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Ya not wrong Although not political nor a Tory fan I got annoyed with that Dan Walker having a go at Dominic Rabb this morning not getting enough people out of Afghanistan and over here after the pull out... as 95% who were entitled to come were possibly left behind and some had been murdered which is an absolute tragedy; and he asked if Rabb felt guilty about taking a holiday and not responding quick enough: however if it had of been the other way round and he had let 95% in without checking them and he let in murderers criminals or Taliban sleepers he would have been slated for doing that... He couldn't win whatever stance he took and I m getting fed up with the contradictory/confrontation all the time... not everyone wants to be "Woke" there are times when people have to stand up or be called out for injustices however the people on the receiving end need to be part of society and want to be included... like these travellers they create havoc everywhere they go with their criminal actions and not following the rules and ultimately contribute nothing to our society... however they work the system to their benefit and tread a very thin line... we should be coming down on them like a ton of bricks... the Ray Mallon policy of "Zero Tolerance" until they get the message that their behaviour is unacceptable... live within the law not outside of it... Regards THJ

The same question, why do you pollute Glasgow, and other teams', threads? No doubt you'll come back with another stupid answer.

Irony not your strong point then.

The unfortunate thing about Northside is it is an open site on a dune area under the many windmills. The previous owners tried to enclose it, but the damage just continued being caused by gypsies in caravans alongside the track. They were then cleared off that site, with council help, hence the enthusiasm to turn the site into something that could be developed into a Redcar type site. Even with an expensive spiked metal fence surrounding the whole site, which would not be cost effective, it would not solve the problem as it would probably just provide the gypsies with a new supply of metal which would be stolen on a regular basis. Perhaps a local councillor could help with the establishment of a sport in Workington, as it was thought that with the cockups by the council, and the other stadium owners in the Town, regarding the other stadia, they appeared to have thought that by helping Northside now it would make up for their incompetence previously. Let's hope the council stand by that enthusiasm, and stand up to the thugs who could deprive the Town with a sport facility that they currently lack.

This is the news for which we have waited since the end of last season, and our very grateful thanks are due to everyone who has wished us well on this forum. Sad that a few posters chose to be negative, but the great majority, I think, are genuinely pleased for us.

Really sorry to read about the goings on up at Northside this type of travelling commnity really are the scum of the earth, its exactly the same around here in the Midlands from time to time they turn up at various sites, Car Parks, Waste Ground, Sports Pitches and Parks, they cause no end of grief whilst they are there, then when they leave the rubbish they leave behind is horrendous, usually they leave a calling card whenever they visit premises in the form of human excretia. All the local councils have fixed sites for these so called travellers to go to but it has made little if any difference, until the big knobs down in London pass a stronger law this will continue throughout the country. A few years ago they had set up on the car park of a local playing field I wanted to go onto this playing field so walked across the Car Park, next thing a big 4x4 was heading for me I had to rapidly jump out of the way before I got hit, the driver was just laughing as he went past Barstewards the lot of them..

Surely it should be treated as organised crime and treated accordingly. The problem we have in this country is if anything in any situation ( and there are a lot )is deemed to be from a minority group no one wants to deal it because of the fear of the comeback , especially on social media, sad times.

As much as I have high regard for Jason, he is way off the rider I want to remember. He was totally fantastic when he rode for us at the greyhound track… I would much prefer for him to retire gracefully

The riders concerned will probably benefit riding on a well prepared consistent track at home which will improve their confidence and help their away form aswell, well done Glasgow.

I've been told by a reliable source that Rasmus Jensen is interested in a British return. Would you take him Aces fans?

Fantastic news for the fans of Birmingham got to say we'll done to Lawrence Rogers and the consortium for there hard work to get the Brummies up and running again

Confirmed 10 home league 1 KOC 3 summer shield So 14 minimum matches Great news.

Had a bit of an "out there" thought about this situation. German, Latvian and Russia have clubs who race in the polish lower leagues, why don't Britain do the same? Best youngsters getting experience of racing on the continent, more international riders would be seen on these shores in the return fixtures. Put clauses in contracts that if riders want to take up a place they must ride in the UK. No sure the logistics of it or whether polish authorities be game but going to need ideas to keep our best riders in the country

Wasn’t being disrespectful to the lad but he has hardly any experience at this level at the moment and it would be a very unusual signing which would be out of keeping with usual Poole team building plans. Still, if we are going too heavy, we are going to be squeezed for choice at the bottom and he could be in the equation.

Heaven forbid an Eastie youth prospect in your side! Rode 4 meetings for Eastbourne in 2021, another very good prospect lost to the club at the moment.. It won't be him in your side of course

i agree, let a manager manage, put any of the top 5 in any order Remember Mauger riding at 2 in many away matches for Exeter

Is there a four team tournament next season..? BV have enough to enter a team if you are correct... At the moment they have to hope for a Best Pairs event...

Lawson had a gentlemans agreement with Plymouth but went back on it, not the first and won't be the last,money talks.

The top league is having to contrive some cup competition to stretch the season.. The 2nd Division include six teams in the play offs to offer up an extended season for clubs.. And hardly any non UK based riders now too, so plenty of nights available to run a season with zero fixture clashes with other countries meetings... They even clash with their own U21 Championship fixtures for crying out loud.. The bottom line is they have guests because they can, and it's far easier to do this than run the sport properly...

Unfortunately this issue the speedway track is in the middle of regarding the caravan people, is all down to the local council and politics, apparently all councils are supposed to provide a site for said people,( Don't ask why !! ) If the site is not provided the said people park anywhere and claim they are being victimised, this then adds to the time the eviction order comes through to move them on, they know all the Dodge's !!! In the summer said people have parked on school playing fields, children's playground,car parks, and even outside the local council office, each time eventually moved on via court order ,at a cost to local council tax payers, and leaving a massive mess of God knows what to be cleaned up, again at a cost to the local council tax payers. This has being going on for years but now getting a lot worse, Don't know if similar happens in other parts of the country. Got to feel for Andrew and the band of helpers, but IMO some serious thinking to be done, does the project carry on and risk further damage etc or bail out !!! I'm not being negative just saying as I see it as a local, but will be down to support the speedway when it opens (hopefully ) ,also may have a spare couple of quid to sponsor something.

I hear one of the announced teams has released a Danish rider to help Belle Vue out......

Do it RS, treat yourself, you won't regret it ! I have ridden with Wayne Carter, on Scunny's mini track and on a 500 on the main circuit (gulp !) and found him friendly, helpful, very knowledgable as you would expect and has a good sense of humour without being at all condescending or insulting, which helps if (when) progress doesn't go as planned or the ground keeps coming up to meet you (!). He has plenty of time for everyone and equally importantly he asks what riders are hoping to achieve; from just having fun, riding round the track without the ground hitting you (!), getting a full slide on (yay!) to taking on the likes of Laguta, Tai, Smazlik, etc. He then helps each rider make steady & safe progress at their own pace. Speaking as I find, I can highly reccomend a day 'skidding with Wayne' and promised to myself one day hope to do so again. One day....

Scrapheap? Do me a favour! I was at the meeting when Matt Ford said he really wanted to keep Basso for 2022 but knew it would be difficult. One of the reasons we moved down was to get Weds nights back again, so hardly going to change it again for one rider and even if we were prepared to, what night would be allowed to race on? I'm guessing Hume prob was in the team before someone else decided to leave Plymouth. Might have had to choose between Hume and Ben Cook?

Sad news.... many a beer from the Red Lion, Cricklade was recycled in this most famous of toilets in Speedway. Was it really a pig trough as the urinal???

This is pro speedway,,, anything could happen,,, he can probably be our number 8 and guest for the opposition in the same meeting,,, possibly even see himself racing himself in heats 2 and 8,,, Obviously it could get a little confusing if he knocks himself off,, and who gets excluded

https://cdn.speedwayekstraliga.pl/2021/12/Terminarz-PGE-Ekstraligi-2022.pdf 1 round 08.04.2022 Eleven Sports Częstochowa - Leszno Eleven Sports Gorzów - Lublin 10.04.2022 nSport+ Ostrów - Grudziądz nSport+ Wrocław - Toruń 2 round 16.04.2022 Eleven Sports Grudziądz - Wrocław Eleven Sports Toruń - Ostrów 17.04.2022 nSport+ Lublin - Częstochowa nSport+ Leszno - Gorzów 3 round 22.04.2022 Eleven Sports Lublin - Grudziądz Eleven Sports Wrocław - Leszno 24.04.2022 nSport+ Ostrów - Częstochowa nSport+ Gorzów - Toruń 4 round 29.04.2022 Eleven Sports Grudziądz - Gorzów Eleven Sports Leszno - Ostrów 01.05.2022 nSport+ Częstochowa - Wrocław nSport+ Toruń - Lublin 5 round 06.05.2022 Eleven Sports Lublin - Leszno Eleven Sports Wrocław - Ostrów 08.05.2022 nSport+ Grudziądz - Toruń nSport+ Gorzów - Częstochowa 15.05.2022 Reserve date 6 round 20.05.2022 Eleven Sports Częstochowa - Grudziądz Eleven Sports Ostrów - Lublin 22.05.2022 nSport+ Wrocław - Gorzów nSport+ Leszno - Toruń 29.05.2022 Reserve date 7 round 03.06.2022 Eleven Sports Toruń - Częstochowa Eleven Sports Gorzów - Ostrów 05.06.2022 nSport+ Lublin - Wrocław nSport+ Grudziądz - Leszno 8 round 10.06.2022 Eleven Sports Ostrów - Gorzów Eleven Sports Leszno - Grudziądz 12.06.2022 nSport+ Częstochowa - Toruń nSport+ Wrocław - Lublin 9 round 17.06.2022 Eleven Sports Lublin - Ostrów Eleven Sports Toruń - Leszno 19.06.2022 nSport+ Grudziądz - Częstochowa nSport+ Gorzów - Wrocław 10 round 24.06.2022 Eleven Sports Ostrów - Wrocław Eleven Sports Toruń - Grudziądz 26.06.2022 nSport+ Częstochowa - Gorzów nSport+ Leszno - Lublin 11 round 01.07.2022 Eleven Sports Wrocław - Częstochowa Eleven Sports Gorzów - Grudziądz 03.07.2022 nSport+ Lublin - Toruń nSport+ Ostrów - Leszno 10.07.2022 Reserve date 12 round 15.07.2022 Eleven Sports Częstochowa - Ostrów Eleven Sports Grudziądz - Lublin 17.07.2022 nSport+ Toruń - Gorzów nSport+ Leszno - Wrocław 13 round 22.07.2022 Eleven Sports Wrocław - Grudziądz Eleven Sports Gorzów - Leszno 24.07.2022 nSport+ Częstochowa - Lublin nSport+ Ostrów - Toruń 31.07.2022 Reserve date 14 round 05.08.2022 Eleven Sports Leszno - Częstochowa Eleven Sports Grudziądz - Ostrów 07.08.2022 nSport+ Toruń - Wrocław nSport+ Lublin - Gorzów Play-offs 15th round August 21, 2022 1st leg 16th round August 28, 2022 2nd leg In the event of the promotion of the team from Wrocław to the final part, the club from Wrocław will be there the host of the match in the 15th round. 1 v 6 2 v 5 3 v 4 17th round 02/09/2022 Semi-finals 1st leg 18th round 04/09/2022 Semi-finals 2nd leg 1(after round 1) v best loser 2 (after round 1) v 3 ( after round 1) 19 round 9-11.09.2022 Final 1st leg and 3rd place 1st leg 20 round 24-25.09.2022 Final - 2nd leg and 3rd place 2nd leg In case of promotion of the team from Toruń to the final match or for 3rd place (19th and 20th round), the club from Toruń will host the match in the 19th round. winner 1 v winner 2 loser 1 v loser 2 18/09/2022 Reserve date 02.10.2022 RESERVE DATE 09.10.2022 RESERVE DATE

I've always found it strange that, in a league that has team building so tightly dictated by "averages", the race format gives such wildly different standards of opposition to riders based on which number they are racing at. So many riders left with "unrealistic" (both too high and too low) averages based on them being essentially out of position in a team's line up.

Great news congratulations to the people who have contributed to this outcome.

Because Riders, sponsors and the all important spectators all seem to be buzzing with positivity about an evening spent at the Speedway.

TRACK SHOP CHRISTMAS OPENING (poole-speedway.com) They seem to hope to be by the weekend, seems it is because of the AGM meeting today and whether Birmingham confirm they can run or not rather than a rent issue.

I really feel for you guys. Keep the faith.

If Poole build a team like this, they can expect to get say 36 points from the heat leaders, that means the remaining 4 only have to score 2/3 points each to win! Nothing wrong with building top-heavy! Poole 2022? Steve Worrall 9.05 Danny King 8.99 Richard Lawson 8.51 Ben Cook 5.31 Zach Cook 4.40 Drew Kemp 3.72 Ablitt / Mulford 2.00 Total 41.98

Class act. I thought his best years were still ahead of him before the accident.

Good self appraisal it seems to me .

He said a "poultry" £330k. So i guess he thinks it's chicken feed.

If he gets more money than other heat leaders it'll be through a 'kindly sponsor' rather then the club!! Don't forget one of the main reasons for Poole going Championship (other than racing on their preferred racenight) was to 'balance the books' after 2019 with lower Championship costs! New and 'old' companies are coming on board as we speak!!

Poole would be making a big mistake to go top heavy next season. Ben Cook at 4 is too risky. Fine at No.2 but his average is mostly built on a spell at reserve. Riding at 4 last season his home Av was 4.00 and Away it was 3.50 (No B Points) Zach Cook in the 1-5 is a no no imo because he wasn't good at all on the road last season 3.38 Away GSA inc bonus. Have to build the 1-7 to get Zach riding at No.6 Any team building plans should start with the following formula imo to give the team balance and to ensure certain riders ride at a certain number that suits them best. One of S. Worrall or Lawson to join DK (All three is a mistake as it leaves riders riding out of position and asks them to punch above their weight at this moment in time) 1. Steve Worrall 2. Ben Cook 3. 4. 5. Danny King 6. Zach Cook 7. Drew Kemp or 1. Danny King 2. Ben Cook 3. 4. 5. Richard Lawson 6. Zach Cook 7. Drew Kemp

Nielsen was one of the riders who was pencilled in the 1-7 before the Plymouth drama so I would imagine Hume was the other who also had to be released like you said.

What are you talking about? Not a clue.

Fingers crossed for Birmingham fans today.

Should get a few of then to reconnect those power lines for the people still without power.... Would be able to get the water sorted too with just a simple diversion of a pipe....!!

not a clue

Textbook Shovlar bait mate, don't nibble!

Starting to wonder if Craig Cook might be off elsewhere

If I was far younger and yes, I would have loved to have been a speedway rider, I would have preferred to have had a job/career, and speedway was my hobby. I would have accepted that the only way my costs were met or exceeded, would be based on results. There is no way speedway will survive as it is presently, with people (promoters) running a team hoping the gate (the income) will pay the outgoings. Speedway will survive, but not in it's current form.

Whether the team is announced or not it seems sponsors are still keen with a previous big sponsor back on board plus a new one to add to the list (ex-Plymouth apparently?)

What you score at Armadale is always taken into consideration at allied HQ when building a team.

As Slovenian speedway riders are a minority group, there must be a high probability.

When Buster Chapman took over Leicester he didn’t pay the riders who were owed by the previous promotion, they simply never got paid. Happened a number of times through recent years.

stop talking solid gold common sense - theres no place for it here!