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Jody Scott is well ahead of him that’s without question, he held his own this season. Apologies if my wording wasn’t clear I didn’t mean Freddy is “the one” of the 6 that can make the jump next season as it may have read suggesting he’s the standout. Just of the six I think he’s one of them that definitely could, of course all of them could but a couple of the others I think it’ll be a step too far at this stage.

Hope he’s not too hampered by injury at the start of the campaign, he’s a nice lad and impressed me a couple of seasons ago in a guest appearance for Ipswich - at that stage I thought he looked ready to kick on but hasn’t made that big a jump as yet. Of the proposed r/s I think he’s one of the 6 who could make the step up and hold their own in top flight next year.

So bspa have introduced a new u21 rule that basically no Europeans will eligible for anyway unless they come and live here too 🤷‍♂️😂 I should be shocked but erm well…

On what planet can a rider of his level not get a work visa?? Unless he’s got a criminal conviction or something?

It hasn’t really produced many more truly top line riders for Poland either tho, in the junior levels the poles wipe the floor with other countries because so much sponsorship is invested in youngsters training, equipment etc trying to unearth the best young riders but how many in the last decade have dominated at that level and then massively underwhelmed when progressing to the senior ranks of speedway. They have multiple u21 world champions in drabik, smektala, cerniak to name a few and yet none of them are anywhere being competitive Grand Prix level riders. You say we only produce 1 or 2 top riders in a generation, since lambert became a fully fledged gp rider in 2019 there’s been 4 polish newcomers to the Grand Prix series predzpelski, Wozniak, kubera, Woryna none of whom have genuinely looked at home, first two way out of their depth, kubera at times held his own, Woryna we’ll see how he does next season. So is that youth program actually working or is it just giving young polish riders the edge at that stage of the careers and the eventual top riders find their ways anyway? Coupled with that how many horrific crashes have we seen in recent seasons and it’s largely because these young lads are on far far too higher spec bikes with power way beyond their technical ability and strength!

It hasn’t really produced many more truly top line riders for Poland either tho, in the junior levels the poles wipe the floor with other countries because so much sponsorship is invested in youngsters training, equipment etc trying to unearth the best young riders but how many in the last decade have dominated at that level and then massively underwhelmed when progressing to the senior ranks of speedway. They have multiple u21 world champions in drabik, smektala, cerniak to name a few and yet none of them are anywhere being competitive Grand Prix level riders. You say we only produce 1 or 2 top riders in a generation, since lambert became a fully fledged gp rider in 2019 there’s been 4 polish newcomers to the Grand Prix series predzpelski, Wozniak, kubera, Woryna none of whom have genuinely looked at home, first two way out of their depth, kubera at times held his own, Woryna we’ll see how he does next season. So is that youth program actually working or is it just giving young polish riders the edge at that stage of the careers and the eventual top riders find their ways anyway? Coupled with that how many horrific crashes have we seen in recent seasons and it’s largely because these young lads are on far far too higher spec bikes with power way beyond their technical ability and strength!

lol excellent reply! But yeah I think bednar would be 4.50 based on the press release saying newcomer u21 riders would receive a downgrading of assessed average to one below the criteria they meet.

Would Bednar not be 4.50?

Would really enjoy seeing Norick kick on again next season, he’s such a likeable lad and has shown he’s got bags of ability.

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The poster you’re replying too launched into multiple lengthy rants last winter regarding Coleman before he was officially confirmed as witches promoter, full on character assassination and slander. You’d think Coleman had screwed out of a wedge of cash, slept with his wife and run over his dog tbh

Hellfire Rasser available on a 4.50 average?? I’d have had him down at Ipswich in a heartbeat on that!

Be awesome if Belle Vue have secured Pawelczak, that’s absolutely the calibre of rider you’d hope the new u21 rules would/could attract over the channel to uk shores. Hope it comes to fruition

Are you convinced Woryna would be an upgrade on Tobi? I like him absolutely would to see him over here and clearly he’s reached a higher level on the continent but that doesn’t guarantee being a better level in uk - tobi knows all the tracks and has proven to be committed to riding here, would be a great no.5 for Ipswich and a shame for me he’s not back when he clearly wanted to be

Be delighted to see doyley back, should’ve moved heaven and earth to have him back mid season this year when he signaled he wanted back in the uk league racing! If rumour is true Musielak is off to Northampton that’s a real disappointment for me, he was a shining light in a difficult 2026 for the witches and showed real commitment all season! I hope we’ve managed to get a very good no.5 to partner with Doyle at the top end of Musielak isn’t to return for 2027

I wonder if mikkel michelsen could be tempted over? Rumour was Louis got very close to a deal with him as an injury replacement for Doyle

i don’t think it’s any violation of human rights whatsoever but it’s clearly an attempt to strong arm lambert and possibly one or two others and to what end? For them to say cheers then I’ll get a polish license next year best of luck in the SoN and World Cup going forward

Typical polish media hyperbole as per usual making some massive article out of one tweet in reply to someone highlighting the new proposed rule is essentially singling out Robert Lambert and blackmailing him to ride in the uk. He hasn’t said he’s totally against it or he doesn’t want to ride in the uk or he does want to, merely stated it wouldn’t hold up in court on those grounds, which as a remark is in no way suggesting British riders are slaves just that that’s the angle in court that would have it thrown out. frankly as much as I’d like to lambert back here in the uk for the betterment of uk speedway along with as many other top riders as we can attract I can see why a lad who’s based in Poland, just become world champ riding just on the continent and is about to be a father wouldn’t want the hassle of flying over the to uk every week tbh.

My thoughts too

Similar to the effect Emil had particularly the first year he rode for Ipswich it was quoted by fans and promoters at the time his visit put more bum on seats at every away track - if uk speedway can somehow produce a better product and entice the some top end riders back then the route to more fans through the gate regularly is there

Similar to the effect Emil had particularly the first year he rode for Ipswich it was quoted by fans and promoters at the time his visit put more bum on seats at every away track - if uk speedway can somehow produce a better product and entice the some top end riders back then the route to more fans through the gate regularly is there

Very enjoyable and encouraging interview. It’s funny for whatever reason there’s a few posters on here that consistently snipe and hate on Coleman but for me a huge proportion of what he’s saying is what so many have been calling on here for years. Now we actually have someone coming into the sport at international and club level calling for change and trying the lead the sport to increased participation on and off the track for a prosperous future and people are being negative about him 🤷‍♂️ Its refreshing to have someone with some influence saying “it’s no good just talking about these things, we actually have to get on with making changes for the betterment of everyone” From an Ipswich perspective it’s great to hear this winter he plans on altering the shape, drainage and material at Foxhall with a view to improving the racing!

Personally no, I’d say he’s stagnated or even regressed this season. Has looked afraid to really contest first turns and attack the tight technical track.

Coventry before poole