norbold 7,100 Posted November 30, 2017 NOT quite ... they were once the same So all the former Soviet Republics and the Yugoslav Republics could get together then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted November 30, 2017 So,we could see a team made up of German and riders from the west of Poland,as they were once the same country?A mixed Russia and Ukraine team? The same could be said for Sweden/Denmark (Kalmarunionen) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted November 30, 2017 THIS has nothing to do with BSI. It was just a remark I made. Calm down. Yes,Phil.A remark you made.If it is just rubbish,then ok tell us and end of.But if it is something in the pipeline then the discussion that followed is valid.I think over the past couple of years you have hinted at something along these lines though.Correct me if I am wrong,but sure you have mentioned it is a shame that riders like Zagar and Vaculik aren't involved in the SWC.Milik wasn't really on the radar at the time Discussion forums are for discussing things.You put something on here and it is being discussed The same could be said for Sweden/Denmark (Kalmarunionen) Exactly.Following Phils logic there are all sorts of combinations.France and Germany were once united.In fact France got their name from the Franken which is part of Bavaria.Wasn't the Netherlands under Spanish rule?Ok there are no Spaniards who could bolster the Dutch team,so forget that one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepturningleft 588 Posted November 30, 2017 Can only echo what other posters have said - the WC has developed into one of the best things in speedway in recent years with a near perfect formula, the joker being the only negative. The current formula is easy to understand for new or casual fans with the same riders from each country wearing the same helmet colour in every race etc. A pairs competition will be more confusing, but this is speedway, so let's fix the one thing that isn't broken and hasten speedway's decline even quicker. Polish domination wouldn't be as much of any issue if the competition was held every two years as people have suggested. I despair. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) . Edited November 30, 2017 by lucifer sam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Yes,Phil.A remark you made.If it is just rubbish,then ok tell us and end of.But if it is something in the pipeline then the discussion that followed is valid.I think over the past couple of years you have hinted at something along these lines though.Correct me if I am wrong,but sure you have mentioned it is a shame that riders like Zagar and Vaculik aren't involved in the SWC.Milik wasn't really on the radar at the time Discussion forums are for discussing things.You put something on here and it is being discussed Exactly.Following Phils logic there are all sorts of combinations.France and Germany were once united.In fact France got their name from the Franken which is part of Bavaria.Wasn't the Netherlands under Spanish rule?Ok there are no Spaniards who could bolster the Dutch team,so forget that one IT'S rubbish... mind you, so are some of the responses. And I don't speak for the FIM. or BSI. Edited November 30, 2017 by PHILIPRISING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,735 Posted November 30, 2017 sad to see the SWC go , for me its the best competition the sport has left 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,940 Posted November 30, 2017 NOT quite ... they were once the same The 5TT and the Czech Republic were once the same? Now I'm really confused... Exactly.Following Phils logic there are all sorts of combinations.France and Germany were once united.In fact France got their name from the Franken which is part of Bavaria. Yes, Germany, France and Italy could combine as Carolingia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted November 30, 2017 Yes, Germany, France and Italy could combine as Carolingia. The UK and Ireland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,940 Posted November 30, 2017 The UK and Ireland? Western European Islands or Pretanic Isles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,100 Posted December 1, 2017 In spite of its size, the Roman Empire wouldn't be able to track much of a team. On the other hand Britain and Its colonies could be quite good: Doyle, Woffinden, Hancock...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted December 1, 2017 Speedway in Britain dying off like withering figs. Viewing figures and attendance's diminishing for the GPs. Now the SWC has been demolished! I feel like somebody is stealing the shirt off my back too. Sob. Poor speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,940 Posted December 1, 2017 In spite of its size, the Roman Empire wouldn't be able to track much of a team. The Holy Roman Empire might do better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger Blue 146 Posted December 1, 2017 THIS has nothing to do with BSI. It was just a remark I made. Calm down. NO it isn't. Oh yes it is!! ... I love panto season!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted December 1, 2017 A little more info about Smederna's interest in arranging SWC. http://www.aktuellspeedway.se/fim/world-cup/eskilstuna-kan-fa-vm-final/ Basically Smederna have sent in a notification of interest and are awaiting a more substantial reply. Once they know more Smederna will thenevaluate FIM/BSI's answer and then decide if they still are interested or not depending on economical factors and etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
