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Think jack holder has done his bit!!

They could bring in Brian woodwood and it would be an improvement at the moment

Just watch it on the number 1 link i posted today- hasn`t missed a beat all day. page 132

Mal a cud quite easly dee yor way of spellin an dee all me posts in pig Latin or Walka-eese but the wud be nee one else oot side of Walka who wud undastand wot a was on aboot de ya kna wot a mean... not ivery body has a lorn ya sel jawdee buik to transorloate me woreds back inta England like de ya kna wot a mean...kna... Just think of them big woreds an lang paragraffs as me gift to ya in helpin wid ya edyoukayshon that you wud have got at skool had ya not knocked off all the time when you woz a kid like de ya kna wot a mean... smokin fags roond the back of them bike sheds wid ya laal prison rollies thinkin ya war a big shot... aye we kna... But the paragraffs git nee shorta cos am a gregarious porson... (reet av stopped ritein so ya can go an look up gregarious... goan an git ya dikshonary oot an look it up) reet noo reed on Keep lickin the winda Biffa yall git there eventueallie... Al me luv an best wishez... Buttered Scone...

Just watching Jack Holder in Poland and it fills my heart with joy knowing we played a part in producing such a talented rider.

Great race Vaculik and Zmarzlik

We move on to round 2 next weekend- all UK times Saturday July 18th Bydgoszcz v lodz programme starts 3.15pm 1st race 3.30pm N sport Saturday July 18th Gniezno v Ostrow programme starts 6pm 1st race 6.15pm N sport the 2 matches that are being shown on the Canal + internet subscription channel are Saturday 11th July Daugavpils v Gdansk 1pm UK time Sunday July 12th Tarnow v Torun 1pm UK time

When he’s in the mood, Laguta is so good to watch. Absolutely ruthless and totally fearless.

He certainly was.. Can't quite remember who it was who used to do it though. .

Dave Morton, Belle Vue?

Not to mention most of the BBC turning the lights out and going home... while introducing the licence fee for over 75's and producing much reduced output

Brought to the top

When you watch on Eleven sports it is very similar to watching the domestic UK racing we have followed on BT, and Sky before them.. ie rider Interviews, two presenters discussing incidents, replays of key points in previous races etc.. Therefore you hardly notice the length of the gap between races, even when you haven't a clue what they are saying half the time.. (I am talking about the Eleven Sports coverage not Nigel and Kelvin's) The gaps are very much appearing prolonged due to there being nothing but replay after replay of what you have just seen, (and the endless tweets being read out), sorry Dave... And as we have said Dave does a fair old job trying to fill the dead space whilst he waits for something to happen.. It is though a small price to pay for the coverage of the best league in the world, and you can always record and watch later, fast forwarding through, or do as I do, and make a brew.....

Great film of Middlesborough here. http://www.yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/middlesbrough-speedway-1979-1981

Czestochowa v Lublin Sunday July 12th

You must be new to speedway to spout crap like that

Phil woodcock poole

I remember he would come to workington sometimes on the train saw him pushing his bike from the station about 100 yrds to the track, seem to recall taffy owen coming off on the back straight and geoff catching his bike am sure geoff was on a brand new jawa that night !

Gorzów are embarrassing today

I know that Crewe was part of the Allied Presentations Group which Len Silver was one of the five so I guess a move to Len's track, Hackney, seemed the obvious one. When Dave suffered his broken leg and wanted away he became somewhat of a pawn and was involved in a deal with Wolves which took Finn Thomsen in the opposite direction. Dave was never totally happy at Monmore Green and when the chance came to join Sheffield arose he jumped at it as it was one of his favourite tracks. I can't recall reading anything in Mort's book about not riding for Belle Vue as it would have been the obvious track considering his background and boyhood friendship with many that did.

They are right. A number 1 should not be scoring 3 points.

Looks like there's more than 1 cheat in the Cz line-up.....

Because he`s better

Michelsen is such a fantastic rider. He's surpassed Jepsen Jensen by a country mile. MJJ used to be hyped up a lot more.

I wouldn't really call it a shock. A top 5 of Hampel, Laguta, Zagar, Michelsen & Jamrog on their day can beat any team in the league.

Mal mackay??

Dear speedway forum members, a few Crewe Kings supporters are planning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kings winning the double in 1972 by publishing a book to celebrate their magnificent achievement. All the authors of the original book 'When They Were Kings' are involved and we are basically re-writing the 1972 chapter of the book, with extra information, results from all the teams and a month-by-month summary of the 1972 season in Division II. We have managed to obtain some ultra rare photos from the season, related to the Kings, but we are appealing to the British speedway community in general, if you have any photos of your club against Crewe in the 1972 season, or were Crewe fans and have personal photos. The book sold out many years ago and is still sought after, and even though it is not viable to do a re-print, we couldn't let the 50th anniversary pass without doing something to commemorate the double winning campaign. We summarise the first three years (1969, 1970 and 71) and then the final years (1973, 1974 and 1975), so if you do have photos from these six seasons as well, we could use your photographs, if they are Crewe connected. It will be a limited edition print run, but we are hoping to raise a few pounds, which we will donate to a speedway related charity or fund. Any photos submitted and used will receive a credit in the book. Thanks very much for reading and if you do have anything we could use, to commemorate the exploits of Phil Crump, John Jackson, skipper Dai Evans, Dave Morton, Gary Moore, Garry Flood, Dave Parry and company, can you contact me on markpotts7764@gmail.com Thanks very much, Mark.

afternoon everyone

T This is why it read the Newcastle thread

I would guess, mostly, it will be due to airtime for sponsors & tv coverage/timetables similar to a GP.

I think norbolds comment was not in answer to anyone’s post, just a stand alone . Think all the posts so far have been interesting

Over the two years he was at West Ham he improved and then improved even more the following two years at Poole. In 1970 he was second in the Hammers' averages to Olle Nygren with just under 8 points per match; in his second year he just pipped Olle for top place, averaging something like 8.75 I believe. As I said above, there is no denying he was the ultimate thrill-merchant with his madcap dives round the fence. Unlike Sverre Harrfeldt though, who knew what he was doing and was on a par with the very best and often beat them at Custom House, Christer didn't always seem to be quite in control - just opening the throttle and going wherever the bike took him - and fell short of the very best. He was very popular though and was voted "Hammer of the Year" in each of his two years.

They haven't 'introduced' it. The government has stopped funding it.

Followed by a trip to the toilet during the next break?

That is very true. Pete was the only rider to ride very tight into bend 3 and not hit that bump. One night, Briggo was leading, hit the bump and Pete went through to win. The following laps, Briggo followed Petes line, but still hit that bump! Pete had his testimonial at Poole in 1976. Still very highly regarded here.

20 th September 1972 Bob, unbelievable Christer rode at number seven that night against Belle Vue he scored paid 14, from seven outings.The first occasion that i went to Poole was in 1974 v the classy Exeter side never forget it an exciting evening.Loved the racing the atmosphere and what a week's holiday that was a beautiful part of the country two nights speedway thrown in as well Poole and got back for the Abbey on a Saturday.

Bob yes Smithy is up there with Barry Thomas as one of the most entertaining riders i see over the years.I loved clubs who pushed continuity through that reasoning give me a chance to see the likes of Hitch, Duke, Keen, over a long period. None of them superstars but they are our bread and butter riders of our sport your great club had Smith, Lewis, Middlo senior and son ) as great role models.

All this talk of Christer Lofqvist reminds me that he is my ALL TIME favourite rider. Fabulous rider both on and off the track. He finished 4th in the World Final 1972 on Saturday, yet at Poole on the Wednesday, he was our reserve, v Belle Vue! Remember the old system of supplementary reserve, based on the riders last 6 matches? Pete Smith has been mentioned before on this thread, but surely, 1962 to 1977 unbroken sequence for his one and only one club has to be right up there? Others may have been at their clubs longer,but not particularly their only club? Pete did a few guest bookings for non League Rye House Roosters, but it still remains a remarkable achievement, the likes of which we probably wont ever see again.

Yes see quite a bit of Robert he did show promise remember seeing him ride once with a then trialling Steve Regelling.Steve unfortunately broke a leg but he went on to have a terrific career.Swindon at one time always had triallists remember Robert Henry,John Williams,Louis Carr all have numerous spins at the Abbey.That competition really helped in the development of Malcolm Holloway who came through in the Kevin Young, Kevin Pope, Richard Evans era.

I was there for his British debut at Custom House in 1970. He looked good then!

Honestly You don't need to crawl off anywhere Biffa and it's now 9 month since I have seen anyone from the Speedway other than a few regulars and when I am at the Speedway I am prone to having several sherbits and speaking to a great many people so no neeď to take umbridge... the offer is genuine come and say hello and jog my memory it'salways easier to put a name to a face... and I can't remember arguing with anyone over Sponsorship especially with Mr Phillips as 1. I don't hold grudges and 2. Every conversation I had with Martin was instantly forgettable... but honestly I çant remember arguing with him and anyone else being in attendance and I'm not denying that it happened but the demon drink definely destroys the old memory cells so you have my sincere apologies because if you were arguing with MP you can't be all that bad... Well for a Mackum that is... Sorry couldn't help me self... Regards THJ

Local police authorities must have saved an eye watering amount these last few months not having to police town centres and major sports events and the like. Its interesting how the media never seems to report this.

I find it all nonsense about the delays between races in Poland, its no worse than here ,and is mostly due to their race formula ,riders getting 2 rides on the trot.Here there are more delays with reruns because the ref pulls the start back and even more with fence repairs after crashes which there are definitely more of per/ meeting In GB.

Absolutely spot on! The government has made mistakes that generations after us will pay for. In times gone by most of us have seen recessions but not many living have seen a depression! What does it look like, maybe like a scene from mad max? More worryingly now the government has control of our lives they'll want to keep it that way!

You spot on by way! The sooner we move forward in all aspects of life and learn to live with Covid 19 the better. It never fully going away at present. It has taken over all our lives and sadly as on BBC Tv news this morning many other serious illnesses inc Cancer were often put on back burner. We heard this morning of someone passing away as treatment been on hold? We cannot put aside the lives of people lost to Covid and to the families of course but same with other losses with other disease/illness Sport is not a major issue when comparing illness but playing to empty stadiums simply has to come to end sooner than later dont you think? There just has to be way forward

Links for tomorrow`s 2 N Sport matches( 3.30pm and 6.15pm) http://spedway.ucoz.lv/ http://www.maniak.tv/mk7 http://www.drhtv.com.pl/drhtv-4.html https://daddylive.live/channels/stream-75.php

Premiership Football grounds hold 60,000 and running with 0 I think Silverstone holds 120,000 will be running with 0 for Formula 1. A few open meetings ??? what's the point ??? Long overdue for the BSPA to make a decision and focus on 2021

Well said, exactly my point, it’s the arrogance of the promoters and Chapman in particular that really annoys me, they moan and complain about crowd levels and fans walking away from the sport...AND they wonder why!! They don’t give a toss about the fans!

Some fair comments there. Interesting to think that he could so easily have won another four or so titles but it says something of the man that he was at the very top of his game but missed out on occasions which goes back to my earlier observation that one-off finals weren't necessarily easier to win than a GP series....in my opinion! As riders go I list Nielsen as the second best rider of all time (behind Mauger) based on an incredible domestic & international record over twenty years...but I would say that!

I think that for a while Nielsen knew he was the best in the world and it got to him. He over-rode in a few finals and it cost him. He was even guilty of it when winning his first title and was lucky to get away with it. I think a GP would have enabled him to settle a but, although Gundersen might have been the master of the GP when they had the KO system instead of regular heats. It's weird to say it for a 4 time World Champion, but I think he under achieved. I've never seen a rider anywhere near as good a Nielsen. He should have been the undisputed greatest of all time.