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A few thoughts on the new Polish season decisions. 1 I wonder what sort of activity in the transfer window there will be- will clubs and riders be sensible in their decision making ? 2 Riders are going to find it strange with the 1 pit crew member only- the past norm has been at least 2 sometimes 3. 3 Not sure how the Swedish and Danish leagues are going to be able to run, as Sweden especially use a massive number of riders who ride in Poland. 4 Doyle has already come out and said he has a big decision what to do, and i`m sure riders like Woffinden, Bewley, Batchelor etc etc will also have to make difficult decisions.

If by any chance the Wroclaw GP goes ahead with fans allowed(August 1st) my Sunday league match in Gorzow has been stuffed !!!!!

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It`s not strictly true that it`s the federation(PZM) but the Extraleague who think they can do what they want- they even annoyed the PZM a couple of seasons ago when they re arranged a league match on a Thursday date which was the date for the Polish championship(IMP) qualifiers. My opinion is the FIM should have made Friday qualifying when it became timed laps and i do believe the Extraleague would have backed down as there are plenty of other friday`s they could have used.

Google translation of part of the Sportowefakty article June 12 - the day marked the start of the PGE Ekstraliga games. The schedule and specification of activities will be determined by PZM and Ekstraliga Żużlow. What's important: the league will start, but without the supporters. On May 8, 14-day isolation of players from all participating teams will begin. Then speedway riders will have the opportunity to train. The games will last until the end of October. The question, however, is whether by 12 June players will accept the new rates proposed by PGE Ekstraliga.

When will you get it into your thick head that BSI are providing a link to the Prague GP tickets only- and do so with all the non BSI promoted GP`s- the Promoter is Prague speedway. The promoter Prague speedway is using Ticket Portal CZ. Do you suggest that BSI should not put the links on their website ?? Whether the GP should have been called off by now is a different matter and the FIM/BSI and the local promoter should make a decision at the earliest opportunity.

Josh Grajczonek has had and recovered from covid 19 reports Sportowefakty today

All U 21 qualifiers cancelled- each federation who are in SON can nominate 1 rider to take part in the finals.( 3 rounds)- 15 + 1 meeting WC

Fim Europe saying to be rescheduled which i can`t see happening- which will leave us with the 4 finals Vojens June 20th ( surely will have to be rescheduled) Lodz July 4th Gorican August 22nd Chorzow September 19th It will also mean that 10 riders will have to be added to the 5 qualified- normally Onesport/FIM Europe cannot pick GP riders as the wild cards (although they can do the qualifiers/challenge, so i wonder if under the circumstances an agreement might be made for let`s say 2 GP riders can be included.

Polish authorities have announced all Speedway postponed until May 22nd at the earliest. It is now suggested if it does resume it will be without fans in the stadiums.

That`s because there is a round at Rzeszow

It would be more relevant if Munich was in Poland.

Found this from a old forum thread which might narrow it down a bit HACKNEY 1991 Division Two Whitaker, Paul 8.74 Olsson, Tony 7.79 Hamnett, Dave 6.57 Kalina, Vladimir 5.81 Warren, Michael 5.38 Hellsen, Richard 5.13 Karnas, Pavel 4.36 Pollard, Roland 2.25 Hunter, Tim 2.21 Phillips, Simon 2.00 Hardy, Julian 0.00 Sandford, Ricky 0.00

Looking at this photo of Tim Hunter- i`m not sure that it`s him https://picclick.co.uk/Original-Tim-Hunter-Hackney-Hawks-Speedway-Photograph-153820973701.html#&gid=1&pid=1

In addition to Philip`s answer, i would imagine that the non BSI promoted ;GP`s are individually negotiated between the clubs and BSI. The fee that each club has to pay to hold a GP varies and is such that the local authority/tourist board normally provide money to bridge the gap between what the clubs can afford to stump up and what BSI want. The clubs will make a commercial decision on what they can charge for the tickets-ie Wroclaw was a sell out in 2019 and served up a fantastic GP so have upped the ticket price this year by around a quarter.

Poland really pi$$ed off at the FIm/BsI for the scheduled Daugavpils semi`s on September 25/26th weekend as it`s play-offs. Belle Vue date isn`t such a problem as season should be over by then.

At the present time none are cancelled still a 10 round programme with only Warsaw moved to August- with the PZM promising refunds if ticket holders cannot make the re-staging date. Obviously if rounds are cancelled and not re-scheduled all monies paid for tickets will be refunded. If GP`s are moved to new dates i`m not sure if they will follow Warsaw and offer refunds as normal ticket purchase conditions allow for change of date if circumstances dictate.

How strange is this - Eurosport events head office is in England and from this companies information are based very near to or in the same building as BSI speedway BSI https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/03369723 Eurosport events https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/04361881

You have been brainwashed by your Gorzow mates and sportowefakty !!!! the last year of BSI`s GP contract is 2021 !!!!

We used to have both

As far as i can see that isn`t true. The clubs have said that they won`t run in empty stadiums.

The PZM have promised that they will be issuing refunds if ticket holders cannot make the re-staging date, however no details have yet been published as to how they will organise it. I am checking regularly here https://www.pzm.pl/zuzel as they will post it on their website as soon as they have sorted it. You could try asking them directly.

The PZM have today updated the retained list of contracted riders to the Polish league/non league teams https://www.pzm.pl/pliki/komunikat/gksz/2020-04/31095/komunikat-nr-9-przynaleznosci-klubowe.pdf From this list it appears that Rybnik have not registered a contract with Robert Lambert yet.

Rubbish !!!

Would anyone know the DOB of Olle Andersson ?