The White Knight

I stood at Brough Park tonight and thought to myself - why am I doing this. I don't like the Rules/Regulations ie: Double Points, Play Offs etc - yes, even down to the Yellow Helmet Cover that I cannot distinguish from the White Helmet Cover under lights. I thought I'm freezing cold, wet and I am really not enjoying this at all. Well - tonight I made a decision. I said earlier that I would pick and choose when I went to Speedway next Season. I have revised my decision - I am finished. My decision had nothing to do with me being cold and wet - I could take that. It was a decent Meeting too. There were NO Tactical Rides etc. I just realised that I could no longer support a Sport that has so totally lost it's credibility and is, if it continues as it is, heading for extinction. I really don't want to watch that. From now on - it is the Armchair for me..................................................... Another 'Oldie' gone - that should please a few on here anyway.

Yes - if it keeps raining. That is the bloody stupid system that everyone is so keen on. :mad:

This, if true, confirms me in my earlier Decision about walking away. :sad: I DOESN'T MATTER!!! :sad:

It's "what young people do" isn't it.

No - Triplicate. :rofl: I have already told my friend with whom I go to the Speedway that I will NOT be attending every week next Season. I will become a 'Now and again'/Armchair Supporter. My reasons for this are solely due to the Double Points and the Play Off Rules. I do realise that some will think, thank goodness for that. The downside is that you will still have me to put up with on this Forum. I can no longer continue to regularly support a Sport that has, in my eyes, totally lost it's credibility. :sad:

Then we are more or less in agreement. The League Championship should be just that. The top six could then ride in a 'Play Off' Competition to decide who is the 'Play Off' Champions. I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER WITH THAT!!! All fair and above board. The 'Play Off' Competition with the Top Six Teams would be a real money spinner without, on occasions, robbing the true League Champions of their Title.

Out of interest Steve - IF the 'Diamonds' are not in the 'Play Offs' - how much Revenue comes to Newcastle from the said 'Play Offs'? Genuine question.

Hooray!!! That sums it up EXACTLY. As I said earlier - PATHETIC!!! They won't change it - but that doesn't make it RIGHT. Who cares about that though? WHY NOT? Speedway labels itself as a SPORT. The Season's performance should be the Gold Riband for the League Competitons. League Champions should NOT be cheated out of their rightful Title. The whole thing makes us look stupid. I don't care how many other Sports do it either. IT DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT!!!

Gusets? Do they need support? :o

Errr NO!!! So that the Promoter doesn't have to take a loss because half of his Crowd are attending a Football Match. By delaying the start they can do BOTH!!! A very sound business decision in my opinion - the Promoter would be mad not to change the start time. Whether YOU like it or not Football is way bigger than Speedway these days - accommodations have to be made in order to co-exist. It might be an idea to think your argument through before you Post unwarranted criticism of one of the better Promotional setups in the Premier League.

Agree - doesn't that make the 'Play Off' System so pathetic.

Try watching an episode Eddie. I think it is quite funny. I's a bit rude in parts - but it makes me laugh anyway.

HaHa. :rofl:

Damn!!! I was going to Post that - you beat me to it.

Quiet Stewie.

Too right old boy, too right.

It's much better on the Wireless.

It is if you are a casual visitor like me. Obviously myself and others don't matter - well that's OK then. Bloody Southerners.

Naughty. :nono: :angry:

Kathryn Tickell terrific. The Scots might claim it back if they get Independence. I'm a big fan of Pipe Bands.

As a casual reader of this Thread - I couldn't understand some of the Initials. Ah well!! My loss. :rolleyes:

Nice one. :rofl:

EH!!!!! Very true - and I didn't like them then either. orion - I am doing my very best to understand your Posts. Do you mean: "doesn't hold much water. Only asking - but that is two in a row I have struggled with. In fact I am still not sure about the first one.

Wow!! I should say so. Some really cracking Riders there.

Thanks for the update on Matty screm. Here's hoping his pelvis heals quickly and as painlessly as possible.