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That’s not true aside from other sports like basketball the country is a far better place than Britain is now, although it still behind financially but maybe that’s the problem, money, interestingly I was just reading about sport in Poland, the article was written last year and it had speedway down as 4th most popular but it was down as motorcycle racing and the most popular pole was Tomasz gollob, no mention of zmarzlik

Hotel, PRL rocks & stadium all walkable in 15 mins, thanks!

Had to watch heat 10 again, couldn't figure out how Fricke passed Laguta, but didn't see Laguta front wheel lift.

Speedway is literally the only thing in the world that Britain is behind Poland in. That should be evidence enough that we’re not running speedway right here. If we were then we’d be calling the shots.

Me too, it was the most memorable testimonial there's probably been I would think, I remember Rick winning it, whether that was the last one to win their own or not I'm sure somebody will correct.

I could see blue flashing lights from bend 2, but when I had got back from toilet that section was empty.

I agree - Oxford favourites especially since we have r/r for Riss

I was there, but I'll admit it; your memory is better than mine. 🤔

I was trying to think the last time that happened... Rick Miller?

Agreed. And a bit of a rarity for a rider to win his own testimonial meeting.

Tough question, but both their post-match/meeting interviews are painful. Martin said the issue was not his tactics, but that the players were anxious. Brown said Palm Toft tried hard on Tuesday night. Both comments indicative of serious brain injuries and/or delusion.

Thought that was quite enjoyable for a testimonial meeting 👍🏻

What a week I've had. At Leicester on Monday. The Lions get my support while I wait for Brandon to reopen. And watching them claw their way back to win by 90-89 was sensational. The tension waiting for heat 15 to start was palpable. The feeling waiting for the rerun to start after the Tigers had made the start first time round was almost unbearable. And for Max to fly off gate 4 to seal the deal was truly memorable (apologies to all my Yorkshire pals). Then to sit down and watch Glasgow Edinburgh on BSN last night was another treat. A hard fought meeting which either side could have won. But to achieve a 10 point swing in 3 heats is hard to argue with. So any lingering doubts that the play offs are a good idea have been banished, from my mind at least. P.S. The delight continues. I saw Dougy win his testimonial tonight and I'm off to Torun on Tuesday to see GB win the SON (I can dream).

Thank you very much for your efforts Doug. They are/were very much appreciated.

We must agree to differ. 🙂

order followers do what they are told.

They don't mess about in poland

Alcohol amongst other things shall we say! Police came it to calm them down but it has opposite affect and fighting with some fans broke out with the police, mace was sprayed and they went into the ambulance.

Is this police being heavy handed ? It’s not like they are fighting with opposing fans

Fans fighting with police and some fans had to have mace sprayed in their faces, ambulance has come for some injured fans.

Where have all the fans gone from exit of turn 4?

In one sense that's the ethos of sport. Doing everything you can to win. But you're right it has to be something worth winning. Modern audiences and importantly sponsors are no long impressed by a title alone. Many sports now think about the product. They realise the sport itself is in competition with other sports and other leisure activities so it has to be entertaining. It's all sports entertainment now not just wrestling. I don't think UK speedway has caught on. Win at home and everything will be alright is some of the most short sighted strategic choice of all time. Set the track to benefit the home team doesn't matter if it's entertaining the masses just need to see the home team win. Then rules which favour teams who can afford the best riders then complaining about how much the best riders cost. Of course they do you've made them invaluable. Of course home spectators want to win but if there's no jeopardy where's the joy.

is this one of them best interest of the sport the home team win ?

dont know why stuck with Kowalski, ??

Seeing as you keep posting this, I think you need to double check your facts and figures. Yes, Leicester won the most matches, but Leicester and Sheffield lost the same number. 😉