More musings from the dry North. We had another fairly routine week, the only exceptions being changing a badly gouged kick board and also replacing some cable ties on our two large nets which protect the greyhound track from the worst of the flying shale.
Unfortunately one of the nets has rather over-stressed one of the lighting posts it is attached to, resulting in a pronounced lean to starboard, such that we no longer use the net if there is any wind blowing. It is doubtful whether we will do anything this year given the short time left and also pending the Sainsburys situation which is still undecided. The paint brushes were also out again for a little sprucing up of the fence boards.
On Friday we welcomed the 2009 Premier League Champions, the Kings Lynn Stars for the first leg of the Premier Trophy Final, complete with their very new race-jackets. I am not sure about the significance of the Roman numerals?
It was very interesting to chat with Darcy Ward's father about the number of phone calls they get from various promoters etc requesting his services. Mr Ward also commented that the upcoming under-21 Final was the main priority at the moment.
For a while it looked as though the Monarchs were going to build up a useful lead but an "unsatisfactory start" incident when Linus Eklof turned right on Aaron Summers totally messed up Aaron's machinery and Spud who had been unbeaten by an opponent in his first three races scored no further points. This, and a TR 8-1 to the Stars probably gives them a reasonable advantage for the second leg.
Finally another visit to the World's best speedway museum on Sunday to round off a good week.
Cheers
Ian
PS. KING'S Lynn added the Premier Trophy to their Premier League success with aggregate victory over previous holders Edinburgh.
The Stars overturned a 13-point first leg deficit with Swedish youngster Linus Eklof piling up 14 (paid 19) at reserve.
Lynn will now be looking to complete the Treble as they are still involved in the KO Cup, and they will also compete in the promotion play-offs. (from the BSPA web site).
It struck me, as I read through Ian's excellent account of working behind the scenes at Armadale just how lucky we are at Swindon. We know that there will be speedway at Blunsdon next year; everyone at Edinburgh is uncertain as to their future. That Ian and his friends work so tirelessly in such stressful circumstances is a credit to them all.
