Oh yes! Thank you both very much.
vux777 -- "CTRL+click or middle click: open in new background tab" = GOLD!!!

I really like speed dial but it's a pain that you cant open several sites from 'right click' open in new tab.
I have to open a new tab each time and then click a site on speed dial.
Been using opera for 10 years and still hands down the best browser by far.