Gemini

Apologies for going off topic but I've just noticed you went to Leicester twice this season so what did you think to the track/stadium etc? You must have liked it if you went back again.

Ah yes...I forgot about the Premier League also having the double point rule. It's only one race though so an improvement on how it used to be. I didn't like it when it happened twice....unless it was helping Coventry to catch up of course. Good ~ I'm happy to be whooshed. There are so many people on here moaning and whingeing about things being better years ago, including the BSF and Speedway, so I get confused sometimes if a post is serious or taking the mickey. It doesn't help either to sort things out in my brain when gustix likes my original post.

Just as a matter of interest should the double points be dropped and your interest in Speedway can continue, exactly which E.L. track would you be going to? Sorry but geography is not my best subject so I don't know which is the nearest to Sunderland. I'm not sure if you are being serious or sarcastic but I'll ask anyway. Can you name a few from this 'droves' list? The only one I can remember who has left ~ so obviously the others weren't that memorable ~ is Rabbit and she left about 4 years ago.

Presumably Mr Sandhu being as he always promised to build a stadium before demolishing the one at Brandon? He's a man of his word isn't he? Shame he can't just leave us where we are and build his houses in the field they may or may not have found. Why would a field be rented? They're not going to graze Sheep on it. Surely the 'field' would have to be bought being as there is going to be a track, stadium and car park built on it so it's no longer a field.

Blimey! That woke Lucy up ready to do some rounding up ~ poor dog was fast asleep.

Who would she be then? I think there is only the owner of the forum left and he's probably given up trying to keep everyone in line as it would be a full time job. As forum's go we don't do too badly moderating ourselves and that's how it should be. It's like a family gathering ~ the old granddad moaning about everything, holier than thou aunt, bloody annoying nephew, know it all teenager, argumentative uncle who won't give up until everyone else does in despair and he's left talking to himself, the 15 year old who keeps dressing up in different clothes and thinks no-one will notice, 4 year old who's always crying and running to mummy because someone has said something he doesn't get the gist of but he's upset anyway because it gets him the attention he craves, the baby who's always bawling because its dummy has fallen out again. I love this forum.

Okay. Apologies as I thought you were asking if the remarks were true and Mr Rising had confirmed they were. His words ~ "EXCUSE me if I take issue with that remark. As in the case of Jon Cook, and others, we are simply the messenger. If you don't like the message, don't blame SS. Why would you want to question the accuracy of the report? It's what he said." I probably have got a few links in the chain missing these days. I'm not keen on the new title of this thread anyway. Just putting a name on a BSF topic is confusing and always makes me think someone has died.

Mr Rising has and he should know whether Cook said it or not. EXCUSE me if I take issue with that remark. As in the case of Jon Cook, and others, we are simply the messenger. If you don't like the message, don't blame SS. Why would you want to question the accuracy of the report? It's what he said. I disagree with that actually ~ Shawn is not one of the forums worst spellers. He just moves a few letters around so put them in the right order and the word is spelt correctly. My brain is perfectly in tune these days after years of practice.

Or indeed the edited version of John Cook.

Services to Speedway? Not that he enjoys riding of course and getting paid extremely well for it rather than working in an office 8am - 5pm, slogging away on a building site, pounding the streets as a postman or emptying bins. My heart bleeds.

Ey up he's back.

When did the word 'Retarded' ever officially get used to describe someone born mentally disabled? I agree with SCB that it's just a derogatory word used for a stupid person. Back in Joseph Merrick's day when he was in the Leicester Hillcrest Workhouse, on the census people were regularly described either as an 'Idiot' or an 'Imbecile'. They sound much more insensitive words to me. Anyway carry on with this lively discussion as I'm not 'discusted' yet.

Why would Lioness ban anyone for anti Kings Lynn comments? She supports Glasgow. Anyway she's not been a mod on here for ages so if you want to say anything rude or offensive carry on.

Ah....but do you know where it is?

Any old field would do as long as the track is decent. Speedway fans aren't that fussy about plush surroundings and an all seater stadium. According to SCB we all pack up our flask, blanket and seat when we go anyway. (He's right.)

No it wasn't as it was only Starman. No-one takes any real notice of what he says. I don't know what would be worse ~ tackling the M6 or watching Speedway on Leicester's track.

All I can say to that is my husband was there from the beginning, even helping out when the stadium was being built, but he hasn't been at all this season so he's definitely not jumping on any bandwagon and he stuck it out for 3 years before giving up. It's just so sad that after waiting for 28 years for Speedway to return it's the shape of the track that lets it down. Everything else is spot on and they even withdrew their ban on dogs half way through the season ~ something else they've got right. That will get all the 'dogs shouldn't be allowed at Speedway' fans out of the woodwork. Although one will be missing. How is Robert72 these days?

It night be Coventry's best bet but it wouldn't be mine, either short or long term as Wolves don't allow dogs and I wouldn't go without my trusty companion. It's beginning to look like Brandon or nothing for me and I won't be the only one either.

Would love to know which referees voted for Leicester. Sounds like they have similar crackpot ideas to some of the promoters.

I know you mean Greyhounds but that would be the end of me supporting Coventry after 32 years. In fact it might be the end for me anyway if they locate somewhere to the other side of the city, or Rugby, and it's no longer a quick journey down the M69 for me to get there. Have a look at the photos here...........http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/speedway/scott-nicholls-admits-new-national-10570531

I think we need to see Steve Sholvar's clip again. Where are you Steve?

Well, ignoring that bit it's obviously perfect....but not as perfect as Wolverhampton and Swindon. I find that bit strange about riders being able to race with 'confidence and close to one another' because whenever I've been it has mostly been strung out racing. Also numerous incidents on the bends as some riders seem to find them difficult to get round due to the shape of the track. But that subject has been done to death so not much point in going on about it as nothing is going to change.

Well there you go then, proof that David Hemsley has been right all along and no way will he ever alter the track now. Bronze for Leicester Track It was announced today that Leicester’s track was assessed as the third best in the 2015 Elite League Track of the Year award behind Wolverhampton and Swindon. The marks are awarded by the Speedway Control Bureau referees who officiate at each meeting and the areas for assessment include track preparation and surface, inner edge, infield, safety fence and airbag panels. “We pride ourselves in creating a race track that is safe for the competitors which allows them to perform to their maximum. Our track curator Glyn Taylor creates a surface that is consistent from the start-line to the finish which means there is no real home advantage as it is fair to both teams and the riders are therefore able to race with confidence and close to one another” explained the Lions Promoter David Hemsley.

There is supposed to be a plot of land being looked at and more news before Christmas but who knows?

Certain forum members have recently gone very much down in my estimation. It's a wonder they aren't dizzy with all the spinning. On the other hand a post like the one below restores my faith that there are at least some decent Poole fans who can see through the Blue and White mist. Thank you foreverblue. "So Dak was always keen to ride in this country next season as most of us would have thought until P.O.P told us he was not riding here in 2016 and Skidder doing a lot of wriggling. It would appear they dont know as much as they would like us to think!