They're certainly not the first to do it.  I've got loads of matches filmed by Mike Bennett at Wolves where how much of the action you saw depended on who happened to be operating the camera at the time.  If it was his regular cameraman then you'd see it, but if he was away they used to borrow someone who would normally only film the greyhound racing and they would religiously follow the leader, with Bennett amusingly berating him during his added commentary, "we did try and explain to him not to follow the rider at the front!". If anything, it's the abysmal drone camera that annoys me.  It works very well on replays, but there's no need to use it during the live broadcast.

It's all contrived and made up over here though isn't it?  Another competition following the same path won't make any difference... It will deter hardly one Poole fan from attending I would think, as we all know how it all works.. Surely no one still takes UK Speedway too seriously?  The crowd at Sheffield might by a bit impacted given the competition may have a low interest for some top league fans,  but the turn out at Poole should be decent...    

Would be no surprise at all if they suddenly announced that a National Development League team had been invited to take part in the Championship KO cup to make an even number of teams but were allowed a few premiership guests to even the teams up.

Exactly and They wonder why they can’t attract new supporters and keep them.

I get my issue at midnight on a Wednesday every Wednesday without fail.  It’s the online edition.  No more going to collect it and find it’s not in yet. Would suggest to give this version a try if you’re able to.