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Well,I'm a moron and you talk nonsenseđ¤Łđ¤Łđ¤Ł
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And who would that be then?
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He also said we had a chance of winning the league
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I probably disagree with a lot that has been written on here - Seem to recall the best riders available riding in the U.K. when Sky were the paymasters. Tended to think that the U.K. business model has been for promoters to run speedway not because it was seen as sport but simply as a way of making money. Consequently I think business tended to give speedway a wide berth over the years as the people involved were letâs say âin it for themselvesâ. We are now down to the enthusiast promoters who are in it for the sport and not the money. In some respects the arrival of Woffinden Lambert and Bewley is probably 20 years too late to have an impact in U.K. terms. Poland has always been different go back to the 70âs and 80âs and they would get 40,000 at test matches - their league was football like in support and always has been but their rider quality wasnât up to U.K. standard until the fall of Soviet Union and free enterprise took over. They were destined to become the power in speedway with that kind of support. Sweden saw a renaissance when Tony Rickardson appeared and their club sides signed the best riders available. Sadly time has caught up and their strong tradition of developing riders has virtually gone. Clubs went bust and crowds disappeared. Denmark could be similar - when Ole Olsen became world champion they expanded their league and produced some of the finest talent. They are still a strong nation but like Sweden are finding it difficult to attract youngsters to the sport - golf is the new favourite. I am now 2 hours drive away to the nearest track when 10 years ago there were at least 5 within an hour. Times change itâs a sad situation now.
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BERWICK v WORKINGTON (Saturday, Aug 30 - 7pm)
sparks123 replied to crescent girl's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Berwick would have raced against Workington on June 28th. Unfortunately Workington were suspended on June 27th (the day before the meeting). -
The weather can play a huge role also. Just seen the forecast for the next few weeks, and meteorological Autumn starts with low pressure and plenty of wet stuff around. We saw how much of a lottery the final was a couple of seasons ago at Sheffield in farcical conditions. Any favourites on paper would go right out of the window, it would simply be a case of who handles the conditions better. Lets hope the weather doesnât spoil things..
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Workington v Berwick 31/08/2025 6pm.
Neila replied to topaz325's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Some heavy showers dotted around locally, but the main problem would be the very gusty winds , Northside is very exposed and the direction the wind was coming, would be blowing from turn 3/4 right down the center green to turn 1/2 reported gusts mid afternoon at 45 mph, average 25 mph this would not be good for the riders or the fans. Dammed if you do dammed if you don't -
Pressure all on the Witches given you don't get many opportunities to build a team so much over the limit... (Great planning by the way)... One injury to either of their top two will destroy them though given the guest replacements from the bottom three teams... And RR would by a huge risk given the "engine room" can go missing... Leicester still the dark horses for me, with Sheffield's home track advantage (so many seem to hate the place), could also prove decisive. The Aces top three need almost four perfect meetings for them to have a chance given their bottom four are miles out of their depth at the highest, play off, level... If Fricke stays fit, Leicester to win...
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BERWICK v WORKINGTON (Saturday, Aug 30 - 7pm)
Bandit59 replied to crescent girl's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Not Berwicks đonly iffy rainoffs prolong Berwicks -
I might bed Sydney Sweeney as well.
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Sheffield might well finish top yet ?
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Clubs losing money need to seriously look in the mirror, Plymouth who are hardly world beaters and have a very limited track and space have upped their crowds considerably by the looks of it through some savvy work on social media etc. Granted in some cases things canât be avoided but I absolutely think there would be a lot to be said for promotions being less insular and less of the âwoe is meâ attitude.
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Wednesday 3rd September matches line-ups Esbjerg v Slangerup Esbjerg 1 Doyle 2 NKI 3 Nielsen 4 Becker 5 Aagard Slangerup 1 Michelsen 2 Lyager 3 Birkemose 4 Przedpelski 5 Drejer Vojens v Grindsted Vojens 1 Lebedevs 2 Thomsen 3 M Hansen 4 Andersen 5 Jesper Knudsen Grindsted 1 2 3 4 5 Region Varde v Fjelsted Region Varde 1 Zagar 2 Chugunov 3 Klindt 4 Sorensen 5 Heiselberg Fjelsted 1 2 3 4 5
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He always looked faster because nobody does or has ever raced a speedway bike like zmarzlik, there are quite a few riders lighter than zmarzlik, zmarzlik is by quite a distance better than any rider in history, thatâs not to say he isnât beatable and itâs not just in GPs either, the guys will to win in any event anywhere is untouchable
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Playoff Predictions
cowboy cookie returns? replied to 4thbender's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Personally I think the play offs are wide open. Belle Vue have been poor on the road but Lemon will ensure his riders are jeeded up for the semis. Sheffield are possibly the most up & down of the 4 teams but again more than capable of stringing decent performances together. Leicester are possibly the most consistent team at the moment. They certainly cannot be written off. My team Ipswich, while on paper & with the results they have had at on the road should make them favourites. However since Doyle & Thompson have been back we have been inconsistent. Making hard work of things & not performing as a team against Lynn at home in the cup. Anything can happen these play offs are wide open & should be great for the neutrals. If you support either of the 4 contenders itâs going to be stressful! -
Probably agree lewy,but he does a lot of work for the club, so not as simple as jumping in Gary's car one night a week