Daniel Smith

Setting averages based on the supposed "strength" is as false as any other average system. If a rider is hitting 9 average in Ekstraliga or Elitserien doesn't mean they'll do the same in the Elite League. In fact, more often than not most rider's averages decrease due to how technical the track are here in the UK.

I think Lambert will be pleased and call it a job well done to pick up the bronze. Well done to the lad

Looks like the Pole's are sulking and knocked the stream off

Hansen win he gets 3rd Hansen 2nd 3 way race-off??? (Lambert, Holder, Hansen) anything else 2 way race-off??? (Lambert, Holder) ???

That 2nd Semi result means Lambert's picked up at least a medal right?

At least the Pole didn't win it. Congratulations to Max Fricke

Harris hasn't been using GTR's

Jack's 2 years older than Robert

Lambert has been abysmal so far. Age is no excuse he's just morphing into the next Chris Harris

You are absolutely correct that those clauses can be given to any employee. It doesn't matter whether you're self employed or not. It's perfectly within EU employment law for an employer to offer exclusivity rights. Just to put one thing right, Pro Footballers ARE self employed signed to exclusivity contracts that have a start and end date. Footballers pay managers / agents fees to negotiate contracts, sponsorship and image rights etc. Speedway riders are in a no different position and maybe Poland are looking to becoming more of a professionally run business, set weekly wages and squad training sessions. If any country could run Speedway on the Football model it would be Poland. In terms of team Speedway it's every riders ambition to get a spot in the Ekstraliga, no different to Footballers looking to the Premier League or La Liga

good job they're not female as they'd still be nagging on about the best washing up liquid, cooking pans and ironing boards

With Poland's latest stunt think all is in the air If they go through with it you won't be seeing: Holder KK Lindback Janowski Milik etc etc

Link? No link required, Buster said it wasn't happening at the last EL meeting at King's Lynn during an interview

There is no 6 man team option next season. The idea failed and has been scrapped hence test meetings cancelled. Most EL promoters are looking to remove the EDR system as it's run it's purpose in their eye's but are looking to accommodate British riders into every team in the 2017 system. In terms of the EDR's averages for 2017, the fairest option is to use their EL 2016 averages minus 20%

The top Danes certainly won't go for it. They have to ride a certain amount of meetings in there own league and certainly want to maintain their Swedish commitments.

both teams fully deserve Terrific meeting

Here's the rule again: "16.3.4.1:- A 7-day window, prior to the scheduled date of the first EL Play-Offs will enable EL Clubs only to replace long-term Injured riders, but not with riders in other EL Team Declarations." Now, being sensible the wording "long-term" can be interpreted in two ways Season ending from the date of the 7 day window Been out of action for a period prior to the Play-Offs "long-term", what does that mean? When creating rules surely there should be a figure allocated to that and to what side of the 7 day window the injury is to be classed as "long-term"? There's also this rule: "16.3.4:- No Team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August, except for riders returning to the Team after injury." This tells me that if things don't work out for Lindbäck and Andersen feels he's ready he can be reintroduced for the Play-Off Final if Poole make it. The other issue regarding Lindbäck's average, as I've said previously I think that was fair and individual events can't be used as a comparative tool. League team averages only and within the regulations only the previous seasons figures (2015) could have been used. Elitserien 2015 - 7.58 NICE Liga 2015 - 8.75 (2nd tier conversion x0.6) 5.25 2015 = 6.42 The only thing that has come up fishy for me is the Pedersen injury.

What Poole would like, what Poole will get are exactly the same thing

Transparency - that's all that's required from the AGM. For 2017 a complete assessed average rider list for all riders from (Ekstraliga - NICE Liga) - (Elitserien - Allsvenskan) - (Metal Speedway League) all open and visible to the public. Minimum average is 5.00. No alterations after an assessed average is given during the 2017 season. All other leagues / riders are assessed at 4.50. Return to the last used 15 Heat format. 2016 EDR riders averages reduced by 20%

Bored of all the other stuff going on around the play-offs so fancied something different What could possibly be the worst Stars7 for 2017? Current 40.5 average limits 1. Craig Cook 7.37 2. Lewis Bridger 5.94 3. Nicholai Klindt 6.36 4. Davey Watt 5.40 5. Chris Harris 6.62 6. Josh Auty 4.90 7. James Sarjeant 3.77 40.36

Well I have to be honest, I got sucked into believing Andersen's injury was season ending and gave Poole the benefit of the doubt as the injury was genuine. This is without question, a breaking of the rule. Disappointed

Got to be a little suspect if Coventry are running EL next season. Loan fees to pay for 2/3 EL heatleaders or an exceptionally garbage side on the cheap as can't see KK being at Coventry either?

It is great some supporters are still really enthusiastic about Speedway. Unfortunately for most of us the negatives far outweigh the positives. Attendances prove this. Also proven by the attendances of Play-Off finals by how many Speedway fans come out. Speedway in this country could be really healthy but every year BSPA and more importantly, promoters running their clubs appallingly. Honestly, imo Speedway should fall back to basics and start again. Scrap double points, tac subs etc. Every rider has 4 programmed rides and a nominated heat 15 - done. Only have rider's committed to all fixtures. Put on some genuine entertainment for the fans

Couldn't Sayfutdinov be seeded straight to the GP Challenge rather than do the qualifying rounds?

Wouldn't mind Andersen at King's Lynn if Poole don't want him