised some time tomorrow. “We’re going to make a change and it may be that we try something for another month or so until we find what’s best for the club in that position.” Ford admitted he had sympathy for Smart, a product of the Elite League’s inaugural draft who ended up being the oldest rider in the Poole side at 26.

IMO we are better keeping religion out of any argument.

As Berwick prepare to take on Sheffield in the KO Cup this weekend, it has been revealed that Liam carr is to get a helping hand with his equipment. AsBandits’ director George Hepburn says Claus Vissing is planning to help the local teenager, who is making his debut PL season with his home-town club. “Claus plans to have a look at Liam’s set-up this coming week,” said Hepburn. “He is going to swap his engines over so hopefully we should see an improvement in his scoring.” Carr drew a blank from four starts against the Diamonds, but Hepburn said: “We knew this would be a learning curve for Liam, but he is not far away and we have always said we will give him time to find his feet.” The Bandits race at Sheffield on Thursday with the return at Shielfield on Saturday and Hepburn says he is confident they can win through to meet Edinburgh in the next round. “I think that if we can keep it reasonably close in the away leg we have a chance on aggregate,” he said. Berwick will be without David Bellego for the home leg of the tie as he is away racing in a World U21 qualifier and rider replacement will operate. Meanwhile, Hepburn is predicting a big year for the club’s winter signing Claus Vissing. The Dane has been in fine form since the start of the season, and an 11+1 paid maximum in his opening Premier League meeting against Newcastle on Saturday was his third ‘full house’ at Shielfield in 2014. “I don’t think there will be many riders beating Claus around Shielfield this season,” said Hepburn. “The track is prepared with all the riders in mind, but Claus in particular revels in the way it is set up.”

NICOLAI Klindt is likely to return to the Eddie Wright Raceway this month to cover for the injured Anders Mellgren. Mellgren, who is recovering in Sweden from a fractured back, is likely to be out for a few more weeks so Scunthorpe Scorpions promoter Rob Godfrey has moved to sign Klindt on a 28 day contract to cover for the injured Swede. Godfrey was due to speak to Klindt today but was confident the deal would be completed. Klindt joined the Scorpions in July last year to cover for Ashley Birks and if he arrives it will see a shuffle in riding order for Scunthorpe's home match with Edinburgh on Easter Monday. Klindt would come in on an average of 6.98 and would be likely to be at number three with Josh Auty moving to number one, Ryan Douglas coming in at number five and Thomas Jorgensen dropping down to reserve. Godfrey had originally wanted to sign Adam Roynon, who has recently been released from Sheffield, but when that was not an option he turned to Klindt. Godfrey said: "I thought Adam would have jumped at the chance for another ride but it wasn't to be but I am 99 per cent certain Nicolai will join us. "If you look at the scores from rider replacement at number one it is around seven or eight and we know Nicolai can get us those points. "There is no question he can turn our season around. He is maybe not the best passer but he can make lightning starts." Godfrey felt a signing had to made with nine meetings coming up in May, which will include six away, in what is sure to be a pivotal month. He hopes signing Klindt on a 28 day deal will give Mellgren the necessary time to recover from his injuries with news on his injury continuing to be positive. Godfrey said: "It is quite unbelievable that Anders is in this position because we thought he was going to be out for the season. "We have got a lot of meetings in May so we are trying to do something now. "We are staying positive and having Nicolai for 28 days is the perfect scenario for us as it will give Anders time to recover. "However, we don't want to rush Anders. We want to make sure he is 100 per cent ready before returning but his determination is unbelievable." If Klindt signs it will not be in time for tomorrow's match with Edinburgh so Theo Pijper has been booked as a guest to cover for Mellgren at number one while Workington's Mason Campton will fill in at reserve in place of Jorgensen who is competing in the Danish Championship. Godfrey believes the team is not far away from hitting top form with each rider, with the exception of Matt Williamson, top scoring in at least one meeting so far. He feels there will be one meeting not too far away where all his riders will hit top form at the same time but insists all the riders will have to be at the top of their game to overcome an Edinburgh side who are unbeaten home and away. "Edinburgh is going to be a massively tough meeting as they are the form team at the moment. It will be our toughest meeting of the season so far this season," Godfrey said. "They are at full strength while we are not and they will be full on confidence so for me they are the team to beat. "We are not far away from where I want to be and we are just lacking that consistency especially in the number one position. Rider replacement has been doing us a job at home but the guests have not performed away. "Five points from three matches is not a bad record so we have to keep it going but I think one team soon is going to be unlucky. "All our riders have top scored individually but they haven’t done it at the same time. When they do that one team will get a hammering."

Giving the track conditions Mr Middleditch was happy to see his riders ride in at Belle Vue last season, any comments about any track coming from the Poole camp should be taking with a pinch of salt.

Steen scoring has improved considerably over the last few meeting, giving Berwick a bit potency at reserve, so any extra rides we can give him can only be good news for Berwick. On Saturday night I`m sure we will see Whether and Kus taken am r/r ride with Jensen getting two. Agree, we cant be carrying riders, been there, done that, it doesn't work. However I understand that Carr has newer equipment on the way which hopefully will get him back in the points which will be good news for him and more importantly the team.

Oh for a comma.

Cant believe that this thread has reached nine pages, was Roynon really that important to the success of Sheffield, I`m sure if Ty Proctor starts life as a Tiger banging in good scores then those who doubt his signing will be on here singing his praises.

All ready for the Poole team change just before the Play-offs.

Interesting to see how Fox gets on a reserve, think its fair to say he has struggled at times when in the No2 position, he now has the chance to get scoring.

The 18-year-old Frenchman is being kept under observation at Glasgow Royal Infirmary following his high-speed get-off during his team's Premier League clash with Peterborough Panthers. Tigers chiefs initially thought he could walk away relatively unscathed, but medics are assessing pain in the youngster's side and back area, as well as his wrist - though he's not believed to have broken any bones. Remarkably, despite the spectacular collision with opponent Lasse Bjerre, brave Berge was desperate afterwards to find out if his team had won the match - and is already talking about getting back on the track. However, there is no estimate on a return date for the British speedway debutant and he looks set to remain in medical care for the majority of the week. Tigers co-promoter Colin Hamilton said last night it was only the teenager's drive to score points for the club that had landed him in a spot of bother. "At his young age, he's very determined," Hamilton said. "He's very quiet off the bike but as soon as he puts that helmet on, he's racing for the team and for himself. That's what he did on Sunday and he contributed to a victory - our first of the season. "We just hope he gets better quickly and then we get to a position where he can decide and we can talk to him about continuing his development. It was a high-speed crash on the back straight - that's when the bikes are at their highest speed. "We're pleased from what we've heard that Lasse Bjerre has come out of it just battered and bruised, and we wish him the best, too."

I`m sure that other promotion must be looking at their riders, particularly with their poor scores, and least I hope they would be.

Change made. Change made.