ouch 1,200 Posted April 29 (edited) Don’t think I’ll get to see the end of this. I asked the pub to put it on but it’s not going down well with the regulars and tbh I can’t argue with their criticisms. Zzzzzz It’s now off, in favour of music videos. Updates for me then. Edited April 29 by ouch 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,198 Posted April 29 20 minutes ago, hammer1969 said: I sm watching on Eurosport and I would say the coverage leaves a lot to be desired BSN coverage of meetings is far better They seem to have dropped the advert break features that they used to do in previous seasons, so much for the more in depth coverage that they promised on Discovery+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,381 Posted April 29 Just now, ouch said: Don’t think I’ll get to see the end of this. I asked the pub to put it on but it’s not going down well with the regulars and tbh I can’t argue with their criticisms. Zzzzzz "The first out of the start wins".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,372 Posted April 29 12 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Calling those riders tonight the 'dregs' as well as others choosing to race in the Prem is a pretty poor comment which I doubt you would ever say to their faces. It’s not the riders but the quality of the of what is shown. The riders deserve respect and should be given the best platform to show the or skills and obviously all want to be on show on the likes of polish league matches. U K speedway cannot compete, poor crowds, dire stadiums and second rate television coverage. The riders are not the issue, the promotion and presentation is compared to what else is available. No way are the riders the dregs, they have the utmost respect, just give them the best platform to show off the skills they have.. If I felt it was appropriate I would say it to their faces and I am not afraid to say it as it is so that answers your last point but it is not the case, so get off off your your pedestal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,273 Posted April 29 4 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: You can sit there getting all worked up that it’s not like the Ekstraliga but you are just kidding yourself if you think British speedway will ever be at that level again, just enjoy it for what it is, some good racing and something to watch on a Monday night And by the way, I’ve watched plenty of crap meetings from Poland. Same. A fair share of meetings are dross in Poland due to how unbalanced the league is imo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 480 Posted April 29 why is Pavlicki talking to his mechanic when Scott wants to talk to him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,273 Posted April 29 It's been a good meeting tbh, Good few passes with some competitive battles going on whether it's at the front or at the back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,381 Posted April 29 1 minute ago, Hawk127 said: It’s not the riders but the quality of the of what is shown. The riders deserve respect and should be given the best platform to show the or skills and obviously all want to be on show on the likes of polish league matches. U K speedway cannot compete, poor crowds, dire stadiums and second rate television coverage. The riders are not the issue, the promotion and presentation is compared to what else is available. No way are the riders the dregs, they have the utmost respect, just give them the best platform to show off the skills they have.. If I felt it was appropriate I would say it to their faces and I am not afraid to say it as it is so that answers your last point but it is not the case, so get off off your your pedestal. I think your expectations are far too high, and unrealistic for UK Speedway.. Over 10 tracks have closed over the past 10 years which tells you everything about its current state... What we have is all there is, so just sit back and enjoy what is on offer... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manifesto 50 Posted April 29 Enjoyed it so far been some good racing. Lampart and Pawlicki really attacking track. I think another superheat is coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chun 193 Posted April 29 yes a good meeting best watch with the mute on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chun 193 Posted April 29 i wish they would stop panning to Sam and Lemon between heats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,660 Posted April 29 4 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: It’s not the riders but the quality of the of what is shown. The riders deserve respect and should be given the best platform to show the or skills and obviously all want to be on show on the likes of polish league matches. U K speedway cannot compete, poor crowds, dire stadiums and second rate television coverage. The riders are not the issue, the promotion and presentation is compared to what else is available. No way are the riders the dregs, they have the utmost respect, just give them the best platform to show off the skills they have.. If I felt it was appropriate I would say it to their faces and I am not afraid to say it as it is so that answers your last point but it is not the case, so get off off your your pedestal. UK Speedway is not in competition with any foreign league speedway. Fans watch/attend or not. UK attendances are reportedly increasing despite in some cases racing in dilapidated Stadia so the actual racing is clearly offering something that fans want. It's still 4 riders for 4 laps x 15. What's not to like! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,267 Posted April 29 18 minutes ago, mikebv said: Lidsey's gating has been awful.... Finally did it off the worst gate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGT 612 Posted April 29 5 minutes ago, mikebv said: I think your expectations are far too high, and unrealistic for UK Speedway.. Over 10 tracks have closed over the past 10 years which tells you everything about its current state... What we have is all there is, so just sit back and enjoy what is on offer... Birmingham only has one more season at PB after this one, don't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,273 Posted April 29 Story of Brum's season is Ht 13. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
