StevePark

That's one heck of a general sweeping statement, though, isn't it?

Because people might want to stay at home and watch it on TV? Same as a World Cup football match, etc.

As far as I'm aware it'll be: Practice Sunday 16th. March. Press & Practice Monday 17th. March.

Depends on the various Visa situations now, I guess, as all 1-7's are filled.

Don't think it is his use of English, it will be how it's been translated (could be wrong, but I'm guessing it's written in Swedish) as Ludde's English is better than some English peoples I know!

Just don't pick them.

... And this season there could be even more guest appearances than normal and the picks could be important (especially for away fixtures), as these could play a big part in the final shake-up.

Newcastle had Joe Owen as manager in 1987. So it wouldn't be the first time it's happened.

There's been quite a few down the years! Sean Wilson being one! Another was Alan Mogridge...... then I interviewed him after the Fours at Workington for the GRTMedia DVD, in one of his last meetings before retiring...... I nearly apologised to him half way through the interview, as he was a thoroughly nice bloke to interview (unlike some!!).

Copied and pasted from the BSPA site page: "Doyle, who has fallen foul of visa regulations this winter, may still be able to ride in the UK this year via a temporary Tier 5 visa – but that could limit him to racing for just one club. That would see him line up for Elite League Leicester". For those who can access the link: http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.23734

We used to go to Carmarthen instead.

Not many tracks could hold 75,000 now though, but I get your point! It's not only down to those things though, is it? Much wider choice of entertainment (be that entertainment be cheaper or not) is another major factor, as is, most probably, the cost of getting to and in to a track and a whole raft of other problems (many to each individual track, i.e., one tracks 'problem' could be different to another tracks 'problem').

Garry has possibly (although I don't know) decided to put all his efforts into the GK Racing merchandise/Racing equipment venture, rather than get involved with one club or the youth set up. Who knows, it may be something he can get involved with in the future? Whatever his decisions are, I hope he makes a success out of it. He deserves it after all he's been through, and a top bloke too.

I saw the beginnings of his career too, at Newcastle, and you could see the potential of being a class act even then.

That being?

Agreed. The Garry Stead interview is excellent.

Let's hope it's a step in the right direction...........

The thing about the 'Speedway Star' is it has never really been that kind of Mag. Perhaps that was more the 'Speedway Mail's' agenda? (I don't know as I am too young to remember!). Whether the 'Star' should change tack, is a different argument altogether. It might put people off buying it (not saying it would or wouldn't) as people might only want the reporting of meetings and scores/scorers with the usual interviews/articles type mag., as it is now.

Have you got Saturdays Lottery numbers please?

It's OK applying for 2-3 year Visas, but what about the Aussie riders who come over in the first year and turn out to be 'flops'? What would happen then?

Let's hope the doubters and knockers will apologise and then dissapear whimpering, like a whimpering thing........ And TWK will enjoy watching live speedway on Sky.... Despite not being against it being shown per se......

Correct.

Here it is! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsKQIihffE8

Good plan. I just hope that, if (and let's hope it doesn't happen) a team are 10 down, use a tac ride, and go on to beat the Diamonds (yes, I know it's highly unlikely! ), you won't come on the Forum, jumping up and down and complain about it (despite what you say in the last part of your post!!!)