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  2. Posted · Edited by semion

    On 1/24/2021 at 9:21 AM, Bagpuss said:

    Indeed but on this occasion I don’t think the authorities are entirely to blame, COVID and Polish muscle flexing has changed the landscape of available riders significantly. I’m in favour of the future star scheme as I believe we have the most promising crop of U21’s for several years and would rather they ride at reserve than foreign fillers. 

    That said I can’t see me paying the best part of twenty quid to watch what will be on offer too often. Admission should really be reduced but can understand why that is highly unlikely to happen. 

    Covid/ Polish League is the straw that broke the camel’s back.   Speedway’s issues date back a long time before Poland became the dictators of all things Speedway.  For 20/30 years Promoters have just kicked the can down the road until there is nowhere left to kick it.

    My interest has declined year on year until there is little to nothing left in it for me.  Will be interesting to see where they pitch it price wise and the crowds that are prepared to watch it.

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    On 1/21/2021 at 10:45 PM, tellboy said:

    Personally imo if riders put Poland and another league or two before the UK which i can understand from a riders perspective as Zloty rules.But if they are dropped by their team or not getting many starts they shouldn't be allowed back to ride in the UK for the season.We can't be seen as a soft touch.Some of those may already be thinking if i get dropped by my overseas team i will always get a spot back in the UK.Don't let them take the mick.

    Did you use to take ya ball home if those bigger boys were nasty to you ?:)

    How ‘picky’ can the UK be now, going forward.

    Just when you think the standard can’t get any lower they go and surprise you.

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    11 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

    You found a shade which suits Paul Lambert yet :lol: 

    I’ll have you know he played for Dortmund in the European Champions League final.   Not sure if Lambo has mentioned that today ( still it’s only 9am, plenty of time).

    Colin will be replacing him very soon.

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    My only reasoning was based on NKI average over previous two year in the Top Flight.  That’s dealing eggs with eggs.  Not comparing GP’s Poland etc.

    Each of the previous years at Lynn he became shagged out as the season progressed due to his heavy work load.  So much so that in the end he gave the UK a miss totally. 
     

    Don’t get me wrong we saw some great years from the guy but imho he is on the downward slope and the UK is at the bottom of his agenda.  I hope for Panthers fans I’m wrong. 
     

    With Cook I really don’t think we have seen the best of him at Saddlebow, yet. He has struggled to find the consistency there. Plus he has had other issues to deal with.  However it seems the UK is his priority and as such again imho he will improve his average.

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    9 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

    I didn't mention Crump, the comparison was with Cook but I would rather have Iversen  than Crump at this stage of their careers.

    Come on Blue, have a word with yourself.

    10 Years back NKI wasn’t on the same level as Crump.  Now NKI is above him.  The same applies with Cook and NKI. 
     

    Puk is on the way down, do you think Cook is ?

     

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    2 hours ago, foreverblue said:

    Cook did well but i would back Iversen to beat him in most races, Cook never achieved what Iversen has and although he may not be as good as he was he still has a lot to offer and almost unbeatable at home. 

    Iversen never achieved anything like  what Crump did, which one would you rather have ?

    Time stands still for no man

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