GeneralMelchett

you been to a football match recently? I think BSN are great and offer a really decent product - i'd say (with a few caveats) they are better than the TNT product of last season. One of the reasons I like to use BSN is I have no club to properly follow as mine closed and I like to watch say Belle Vue v Leicester as a neutral. That said Leicesters streaming service is always very good also (I feel)!

Me too! I heard it was 50k I had a discussion with someone at Arena a few years ago who said it was that but that relates to the Stuart Douglas / Jon Cook era

I always felt Speedway should have officially marked his contribution in some way - unless I missed it?

Well I woukd be happy for him to be a Witch - I suppose some wont forgive him after the playoff 2023 with what he said. I can think of many a rider who has gone from zero to hero at a club that previously disliked them!

Whilst everyone seems to get very frustrated etc I'm actually impressed that they have managed to achieve this in about 3 months - given it was only decided in early / Mid Nov that Louis was selling up and they were working to a tight deadline - its credit to all parties its been achieved! I know many have joked about what are you buying etc etc etc but you don't just walk into a shop and select Ipswich Speedway off the shelf and walk out with it! I agree that perhaps comms could have been a bit sharper but thats speedway all over - also whilst time drags for us waiting it flies for those involved in selling / buying!! It's also not up to Louis to annouce the team - that's new owners job!

Duplicate!

Nice to see an interview or rather Q&A with Peter Thorogood in last weeks edition - he will be 93 this year!! Another speedway legend for all he has done for the sport over the years particularly at Arena

TY Terry for the great seasons at Arena - RIP

have said for a while that points money (if it still exists for some) should be for finishing the race not starting it!

Decent side with continuity in the key spots - reserves could be a weakness but overall i reckon they will be fine top 5 spot awaits 😉

Not sure Cloughies methods would work nowadays!

As an Arena fan always have a huge amount of time for 'awesome Richard Lawson' solid and reliable wherever he rides!

In a copy of the star a few weeks ago there was also an interview with Jake Allen and he alluded to riders not being paid and it seemd he wasn't talking about the UK either he as going tofiscus on riding UK and championship only - not quite the vertabim quote but it was something like 'whats the point of riding being promised the earth and not being paid' - he talked of rider sbeing owed fair substantial sums Seems that TV money generally just goes straight to the riders and the big elite survive and the others struggle - its the same for so many sports!

Invoking the SAS implies an elite service - not sure that holds for speedway futures maybe Trotters Independent Traders!!

Despite the chuntering on here once Louis had decided to sell up he was up against it time wise to get this sorted - it’s to his and the buyers credit they have managed to get this in place inside 8 weeks (even less) - if hadn’t - all hell would be breaking loose here! Let’s hope all is in order and the sale goes through smoothly.

It was a bit like James Hunt and Murray Walker at times wasn't it!😅

We will find out in due course!

1/5th at the title too! down from 1/7th from 2025!

Gosh old KB - we had him at Arena in i think 1990 him and Kevin Teager when injuries hit, to be fair to Brice he was quite effective at reserve seem to recall him banging in a few good scores

I was at one of those matches, I always feel Tom rides Sheffield fairly well, but feel he is better suited to Ipswich anyway.

Can't say I was - would rather have had Doyle and Emil but there you go, love Dan but couldnt see hoim at Foxhall ,myself when he has the NSS to ride each week. Must admit didn't see the Kildemend signing coming but he is good to watch so be interesting to see how he does. Not so convinced about Blordorn however he hasn't made the progress i would have wanted / expected of him if I was an Aces fan.

Bit like Patrick Bamford when at Leeds slagged off the Blades and their manager - then what happened 🤣

straight to the money spinner cup semi finals too! Lets see what 6pm brings!

I once had to make a decision on employing someone who had a spent conviction - he was upfront about it, as required, very concerned that we might withdraw the offer of a job, we employed him. Its down to the individuals concerned I suppose.

I agree in many ways but as ever context is key on everything! Anyway we are going round the houses here so probably just have to disagree. Lets hope if he does get a chance to ride somewhere he embraces it and makes something of it.