Hawk127 1,357 Posted July 5, 2021 A good performance by Ipswich but in fairness this is Championship speedway. The powers that be need to get the sport sorted and stop pretending. It does not and will not ever compete with Poland so stop dreaming and give joe public regular weekly racing with local riders and teams that the punter can relate to not the mis- mash you have today and put the meetings on when you have the best chance of a decent gate and stop using the excuse of rider availability. Make work or shut it down. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, topsoil said: Personally I've got no interest in individual meetings. I support a team, not individual riders. When I go to a meeting to watch my team I have an emotional investment in it. Each to their own. Would you not support the individual riders from your team? That was one of the good things about the old individual meetings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, mikebv said: I remember, and not so long ago either, Ngel would often say prior to Heat 13 each week.. "This could be a Grand Prix Final line up Kelv".. Would you like clubs to try and compete with Polish salaries? Bankrupt within a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,235 Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, topsoil said: Personally I've got no interest in individual meetings. I support a team, not individual riders. When I go to a meeting to watch my team I have an emotional investment in it. Each to their own. Would you have an emotional attachment to the Kings Lynn Panthers or the Ipswich Aces tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,253 Posted July 5, 2021 Bet the Blue Oyster man cave is rocking at the witches winning !!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted July 5, 2021 Said it last week and I'll say it again KL should pull out of the league. Just risking the clubs future now. Nobody is going to pay £18 to watch the KL side. Lucky Nicholls is guesting otherwise it would be a cricket score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted July 5, 2021 Just now, norbold said: Would you not support the individual riders from your team? That was one of the good things about the old individual meetings. In the case of a Riders Championship yes, but if teams were done away with and replaced by just individual meeting I think I would lose a lot of interest. Like I say I support a team. Individual riders come and go but the team stays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, KingoftheTrack said: Said it last week and I'll say it again KL should pull out of the league. Just risking the clubs future now. Nobody is going to pay £18 to watch the KL side. Lucky Nicholls is guesting otherwise it would be a cricket score. You are right,,, it's 20 isn't it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted July 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, mikebv said: Would you have an emotional attachment to the Kings Lynn Panthers or the Ipswich Aces tonight? If I supported one of those teams yes. I don't seem to get as hung up on the guest situation as others. If somebody is representing my team, I support them. I must just have a different mentality. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,235 Posted July 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, topsoil said: Would you like clubs to try and compete with Polish salaries? Bankrupt within a week. Of course not, they wouldn't have a prayer.. However.. Constantly pretending in the UK that this is a team sport is doing it no favours.. The leagues are simply only in situ to provide plenty of rides for the riders, which the clubs could do just the same, but with credibility..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,757 Posted July 5, 2021 Well that's as much passing as I've seen at Lynn for a long time but we really are poor, a three man team and well beaten by the second worst team in the 'league'. Roll on 2022.....or maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted July 5, 2021 You can keep Heeps if you like,,, although he may be back at Foxhall on a sub 4 avarage at this rate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pubichair 159 Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Bagpuss said: Well that's as much passing as I've seen at Lynn for a long time but we really are poor, a three man team and well beaten by the second worst team in the 'league'. Roll on 2022.....or maybe not. Hopefully allit and Peter have nothing to do with team building next season absolute useless 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Bet the Blue Oyster man cave is rocking at the witches winning !!!!! Have we... gave up watching after a while... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,692 Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Bet the Blue Oyster man cave is rocking at the witches winning !!!!! The 8 ball rammed hard into the bottom pocket on a regular basis after starting with a three in a bed fest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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