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Realise I'm putting pressure on them but I believe both Zischke and Blodorn will eventually come to the party for BV. in the play offs. It could be argued that they need to if the team are to progress to the final but I have a sneaking suspicion they will defo play their part. Here's hoping we have six keenly contested meetings over the next three weeks and as many on here have already said, it's very close to call. My prediction is a BV v Sheffield final.

Lambert a real worry. Seems to have lost the plot completely and with the Speedway of Nations on the horizon worrying times ahead. Serious question but does he need to return to the British Speedway to sharpen himself up, he defo needs to do something!

Everyone seems to be writing Belle Vue but I've got a sneaky suspicion that they will prove to be the surprise packet. They're the "sleeping giant" at the moment and Lemo will expect them to all raise their game come the play offs. Underestimate them at your peril.

Agree entirely. Watched him on a few occasions on BSN and has a very tidy style. Not afraid to go up to the fence either. Hopefully, could go far.

Thanks S. Have kept thinking Zischke will improve as the season has gone on but it hasn't really happened. As we are in touch of the playoffs both reserves will have to up their game if BV are to have any chance of retaining the League title. Enjoyed watching Workington last year (on BSN) and had high hopes for both Zischke and Voulas but both riders don't seem to have moved forward.

Hi Phil, I assume it's too late to make changes now? Blodorn has the occasional decent race, although very inconsistent, but the two reserves are a worry. If changes can't be made then they need to up their game significantly.

A bruising night for the KL riders. By my count five riders hit the deck. Gave it a good go but not enough.

Agree entirely. What was Klindt supposed to do? Is the referee actually in the stadium? As I said earlier, all four back at the very least. Strange that a lot of decisions went against Ipswich at Leicester last year as well.

Where do they get these referees from?? That decision was for want of a better word, diabolical. All four back at the very least! Klindt was just trying to race and was given no room whatsoever. Had to take evasive action as a result. The referee needs to appear in a Specsavers advert!

Ridiculous, everytime Oxford gate on a 5-1 the tapes malfunction. Strange.

Watching this as a neutral. Like the look of Mitch M, looks to be going places. Also impressed with Tobias T, rides like a tiger and saw him recently in a couple of guest bookings. Speedway needs a few more like him.

Watching the stream whilst on holiday in St Ives, Cornwall. Very impressed with Beth. Lots of confidence and asking the right questions. Well done.

Really can't see what the problem with Kurtz is. Agree with previous posters, he had a bad crash at BV last weekend and probably aggravated a previous injury. I don't ride a motorcycle myself but if that crash happened to me, I probably wouldn't want to ride ever again! Anyway, BV are more or less guaranteed a play off place so why risk racing tonight when he has a GP at the weekend. He's riding for personal glory ( the ultimate dream as a speedway rider ) so if he had a bad come off tonight he'd be asking himself, why the hell did I ride tonight when there was not alot riding on it. Sensible decision in my view.

Fully agree here, I subscribe to the full BSN package and would much rather watch Championship Speedway as opposed to the Premiership. The Championship has much more variety and the league seems more competitive. Maybe we've got to the point where we say goodbye to the GP riders and have one league next season with one home and one away. Championship standard but much more variety with Glasgow v Belle Vue, Sheffield v Edinburgh, Poole v Ipswich etc etc.

Only a month! You're very forgiving Col.

Ey, steady on, I've still got all my own teeth thanks very much and not a badge in sight! Just pretty pee'd off about tonight's woeful affair. It was painful to watch and to be honest, embarrassing!

They might just listen if there were enough of us. Amalgamation of the leagues please and if GP riders price themselves out then so be it. Oh, and please bring back the Golden Helmet. Forget the nominated rider rubbish and just have the opposition top scorer in a head to head with the current holder. Sponsorship/decent prize money and see where we go. Recap .... tonight's meeting was garbage and I'm feeling pretty annoyed. Something needs to be done!

Hey mikebv, you come on this forum often enough so you must have the sport at heart. Like many others on here as well including myself. Probably total wishful thinking but what if certain supporters like yourself, Iainb and others who obviously care about the sport were invited by the British Promoters to attend a meeting (all expenses paid of course!) to put all views/opinions forward prior to their annual November get together. Providing there was a "full" commitment from the promoters that they would seriously listen to all views put forward and advocate changes where they thought possible, would you attend?

I love Speedway and started off going down the Shay, Halifax at the back end of the 60's. Seen some fantastic meetings over the years but the match tonight is truly dire and is not doing speedway's reputation any good at all. It is truly awful. Probably a godsend that Birmingham are finished at the end of the season but nothing against the supporters (whom I have every sympathy with) and the riders. Unfortunately, it's just not happened for all concerned. A complete reset is required for next year. Seriously! Whether that involves an amalgamation of the two leagues or not, I don't know, but something major needs to happen. A total refresh but a top league with the likes of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Poole, Oxford etc etc would be a start. There has to be more variation with more teams involved and please bring back the Golden Helmet with decent prize money and sponsorship to attract the media's attention. Here's hoping.

Fair comments all round. I watched on TV so can't comment on the catering, queues, organisation etc but doesn't sound good. Such a shame because they've had plenty of time to get it right.

Well said, couldn't agree more. Far too many moaners. Watched on TV, racing fab.

Plenty further north in the Lake District.

Hope Luke Becker recovers asap and my best wishes go out to him but another bad crash/injury in the Polish Leagues. Big fast tracks, lots of pressure to do well and quite probably, some riders trying too hard and over riding.

Leicester for me. Too much firepower to let that lead slip and I reckon they will all be up for this!

Will this be streamed? Could be a good watch.