frigbo

Can't see why people have an issue with this - it's a no brainer. Yes, Woffinden is using British speedway as he chooses, but so do virtually all international standard riders - and some that aren't!! I've little or no interest in watching speedway these days but this can only help boost interest and attendances for the latter part of the season.

Spot on. Hardly anyone watched the old second halves and most of the riders nowadays would be away down the road instead of riding.

http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/2013/sumner-mcknight http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/3112/ralph-waller http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/2409/leonard-raba http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/2973/billy-wall http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/843/david-bobo-valentine http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/2869/jerzy-trzeszkowski

I think he would have turned out ok, given time and luck with injury. He only actually had one ride at home in a league match.

Raba went on to become one of Poland's top riders in the 80's. Rode in a World Team Cup Final and finished 2nd in Polish Championship.

Let's face it - a fair proportion of modern day riders are hardly University Challenge material. The Speedway Star pen picture type articles were full of riders saying how they struggled at school. Probably explains why so many have no comprehension of how their conduct or attitude adversely impacts the sport in the UK.

He's simply not very bright is he?

Absolutely!! Embarrassing.

The fatality records of Hackney and King's Lynn would suggest they were more dangerous than most.

Just watched it on You Tube. Idea is good, but only if it's more challenging than this was. Very sanitised and nowhere near enough discussion about the big issues. I really hate these events where questions are vetted; my employer does exactly the same thing at its cascades.

Not necessarily, especially in recent mercenary times. Perhaps a length of service to one club type measure; say 5 years maybe? Having said that, speedway has always been awash with freeloaders that have never ridden or worked for the clubs.

Would have been 66 next Saturday.

Sad news. Rememeber seeing Dave for Halifax in 74-75.

Decline started in the mid 80's as the top league dwindled in numbers. This was exacerbated by the Polish and Swedish leagues becoming top dogs in the 90's and riders not giving two tosses about the UK. Racing is no worse than the so-called 'good old days'

Good to see the BSPA actually making a sensible decision for once. Rider commitment clashes are already ruining the sport - at least this attempts to stop even more. The riders need to see the bigger picture.

Couldn't agree more. It's ridiculous.

What was his name? I'll see what the Speedway Stars of the time have in their match reports.

Integrity Supporters to have respect from Promoters/Riders Two teams made up of riders who give a damn and actually ride for the two teams! Value for money More fixture variety - a way to make a bigger league work somehow.

That was rubbish. Nothing more to add.

The last part of this post grasps exactly why I no longer go. It also reflects onw reason why so many sport fans see Speedway as ridiculous.

Comeback on!!! 😃

To be fair the league does look very lop-sided this year. Poole and BV are miles clear and Leicester and Lakeside miles behind. The other 4 are much of a muchness.

Looks that way mate. Looking at the teams on paper, Poole makes us look really light.

Comfy home win. 12-14 I reckon.

Morris and Wroclaw his problem, not Swindon's.