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Oh shut up!!! Its sad that Josh was injured but he was not riding to entertain he was riding because he is paid to do so!!! Doesnt matter on the figures he doesnt do to entertain!!! Anyone who thinks that is an idiot!!

Show me where I've said anything about wanting Birmingham to close. It's the absolute opposite and you're purely burying your head in the sand if you can't see the problems this could cause- not just for Birmingham, but the sport as a whole. My sticking point is that for all the goodwill and money the promotion put into Birmingham how on earth will it survive if its ripping off fans like this? No new fan will put up with it and the die hards will dwindle. We all need to be realistic and understand the average fan cannot be affording to lose money for nothing. With how often rain offs and crashes do occur in speedway, can we seriously not expect this to happen again? Bluntly, what has happened at Birmingham is a shambles and they need to do better. If Birmingham need a blue print of how to run a speedway team they need look no further than their opponents for this meeting. Berwick like Birmingham was once a club in trouble but their new promotion have worked theirs socks off on and off the track and not done it by cutting corners. And whilst they might not be the most cash rich side or field the best 1-7 in the league you can say with their involvement with the fans with the 5-1 draw, the dirt xtra and genuine effort to bring value to money to their fans in the double headers that they've thought outside the box and been rewarded with an incredibly loyal fan base.

Indeed.... If they did it for free then that is "for our entertainment".... For so many it is their only job so they are professional sportsmen investing in very expensive kit to deliver a much greater return in earnings.... A "risky profession" no doubt, but so is Boxing, MMA, Skiing, Other motor sports etc... Not to mention Firefighting, Police, and the Armed Services... None of the above anyone does "for our entertainment"... Some do it for the money, some for the adrenaline rush... No more than that. ..

I watched speedway at Halifax almost every Saturday night from the opening meeting in 1965 until closure in 1985 and therefore was witness to hundreds of races. As a superfan I think that qualifies me to comment on the quality of racing at Halifax over a long period of time and believe me, there was plenty of overtaking at the shay.

Based on his performances at Lynn so far Josh Pickering is the kind of rider who will make people keep coming back, pure entertainment and a rider who gets people up on their feet and excited. They don't come around very often, in terms of excitement he appears to be in the same bracket as Lee, Gustafsson, Loram, Ward Lambert and to a lesser extent Parker and Nermark in their really good seasons. He seems completely suited to the Lynn track, it's perfect for him.

Newcastle Speedway are pleased to announce, that from this week, all children under the age of 16 will be able to enter FREE of charge (with a paying adult)! This will continue to be the case for the remainder of this season. Let's share, spread the word and get more youngsters involved CHILD SEASON TICKETS: All child season ticket holders will be contacted via email, to arrange a refund of the difference. Hopefully this encourages a few more into Brough Park.

Yeah. Can’t see us winning a match tbh. Changing a guy that was scoring nothing for a guy that will score at least 7 points a meeting won’t change things.

Having rules open to interpretation is very much a GB Speedway thing.. All in the interest of Speedway obviously....

No sure what your point is. Manchester also has the biggest British football team with an empty trophy cabinet. Greater Manchester also has one of the biggest British Rugby League teams with a currently empty trophy cabinet. Maybe it's just simply a case of 'hated or adored, but certainly never ignored'.

3 newbies standing with us,dad and his 2 kids around 14 yrs old.They have now come to the first 2 meetings(enjoyed it last week).Would think the shift Pickering alone put in last week made them want to come back again yesterday.My daughters boyfriend went to speedway for the first time away at Peterborough and really enjoyed it and came to the home meeting.They couldn't make it yesterday as they are working away.It shows people can still enjoy the product if you can get the riders in like Pickering who they can enjoy to watch.It's not just his riding,but doesn't he enjoy bigging it up with the crowd.Must have to dig out my air horn from 35 years ago now.Are we still allowed to use them or are they outlawed now with many other things.

First off I’m not mouthy I just support my team and want them to win.and I’m also honest what I see in front of me,so here goes Scunthorpe totally deserved there point Douglas Allen and Aarnio were very good but why do you persevere with lambert he was awful absolutely awful but as I say you deserved your point well done.

Good point for Scunny, I thought we were going to get another beating.

There will be a fair few missing this week from what I've seen. What's not going to help is,, first league meeting against a strengthened Belle Vue,, lose that and it will be a case of here we go again. Me personally I would at least try and strengthen,, pull off the win against belle Vue,, totally different story

Incorrect. There are no pay problems at Plymouth. Let's just call it 'Politics'.

No, an injury replacement is permitted, as per the published rule. Quite obvious really because it would be pretty daft for a team not to be allowed to replace a rider that couldn’t ride through no fault of their own, wouldn’t it? A team that had nearly six months to put together a septet like everyone else, is a different kettle of fish entirely.

It wasn't Dave.

He used to be but recent visits have been much better including 11 in Lewi's meeting and a paid double figure score for Poole when he last rode here. He's a very different rider nowadays to the one who rode for us in 2013.

How have Plymouth managed to name Richard Lawson to guest again tonight having used him to guest last Tuesday as well? I haven't checked the 2022 SCB rules but is there no longer an 8-day ruling?? Or is it a BSPL sympathy rule? EDIT just checked and its ok when replacing the number 1!! (Eddie a number 1 - who would have thought it?)

If Hawkins is happy with three heat wins from 12 races, and 21 out of 36 points for Doyle and Batchelor, then he's happy to lose matches.

Genuine question - which rules have Belle Vue broken? You say rules (plural) rather than rule (singular), so I'm assuming you're saying that two or more have been broken. I'd be interested to know which rules, as the only rule I've seen mentioned that might have been broken is the '25%' rule. I’ve not checked the exact wording of that rule, but has even this been broken? As other posters have pointed out, signing a rider on a 28-day contract doesn’t really fit in with the ‘25%’ rule, but Belle Vue are not making a change to their declared 7. After Jake Allen’s 28-day contract expires Belle Vue have a team vacancy, and so only have a declared 6 rider team. Matej Zagar comes in to fill that vacancy. In this scenario, Belle Vue are not ‘dropping’ a permanent rider to bring in another. So, as such, the 'change' would not even be a 'change' as the '25% rule was intended to prevent I would have thought? But, if Belle Vue are breaking the rule to fill a vacancy with a different rider to that rider whose temporary contract has expired, then is a team that replaces an injured rider (and, say, out for the season) before 25% of the league fixtures have been completed also breaking the 25% rule? I suppose only the exact wording would give you the answer on both counts and, even then, is the rule written in such a way that it is open to an interpretation argument?

thats not just Newcastle suffering though, its one team fewer for the league. We need more not less.

This match and the return on Friday are a perfect example of why the bonus aggregate bonus point is worth revisiting in my opinion. I think both matches will end up 20 to 25 point home wins. Imagine the excitement if an aggregate bonus point were up for grabs. Indeed go a stage further, allow only reserve substitute rule and scrap tactical substitute rule and then every point every rider scores has more value.

Something else that will keep people coming back is running the meeting at the pace they did last night. Credit where credits due, only one track grade, a quick interval and a track that offered more than one line. Some of the races literally got me out of my seat, and In Pickering we certainly have someone worth coming to watch.

We might have a stand in on Saturday ahead of a formal announcement after Nigel's funeral has taken place. But if anyone is listening, what about our own Dave Goddard? Very knowledgeable, personable and engages with his audience well.

Steady on !! - far to positive for you

Clearly didn’t see the positives that Hawkins Did, lol.

Hans has both high,,, Rowe only has one high,, and that's so he has the throttle in a certain position in the corners,,, something he obviously found easier to control when learning,, but now it's a hinderence to moving body position and quick change of lines during bends. He Is sort of locked into one position because of it

You were both superb, and I’m hard to please!

Looks ok to me

Can u suggest where they get replacements from,i watched them yesterday cant fault there effort just a shame more fans cant see that!

One of the biggest disappointments is the Leicester track. They had a blank canvas and came up with that.

Aren't you being a bit cynical, Polish league is where its at, even Under-24 level, I applaud Bickley for giving it a go, surely putting himself out of his comfort zone of British league can only do him good.

Just watched the match pretty dire stuff,couple of names I recognise,rest were NDL level.Must be good money.

No problem, you deserved it to be honest with your ridiculous post.

Belle Vue will win the league if everyone stays fit.

2 easy home wins between these sides this week.

At a TV meeting during the last season at Rye House the promotion handed out pump action air horns. I got one and it proved to be as loud as one which needs a refill. I took it to the next meeting only to be told that I could not use it as they created a nuisance. I pointed out that the promotion had issued them and was told they were only allowed at TV meetings as they created a better atmosphere. I asked why they didn't want a better atmosphere at non-TV meetings and was told that I was being awkward!

Remind us all. When was it that the "Turbo Twins" (Holder & Ward) last raced at Poole as they constantly complained about the track but got on with it unlike MANY OTHER riders.?

Moto Gp and World Superbike use transponders.So it must be easy to change the rule and get the correct result .IMO.

Biggest team in British speedway but still have an empty trophy cabinet

A bit early to be calling that Baggy lad. 100% he alone has given you a shot in the arm to love the sport again though hasn't he?! Good to read that there's a bit of buzz around the place again but there are still major concerns, we have to fix that No1 / No5 slot when Iversen moves on. It will be huge for the most important part of the season, the league. Could be the difference in matching Sheffield or 2nd bottom. We're way to good for the wooden spoon, Ipswich have that nailed on which is a beautiful sight

Yes you're still allowed, people don't buy them because of the cost these days .... you can get ones that don't use cannisters of compressed air online though!

Birmingham & Newcastle both need major help & I hope the BSPA nobbies are helping in the search & finance of better quality riders for when these 2 club's average's are issued again.

I'm choking on my cuppa here

You are correct as far as I remember, not looked at the information for a very long time. But I believe all the plans are still valid, so things could be built if the money was there. I think the plans were passed as a complete package, so if part of it is built, ie the speedway then then all of the original plans still stand?

Or change the rules so that the transponder can be fixed to something that doesn't revolve.

I would like to see speedway back in London, even if only, big one off events.

I think over the winter months it would be ok but during the season itself have a front cover that is relevant to the news and events of that week. It's as if the magazine is more about the rider interview now than the actual speedway itself.

You're missing a big part. Nigel only died on Friday and the Speedway Star is signed off on a Monday. Very hard to get a full tribute done for him when the majority of the magazine is written. Not only that, every single writer for the magazine will have been hugely affected by his passing, as they're all his colleagues!! It has been said that next week will be all about Nigel, which will allow them to get the tribute he deserves.

In all honesty, you haven't been to a meeting for around 20 years and have often said you lost interest in the sport around 50 years ago. So why d you still try to disrupt things and annoy people within the sport ? There must be some hidden issues at work here