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Bjerre would be a better signing than Woffinden. He would be more committed and is a better trapper. Bjerre is fondly remembered in Peterborough, some Panthers fans even used to call him "King Kenneth".

https://www.poole-speedway.com/news/view/2022-01-24-lawson-completes-pirates-septet

Bjarne was superb, amazing gater but could he pass, oh yes he could, i remember him getting 22 points at Arena Essex once, what a performance, absolutely top rider and a really nice guy too, always had time for a chat.

That makes the event less attractive. Places would be empty if there's meetings where the No2/No4 & No6 race. . It has to be fixed to be a pairing from the top 3 in the team averages otherwise there's just going to be no interest at all to attend.

AS in all sports nowadays, it is the 1% that are spoiling it for the large majority, it is the way of the world now, no respect, discipline or consideration for others, I know it is happening at all sports arenas including The STeMP.

I had similar when I looked at a young lad "wrong" in the bar after a Redcar meeting. He'd had a good skin full mind

I don't see how anyone can mis-understand how i was grouping them together. But hey-ho, this is the BSF. I wasn't comparing their riding style or level. Just that they were better in days before i got to see them, and it came as a surprise when i found out. More a judgement on my lack of speedway knowledge at the time than anything else

Id take the pair of them if that fits

Up the acessssss

Really hope so coz I’m looking forward to seeing Tai coming past the finish line giving the bv fans the finger again

Maybe we're waiting for things to be sorted in his Swedish league first

Its confirmed that there is a restriction on numbers attending P&P day, but the media - BBC TV South and regional newspapers in particular - will give it strong coverage. Also watch this space for further info..............

Wouldn't be a surprise that after the first pairs meeting is run at Peterborough and the meeting is poorly attended due to the quality of the riders on show its knocked on the head

Pigeon Parmo then?

Everybody knows that speedway riders come from Denmark and Poland ... the idiots destroyed the MDL/NDL some years ago. I am unable to understand why.

So am I

Previously other fans have been let in for the on-track practice. This may also be the case this season however there may be a restriction on numbers imposed by the stadium management. I'm at the stadium tomorrow so I'll enquire.

To me, this is a completely wasted opportunity. Media, guests, sponsors and season ticket holders only. Why? We are not in the luxurious position that can afford to separate. It’s a rare season opener marketing opportunity - why not try and sell it to all that have an interest - nothing to lose, only potential gain. If we really want to promote then bloody promote it.

My point was based on styles not abilities. I'm also reminded of a televised meeting where bjarne was riding against Poole, heat was stopped on lap 3 and was re-run. Turbo twins openly laughed in referees face at his explanation that bjarne could have passed them.

I keep hearing that Belle Vue are chasing a young Aussie that lives in Perth???

That's no apology - just ignorance. If you mean Britain or UK say Britain or UK.

I have always enjoyed my visits to Monmore it is fair to say, not all about the track, I like the people too.

Yes spectators allowed turn up and pay!

I would suggest that this forum is very balanced and full of fans who have lived through the malaise of the sport in this country, with many offering up some, hopefully, constructive ideas, whilst recognising that years of poor leadership cannot be sorted quickly.. With many putting out Ideas to try and improve the obviously glaring issues that led many on here to stop attending, but who still follow the sport closely, (with that gap left by them in the stadiums not getting filled by anyone else to replace their admission money).. However, if the ideas are "Barry White" then really who gives a toss...? It's a forum. For debate... Frequented by a few people who follow a sport frequented by circa 0.03% of the population each week.. I am sure Promoters do "all they can" but sadly many of them have a skill set not aligned to the "entertainment industry" and that is definitely an industry that requires certain specialist skills to firstly attract, then maintain a customer base.. It is over 30 years since I did my marketing degree, but many premises still remain... Sell yourself uniquely to create lots of interest. Try to exceed expectations, but if you cannot do this, at least meet them. Build constant communication with your customers to build long term loyalty. And, listen to them when they give you feedback, both good and bad, (but especially the bad), as you can then improve your offer to them... Bottom line though, is if people aren't coming then even letting them in for nothing can be a huge plus for you if you plan well, and deliver a great night when they come.. The sport suffers massively from so much working in splendid isolation rather than collectively working together. A national marketing initiative would carry far more clout and cut through than each doing their own thing.. Sadly, Speedway seems to be a huge "secret" in the UK, and unless those in charge of it start to work collectively to drive the sport generically, rather than individually, it will probably remain that way.. A truly staggering amount of money (in a sport watched by so few), will get paid in 2022 to riders, riders who with the greatest of respect will put hardly one extra bum on a seat, yet nothing like this amount of money would be spent on advertising and 2022 marketing techniques... Balance that equation and it may help the long term future... However, as I say it's only a forum...

Not too sure! A group of us was having a bit of banter in the stand on bend 1 with a group of youths(20-28 yr olds?) & others before & during the meeting which later turned ugly & abusive after the youths who had had a few cans of stella when the score line was going against them.