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It’s not an easy job to do and I wouldn’t like to do it but there is a definite lack of excitement in the presentation. It’s all very well being a competent speedway rider but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can do a presenting/commentary role. Tatum and Louis were better in both SGPs. Bring back Brando (for Ermolenko)!

Have to say that Norick Blodorn looks good

One overtake from Basso - and Eurosport missed it - doh!

Basso suffering from TV stage fright? I’ve heard good things about him but not seen that in his first two rides - there’s still time

Some are better! Look at Jason Doyle!

I thought Kiri did a great job - I thought she was better than Abi who she replaced (because of Covid) and I liked Crumpy with Tatum. I don’t know why Eurosport insist on having Ermolenko as he adds nothing to the presentation. The match itself was a bit one-sided but to be expected given the problems KL had.

Can you enlighten me? What rider did Poole sign at the start of a season on a short term contract and then release before the official “transfer window”? If there isn’t one then there is no comparison to make.

I didn’t mention Poole - you did!

I don’t know what the fuss is about. BV have said Jake Allen was only signed on a temporary contract - strange I know but surely it was best to start the season with 7 riders rather than 6. It’s good to see Zagar back riding in the UK

Great work from Kelvin and Chris - it felt odd without Nigel though Overall, it looks like Discovery have spent a lot to make it a better experience for everyone. I didn’t like Graciela as the host and the music was very loud and off putting throughout. Why use Scott Nicholls when they could use Brando - who is a professional presenter?

With regards to Musielak - on his last visit for Swindon in 2019, he scored 9+2.

Casting two fishing rods at the same time! My, you must be bored

Sorry I completely disagree with you - what advantage has been gained?

Don’t understand that one at all. If his average fits, he is willing to commit and available - what is the problem? There is no rule in the rule book to prevent this - except the same old problem from promoters - self interest and not seeing the bigger picture!!

You will find out on Monday

Can’t see Tungate doing UK - seems well settled in Poland.

Not really damning

I think they are both running out of unmarked skin to cover

He wouldn’t want it any higher as that is likely to put him out of consideration in future years. Swindon took a hit a few years ago when they applied a multiplier and he had a ridiculous 11+ average!! What any good rider will do is ensure he has a good haul of bonus points where they can as this will keep their averages at a level that will keep them employable.

For the record - The England Speedway Team won nothing but Team GB did Happy New Year

The big question mark about this team is can they maintain or improve their averages. If they can, they could be contenders. However, with Ulrich on an inflated average - they definitely don’t look as good a team (on paper) as the one Sheffield announced.

Great looking team

What? Adam inconsistent? Really? Yet you would keep Stefan Nielsen who has had a significant amount of time out injured just about every season since he started?!?!?

It is well and truly broken - but they do nothing to re-invigorate it. Simply weaken the teams, increase the price and they will still come. Errrr - nope

Can’t see Glasgow without Edinburgh - derbies between the two clubs are needed for both teams.