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I suppose the final word should be. The whole point of the article was that he was out of the team he had had his chance and was going to be replaced which would have meant he would not have had today...:-)

Riders are still human beings...but I take your point anyway none of us know whether Nic was affected.. I was just putting my point of view.

Where as I appreciate the need for teams to be competitive and making changes to line ups is an essential part of this but.... Did Nick really deserved to be publicly humiliated in such a way by his team management in the SS this week. Just a couple of lines normally does it .........has been replace by...... We thank him for his services is the normal format. Team Management are generally very supportive of their team members, publicaly If nick is lucky enough to get another team how long will that take to get out of his system before he can start building himself up to perform. Apart from Matt Wright, not sure what he is doing now, Nick was the only one who was not snapped up from the old Mildenhall. Maybe I am the only one who has taken offence from the article and if that is the case I'l admit I am wrong I am not a huge officianado when it cmes to speedway and sometimes struggle to understand the why's and wherefors but I'm not sure this lad deserved this.

Will there be any updates for this meeting???

There is a lot going on in the second half meeting department, good quality 6 heat meetings....... Coventry-Sheffield-leicester-birmingham. I aplogies for any I may have missed out. If you know of anymore you may want to post. So watch this space.... Rome wasn't built in a day unfortunatley these are not going to yield over night but in a couple of years time who knows.

Excellent I hope many more take the plung..... Seriously though. There is always the option of making the NL Amateur like I believe they have in Denmark only the top league gets paid, if my research has not failed me, but then the step up to premier league machinery would be to great for the riders to withstand. The riders do have to pay heavily to compete in Amateur meetings in Fuel and entry fees so at least the clubs could maybe cover that.

I've started a new topic so as to not hijack a meeting thread I know this argument has been churned over and over. it is probably right up there with the Aussies in British Speedway Unfortunatley with a sizeable amount of the 'big boys' being from overseas chances for the young brits are getting less and less. I actually think it is very sad to see Chris Harris the lone Brit in the GP and if Tai goes back in I believe he will go in as an Australian. These boys need the support if they are to get anywhere and that support needs to be for the NL. There are some very exciting prospects coming up who are just making that leap. Howarth Garrity Knight Morris, to name but a few. People will flock to see these boys if they make it to the higher leagues. So why not now? I have seen a couple of meetings this year and haven't seen any wobblers yet. I know Ryan from Buxton has come in for a little criticism but this time last year Richie Worrall was in the same position infact I think It was this time last year that I saw him in the Novice class at the Stoke Amateur meeting he is now in the PL and notching up a fair few points in league meetings and in individual meetings I do hope Jane and Jack keep the faith to see how he goes on over the season. It is possible we wont get any answers as the relevant supporters probably don't come on this section of the forum and the people that come already do. The sizeable crowd that Dudley attract and Mildenhall. I think are there to support the relevant clubs not necessarily National League racing. Had Leicester entered in the National League instaed of the premier league they may have just as much support. Where I have been slightly suprised though is the high level of support who stay to watch second half racing both at Leicester and at Coventry, and I'm sure the lads are extremely greatful for that, and these are all PL EL supporters. There can be some wobblers at these events as that is the whole point so maybe they think that that is the level of racing they will get in the NL. If that is the case then someone needs to put them right. There doesnt seem to be anything in the way of supporters clubs in the national league some of the stand alones have but the second teams normally tag onto the senior team set up maybe there would be an answer.

Once all the DVDs have been sold it would be good to put it in the BSPA site as maybe clip of the week as it sounds like an excellent advert for NL. This could go a long way to promote the league and show supporters of higher leagues how good it can be.

My concern is for the (NL) section of the Forum but I take your points Tina

You were obviously at a completley different meeting to me I thought the crowd was quite good although quite spread out....... Well done to Scott Richardson who had a brilliant night and Lewis Blackbird held his own for his team mates. I do hope Joe jacobs finds his form again soon Best of luck Joe. What I do believe is that this section of the Forum is dying off, as very few people seem to want to comment anymore, and I think it is posts like this that are signing it's deat warrant to be honest. Tina Widman

You are quite right well done those boys. The Colts did miss Jason and I'm sure they will be the first to admit it. Byron once again led from the front though he and Kyle who also did very well were a little unlucky in Ht 15. They were also hampered by the fact that they had to run 3 races on 3 riders as 3 rides had to be allocated to Jason that was a shame it may have been closer, had that not have been the case. Don't be too hard on the Hawks, they are allowed to have good days and bad days and I'm sure all involved have learned from today. Well done to Shane You have to give credit where credit is due, no matter what side you are on.

At least Oli has a place, with the points limit coming down, there are a fair few riders who find themselves out in the cold at the moment. I do feel for you and him and hope he goes onto to do well for kings lynn there certainly seems to be alot of positive comments on the Kings Lynn thread. I'm not sure that these public rantings are terribly helpful to the sport particularly NL who are fighting for every spectator and the spectators are entitled to their opinion somrtimes its not easy to read.If it upsets you that much maybe stay away from the forum. Keep plugging away and I'm sure you will both get there in the end.

You go lads give it your all C'mon The Colts

Do we know who the NL team is???? For workington

I also hope you do for many years to come and as an Upper Claptonian currently estranged in the midlands I could find my loyalties severly tested if my son were to ride against you

I stand corrected, and and my apologies go to paul. Had this been the only reference to kindergarden, second rate or mickey mouse events which have been mentioned on here recently I probably wouldn't have bothered but for both riders and the supporters, of these events, I think they maybe anything but(my opnion). I have to admit to what I know about speedway you could write on the back of a postage stamp (seriously). I'm sure everybody would like to see their own team league racing again. Just because you are not league racing doesn't make it any less worthy. Tina Widman

I am sorry I know I shouldn't bite but could you keep, the analogies of, the worthwhile work going on to stage second halve challenges and give riders opportunities of race practice and supporters associations doing their all to bring teams back to life out of it. 26 years Leicester Lions supporters gave to that cause including staging 'challenge matches' to keep the name out there. Where else do you think riders and teams are going to come from. Regardless of popular misconception pulling items out of hats is an illusion.

It doesn't sound like many meetings but it may encourage more people to attend and it gives the teams more flexibility in planning for NL/PL riders to be able to ride both as those riders are missed by fans and team mates alike when absent. You can't knock it until you have tried it.

You can get it on the Dudley sight but unsure if it is the full statement. It certainly looks like it. Don't get to excited

the Brits that are worthy of a place get a place I hear this term used a lot and I would like to know what parametres or criteria should be used to measure this. This is a genuine question as I would be interested to know.

I think you are doing a diservice to the Brit riders there. The riders I know struggling or 'out of favor' dont give up that easy tempting as it maybe.

Your comments is not well written but who is saying that new silncers have to be used in youth speedway?

Hopefully one day Long Eaton will be there to. I do hope so Best of Luck to the invaders

What I know about speedway you could write on the back of a postage stamp but even I can see that getting the NL right is a priority to the rest of the sport. The BSPA may not always get everything right, or so it seems to read this forum, the fact that a seperate date has been put aside to discuss the NL, and not make it an afterthought at the PL / EL Agm should be applauded. Money might be short but there are somethings you can't skimp on.