Preston Comet Posted Tuesday at 01:12 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:12 PM Mick, Round & Jon... Do any of you own an iPad/tablet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted Tuesday at 01:20 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:20 PM It's an open secret that Royal Mail are totally focused on their parcel service and are looking to move to two regular mail deliveries a week so any subscription service will be affected, digital subscription will be the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted Tuesday at 01:39 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:39 PM Get mine online and it is there every Thursday morning, plus keeps wife happy as no Speedway Stars taking up attic space 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted Tuesday at 02:04 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 02:04 PM 2 hours ago, Jon Boy said: Same reason for me not renewing. I think at least three times in the last year of subscription I had two issues turn up together. Probably over half the Monday or Tuesday by which point any relevance to the previous weekend was irrelevant.Ā Ā Luckily my local Tesco has them so I probably buy 1 in 2 now.Ā Ā it is a shame as I think the quality of content has improved in the last few years.Ā It is noticeable that over the past few years the Speedway Star has become more critical in it's comments on the running of the sport in the UK.. With plenty of giving voice to the fans off the various social media accounts linked to the sport.. I would imagine they had to be more circumspect when their sales came in the main from the tracks... After all. You don't bite the hand that feeds you do you? I presume sales now come more from online, hard copy subscription, and retail outlets, given so few tracks... Nowadays it is a very good read, giving plenty of fans a voice, and not slow at challenging, but constructively, and fairly, (recognising the challenges promotions face), the current malaise that exists... The New Year addition covering every league and every major competition in the world was particularly excellent... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM 3 hours ago, Preston Comet said: Mick, Round & Jon... Do any of you own an iPad/tablet? Of course, but for me itās the ultimate bog read. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted Tuesday at 05:34 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:34 PM 50 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: Of course, but for me itās the ultimate bog read. LOL Do you then use it as toilet paperš¤£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted Tuesday at 06:33 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:33 PM 22 hours ago, Mick Bratley said: Regretfully my subscription expires this month and I wonāt be renewing. This is through no fault of Pinegen. Out of 52 issues, only 11 arrived on a Thursday, the bloody magazine is only printed and dispatched 20 miles from where I live, which makes a sting a bit. Iāll get the odd copy in Morrisons going forward. Same with me after years of subscribing its so easy calling into sainsburys thursday morning and picking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted Tuesday at 06:39 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:39 PM 5 hours ago, Preston Comet said: Mick, Round & Jon... Do any of you own an iPad/tablet? I do but much prefer sitting on the sofa with a brew with a physical copy to reading online, just a personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted Tuesday at 07:01 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:01 PM 1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said: Do you then use it as toilet paperš¤£ No, I have old copies of the SCB rule book from when I was a promoter for that.Ā š„“ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted yesterday at 01:54 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:54 AM 7 hours ago, bellevueace said: I do but much prefer sitting on the sofa with a brew with a physical copy to reading online, just a personal preference And me, + a few biccies.Ā Have take bit of an issue with recent Star however & their 'winners & losers awards of 2025' tho.Ā They branded Glasgow as 'losers' after a season running neck & neck with Poole for the Champs title, only losing out by - one race, yet not a mensh of Scunny who finished bottom.Ā Ā No bias here, as I know people who are heavily involved at both tracks and I do know what it feels like when your team wins trophies or finishes bottom / last.Ā I very much know which I prefer.Ā And 2nd ISN'T 'the first of the losers', it means you performed very well on that occasion / season and only one competitor or team were better than you. Don't believe me: ask the competitor / team placed 3rd or 4th if they'd care to swap places.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted yesterday at 08:50 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:50 AM 6 hours ago, martinmauger said: And me, + a few biccies.Ā Have take bit of an issue with recent Star however & their 'winners & losers awards of 2025' tho.Ā They branded Glasgow as 'losers' after a season running neck & neck with Poole for the Champs title, only losing out by - one race, yet not a mensh of Scunny who finished bottom.Ā Ā No bias here, as I know people who are heavily involved at both tracks and I do know what it feels like when your team wins trophies or finishes bottom / last.Ā I very much know which I prefer.Ā And 2nd ISN'T 'the first of the losers', it means you performed very well on that occasion / season and only one competitor or team were better than you. Don't believe me: ask the competitor / team placed 3rd or 4th if they'd care to swap places.... Agree with you Glasgow in the losers category was a strange one, its a pity they didnt get it over the line in the last heat but when you consider the racing/entertainment factor between the two legs they were easily the winners, nothing about that club puts them in a losers category,Ā yes its nice to win trophies but for me its great racing i pay to see winning is a bonus. Not a mention of Scunny well cant upset Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Boy Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago On 1/20/2026 at 6:33 PM, bellevueace said: Same with me after years of subscribing its so easy calling into sainsburys thursday morning and picking it up. Annoyingly my Sainsburyās seem to have stopped doing it near me. Tesco has it but sells out by Sunday morning if I havenāt been in to get it. Good sign they sell out just annoying for me!Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Boy Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago On 1/20/2026 at 6:39 PM, bellevueace said: I do but much prefer sitting on the sofa with a brew with a physical copy to reading online, just a personal preference Pretty much same for me. Gives me a few minutes solice away from the desk and screens.Ā Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago On 1/20/2026 at 4:43 PM, Mick Bratley said: Of course, but for me itās the ultimate bog read. LOL Take the plunge, go digital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago On 1/20/2026 at 6:39 PM, bellevueace said: I do but much prefer sitting on the sofa with a brew with a physical copy to reading online, just a personal preference Cant always have what we want, we as speedway fans should know that. Also, you dont need the light on to read it on a tablet.. AND you have a ready made tray to carry your brew in from the kitchen.. could even squeeze a couple of bickies on there too!Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Still prefer paper copy , already spend to much time looking at screens, tv, phone, PC, car infotainment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago You can always go to your local newsagent and order it direct from them always on TimĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted 12 minutes ago Report Share Posted 12 minutes ago 7 hours ago, Preston Comet said: Cant always have what we want, we as speedway fans should know that. Also, you dont need the light on to read it on a tablet.. AND you have a ready made tray to carry your brew in from the kitchen.. could even squeeze a couple of bickies on there too!Ā Well that is a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted 8 minutes ago Report Share Posted 8 minutes ago 9 hours ago, Jon Boy said: Annoyingly my Sainsburyās seem to have stopped doing it near me. Tesco has it but sells out by Sunday morning if I havenāt been in to get it. Good sign they sell out just annoying for me!Ā If my Sainsburys stop stocking it i will just order it from the newsagents my friend does and recieves it Thursday mornings no problem, i never had a problem with postal delivery until last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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