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Thanks for your input - always irrelevant!!

Just got in... Been out all night putting up "Welcome To Manchester Tai" banners across the A6 from Mcvities up to Kirky Lane... And done the same the other way from Piccadilly Station... They look great... Can't wait to see him ride for the Aces.. Edit : Bugger..... How do you spell KK's names?

Update from Steve Lawson this morning on Twitter about the progress at Northside: https://twitter.com/stevelaws1uk/status/1485526485565939712?t=Ax8EnAjexbvb54prTRFhRg&s=09

could we send 3or 4 over on a free transfer??

I hope I'm wrong, but don't think Basso will be on these Shores for long , specially when Poland start waving the big bucks

I wouldn't walk anywhere near the STMP after dark

Poole fans welcome on the B'ham thread....teach us how to build a winning/competitive team !

Perhaps not pointless for those older supporters who spend their silver pound at Wimborne Road and don't use the forum or social media?

Interesting they went into the Richard and Plymouth situation a little bit. That Richard approached Poole and once it was known Richard pulled out of Plymouth, Poole helped them getting Hans.

Seems like a good bit of business trading Lawson for basso on permanent contract

Suspense is killing. Decent buzz around the town about this season.depending on the last signing could surprise a few teams. Hurry up March

Used to be a thing them days, once we got past the 1st round we would get to the Final.

Yeah today its the usual 2-page post match report and photos with excuses!!!

It certainly looked fine when i was there in September for the Plymouth meeting...

True but difficult to change attitudes on here with their longstanding prejudices.

Yes he did,he also signed on for the last few matches, great rider around our track and was popular with the fans, unfortunately he went back on a verbal agreement to be our no1 in 2022 which upset few of the fans,personally I would welcome him back i rate him highly nothing spectacular but always reliable imo.

The trouble with going away from the league sections is that I suspect fewer people read them. The racing on the island is National League standard, so leaving this thread where it is seems about right unless our mods want to move it.

Some information a few pages back but thought to be about redcar size about 280-300 meters look from page 33 on

Not quite the picture was taken on bend one looking down the straight to bend four... the bends are banked slightly... but ya right it is a flat as a Japs feyess... as me Maryport Marra says... Yes he has but ask permission first just so he knows who is there... don't want any mishaps.... Regards THJ

With the way the Poles are expanding their Leagues and opening it up its equally likely that the forward thinking Facennas could be in top Polish League in same timescale and entertaining the best riders in the world every 2 weeks

We made that mistake a few years ago now, when we swapped Doyle for Magic, Doyle still riding over here now, but not Magic

This is the Echo report that Lisa mentions https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/19871388.poole-pirates-jumped-chance-snap-richard-lawson/

Lawson is the final rider https://www.poole-speedway.com/news/view/2022-01-24-lawson-completes-pirates-septet

Lawson it is then, as a full asset from Glasgow, Basso goes the other way

Spot on assessment mate and a rider and family who are 100% committed. Well deserved in my opinion

That's because he's the British youth champion,surely that would more than meet any criteria required to be part of these things.

Past it this year -- got a bye!

Think you will discover that only those that were already riding speedway took part in the scheme.

It’s a voluntary scheme so perhaps they declined the invite? , some ‘ kids ‘ have full time jobs and simply don’t have the time to attend. There’s been some lads who have attended once and never returned , it’s personal choice, don’t read too much into it.

Like Shovlar with his constant Monmore is crap ? ( I know you think Monmore's okay)

And now we tend to struggle to get past the 1st round

I’m sure the Speedway Star KO Cup reviews are bringing back lot of memories to the older Bandits fans which feature Berwick nearly every week.( those were the days).

I believe that once you've pressed the 'subscribe' button - its free - you can view at any time.

What about him?

You might regret that comment lol

Didnt Lawson help Plymouth out initially (guesting constantly?)

I can - Sunbrite

What a mug,, you know ya did,, absolute plumless

Track work starts this Wednesday and the drains are being updated and cleaned out and some more of these were done today along with a variety of other jobs . The air fence had to come down as there will be a new one for the season and the kickboards are in the process of being painted . Was good to see a few new volunteers there with most of the regulars.

If he's gonna do the loop and go via the coast, he might aswell get off at Walkergate and walk up the road.

Free stadium dont think so they do pay rent, although its a labour council so you should be happy

Nothing wrong with Poole's track nowadays. All sorted out last year

Dunno, will have a look tomorrow. One thing that's progressing very nicely though are the roadworks around the stadium. You can come off the A34 Walsall Road, and swing a right straight into the One Shop Stopping Centre car park now, rather than having to go all the way to the Crown & Cushion roundabout, do a 180 and come back on yourself to gain access the old way. That'll be a major improvement in convenience. You never know, this fact may feature in a new web page on the Brummies site, to give the fans some more good news whilst they are kept waiting for news of more signings.

I have Sky Q and you do get 12 months free of Discovery plus in the apps section…however it is Discovery Plus Entertainment package Sky give for free and not Discovery Plus Entertainment and Sports so you don’t get all the live sport….Discovery Plus website when you log in tells you that your package is provided by Sky and to upgrade you need to contact Sky….that is purely for Sky Q ….I haven’t bothered as there’s nothing on it currently worth watching if I’m honest that would warrant an upgrade

Preferred it as it was.

What they are doing on the island is fantastic. Yes I agree I to would like to see IoW back in NDL but if the current owners cannot agree with the politics then this is their best option. I may not enjoy grass bikes or Flat track machines on a speedway track but I see the business plan in that this allows access to more competitors it is a system that has worked across the world of motorcycle racing. In Australia NZ USA & SA all different types & standards will come together to produce the whole event & nobody can argue that anything upto 50 races is better value than 15 no matter what standard or discipline.

This will be excellent..... NORA British Upright Speedway Championship The NORA British Upright Speedway Championship comes to Smallbrook Stadium in 2022. This brand new event will see two, eight rider qualifying rounds (30th June and 21st July) each featuring different riders with the top six from each qualifier competing in the Grand Final on 11th August. Depending on the riders scores on Finals night, they will then race-off in C, B and A finals with a ‘winner takes all’ A final determining the outright champion. The Championship co-ordinator Lee Coleman said," I am really pleased to be associated with the Wightlink Warriors and proud to help behind the scenes with the British Upright Speedway Championship. The Upright category is attracting more and more interest and this is an exciting opportunity for all the Upright riders to race for a National title on the Island. In fact I wish it was happening a few years ago as I’d have entered myself! Any Upright Speedway riders out there wishing to take part can drop me a message via my Facebook page, or email speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk and we’ll be in touch!" Wightlink Warriors co-owner Barry Bishop added, "Last years upright racing was very well received by the fans and riders alike, so we are thrilled to extend our initial taste of upright racing to bring forward the NORA British Upright Speedway Championship and whilst I can’t announce just yet who has requested to participate I am sure speedway fans are going to be delighted."

We fully appreciate that we are not for everyone. However we have embraced the European/US style of speedway meetings (and I have been to both of them) which last year worked very well, and we hope for the same this year. Personally I dont see the point to say this or that and that along with "glad its not my club" and not have actually experienced what our race nights are about and include. It is so easy for us Brits to put something down rather than saying well done, that is brilliant, good effort, congratulations... sadly it is a known Brit trait However, the simple fact is, and again we fully appreciate that it is not for every speedway/motorsport fan, but the overwhelming result of the year was that people really enjoyed what we put on, loved the atmosphere, and returned. Imagine what could be done without restriction, or fear for riders/clubs being penalised. Our view of the sport remains the same, keep supporting your clubs where you can, attend where you can and provide constructive feedback to your clubs about what you want to see on a race night. Thats exactly what we did. All the best all and thank you all for you feedback, it helps us grately.

I think Connor Mountain will up his average a fair bit , he was quality guesting for Scunthorpe at the end of last season

DP i mean