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Ha ha! I so like to prove Tsunami is wrong sometimes. True to the first bit. I had resisted all attempts to join the 21st Century by getting a computer but as soon as David mentioned the new speedway forum that was it and I bought a second hand one from a member of the family. I could never manage without one now. Untrue to the second bit. I'd been on Facebook for quite a while before my Granddaughter told me about Farm Town and I'm now in charge of twenty farms. A lot of people don't like Facebook but I think it's great, although I perhaps shouldn't have 'liked' so many dog rescue groups because I usually end up crying at least once a day. But on the other hand there are some truly remarkable recoveries by dogs that have been starved and abused and it is good to follow their stories as they get better and find a lovely new home.

Is that another of your facts? I feel sure the forum was started by Phil in 2001 as that is when I bought my first computer purely so I could join. Perhaps he was the KKS of the forum back then and didn't use his proper name but several aliases, like Admin for instance? Anyway, perhaps Phil will be able confirm the year sometime, not that I want to be proved right of course.

The forum first started in 2001 and as far as I know is still owned by Phil the original instigater. (Thank you Phil.) I joined a couple of months afterwards when False dawn told me about the forum at Coventry. I didn't even have a computer but soon got a second hand one so I could join. There were only a few members at the time but it was good fun back then as everyone got on with each other. Nowadays that's not always the case but is to be expected with such a large group of people. I still love the forum and as you have said it's easy to block anyone who you really don't like - I've just got two on my ignore list - so it should be enjoyable. I think it was taken off for a few days during the 'Duchess of Sherborne' episode - that post didn't stay on for long anyway - but long enough for me to read it. Also again for a few days during the run up to the Darcy Ward trial, but I could be wrong about that. Otherwise it has been all systems go and we all owe Phil. our thanks for providing us with the forum for so long free of charge.

Damn!!

I've bothered because I don't go to bed until around 1am so I've got some time to spare and I can tell you that the posts have been removed, which is why yours has been deleted as well ch958. Let peace descend once again.

I don't suppose they've got time to trawl through every post to check what members are writing as strangely enough they have work, homelife and family to contend with as well. If you don't like something just click on the report button and then they can decide whether it's warranted or not..

Ha Ha! Just wait until Peterborough's number 1 fan KKS and all his cronies join in.

It's going to be difficult when the two teams ride against each other but I think I've been brain washed over the last 30 years and won't be able to give up on the Bees after all this while. Hopefully if the racing improves at Leicester I'll be supporting both teams.

Didn't he say that John Perrin picked the team? I haven't got time to read through it again.

Please.....Paulco. I am trying to forget all about that match. Also the one at Leicester but that wasn't so bad because it wasn't a 'true' Lions team. Still embarrassing though and I hid my Bees scarf inside my coat half way through.

First time I've watched that clip and I can't believe how the referee allowed that start - well it wasn't really a start as the riders didn't come to a stop beforehand at the gate anyway. Terrible also how the 'race' was allowed to continue for another two laps while Ivan lay on the track.

But you only have to re-click it and you can 'unlike' it again.

I don't think it will bother him after two years of continual moaning and whingeing from some Coventry fans.

I agree that weekend racing would be a good idea but Sunday would be a better option than Saturday I would think as Saturday is usually the day when holidaymakers have either just arrived and are settling in or going home. I hope something can be sorted out.

Yes, the scouts convention (or whatever it was called) was very interesting with thousands of horrible little lads running all over the place. Edited to put the quote in as the page has turned over.

I don't think he ever 'quit'. Mick and Blayne had a little falling out but they've now kissed and made up again thank goodness.

Mick has done quite a lot of 'behind the scenes promoting' that has never been done before by the previous ones so it is good to see the fans are now giving him a bit of credit. Well done Mick.

James Shanes? I'm happy.

Always two sides to a story.

From the Coventry website......... ------------------------------------------------ The meeting was to feature the one-off Midland Development League KO Cup Final between the Coventry-Mercia Vikings and Stoke; however, Stoke have now stated they have been informed that this 'in-season' event cannot take place outside the regular campaign. Coventry Speedway had express permission from the SCB to run the MDL KO Cup Final at the Christmas Cracker, and we are therefore disappointed that Stoke will not be providing a team.

I ignored the tablet/smart phone bit as well because the phone I've got is at least 10 years old so obviously not very smart. I know what tablets are because I take one for my blood pressure every day but what the hell is a smart phone anyway? Perhaps I should be more suspicious but Speedway fans are all nice people aren't they? He's 36, lives in Slovenia and has been a member on here for 5 years so got to be trustworthy. Right?

I think some on here should take a look at this and see how you get on. It will keep you quiet for a few minutes and you may even learn something. http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=75387&do=findComment&comment=2381481

Thanks FTM and well done to the champs. Takes some doing to beat a team with any referees in it.

Sounds like it was a good evening all round and a nice amount added to the fund. Who was in the winning team?

What's the point of that? You only have to read some of the discussions on the forum to know that even the fans can't agree on the best solution to the sport's problems so why should we have a say in the matter. Anyway, I think the majority of us were wanting less foreign riders being flown in and out to score a couple of points and more help for the British lads and that's what we've got. I'm quite happy and looking forward to next season.