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Does it look like a copypaste ? Is it something I've said that I shouldn't ?

That's exactly my point. In order to represent Russian Federation their riders should have Federation support, i.e. Federation's bikes and people servicing them, all costs of transporting bike,replacing silencers (because in Russia they use old type of silencers), etc. Last year Russian Federation expected top Russians to use their own private equipment that they use in the Polish League, so- in my opinion - they rightly said - no way, and what happened next we all know.

Talks about Warsaw hosting one of the SGP round have been going on for some time now but as yet have not been finalised by the signatures on the dotted line. As far as back in July 2012 Polish fans were informed about ‘advanced’ plans. It was then that the media were even talking about ‘would be’ date – October 5th, 2013. BSI looking for new venues noticed a brand new stadium built for European Football Championships. PZM seeing BSI interest began looking for sponsors. Warsaw Town Hall was an obvious candidate. They wanted to know on how big financial support of local government they could count . Costs were estimated then at 1.2 to 1.4 million PLN. There was also a considered cost of purchasing and laying the material needed to build a one-day track. Paul Bellamy, director of the BSI, an English company organizing SGP series, invited even the PZM representative to Cardiff to personally see how the work associated with the preparation of the artificial track are carried out. It was also revealed then about the plans to build in 2013 another artificial track at the Home Depot Center stadium in Carson, the home of the football team Los Angeles Galaxy . Since then a year has passed when the news about the Grand Prix Speedway at the National Stadium in Warsaw have appeared again. This time Poles were told that the talks about Warsaw SGP round for 2014 were entering a decisive phase. Again, the precise date for the event was talked about – 28th June 2014. Originally PZM and most likely BSI wanted it to held in April 2014, but the term was in conflict with the Polish football cup. Now we are told again of the Warsaw GP round being planned... this time for 2015, and again the date is mentioned ... this time it is April 25th, 2015. Wait and see.

I think you are all missing the point, and the point is that any Russian rider riding in foreign leagues CANNOT refuse to represent his country when called up to do so. If he does then has to pay the consequences of his international licence being withdrawn by the Federation.

Repeat on PolsatSport Extra next day on 08:10 British time

Ok! So you want only onesided view. Fine with me. You don't have to read my posts.

Far from it. What is good for goose is also good for gander. Wait when BEL clubs will want to have any Russian in their line up.

Don't tell me, you're happy. Are you ?

Indeed... it might... a big MIGHT. Emil Sajfutdinow is no hiding the fact that his career breakthrough happened when he establish cooperation with Tomasz Suskiewicz . - To have him in my team , I would be ready to ride for free Emil said in Jan.2014 for the Polish media. I first met Tomasz in 2004, when he was with Tony Rickarsson and they both came to Gniezno to test some engines. I happened to be there with my Russian team for pre-season practice session. I immediately noticed great professionalism both in Tony’s and Tomasz’s actions. I liked their cooperation in the pits , as well as mutual respect they had for each other. I thought to myself , that if I ever rode at such a high level, I will try to build around myself a team, in which Tomasz would be a part.. When I heard that Rickardsson was finishing his career , and " Susi " intends to remain in speedway I thought that this was a chance to convince him to work with me. I felt that thanks to him I could take a step forward in my career. I met with him again in November 2006. It was then when our collaboration began, of which I'm very pleased. 'Susi' was present during all my successes on the international arena, which would probably not happened if he was not with me. Perhaps I would reach certain level but it would take much, much longer. With 'Susi' at my side it was a lot easier. Susi speaks very good English and has a lot of contacts in the western world. In addition he has a high technical knowledge and is able to advise me on changing the settings during the matches. It is never so that "Susi" is taking decision. When it comes to settings and other things we always discuss things together. Apart from that engine tuners also played significant role in developing my career. The Englishman, Ashley Holloway, who is based just outside Bydgoszcz, has been with me since the beginning of my international career. I trust him most because I see that he puts into my engines everything he’s got. He may not have as much experience as other tuners, but every year he’s developing his skills and acquires a new machine. He has an access to large companies producing parts and more and more speedway riders work with him. Most important, however, is that he always has time to do my engines and I do not have wait in queues to get everything ready. This came from the lion's mouth - so judge for yourself whether Susi is good for Emil or not.

You always appear as somebody who knows it all. No if, no buts... If you knew as much as you pretend that you do then you would know that as early as last November Emil is quoted as saying: I do not know whether I will be riding in the 2014 GP. Riding in the SGP costs a lot and there is no profit. I am at the stage of constructing my budget. So far it was based on a local Polish companies whom I thank very much. However, there is no support from Russia. Western riders after winning titles sign a lucrative deals. And I? I do not even have a contract with a club in Russia. I won four world championship rounds and nothing happened. Until now, there is no response. Seriously ?, I am considering withdrawing from competing in the Grand Prix. To be in the forefront of the world title competition there is a need for a lot of money, which at the moment I have not. I'm only interested in the chase for the world title , not riding in the middle of the pack. And without financial backup I cannot do what I want to do. it appears that English speaking fans knows little about it, but there you go. What is the International section of the SS for? You tell me. At the end of the same month last year Emil gone into trouble of meeting with the head of the Russian Motorcycling Federation They were discussing Federation’s assistance to the Russia World Cup Team, as well as financial support to any Russian riders competing in the Individual Speedway Grand Prix. The Head of Motorcycling Federation assured Sayfutdinov that he would try to find appropriate resources for the World Cup Team. Additionally, Sajfutdinow was told that he might be also found a commercial sponsor to race in the Grand Prix. By the end of December last year The Ural Company was declaring its support for Emil, but the Kuibyshevazot Company, so far, has not declared anything. As you no doubt will recall, last season the Russian World Cup leaders pulled out of the semi-finals in Czestochowa, because of lack of support from their own Federation. So when you say something make sure that there is some clout behind it.

It's not propaganda, and it's not the PZM who are desperate to have a SGP on their National Stadium. It is its chairman who is desperate to win a place for himself in Geneva.

Have you gone through more than 100 commentaries? I could hardly see one positive.

How could you possibly know what I meant? As I keep saying to ALL of you. I am a speedway fan, just like you (I hope). Not anybody's spokesman. And I am NOT TELLING you, but merely inform you what the Polish speaking opinion says/thinks. If you prefer scanning everything is being said over there, translate it through the Google machine, fine with me. Do it, if it helps you to understand complexity of others thinking.

... and pigs will fly :-) Update your informations.

The BSI needs to change its approach to business. It’s time to move out into the world , and not just keep milking us Poles out of money. It is good that the ban on competing in the World and European championships has been suspended, but it's wrong that it’s only for a year. It seems to me that in the proverbial speedway sandbox, there is a place for the SGP and the SEC provided that BSI would change its approach to the business. As it is, the English company has had focused exclusively on milking us Poles . It charges us higher rates for the licences in order to be able to lower its price in Vojens or Terenzano . In addition, the BSI sells its licences close to Polish borders , as in hope that our fans will travel there and buy tickets . This is an easy business , but it cannot continue so , because soon there will be no World Championships but the European Championships .The English Company must begin to jostle its elbows in the United States, Australia and New Zealand , because there was a time when speedway there was very strong . They (BSI) needs to find new ambassadors in those countries, like we had in Ivan Mauger and Barry Briggs . Mauger especially worked very actively in the Antipodes , organizing tournaments , inviting riders from Europe and the speedway was alive there . But Ivan is more than 70 years old , so let BSI find someone younger, like Jason Crump for example, and persuade him to spin speedway in Australia and New Zealand. It might do worldwide speedway a lot of good. As it is riders for a half a year are sitting on their bums and doing nothing. In my time come January we flew to the antipodes and rode in dozens of tournaments. Let's go back to that. Let’s invest money in that because such an investment will pay off . This is my appeal to the BSI, because I am afraid that the FIM will do nothing . They (FIM) get few pennies for issuing some 500 speedway licenses , so speedway is not of interest to them. Gentlemen from the FIM are well aware that speedway will never be a mass sport that it will not be of interest to large corporations of Japan, etc., so they simply don’t care . But perhaps BSI can do something about it. America is waiting. It's a great shame that the Grand Prix has been in existence for so many years , and yet there was not one tournament in the United States. I look forward, with hope, to successful tests of a new, silencer being created by Leszek Demski . This pseudo - ecological silencer , which is currently being used should be smashed against a wall , because it made speedway dangerous. In general, and this is ironic what I am saying , all the technological changes kill speedway . On the one hand thanks to them it is safer than ever on the track , but on the other hand there is less excitement for fans as riders don’t ride elbow to elbow . Speedway does not have to be fast , but it has to be spectacular. In the 70's I experienced as a rider some significant changes . From a two-valve to Java. Then came the four-valve engine . There were significant differences associated with these changes , but the excitement on the track was still there. Now every change makes a much greater difference. * The above text has been translated and copied from Zenon Plech's blog , the 1979 speedway world champion runner-up.

Propaganda of what ?

I believe that to have a balance view one needs to hear both sides, therefore, if I can, I try to provide views of the other one, not always available among English speaking audience. It so easy to label things as propaganda. If it is, it exist on both sides, but tell me why you do you think they (OneSport) don't make themselves look very credible?

On March the 10th there will be a meeting between representatives of the FIM and the Polish Company One Sport, owner of the rights to organize Speedway European Championships. Its owner, Mr Adam Kruzynski talking to sportowefakty.pl reveals that it is the first time they are invited to such a talks. Now that the ban of GP riders to compete in the SEC has been suspended Mr Kruzynski is convinced that it will be easier to find a common ground to talk . He said - I think it is a good decision , above all for speedway everywhere. It gives hope that there is a room for a fair competition and exchange of views . That should push us forward , and give opportunity to develop and allow us not to be treated as a backwater . It is time that we began to democratize this sport - added Krużyński . Supporters of the GP’s riders ban to compete in the SEC were saying that it was unfair that the One Sport paid for the SEC cycle much less money than the BSI for the SGP . Adam Krużyński considers this argument as ridiculous. He adds that the OneSport company will want to purchase the rights to the SEC for subsequent years. - We want to renew the contract . We have a contract for three years and we want to extend it for a further three . The contract for the Speedway Best Pairs also assumed that it will run until 2018. … When it comes to talks about money for the rights to the SEC for the next installment , we mainly want to talk about the value of this product. If we are convinced of what it actually is, it is logical that the talk about the money will appear. I do not agree with assumption that for the BSI it was the most important point , because they were not in the same situation as we were when we bought the rights to the SEC. We paid for a complete corpse , for something that before us no one offered any money at all. . In contrast, the BSI buying the rights to GPs from Mr John Postlethwaite, gained the finished product , with several years of tradition and prestige. Telling us today that we have paid less is ridiculous to me . One should also note that there is only a year behind us , and we have already managed to built a brand. There are two more years ahead of us, and so many good things might happen . Then this product will have a different value for us, for the FIM and the sponsors. Then we can sit down for new talks - said Krużyński . Suspension of the ban for GPS riders to compete in the SEC is seen in Poland as a OneSport success, but only a partial one. Adam Krużyński believes, however, that the forthcoming talks with FIM will lead to the full compromise. – Most importantly, we will have the opportunity to talk . During this meeting, I want to ask these questions. Firstly, why this ban was introduced at all , what was it to regulate. We'll ask the same questions that we were to present in courts, namely about the principle of fair competition and access of people to the labour market We have a year to sit at the table and find a common formula of cooperation. Withdrawal of this ban for a year can be treated as the gate , which is to show that on the one hand, the FIM has not lost in this case , on the other hand , wants to have the option to withdraw this decision. If we are able to argue why the ban should be lifted , I believe it will be completely abolished - Adam Krużyński ended

I think you're right condemning OneSport on this occasion . For my money Mr Konikiewicz just jumped the gun and went to press "bleating" after reading sportowefakty.pl interview with Tain, which in translation came to this: sf : It's good to see you again in Wroclaw after winter break . You have just tested your five bikes on Wroclaw track. What are your impressions? Tai Woffinden : It was great . It was my first ride on a track for a long time The last time I rode it was in October last year in Czestochowa , after the Grand Prix in Torun. It was good to get on a bike , because during the winter break I did not ride on motocross or the minibikes. sf: For your first practice at Wroclaw you brought with you a lot of equipment, five bikes. Did everything worked reasonably well during the test ? TW - Everything was fine . I rode on the same bikes as the year before. In the season 2013 my bikes were doing well , so there was no need to change anything . sf: How did you spend last two months. I've heard that you were on a skiing holidays and also flew to Australia. TW - That's right. I went skiing with my girlfriend Faye . Shortly after winning the world championship I had to spend a lot of time for newspaper interviews, websites and television. In the last two months I had a lot of them and in the end I felt a bit tired. Then all went quiet and I decided to take my girlfriend for two weeks skiing holiday. And after that we flew to Australia for five weeks. sf: On vacation? TW: - Yes, but Australia is my home , so I was meeting mainly with friends . It was really cool. Together with my girlfriend I played tennis and swam . Then we returned to Europe , and again went skiing for two weeks. We were skiing mostly in the morning and in the evening I was busy in the gym. Then I came to England and continued to prepare for the season. sf: What are your plans before the Grand Prix in Auckland? Will you be staying here in Wroclaw and take part in your team match preactices or will you go back to the UK ? TW- To be honest, I do not know yet . For the season opening it is still some days . I will have to ride in a few test- matches in England. If I get a chance to come to Poland and test my hardware , I will most likely do that it . I’ve done my practice rides today and will them again tomorrow, on Sunday.. I think that after these two days I will know much more regarding my equipment. sf: Not so long ago, the FIM has decided that speedway riders taking part in the Grand Prix can not take part in the European Championships . Now, the ban has been suspended for a year. Will you, therefore, want to ride in the SEC ? TW - I have a very busy schedule. Once again, I want to focus on the World Championships and see if I can defend the title. Everyone is saying that it is relatively easy to win a series , but it is definitely more difficult to defend it. It will be another challenge for me . In the new season, I will ride again in Sweden, Poland , UK and the Grand Prix. Thus it will be great to have free those weekends when the SEC rounds will be held. sf: Finally may I ask you about the colour of your bikes. Will they stay black colour or are you planning any changes? - I do not plan any changes. Everything will be the same as the year before

Emil Sayfutdinov have decided not to ride for the World Championship’s title telling us that his decision was caused by the financial problems. Krzysztof Cegielski, who should still be remembered by fans at Poole is telling fans in Poland that if he was still a rider and had a choice to ride or not to ride for the world title he would definitely choose to ride. The reason? He says there are more than a few. A rider can still count on three or even four times more money from sponsors than usual. Secondly riding in the GP’s translates to a larger contracts in the league. Thirdly, if not most important, it is the prestige that comes with being the SGP rider.. Even the lesser riders taking part in the SGP are perceived differently from others. We are hearing riders complaints that GPs doesn’t pay sufficiently but cost an earth. Cegielski agrees with that but at the same time points out that to a fact that a few years ago there were no complaints. A coin always have two sides to it. The problem is – as Cegielski sees it – that Polish League began to pay even more and that made the riders to complain about GPs rates. When it comes to expenses, Cegielski admits that they are huge, but like in everyday life there is always room to be more frugal. There is no need to book 5 star hotels for 3 days before an event, etc., No one knows the real reason for Emil’s withdrawal from the SGP, but if Cegielski had a choice he would do everything in his power not to give up and line up with other 15 riders to chase his ultimate dream.

I regret to inform the fans that I will not start in Grand Prix in 2014. My decision was taken because of huge financial problems, lack of more Russian sponsors support, also lack of contract in Russian league and lack of interest from Russian federation side. Unfortunately I am still in many debts after last season. Having in my mind not fixed financial issues here in Poland, I am not able to prepare correctly for starts in GP and compete on satisfied me level. Many bad things have been happened lately around me what influenced on my preparations for individual world championship rivalry for sure. At this moment of my career I need a break to re-build everything, so it could come back on the right ways. I want to add that I don't hold any grudge against anybody regarding my decision which I had to take. Sometimes one step has to be taken back to take two forward. I have been waiting so long with the final decission as I believed most of issues would end differently. I would like to thank BSI and FIM not to hold me responsibles. I have started in Grand Prix for 5 years. I want to thank for support so far. Thanks for all who helped me to existence in GP tournament and who support me now during this difficult for me time. The title of individual world champion is still my big dream but I am not able to compete this year. I am not saying „goodbye” but „see you”. http://emilracing.com/index.php?j=EN I regret to inform the fans that I will not start in Grand Prix in 2014. My decision was taken because of huge financial problems, lack of more Russian sponsors support, also lack of contract in Russian league and lack of interest from Russian federation side. Unfortunately I am still in many debts after last season. Having in my mind not fixed financial issues here in Poland, I am not able to prepare correctly for starts in GP and compete on satisfied me level. Many bad things have been happened lately around me what influenced on my preparations for individual world championship rivalry for sure. At this moment of my career I need a break to re-build everything, so it could come back on the right ways. I want to add that I don't hold any grudge against anybody regarding my decision which I had to take. Sometimes one step has to be taken back to take two forward. I have been waiting so long with the final decission as I believed most of issues would end differently. I would like to thank BSI and FIM not to hold me responsibles. I have started in Grand Prix for 5 years. I want to thank for support so far. Thanks for all who helped me to existence in GP tournament and who support me now during this difficult for me time. The title of individual world champion is still my big dream but I am not able to compete this year. I am not saying „goodbye” but „see you”.

Why do you believe what you're told? See for yourself http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel/421596/emil-sajfutdinow-znow-na-torze-wideo Emil is well and kicking

Again, I understand your frustration and anger, but what's going on in today's speedway shows that money talks, as it always did. Whether we like it or not. EOT

I can only regret that you see things differently, but facts are facts and i'm not arguing with them. I am not as much involved emotionally with the things discussed here, as some of you. I am not saying that one thing is better than other, i'm just reporting them to you, so I would be grateful if you, and others, could refrain from personal attacks.

Of course he is being used as a pawn, but not by OneSport. Are you all ignorant of the fact that Emil and Tomasz are both Torun's rider and their owner will not stomach another posssible injury to his riders in a GP event. Chris Holder and Darcy Ward are also his riders. Can you imagine trepidation in his mind when watching GP race with the following line-up: Holder, Sayfutdinov, Ward, and Gollob (all Torun's riders)? Last year was bad enough when Gollob got injured in Sweden and because of that Torun's owner pulled out his team from the final round of the play-offs. Of course Emil will be financially compensated, so is Gollob. It also proves that for some there are more important things than SGP.