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All Promoters at every team need to start doing just that or the sport will die on it's ar5e before much longer. Stupid Mickey Mouse competitions and unnecessary periods of inactivity as we've witnessed this season have to binned.

Magic held talks with Peterborough but that’s as far as it went. Same with dudek at Leicester. Talks start. Monies talked about both part ways. Same with Emil at Ipswich. riders will come Uk, but it’s the monies that stop it. Which shows the league and tracks ain’t that bad. Just the money involved isn’t good enough

Put it this way The Dead Sea was still seriously ill lol

So far the Glasgow team look box office, will definitely put numbers on attendances wherever they go. Vissing final rider will be a good signing also.

I suppose it's all down to perceived value. £50 + is now an average meal out for 2, is that better value than eating at home beforehand and having a night of speedway for the same? Only people can make that decision, but as you say if you don't have the £50+ spare in the first place it's academic really and that's the dire/sad situation we find the country in at the moment.

Let's be honest, your numerous negative comments about speedway means you won't be going to any meetings. You are one sad person, & would be better not posting on a site where the majority of forum users are proper speedway fans.

My earlier post is not a gripe about cost it’s what I pay to get to a meeting of a Sport I love and will continue to attend as many times as I can . As all I’m hearing how dear the entrance is to this seasons fixtures at all Tracks Just look at inflation everywhere Speedway promoters have to put prices up it’s a simple fact

There's not that many and older riders help up and coming riders plus there's always been older riders in nl

He originally was sponsored by a guy in Whittlesey before anybody had ever heard of him

I remember going to the speedway at Berwick with a £5. Admission, Proggie, Can of Coke, Burger and change left those were the days lol

What constitutes a “proper” fan is always an interesting/sensitive subject and ultimately one without a right answer. Even the negative comments come from a place of wanting the best for the sport I find and frustration at how it is being run. Ultimately nobody would be here if they didn’t care on some level.

We're putting a roof over the stadium. Seriously what do you suggest when the natural water table is about 1ft below the track surface, hence the name of the area is marsh mills,their is a clue in the name.

Bit risky effectively having two rookies in the team. The leagues could well be decides by the reserves and/or new faces this year and there is little point in building a strong top end if the lower end is going to haemorrhage points. I think Oxford may well be a good example of that and equally depending on who Glasgow name as their 7th rider we could be in the same boat. In an ideal world you want your s/s to be able to beat visiting h/ls occasionally and equally your reserves to be capable of beating visiting s/s.

That have never ridden in the UK before? When we already have an inexperienced number 7 who needs to have a zero pressure position to allow him to flourish. two inexperienced (at championship level) at reserve would’ve been a big risk.

Agreed, he pees me off right royally!

Tungate isn’t back. And apart from the save our speedway campaign 27 years ago haven’t pleaded poverty. the club is run as a proper business and not a play thing or a tax loss who knows what Doyle earns and it isn’t our business to know either. While foxhall isn’t a Belle vue track for passing it’s our track. Lakeside Rye house Eastbourne stoke Newcastle Coventry and many others would love to have a local track. I’m certainly grateful for my team and track.

Let's try this one for the 3 amigos to troll around with.... How about Josh MacDonald as the returning Aussie (4.00)?

Definitely dearer down south, maybe another generous subsidy from Westminster?

Yeah & my mate Newcastle fan & now a regular down at Redcar ( Keith moscrop ) still believes that a fiver should do even nowadays lol

I would suggest Oxford build their team on the basis of Atkins & Killeen upping their starting averages & not depending on the top 5 winning matches on their own. Personally I think they are amongst the weaker 2.00 riders & that Oxford will struggle.

If I was Guy I'd be disappointed if Holder chose Boro over Ipswich given he was a big backer during his GP days. You would think that may hold some sway over his decision.....

I have to say that he was very impressive in the Under 19s at Birmingham!

Think the value for money is valid point these days.

Has the kid pissed in your Ovaltine or something? This is the third time you’ve said this in as many weeks!! We get it..

Absolutely, Complin is a risk too but much less so than someone brand new to the UK. You just get the feeling that he is bound to improve on 2022 having had a season back to bed in again and with better equipment and a lighter body to work with. His main attribute is his experience.

A very nice guy and I have had a few chats with Adam last couple of seasons. He was touted as a future star at the start of his career but had some horrendous smashes which basically wrecked his opportunities. Was out of the sport for quite a long time. Possibly a real bargain at reserve compared to other clubs.

Well this is all good news hopefully. in the planning meeting one off the councillors whilst supporting saving the stadium was concerned it didn’t remain derelict for another number of years. I am sure the campaign group are all over this and this can be of a mutual benefit to speedway stocks and the community . up the bees

Ringo Starr owned a hairdressers but I'm sure he was a drummer. ffs.

I couldn't agree more. However, the Glasgow promotion will 100% increase admission charges, or I'll eat my hat.

3 kids, 4 grandkids and both 66, and 40 plus years of watching speedway ( until Eastbourne closed) so done the lot, money well spent.......?

Wish Luke all the best for the season,superb entertainer in his years at Berwick.

Thanks for the quiz Fromafar

When Norman was just a boy,he soon went onto Lager.

Did say £50 for 2 for an average meal, couple of courses and a drink at Nando's is probably £40 for 2?

I have relatives who live in Exmouth and my Auntie was based in Plymouth when in the Navy and I went there a lot. Next question? I went to Lakeside a few times. A bit of a rutted dusty roller coaster from what I remember. I was told though that's the way the Promoters liked it? So what's you obsession with Plymouth and their track? It's different and unique by UK standards but the view off the back straight Stand is as exciting as you'll get anywhere. Perry Barr was excellent in 2022 and delivered some good racing despite the very hot summer.

Why are you so critical of Plymouth I doubt you have ever been to the track.

Trackrat confirmed

With a bit of walking/running so doing a triathlon.

Are you saying those of us who have lost our tracks are no longer proper fans? Even though many will continue to buy the speedway star week in week out and watch as much of the sport online or on telly as possible? Very strange considering the fragile nature of your own clubs future.

Kasper disappointed in 2022, i really thought he would kick on from 2021. Maybe he just needs a little less travel and a year riding in his home country.

Heard a rumour last night that Holder is at Panthers & will be captain.

O.C.D when it comes to young Australians.!

The question was directed at someone else but since you’ve answered, there are very few rookie Aussies who are up to Championship standard other than Zischke and the others already signed elsewhere.

Second tier ? is there a first tier ? same riders most meetings.... As for entry cost? It's £18 per meeting if you purchase 5 tickets in advance !

But not many as talented as Hook and Pearson and look at their GSAs.

Hull based and a Scunthorpe regular , so my outgoings for 2023 will be Humber bridge £3 ,diesel approx £6 , pint approx £4 , entrance and programme £20 so Approx in monetary terms £33 for 15 minutes of entertainment?? So approx £33 per home meeting , is it good value possibly not . But if we don’t attend we will lose it and I’ve seen Hull close in 2005 after a successful 2004 season sadly . Put the rising costs on all hobbies, will I be at the EW Raceway in 2023 too right I will and I hope many others will as well .Support your local track

Definitely wouldn't go to one named Ringo!!

As an avid local speedway fan I have not heard rumours of the cash being splashed. But have heard that there's hardly any riders who don't want to ride for the comets, the main reason I have heard is they want to ride what looks to be a great track. And most importantly have access to ride 7 days a week practicing to improve themselves, so far most are young and have the ambition to progress further through the speedway ranks, Looking forward to seeing these young kids progress and only 2 mile fra yam you never know one of these kids could turn out to be the next Dan Bewley UTC

Me too. It might be a good way to learn a second language. I would then be able to demonstrate to my old boss that, like him, I am also bilingual. He was fluent in both English and absolute b*ll*cks.

I feel so sorry for Mildenhall as I enjoy my Sunday afternoons at West Row. I agree with your comment about taking 2-hours plus for roughly 15-minutes racing, but that applies at almost every track. But on the flip side of the coin mate, would the public be prepared to pay their money to travel goodness knows how many miles and hours to be at a venue for around an hour. Buxton were a class act at getting meetings done and dusted in a reasonable time. I really don't know what the answer is, but I just hope somebody comes up with one for the sport in general, because it's dying in front of our eyes.