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Thanks ray and I m sure that all Forum fans will join me in wishing him as full and speedy a recovery as possible.

They spent it on the top riders.... One Promoter told me that the 'Sky Money', "basically paid for his No1".... So the money went on those top riders who for the past 20 years have rode over here whilst, at the same time, clubs have lost thousands from their fan base... Many are indeed the very same top riders some want to see back riding over here regularly to bring back the thousands of fans lost during those past 20 years of them riding over here.. Errrr. Hang on... I think I spot a slight flaw in the cunning plan there...

Well, unfortunately, Matt himself has set the bar on this one extremely low. In football we had the Bosman ruling. In speedway, its the Miedzinski. The fact Holder is in his plans for 2018 is neither here nor there. if they cant agree terms he is a free agent and the rule of Miedzinski should be enforced.

Must have been intimidating for the riders having a gigantic dog on the first bend terracing

just stating the situation with other income. too many people these days seem to have digs about the management at Kings Lynn or lack of communication, but if there's no news what's the point of putting out a press release to say there's no news? i'm one to say it as i see it, and sometimes people go well over the top demanding what's not there

Mike had is op in Southampton hospital today read on ref twitter feed

Perhaps he is the bad guy, riders cannot have all the power. Recently Conte the Chelsea manager didn't play Luiz because he tried to tell him how to run the team, it is how he showed his strength and wasn't going to be told by a player what he needs to do. Maybe Matt Ford doesn't want to be told by Holder how to run his team.

Hmmm,a lot of the time it is more like "Four guys turn left two times and come back to where they started in about 5 minutes",which is sadly a big problem.

Tough! Most people would get sacked or at least get a warning if they started swearing at their boss. Plus it doesn't send the right message out to the other riders.

No way should rules be changed when some teams are complete on the originally agreed basis! Obviously something to do with Poole not being able to get anyone decent.

he was the no1 the 1 out the door 1st

Well Jack needs to take a reality check himself. Looking at life through a bottle is the major cause of his problems. Just like his elder brother.

Trouble is they don’t do transparency and communication either, but n fact I am struggling to suggest anything they do well apart from complete incompetence.

Weegies have got a full team already.

Keeping a rider who swears at you/doesn't respect you would be really stupid!!

I think it's a case of chris had already agreed to race for somerset with jack...as mentioned months ago...Matt has decided he wants to use him., chris has said no matt I'm racing for somerset. Matt throws toys out of pram and says....well they will have to buy you then. Chris says ...whatever matt...do what ya want but I'm not racing for you next year. Matt throws more toys out of pram and says.. Well can we at least make it look like I've tried to sign you in the press..as don't want people thinking I've lost my touch.

Couldn’t agree more, Swindon were stiffed in that a few years back. Swindon offered Miedzak a deal & couldn’t agree, joins Poole & a loan is the arrangement, the same rule should be applicable

So basically he wants to go to Somerset but Matt Ford is saying he wants to sell not loan.

He says it isn't about money then in the next sentence says he needs to sell assets because he is losing 20 cent of turnover due to lack of tv money!

Good point. Only Lynn fans could try and find a negative in the potential signing of the WORLD CHAMPION?!? The whole Holder debacle was regrettable, but we shouldn't let the actions of one rider (who was struggling for form) ruin any excitement about future big name signings.

I Stand corrected gents 1 Hans Anderson 7.75 2 Jack Holder 5.82 3 Chris Holder 7.16 4 Richard Lawson 6.43 5 Jake Allen 5.07 6 Bradley Wilson-Dean 4.67 7 Michael Palm Toft 5.57 42.47

The footage is excellent and it really is a trip down memory lane and being 39 I only remember really from 84/85 season but seeing the history of it was something I really enjoyed and wasn't aware of. We have done 2 dvd's so far and savouring the other for over Christmas. Be a lot of work but maybe one day Pete from clean cut sports can do a best of speedway dvd from his time filming at Coventry, must be some great heats and thrills and spills.

Shame MW has moved on ... Campton "super glued to No. 2" and Sergeant playing "how far can I get my average down before I move on" ... destroyed Matt's season last year. At reserve he was doing a grand job ... so we then put him at 4 ... crazy idea. Not enthused so far with our build other than Dan Bewley ... who despite Campton's improvement last year ... DB is already a better rider (using average as a differentiator)

Trustworthyness is not the main issue, it's transparency and communication that's the problem although I suppose that it's one and the same thing really. They need to draw a line now and say that the past is the past and that there are no precedents for decisions going forward. Then they have to clearly explain how future decisions are reached so that everone is clear. There are no favours or special dispensation. If the lunatics want to run the asylum, and they cleary do, then they've got to start being competent. Tough ask I know but while we still have some sport left it'd be a good idea!

Not disagreeing about paying for a number one, but surely that was a big mistake and shows a sport with no forward-thinking. It's like getting a loan from a shark for Christmas. The money chomping promoters didn't contemplate the sport would have to survive after SKY waltzed off. Like normal life... once Christmas is over the loan has to be paid back for most of the following 12 months. Live within your means. The SKY money paying for the number one didn't warrant a vast crowd upturn on the terrace for that club, but the fans who watched from home on TV got value for their subscription. So SKY was happy I suppose. As for now and trying to persuade back the grabbers hat skinned us, I'd say no no no. Make stars of riders who stayed loyal to the UK. It will be a hard slog at first but a future plan could see a more organised sport in five years' time. But I suppose that's too simple.

Probably because he was riding with a broken foot for most of the season. When he was needed to ride in Heat 15 - he was there!

What Coventry Speedway needs is a strong and stable promotion. Premiership speedway means Premiership speedway. It is the 'will of the supporters'!!

Is that a euphemism?

Especially when at least a third of the Championship didn’t go to the AGM

I also would like to wish CVS a speedy recovery, I know he sometimes gets some criticism as all Promoters do, but is recorded at Wolves is nothing short of miraculous, you never hear a rider complaining about not being payed on time, or Track preparation, I would go so far as to say it’s the most Professional run club in Britain

What ever 2 final riders they get, it still looks like a team of also rans to me , good for making the numbers up but no chance of getting to the play offs and may struggle to get in the top 6 IMO.

A change has been announced today to the live Nice Polska league TV contract for the 2018 season. Eleven are now showing matches on Saturday afternoons with programmes starting at 3pm UK time with the 1st race at 3.15pm. Polsat are keeping the Sunday slot with programmes starting at 1.30pm UK time with the 1st race at 1.40pm

Not going to happen. Swindons 2018 lineup looks bland with really poor reserves who will be there all season. IMO there’s little chance of retaining the title with that lineup. You are kidding yourself if you think those 7 riders will improve enough to retain. Titles are won with riders increasing their averages.

I wouldnt see that as a trolling post. Im a Poole fan and have spent plenty of time on the centre green over the years and id agree with you - The same holes have been there for years and its not a lot of riders favourite place to race - I think its fair to say there is room for improvement!

I doubt Leicester would agree to any share unless it was NL. Plus if this gets rid of everyone involved in this shambles and the Save Cov Speedway group can move forward without other influences then it's a win win.

Agreed, but we get many posters who delight in their tales of newcomers and explaining rules that have no relevance to them.. Of course it's all a figment of their imagination.

Atkins does have the advantage now of having a full season under him last year and has ridden all the away tracks, hopefully this season he can kick on and be pushing for a heat leaders role and add a couple of points to his average. If he does that it will be a good season for him.

3.25 or 3.36 if Bewley gets a reduction will not get you a reserve that is that much better than Smith. Hougaard(B V asset) or L Bjerre and Smith is the stronger choice I can't see Riss coming any cheaper than those two and Smith has a lot of potential to improve and has become a fans favourite leaving him out would leave a good few fan disappointed.

Interesting signing. 5.25 left so we are going for the strength in depth approach with a big bunch of improvers. Looking like another foreigner to complete the lineup. And no Sedgy despite what the Weegies & Ippolytes expected!

Thanks Booeyboy and Gem. Much appreciated for the link!

britten!! You should apply to join the BSPA. You'll go far

Surely the answer is to not let make the rules at all, they just are not trustworthy and competent to do it.

Surely the management must realise this is not good for business generally with the bottom end signings already made and maybe having to wait 5/6 weeks before they complete the team, not good for prospective new season ticket holders or indeed those renewing there's. I can't see it being a record breaking season ticket sales what ever spin they put on it . Just wish management would not just listen to fans but take notice as well. Every year we seem to build from the bottom and every year we have to make changes because they keep getting it wrong. In future why don't we try building from the top first .I just can't get any enthusiasm about the riders signed so far and I don't think I am alone , very disappointed in the lack of imagination shown by management.

Agree - just disappointing (if not surprising) that it wasnt all in order before team building was officially started for any team let alone completed by some.

Jake is a racer, and always goes out to win. He did not thrown away points when a match result was at stake. Always push as hard as you can, riders make mistakes in front and you need to be in as position to capitalise. As you get older you get smarter and are able to do this as second nature without making mistakes. All part of Speedway. I watched Jake a lot this year and have to say that his passing ability was top draw. His 15 point max at home to Brum was stunning, and not all from the Gate, As a ex rider I applaud Jake, he has always just got on with it and done the best he can. As his Father I am proud of him, always worked and raced and can hold his head high. Very unfortunate not to get picked again for Eastbourne, but hey that's Speedway. Richard

Really don't see how this whole thing of them two were poor signings etc is still going on. Holder struggled, but wasn't just for Lynn, it was his other teams too. Batch literally added nearly two points to his average and became number 1. We won away at Poole the night before it all went pair shaped and everyone was saying how great the team was. People need to remember that it wasn't just Batch and Holder that had issues that night it all kicked off, the whole team did. It was just those two were literally singled out by one man who knew that he couldn't do it to others otherwise Lynn fans would have turned on him. Look what happened after that, the team went from play offs to almost getting pipped by Leicester and put in the relegation play off. Riders lost all respect for the man in charge. That being said, It's about time to just focus on next season. What's happened has happened, it can't be changed. Whoever signs, support them and hopefully it will be a good season.

Speedway needs characters and Batchelor is certainly different,but at Swindon there are still supporters who like him i certainly do.Also he is familiar with our club which is an advantage also now with our top five in place he is not expected to be a in/out no 1 or 2 now as long as he contributes and the team do well he will be fine.

Frigbo might like your post but when was the last time he went to a meeting. I guess Leigh Adams was still riding. He certainly didn't bailout for Kings Lynn last season as he was top of their averages. As to the debacle on riding conditions when their was trouble with riders not agreeing with the conditions. It was not just Holder & Batch that were raising a fuss but The promoter chose to ignore the other protesters & make an example of the Aussies. I welcome him back to the Abbey as he completes a strong 1 - 5. We potentially have 2 1st heat leaders & three 2nd string riders. If Zach can step up to the plate following his injury, there is a strong chance of defending the title.

Hee Hee, 15 mile jog, bl**dy knackered before he turns a wheel.

Speedway is so short term. In fact, the only thing you can be sure of... the fans stand in the same place every week... until they vanish.