bigcatdiary

As another total outsider I think it's dreadful but if the Leicester fans are happy I hope they enjoy it.

Not necessarily the case, we race on what night we like providing the stadium is free, to be fair we have tried most nights over the last few years. If tracks are restricted to one set night then they race in that particular league, I doubt it would affect that many teams to be honest.

Putting Championship and Premiership on different race nights would solve the majority of missing doubling up riders overnight. If the fixtures are required to be out much earlier than they are now then they need to start doing them earlier and if that means an earlier AGM then why not. They talk about every year and every year it stays the same.

Clearly not, personally I think Workington are one of the worst sides.

I agree it's not saying anything new apart from what Horton states that the riders haven't been released. That's not quite what people have heard and reported, that was that riders have been told if they get another offer from another club they shouldn't turn it down.

I was told exactly the same and again from a reliable source.

Excellent , Greg riding for nothing yeah that's going to happen, crikey the bloke doesn't even want to ride for his country now.

Silent Night

Quite possibly but since I complained (a few years ago) my copy has arrived pretty much on time every week, so clearly something changed.

If it takes off this could have a dramatic effect on costs which is a major plus both for riders and the sport in general.

I was told by my postman that some of the magazine mail is held back sometimes at the discretion of the sorting office, my star was very haphazard in being delivered until I complained to the local manager, funnily enough it's been as regular as clockwork since then, the only factor which can affect my delivery is bank holidays sometimes making it a day late. As for the articles I still think most are a good read, clearly when you use a lot of different contributors the standard can vary as in all jobs but overall I think it's good value and having read it for 46 years I don't anticipate giving it up anytime soon.

Unfortunately the BSPA make a habit of this sort of thing and it isn't helpful, it could and should be properly explained, at the least it would stop a lot of the flak they get on here.

Really, well what a surprise.

Great rider but complete lack of common sense, unfortunately Tai the world does not revolve around you and British speedway certainly doesn't, let's be fair you cannot even be bothered to ride over here most of the time. What a surprise the BSPA said no, you don't even qualify for one yet. Do a few more season has over here, ride in the British Championship and for GB and I dare say the BSPA will say yes.

I completely agree, season tickets should apply to all matches including play offs, cup finals etc. Peterborough ST do not cover Semis and Finals but offer reduced admission for these matches.

No I wouldn't, past his best, serious injuries and a disrupting influence in a team who is well known for not liking wet conditions. Your welcome to him, I see him as a big gamble.

Much of what's best been said about Schlein was said about Kerr last year and he was quickly dropped by the witches, I think Covatti, Newman and Heeps have found their level, both the youngsters have age on their side and should improve whilst King is a class act at this level but unlikely to add much if anything at all. It's not a bad side but the real gamble is Schlein, if he comes good they could shine but if he doesn't the tail could wag a bit.

Not at Workington though I suspect

Assuming of course that the credible manager who is putting the team together attended the AGM or was told of the rule change by someone who did. Not all promoters attend the AGM because of a limit on attendance.

I am with SCB on this one, any riders coming into the UK should be assessed on a 7.00 whether they are a European, American or Australian.

The problem is total self interest, it needs someone independent with a good knowledge of the sport and its problems.

We live in hope shawn

Interestingly enough I have had this discussion with our programme compilers several times and they insist sales are always a lot more when teams in riding order are not given out by club press releases, doesn't make any difference to me I have used an iPad programme for matches for a few years but my wife gets a programme by virtue of her season ticket. Our promotion gets nothing from the concessions as it's all organised by our Showground landlords, which is why beer, drinks and food are pricey.

Swindon not running Thursdays on GP weeks I have been told so shouldn't be much if a problem if the fixture compiler is on the ball.

Personally I think he will do well to cover his 7.00 point starting average.