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thats AI for you.

This. There was a vacancy at Belle Vue which meant he slipped in seamlessly as a like for like. To bring an eight pointer in to Ipswich, that would have involved two changes minimum. Coleman isn’t going to be an owner that regularly chops and changes and puts riders out of a job and fans are going to have to accept the way he works there. As I’ve said before, if the club is struggling and changes aren’t made, that could end up being annoying for some supporters. Bangs was an extreme case as he was struggling not just on track, but off it. They gave him as much support as possible but in the end were forced to do something not just for the clubs benefit, but the rider. They didn’t feel great about doing that either I can tell you that. Maybe their stance will change a little in the future. At the end of the day you have to listen to your supporters as they’re the ones who pay at the gate and keep the club going so if the noise gets loud enough, action will inevitably have to happen. Plus, Ipswich just can’t compete with the money Belle Vue throw at riders so it was a non starter anyway 😉

Seems to be some really good potential there at Northampton. Considering how poor the team have been due to circumstances out of their control, the crowd levels by all accounts have held up well so thats promising going forward. Interesting to see what team they can put together with proper planning just like us at Ipswich. League should be much more competitive next year.

I’m assuming the riders still need to earn and they get paid per point? Ok maybe some of the top boys are on some sort of guarantee, but I wouldn’t have thought the likes of kemp would be.

This has been commented on previously from memory he asked to come back but it would involve to many changes to fit him back in.

Any movement in that form on Northampton Flagrag ? no drama if your not in a position to comment.

And at his home track he should be much better than that. Poole dropped him because of his attitude. Maybe in this case Leicester were not too worried as it was not a meeting they had to win.

It’s Kemps attitude that made Louis drop him from Ipswich when he was seen as the next wonder boy. Has the ability & bags of potential but sadly looks to be another who massively underachieves!!

That would be good. I’ve said for years we have to work with Poland & not against them. They have by far & away the most successful, professional league set up in the world.

I was a little surprised moneybags Belle Vue were able to get Doyle, you would have thought he would have chosen Ipswich if asked.

15.09.2026: Zaplecze kadry Junior meeting, Gniezno: https://www.youtube.com/live/0k85E-TJRCg?is=2npSB8BZGEcijc-0

A Grand Prix at Gillman in Adelaide? A very good holiday destination with great wineries, awesome beaches, and a decent city centre. I'd put Gillman as a venue in the same bracket as places like Vojens, grass banks for spectators, and would definately need temporary seating.

The swedish speedway league have made a deal with tyre company Mitas that means all riders in the 3 leagues over there have to use those tyres. Some big names including Zmarzlik and Lambert are not happy. They prefer Anlas who also provide tyres for the GP and UK. Potentially could mean riders will leave the Swedish league for UK or Denmark.

Ipswich May not be the only British team with a formal association to a Polish Club Extraliga team in 2027 Clubs appear to be keen to get some of their younger riders over to ride in the UK as well which would be a good thing

I’m sure the lads appreciate your take on them this season. I’d imagine they felt quite chipper having pretty much emulated the great teams of 2023/4, but then have you and others telling them it’s been a trying, make do and mend team that fans what to see the back of with the hope for a better year in ‘27. There’s a word for fans like that which you are very aware of - apparently.

I thought they were talking about Sedgmen not Kemp?

Excellent. It’s been flat this year losing not just one, but both hugely popular heatleaders and the crowd level has taken a hit. You knew what I was getting at. But carry on being a dickhead 🙄

Just tell him to shout his best/loudest fook from Perth they will here him in Manchester with any luck

It’s certainly has been a trying season for the witches with just a 4th place finish & a KO cup final. Having been use to the last few seasons of success with Jason & Emil steering them to a 4th place finish & a KO cup final in 2023 and a 4th place finish & a KO cup final in 2024 it must be hard for their fans to take this year’s level of mediocrity.

And GP at Foxhall

Crazy that Belle Vue have chosen it

I watched this meeting on the stream. Watching Drew trailing in last or worse, seeing him pull up at the back, was doubly galling as we were treated to replays of races from the BV match 7 days earlier. These included Drew blasting round the outside, scoring 6+2 including a victory over Brady Kurtz. The man is a mystery.

I’m pleased for the management at Ipswich that they’ll have the first leg at home because that will ensure a much better crowd than a second leg with very little hope of progression after a probable thumping at the NSS. That isn’t be defeatist, just realistic. It’s been a trying first season for them due to the lateness of the takeover so a chance to swell the coffers a little is welcome.

https://britishspeedway.co.uk/rowe-motor-oil-premiership/premiership-play-offs-update-4/