The White Knight

I too like 'Bomber' but I think he needs to improve his Gating and his Equipment if he wants to move forward. At present I don't think he is good enough. Regarding the point about age in the above Post - may I, respectfully, point out though, that Tomas Gollob our current World Champion is over 40 years of age.

Not making excuses IO - it just reads that way to me. Sorry - didn't mean to offend.

I think BFD's Post was meant in fun IO. :)

I must admit to thinking that at present Kennett would be out of his depth. The only possibility is Woofinden - has he done enough this year to deserve a 'pick' - I don't think so. I believe it will be 'Bomber' or nobody. The unpalatable truth is that we have, on the face of it - and under this System, nobody good enough. :sad: R.I.P. British Speedway.

Which is why things were better in the old days when Riders actually QUALIFIED for the World Final. If you ask me IMG has far too much say in Speedway. Never mind - it will be great to go to Cardiff etc. next year with no British Rider in the Series.....................................................won't it???? Selection ALWAYS creates a problem. If you QUALIFY you qualify and that is the end of it.

Fair comment brandonbee48. Like IO I was puzzled at first but realised the situation when I saw the Avatar.

I thought that this was the most boring Grand Prix I have seen in a long time, very poor. The only saving grace for me was Greg Hancock who improved his position on the road to the Title - and after a dreadful start too. I hope that 'Herbie' can win it again - on his displays so far, he certainly deserves to. :approve:

Who is???

There IS a certain Logic in this proposal. I am not sure I agree with it though. The idea of a Home Team being 'rewarded' for losing seems a bit odd to me. I can, though, see where Barrow Boy is coming from.

Cheers SH.

I've just read the Two Articles by Malcolm Simmons in this, the current Issue. I enjoyed them immensely - not least because of the sound COMMON SENSE that Malcolm writes. Having got his Book and read it I have come to realise that Malcolm believes in telling things as they are and NOT how we would, necessarily, like things to be. Keep up the good work Malcolm.

Actually - I like that idea. It might encourage Team Riding too, in itself a good thing.

Wasn't Phil Crump in that 'Bulldogs' Team - or - is my 'forgetory' playing tricks on me.

SPOT ON!!! :approve: Glad you arrived home safely Dave.

...........................and there's the rub - DITCH IT!!! Oh!! Did I mention - it's UNFAIR too if one Team is not allowed to use the It's A Knockout 'Joker' (by not falling far enough behind) If ALL Teams can use it - they negate each other - so why have it??? - DITCH IT!!!

You mean as happened to Australia last year. :angry: The Joker cost them the SWC. GET RID OF IT !!!!

Great or not great - Gollob last night INSPIRED his Team to victory. Both he AND Marek Cieslak (sic) the Polish Manager were a class apart. I do hope that nobody says that the Poles were cheating. I haven't heard or seen anything. I would suggest that IF anyone has said that - then sour grapes seem to be the order of the day. BEST Team won!!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the SWC Final tonight on the Television. All Riders were committed, the Racing was fantastic and the last Heat - WOW!!! I think, that for me too, it was the BEST Televised Meeting I have ever seen. As most on here know - I HATE the so called 'Joker' with a passion (and I still do). At least the Aussies got to use it this time for a FAIR Result. I thought they may not get the chance at it and lose as they did last year - because of it. No complaints from me this time, all used the Joker, Poland are the best Team and deserved Winners. I thought Crumpy was magnanimous in defeat - a true Sportsman. NICE TO SEE!!! :approve:

P****d Off!!!

I remember Alan in his spectacles - I think he was the first Rider I had seen who rode Speedway wearing glasses. A very good Rider as I remember as was his fellow Heat Leader Dave Baugh. Both rode well at Sunderland for Bradford.

Thanks very much moxey63.

Just noticed this Query. I will get our Sunderland Statistician (scarletrider) to have a look for you. :)

I was made to throw away my two bottles of Oranje Juice by the Security People. However - it is obviously OK to allow Alcoholic Beverages to be sold (at exhorbitant prices) so that some folk can behave in an anti social manner. I despair sometimes. I was not at Cardiff this year - but - after reading this Thread - I will think very carefully before I go again. At the moment - I don't think I will.

When I was at Cardiff a couple of years ago - the Poles were great fun. I never saw, or heard of, any trouble. I do hope that the troubles of Football are NOT going to be visited on Speedway.

Anyone care to Post a Link?? Please.