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Stars v Witches 24/8/26


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1 hour ago, GeneralMelchett said:

Absolutely agree there is a recking coming in all manner of sports over funding annual losses!

Yep plenty of things from years gone by in the firing line I read a good article on pubs over the weekend , roughly two a day closing in the UK.

The writer interviewed a fella who took over a popular pub in his area (Lake District) that had closed pre-covid he took over reigns in 2021 said when he started gas and electric £1,500 was per month he chucked keys in mid 2025 and gas and electric then £3,500 per month.

Add in the plus wage going up, employer ni threshold cut , cost of living meaning more people just having a pint and no food or staying at home as the ex landlord said "covid got us all into the mindset of staying at home more". One of my richest friends owns a pub locally turns over a million a year but still loses money,  luckily he can use the old trick of offsetting the losses against his other business which is an absolute cash cow.

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4 hours ago, SteveLyric2 said:

Interesting (for some) to note that Lawson retains the Number 1 race jacket for Ippo in the September averages

There weren't likely to be major changes - the Witches rode only four league fixtures between 24 July and 23 August.

If Ipswich decide to dispense with Lawson's services, would they be eligible for a facility? There's something in the Regs about a rider in dispute with their club, but not (as far as I can see) about a club releasing a rider ...

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5 hours ago, SteveLyric2 said:

Interesting (for some) to note that Lawson retains the Number 1 race jacket for Ippo in the September averages

It’s not the amount of points scored that is the problem. It’s the late arrivals missing track walks and parades. Not going for victory laps when asked.  Dirty bikes and twice just not turning up giving very little notice. Michael lee was more reliable. 

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32 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

It’s not the amount of points scored that is the problem. It’s the late arrivals missing track walks and parades. Not going for victory laps when asked.  Dirty bikes and twice just not turning up giving very little notice. Michael lee was more reliable. 

Michael Lee had the class on the track to help in forgiving any misdemeanours. Lawson obviously can’t be ars*d in better company. As Poole fans are quick to say , he’s not a problem for them . But then he wouldn’t be with the mediocrity he races against in that competition. 

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25 minutes ago, Phannan said:

Michael Lee had the class on the track to help in forgiving any misdemeanours. Lawson obviously can’t be ars*d in better company. As Poole fans are quick to say , he’s not a problem for them . But then he wouldn’t be with the mediocrity he races against in that competition. 

By 'mediocrity' do you mean most of the riders who ride in both leagues?

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25 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

By 'mediocrity' do you mean most of the riders who ride in both leagues?

The other 5 teams in the premiership have around 3 riders who don’t double up and more than hold their own over in Poland. That’s what I mean. The championship on the other hand , different story 

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