Arson fire

we need to do something about our infestructure, it will take years but at least there would be light at the end of the tunnel...

yeah id say he was about the closest, but then he hasnt really pushed on as many of us really thought he would.

answer when you're sober

they did, but he was obviously better.... Would he have been though without the chance to come here?... Where would he have went?? Straight to poland, denmark? not many go that route..he'd probably have plodded around Oz and ended up with a real job.... For every Chris Holder there are 10-20 Mason camptons

anyone lol

i should have said allowing teams like cradley to take the mick sorry. Being able to sign that team at NL level is a joke imo.... Surely Cradley didnt enter the league just to pumel everyone for a bit of silverware?? Thats not speedway man, imo its win at all costs, which again imo, the NL shouldnt be about.... What purpose did it serve worrall and Starke?? Established prem league riders?? It shouldnt be allowed i dont think... It needs looked at as its hindering the chances of others.

seriously though, whos the last young exciting rider berwick have signed, or had on loan or who theyve developed or even kept for a few seasons?? Genuine question ed

Berwick always sign riders who have already had their best years in the sport though...

In essence we have been assisting developing young foreigners for years, far more than our own in a way...giving them the platform to come and develop their skills and further their careers and speedway education. How many other countrys have done that??... How many other speedway nations have welcomed our young riders with open arms before theyve developed as riders and men?? I cant think of any tbh. Yes, obviously some had already shown great potential at an early age, but most of them ( even the top lads) probably wouldnt be where they are today.... would holder have progressed to world champ if he hadnt came to Britain for example?? I doubt it, because Britain is the gateway and a grounding that has opened up bigger and better things for almost all, british speedway owes them nothing... If only we offered our own the same oppotunities we might not be as down as we are today. The sad thing is, its turned full circle in about 20 years.... Now we need them more than they need us, and weve only ourselves to blame.

People bleating on about not enough brits to fill the gaps, If the national league was set up and left to actually develop young talent, rather than use young lads as speedway slags to keep the EL alive and save money or let teams like Cradley last year take the mick. We dont seem to be about development of good kids, mostly about the here and now... No vision, no loyalty and no help.... A few clubs do training schools,( hats off) but as a sport, and although better these past few years, the development in its youth is shocking to say the least imo.

calm down dear

you sure? Things look to have changed yesterday.

Starmans an Aussie aint he

yes but their governing bodies have probably done everything correct amd not flouted the system

several riders twitter seems to confirm it

aye... Thought there was some dual carry on sort of thing cheers.

is branford a brit or aussie??

told you

holder lives here, the other 2 more than likely though.

none

Dontforgetthestrawsyourclutchingbruv

you're about 3 years too late with this post.

So this is all the Bspa's fault then for not doing things correctly?? If so it was only a matter of time before ignorant incompetence caught up with them surely?!

pretty sure hes married over here and has residency.

newcastle dont have gaps either