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No mention of a rider named Chessell in the Speedway Star article today, conspicuous by his absence in it. What's happened?

The one thing I do like is clarity and as I forgot to underline the name of Ben Barker, unfortunately your assumption Grachan is incorrect.

Well don't know what everyone thinks but one rider is quite a surprise. What do everyone else think about Richie Worrall, Ben Barker, Kyle Howarth, Lewis Rose and Nathan Greaves?

A certain Elite League rider has equipment to spare for a few months, maybe he could pay as you go to use it?

This seasons National League looks as though it could be the most open and best for a long time. A couple of new teams and face changes on many fronts are what will make it more interesting. The usual push for Cradley to be top dogs is not far from what they will be, but newcomers Birmingham and Eastbourne will be giving them a good run. Think that Coventry and Kent could struggle to live up to expectations, with Buxton and Kings Lynn spoiling a few party's. Stoke, Mildenhall and Rye House are the jokers in the pack and fancy any of the three to push Cradley all the way. This is Speedway though and only my opinion of how it could go.

Wouldn't Ben Wilson fit in. Were quick enough to call him back from Stoke last year an now appears surplus to requirements or has he retired again or I missed something?

The best rider to watch in any league is Jason Garrity, okay you don't know how he will go from meeting to meeting but excitement one way or another is guaranteed. Money maybe the reason, a team place abroad at the weekend, but don't knock him as he will be our future British No.1. Think again you knockers?

Several riders who normally would be fixed up spring to mind with the likes of Ben Hopwood and Luke Chessell who have been previously mentioned. Ben Wilson and Chris Widman are still available or are they? Could be a useful looking Raiders team with still a lot of talent that needs giving a chance.

Everyone knows that October is not a kind month regarding the weather! Is it not possible for all Finals and Individual meetings for the end of season be scheduled for early October at the start of the season? Any other sports season finishes with all trophy's being awarded for the winners and all fixtures completed, we don't. Next years fixtures need to be sorted and ensure that postponements early season can be completed to allow a early conclusion to the Trophy's being presented to allow the Fans (Paying Public) to enjoy the teams success. Looking at the moment that riders, fans, promoters, uncle Tom cobbly an all will be truly pee doff with the sorry end to a excellent season, lol

Its 10 o`clock morning 10 October and still no information from The Official Speedway website regarding Poole v Kings Lynn semi final play off, apart from a brief message saying it was cancelled and to be restaged on Wednesday 15 October. Speedway really does not help itself as many have commitments and need up to date information asap. It is the electronic age, is it not?

Members 11,013 posts Posted 28 September 2014 - 05:15 PM I don't know why you didn't just drop to the PL. Your crowds wouldn't have been much different from the EL, had you put a decent side together. With less expence. That said, i wish the club the best of luck, and hope, your fans support it. Cheaper to run, but if the fans don't support it, you'l have Egg on ya faces. You need a side that's going to challenge for Honours, then, you might make it pay.. This is why Businesses are successful or not, you cut the cloth accordingly and do not wish for things to happen, but act in accordingly sound sense. Probably that's why many teams have cash flow problems, spending above there income on not on sound financial sensibilities.

Strange to see Steady not giving instructions to the track staff to how he wanted it prepared. All in all a good meeting and good to see that lad who started at Sheffield training track come good!

Firstly having 2 referees would also play havoc as both could see different things as all supporters do! What is hard to understand yesterday was not only the heat 11 debacle, but many inconsistency's in the following National League match. Several heats were pulled back for starts with nothing wrong, 2 heats where riders fell were stopped and all 4 back when it was necessary to exclude the prime stoppage and when others fell in the same area they were excluded. All in all a pretty poor day at the office for the referee, but we all have one some time, unfortunately for some its far too often.

when you talk about riding one of them then that's an exception!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well even before the final I must take exception to the commentary of Jack whoever. Don't get me wrong, it is superb that the coverage is given, but who is this sexist? Continually giving sexist comments about the start girls and giving commentary on a different race that is going on, don't start on the knowledge reference also. Anyone who ever complained about Skysports presenters or commentary must be livid about this person. Incidentally the racing was poor and very little passing, much gate and go and occasional mistake by trying too hard by several riders.

Personally I think this type of thread is unwarranted. Unfortunately every rider has there fair share of spills for one reason or another and some come of worse than others, for any of the forum members to speculate as to why is ridiculous. Think about what you are asking regarding why they fall off and some of the terrible scenarios that befall the riders when they do. I should not need to expand further and will not.

Lets not down play the fixture that you assume would be poorly attended, Birmingham Brummies v Stoke Potters . This fixture would possibly be one of the best attended meetings of the season purely for the novelty factor Many people on the forum actually prefer National League racing to Elite and I for one would be there. Dont knock it as with any speedway rule change that comes from the jokers conference or is it conference of jokers anything is possible.

With the silly system of play offs and choosing who you want to ride against, it suddenly occured to me that another silly sport also has a very similar silly system. Is it possible that the BSPA and the RFL are one and the same, are they linked to each other like Siamese twins? Silly rule changes year in year out, double up riders mascerading as dual registration players, rule changes half way through the season to suit who should be doing well and who isnt and a end of season Grand final which ensures maximum television coverage and the teams nominated by a certain television company who are made sure they get them in the final. Funny how both leagues are covered by Sky and veiwing and interest figures waning.

This could be a saviour for both Rugby and Speedway clubs if they worked together on marketing the products together. Nothing to stop a bonus ticket for a 3pm Eagles sunday afternoon kick off, with the Tigers on track at 5pm. I know many rugby fans that follow speedway and the novelty of a sunday experience that can offer both would be special.

Seems like the Algerian sun has boiled a brain cell or two, judging by the title and first post If you are a Berwick Bandits fan and attend most matches then you should know a thing or two about whats happened at your club Several teams have had the type of season you acclaim to be having and the majority are down to injurys. Sheffield have been cursed by this scenario, but they just get on with it and a fan rant or three and no its not over, they go on and on and on, just like a lot do on here No one can for tell what type of season is going to unfold for any club, they can only build a team to ther purse strings and rider availability. Track preparation is paramount, but the weather throws all types of problems at the preparation on an hourly basis(few fans if any dont have a clue regarding track preparation) and it is just as frustrating for the track staff as it is for the riders and fans when track conditions deteriorate quickly. Berwick is by far one of the best set ups I have ever visited, the welcome by all is fantastic and for one of the biggest tracks remaining it is always a pleasure to watch the racing and have a laugh with friends. Dont be dis heartened, when the sun tan and holiday blues have left Berwick Bandits will still be there. Be thankful as a lot of fans dont have a team, track or promotion to moan about and you do

Could this ever happen in Speedway, its a great story and should be read. Its every fans dream. http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/sep/05/harry-redknapp-played-fan-west-ham

Below, Courtesy of Speedway Updates is my only source of the actual event that saw poor Lewis requiring medical treatment. Get well soon Lewi and lets see you on the track as soon as possible as you have come on leaps and bounds. That said a rule I have been told of this year is that if any accident occurs, only the team manager, mechanic and team captain can visit the incident. I will stand corrected on this and hope any one with more knowledge will provide details. Would this not firstly put in place why Robert could not actually see how Lewis was? A point that I have raised with friends on more than one occasion is why are so many non participating riders allowed in the pits? Was Lewis Bridger mechanic for Lewis Rose? If not are all close friends of any rider allowed in the pits, this will be great for me as I will be allowed in every pits on the globe from now on If Lewis Bridger did assault Robert Lambert then he must be dealt with harshley, I have no axe to grind with Lewis Bridger but we have to remove this disgusting behaviour from speedway, it is after all a family sport. Last word for Lewis Rose, once again get well soon. Heat 10: Worrall, Lambert, Priest, Rose (FX) 2-4 38-21 Line Up: Lambert, Rose, Worrall, Priest Comments: Lambert forced out wide in the 1st turn due to not making the gate and almost comes off by clipping the fence. Very unusual for him. Lambert gets pass Priest lap 2. Rose moves out appearing to try and let Lambert past during lap 3 but Rose comes off on bend 4 lap 3. Being seen to by medics now. Read more: http://www.speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/12784/kings-lynn-stoke-13-30pm#ixzz2e5qrLGme

On many threads the term wobbler is used. Many people complain about wobblers and say they should not have to pay to watch meaningless races that have wobblers in them. Can the term wobbler be justified and who are they? Be carefull as all the so called wobblers have to start somewhere and are not worthy of the vitriolic retoric that is placed on them.

Having a a top heavily paid and average No.1 does not help when team building. It does not allow finances for mainstream tried and tested riders who demand more than a few young Aussie kids who will manage on less to try to make that break. Afternoon speedway in the UK when the sun actually shines is a no goer. Dont matter how often its watered, it drys and conditions for the riders are awkward. Early evening 6.00 is a good time or standard evening racing 7.30, track staff can deal with conditions easier as the sun goes down, unless your at Buxton waiting for it to come up! Hope Harley is okay, bright young prospect in a gloomy Glasgow season.

Typical response from a head in the sand protagonist against new talent. The riders at Kent are not trainees. As for following speedway, with fans like you I am not suprised that English lads give up early due to uneccesary criticism. I will not post further on this topic and will not be bated. Come on Kent Kings.