Steve Shovlar

Bates reward was the final taking place on his own track. He had a huge advantage over the other riders in that respect. Had the final had taken place at a neutral track and he had still won it, then I could understand the argument. If the final had taken place at Poole and Ellis had won it, would you be saying Ellis should get the place on merit, as he won the title. If it had taken place at Poole Bates would not have got more than a handful of points at best. He is usually tailed off at the back. He scored 5 from six rides on his last visit. And before that 3 from 4.

Another meeting called off in dry conditions when there is a threat of rain. Same happened at Poole and Matt Ford apologised saying it was a wrong call. Seems the same has happened here.

Lets hope all the Brits put up a good showing here.

Nothing against Bates but Ellis is a far better and more accomplished rider. How anyone could say put Bates before Ellis is beyond me. Absolutely. Bates knew the setup having ridden there most of his career. Ellis gated and went wide in the final to block Lambert, who was superb all night, and Bates came through up the inside and away. Ellis is much more refined and of the two but it matters not who is reserve they will not likely ride.

Makes no difference who we choose. Poland. Dudek KK Zmarslik Janowski Denmark Pedersen NKI Kildermand Andersen Australia Holder Doyle Fricke Batchelor / Masters Sweden Lindback Jonsson Lindgren Nilsson Russia Sufudinov Laguta Laguta Gafurov? If were were not hosts we wouldnt be in the final.

Why was it moved off the main drag? Surely the shops all benefitted from packed streets.

Then Ellis it is. And thats got nothing to do with the fact he is currently in the Poole lineup. He is a far more accomplished rider. Also didnt realise the reserve can nly be used in the case of an injury, not tactically.

I just dont get all this talk about young Bates. He must be well down any pecking order. Many British riders in front if him. If you consider Bates you should be considering Sargeant. Bates could possibly be one for years to come but right now there must be a dozen riders better at least. Woffinden Nicholls Harris King Cook Lambert Bridger Kennett Ellis Newman Starke S Worrall R Worrall Garrity Kerr Charles Wright Howarth Off the top of my head are in front of Bates at this time, and I could have missed a rider or two.

Why not just bring a folding chair?

As Rob says they are sold out, as is the back straight. I managed to get two tickets on the west stand for 27.50 for two meetings. A huge bargain in anyones book. If 70% are taking the opftion of the Friday as well, then the stadium will be three quarters full at least for the race off.

The land was given to the council with a covenant that it would always be used as a sporting site. The chances of it changing to houses in the next decade is not high.

Matt is a local lad who lives and breathes for his club. Why would he want to move Poole to Oxford, a two hour journey, for smaller crowds and therefore less money? Perhaps he is trying behind the scenes to get Oxford back up and running again in the PL, but to drop Poole for Oxford is nonsense.

Thanks!

Anyone found a working link? All Kodi links are dead for cmore.

About 15 sites there.http://soccer-live.pl/transmisje.php?id=motorsport If you have a kodi box then any number of streams in hd.

If his average is now 5.4 he will be able to ride PL which is good for him. Is he getting any rides abroad?

Totally agree. Davey Watt has been an excellent rider in his career both here and in Poland where he held down a team berth for quite a few seasons. He has been a very good second heat leader in his time and was reliable. But his personal life has dragged him down. He seemed fine pre season but the sport moves on and the days of just turning up at p&p and expect to carry on where you left off are long gone. Out of season riders are not dossing about. They are going to the gym every day, some Watt himself said he couldnt stand, and working on getting their equipment spot on for the start of the season. From day one Davey was off the pace, blaming his gear. But there was more to it than that. He let his personal life affect his riding to such an extent Matt git rid of him. A move to Leicester might have resurrected his season but his scoring was just as bad. I heard that he is back with his Polish girlfriend but it didnt make any difference on track. Perhaps he is skint and can't afford quality gear, though thats just speculation. The same fate that hit Adam Sheilds seems to have hit Watt. Personally, I hope he can continue next season in the PL. He has given the sport in the UK quite a lot and it would be fair for the sport to allow him a couple more seasons at a lower level. Just my opinion of course.

Been brilliant so far. Downside is Prague next. A dreadful track that is usually a gaters paradise and bald as Kojak. Fantastic to see Holder getting back to where he was before his injury at Coventry. He had the word at his feet then and now its time to get back there. He could have won last night but he is a fair racer who always leaves room for his opponent, even if it means losing out on a gp win. Other riders might not have been so allowing.

Does anyone "hate" Tai? Then they need help. Personally, I am frustrated with him for failing to support British Speedway in any shape or form. Winning a World Title is not supporting British Speedway. Its personal glory. If he rode in the UK, as World Champion, he would get my 100% support. And 99% on this forum would be the same. Clearly he doesn't care about this point of view. He is clearly in it 100% for himself and not British fans, which is a shame. If he wins this year, which he has a good chance of doing, I will say well done to him, but it won't be celebrated as a great day for British Speedway as it would have done nothing for the sport in this country, which is far more important than a rider who doesn't support us when he is needed.

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Same in Sweden. They are passionless. Thats why watching swedish league is so flat. They sit on the banks having a picnic or beer and politely clap.

British speedway wont gain from it as he doesnt ride here. May as well be any jonny foreigner it will have the same effect. Ziltch.

Its certainly NOT there for the taking. There are riders who also have the same ability and if he wins it he will have worked very hard for it. He certainly isnt going to be given it.

Cracking race. Well done to Magic. Bad luck Noddy always never the repeat of the first run.. Noddy and Tai tie!

Holder has to do it again. Right call Pedersen out. Been a great GP.