PHILIPRISING

YES, to the Astrodome twice. Was there as team manager of the Rest of the World Team which faced the USA.

WOULD guess BV would pick Wolves if Poole still second. Money in the bag even if they don't reach the final. Why risk losing the most lucrative fixture?

BECAUSE most people watching soccer are soccer fans ... speedway on Sky attracts thousands of casual viewers.

WHAT are you on? Been extolling the virtues of the Worrell brothers, Nicholls and Jacobs to mention just four.

THEIR commentary position in Teterow was unbelievable, almost above the fence and actually with a better view than the referee, although they and their monitors did get covered in dirt on several occasions.

THE riders

THINK there might be new venues in 2018 but not next year.

THE calendar jigsaw currently being pieced together. Cardiff date this week.

BEAUTIFUL day in Teterow, blue sky, sunny and very warm. Flat track, most likely to favour the gaters and don't expect much passing round the outside. Embarrassing venue? Yes and no. Not every venue can be a Cardiff or Warsaw but when you experience the enthusiasm of the people in this part of Germany who are so appreciative of a major event coming here you realise it can be a balancing act.

THOUGHT you were better than comments like that. Disappointing... THEY get their reward with the points scored in the semis. BSI have nothing to do with qualifying rounds.

YOU don't have to like them or their commentaries but why morons?

AS I said, you really have no idea of what goes into organising the series as your comments plainly illustrate.

PRESUMABLY you would include the BSPA For someone of your obvious intelligence your naivety at what goes into organising the series and how it would be well beyond the ability of the 'professional' leagues is staggering.

JUDGING by the battle for a top eight place, not least amongst the three Poles, and the intensity of the Challenge don't think there is any lack of enthusiasm from the riders to take part in the World Championship.

NO idea ...

HOW about Briggo's six consecutive BLRC victories at a time when the standard was often higher than the World Final that preceded it. One of the all-time great speedway achievements.

EACH to his own but I enjoy watching a master technician (Hancock) at work

HAD a long chat with Emil at the SWC. He is very happy off the track with a young family. Keeps talking about returning to the SGP but the clock is ticking.

WHY? I know he came fourth after a run-off but he must be the world's most boring rider

CANNOT see Harris getting in again. Don't think BSI are bothered if there is only one Brit. Hard on Hampel but think his SGP race is run. If Pedersen overtakes Pawlicki I would give it to the Pole. Brings some excitement to the series and is one for the future which his fellow countryman obviously is not. Zagar is the tough one. Not been up to much either in the SGP or domestically this year. Would love to see both Emil and Gregori Laguta get a call.

THEN it would be up to the PZM to sue Speedsport. As it happens I believe that the PZM and Speedsport came to some arrangement re this year's track which, as we now know, was terrific.

I'M not saying any responsibility but the facts are the FIM provide, as you put it, the riders and Speed Sport's contract was with the PZM.

PROBABLY the result BSI dreamed about ... two great additions to the SGP squad and a Swede not needing a wild card.

BREACH of what contract?

JUST make sure you get one of the authorised taxis.