mikebv

Of Sheffield could be Champions when they race Ipswich.. Both matches will be important as it will give riders a chance to earn more money and also, for some, a chance to reduce their average for next season.. Now the averages this month are calculated over only the last 10 matches a "poor night" can be very impactful to it, (1/10th impact rather than 1/20th) and therefore very beneficial to them when negotiating a team place next year... And as for explaining it to any newbies, I wouldn't expect too many of them on a cold dark night at the end of October will be in attendance.. To he honest, given the fact the League is already won, I wouldn't expect too many regulars either will be exactly "chomping at the bit" either to get there...

The DU's will still need plenty of rides so more than likely...

If Robert scores 0,0,0,0,0,0, (Might need to run an RR ride for Matej or Brady and also take a TAC ride), then he could be on a 6 point something...

What nights are Sweden having then? Thursday's have been used most weeks...

I think he will need to... A win for the Aces will cement their place in the play offs... Oh. Hang on a minute...

I bet there wont be too many "anticipating the start" in this one....

When Tai came back it got me to attend to watch him... And a few others I met up with who didint go regularly, and still dont... Didn't care who won, as it doesnt really matter does it? But it was great to watch genuine world class talent on a Speedway bike.. Similar to when Hancock came back and similar to watching young Robert Lambert.. Sit back, put your feet up, open up a cold one, and watch true talent... Not a bad way to spend an evening... If my lad hasnt got a game we will go to the final, again with a fair few lapsed/ex fans... Hopefully 2 GP stars there. Should be good..

Only two? He/She/They/Prefer to not identify, is half the forum...

Spot on... For those riding next year I would say Fricke, Holder and Nilsson would be the only ones that you could have a debate about... None of whom are HL's in Poland's top league. .. Kolodziej, Laguta and Sayfutdinov would be their natural replacements I would suggest, and would improve the competition... The like of Kubera is developing in the right direction but is still not of that level.. However, those given a Wild Card can 100% put up the strongest case to deserve one, and will keep the competition clearly the best in the world.... It's just great to see the UK having 20% of the regulars.... And when Tai Woffinden is your third best rider the National team are in very good health. ...

Cracking last race... Poland like... Nothing really riding on it yet riders going for it as if it was a GP final... Quality...

Thank goodness they didnt show the Wolves meeting... Sam Masters just had about four goes at getting around the bend...

Heat 10 a cracker... Similar to Monmore Green that one..

I think Glasgow brought him in during August till the last week of September. But he only did home meetings.. .

Batch....

Could go either way now after that 2-4...

First leg rendered the result a formality... But, more likely.. It is on TV... And it is on TV because the top league get their matches covered by a major TV company who cover sports.....

That new lad looks decent...

And "weakened the team" according to the averages...

Credibility? In UK Speedway? Is it credible for the top flight for a team to choose what league they race in and voluntarily demote themselves, yet continue to use top flight riders? ...

You will never challenge the rules as you may need to bend some yourself during the season...

There's also is something called a Mickey Mouse Bollox operating model which unfortunately renders all leagues pretty worthless in winning.. Therefore. Getting someone like Lambert to come over here should be something to sit back and enjoy.. Good to hear Chris Louis was someone who can see the bigger picture and his programme notes last week also gave you hope that some within the "higher echelons" know the potential of the sport if ran properly... Here's hoping for 15 heats of exciting racing...

If he rode for Poole they would still be underdogs.....

The website says no tickets available... Presume that isnt the case? Do they stop online tickets at some point prior to the start?

Has any of the official announcements mentioned how they have managed to get Lambert signed given "the rules"? It would be good to know maybe?

When you use averages, and given all the manipulation and variable ways they get delivered it is definitely not an exact science, (nor in my opinion fit for purpose, but that's for another time)... You then cannot complain when they get used to bring in riders for those injured.. You either have to use them or not and given the whole season sees guests being used on a horses for courses/ringer basis, then at least we have one rider now who will complete (hopefully), 3 meetings.. Just a shame he couldnt have done all four... Let's hope we see some great racing tonight from him..