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Been twice to Poole whilst down there working. First time I saw Scott Nicholls (Leicester) fall and the Poole crowd cheered, second time I went Bomber (Rye House) fell and again the crowd cheered, a guy sat next to me and laughed so I asked him why they do that before they even know if the rider is injured, his answer was "it`s something we do and don`t care if the rider is injured", so I told him what I thought of him and he didn`t speak to me again 😂

This would be the type of punter that would attend once and then probably never again I'd say the chances of becoming the desired regular fan would be increased significantly watching Emil as opposed to Simon Unfortunately I accept the cost of attracting more of the Emil type quality is beyond almost all of the current clubs

100% correct, Corbett was the owner of the land at Stoke. Not too sure if he's in trouble as the bookies round Stoke of his seem to be closing as well, maybe he's just concentrating on the Welsh side of the business.

Who could be missing?

agreed, shouldnt have had one this year either 👍

Possibly live stats on BSN

Ellis is supposed to ride for Fjelsted also on Wednesday providing his knee held up after Gniezno meeting yesterday

It should concern Matt and Danny when people say they are not returning as a direct result of what seems to be a very small cluster of abusive spectators (I won't use the word 'fans'). At next meeting with Glasgow -- there's bound to be at least one! -- the promotion should keep a watching brief on this cabal, identify those concerned and warn them against causing further trouble. A public statement regarding the incident (and, if security had to be called, it happened) might also be sensible.

Play-off final 1st leg Bydgoszcz v Leszno Sunday 7th September start time 3.30pm uK time Canal + Sport 5 2nd leg Leszno v Bydgoszcz Sunday 14th September start time 3.30pm UK time Canal + Sport 5

Rybnik v Gorzow Friday 5th September start time 7.30pm UK time Eleven Sports 1

It should concern Matt and Danny when people say they are not returning as a direct result of what seems to be a very small cluster of abusive spectators (I won't use the word 'fans'). At next meeting with Glasgow -- there's bound to be at least one! -- the promotion should keep a watching brief on this cabal, identify those concerned and warn them against causing further trouble. A public statement regarding the incident (and, if security had to be called, it happened) might also be a sensible way to go.

Kevin and Jan going on Sunday. Always good greeting from home fans. Pity a couple of IDIOTS have caused all this media coverage. Let's talk speedway.

No Doyle on Wednesday- riding for Esbjerg in Danish League.

Speedway updates or Poole's twitter/X platform will carry updates, unless of course BSN can be pressured to cover it!!!?

My old 897 may stand a chance then, happy days!

I can't say what happened. I was in my grandstand seat applauding every race as usual and enjoying the great atmosphere from a large crowd . What gets me is all the 'holier than thou' people on here who won't admit that EVERY club has at least one or two idiots that act irresponsibly - usually alcohol-fuelled! Moving on.... are both teams using r/r or a guest on Sunday??

In 2026 they are using a harder compound tyre in the extraleague which will in theory give the bikes less grip so engines will have to get de tuned to get more forward momentum, sounds good in practice and I hope this has been tested out and not just brought in and we have a situation like the solid block fiasco

Cami should know better not too get involved .IMO

It's not necessarily that it no longer appeals - I lost touch with it as soon as it disappeared from BBC as it was something to watch in the school holidays and the sunday league game. Now I couldn't tell you who any of the players are or where to watch it and all this choice for TV I think has played a part in its downfall.

This is all good stuff and basically correct re riders/skill & availability. However, trying to make one league with sufficient number of teams to race over six nights simply won’t work on a number of levels the most notable being a disparity in skill level unquestionably creating an unacceptable level of dangerous racing - & frankly not particularly entertaining. To get nearer to what one Super League could look like, re run your model based on fixed race nights “as is” and there should be sufficient riders to have 8 teams competing which would include current GP level riders. With no doubling up, the remaining tracks could run semi-pro leagues and individual meetings to include riders from the Super League. But let’s be honest about this. Unfortunately the vast majority of the current promotions have too much self interest at the very root of their thinking which negates any possibility of significant change in the way UK speedway is structured. This unfortunately means we can have as many thoughts & Ideas on what would be best for the sport, but sadly they will remain just “thoughts & ideas.

Doesn't sound like a made up story just to get a few fans in to me. I don't think Glasgow are skint, and its been reported to the SCB. Could be another slap on the wrist for Poole. Twice in a month isn't it ? What's going on down there

If so, he must've got something on those in charge 🙈

The hundred is only there for the summer holidays before and after cricket lapses to its county tradition in front of the few committed followers. cricket was a huge summer sport which in its long form no longer appeals to today’s young. speedway has had to fight for its share of entertainment with people no longer rocking up week in week out. Times change and without blaming anyone it’s still here in a smaller way.

I've always respected your views you make many valid points, there is an element of the above post that poses a stark real issue for me. We see so many times the level of cheating/manipulation that goes on to win a £350 trophy can you imagine just how bent it would get if they had a decent purse for winning the league? I've always said if genuine supporters knew what really went on they'd never go again, very sadly they appear to be finding out and staying away, I haven't been to a meeting for 2 seasons and in the preceding 4 seasons only Cardiff each year and Torun once. Disappointed to say the least.

Brennan won't be in SON2 as he's too old. I imagine it will be D Thompson and probably Hagon