Sir Sidney

I can't think of much, if anything, that has improved since WBD took over. 'Made for TV' sums it up well.

The decline started way before the 80s. I started to go to Wimbledon in 1969 and the crowds, whilst large by today's standards, were way lower than for example the 50s

7 day suspension for non speedway injury or sickness? Will also miss Belle Vue on Monday

I agree. British Speedway just needs to decide what it is trying to be and who it is trying to attract, and then create and implement a plan to achieve that ( in fact, I'd almost guarantee that people with the skills to do so exist within the fan base and on this forum and would willingly help out). Now, as we know, the risk is that it alienates it's existing fan base in trying to attract and keep a new fan base - but those of us who have been watching since the 60s, 70s and 80s are drifting away or dying in any event.

I've pulled up my drawbridge and asked the guards to patrol the moat

I agree. The modern way of everything building to a final may create drama, but the best rider / team in a meeting or league does not necessarily win.

I thought you said nice meal out!

In Birmingham's own statement it says Said Jepsen Jensen: “After a few days of reflection, I’ve made a difficult but necessary decision – I will no longer continue racing in the UK. “From the beginning, the club knew I was going to give it a try and see where it goes.'

Where can a family go for a nice meal out, some drinks and the cinema for £60?

Quite possibly because there is little riding on most matches because of the play off system. They will all be back for the play offs. A shame 3 sides won't be in them and so don't get a boost - and the 4 who are in it can't be sure that the playoff numbers boost outweighs the reductions all through the year

My guess would be David Lowe, the Leicester Fans Voices rep.

I've seen it. Mind you, to suggest Laurence Rogers is dancing is a bit of a stretch! 🤣

Wimbledon

Much as I'm sure we would like GB to have 16 world class riders such as we did back in the day, that doesn't mean that the current British Final can't be a very good meeting. I very much enjoyed the British Finals at Coventry back in the day, when there was real jeopardy and world championship qualifying places on the line, but I expect to enjoy this year's event regardless of that.

There were roads from where we were dropped off to the stadium, as they go to the small airport next to the stadium, and were being used for cars going to car parks. I think perhaps the bus didn't drop off at the stadium entrance because it would then have got caught up in traffic queues. The route back to the collection point was not drivable, and which, in the dark, would have been difficult for some people - on distance alone, not taking the surface into account. It's one of these things where a little bit more organisation and thought would have transformed the experience.