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Thanks ray and I m sure that all Forum fans will join me in wishing him as full and speedy a recovery as possible.

They spent it on the top riders.... One Promoter told me that the 'Sky Money', "basically paid for his No1".... So the money went on those top riders who for the past 20 years have rode over here whilst, at the same time, clubs have lost thousands from their fan base... Many are indeed the very same top riders some want to see back riding over here regularly to bring back the thousands of fans lost during those past 20 years of them riding over here.. Errrr. Hang on... I think I spot a slight flaw in the cunning plan there...

Well, unfortunately, Matt himself has set the bar on this one extremely low. In football we had the Bosman ruling. In speedway, its the Miedzinski. The fact Holder is in his plans for 2018 is neither here nor there. if they cant agree terms he is a free agent and the rule of Miedzinski should be enforced.

Must have been intimidating for the riders having a gigantic dog on the first bend terracing

just stating the situation with other income. too many people these days seem to have digs about the management at Kings Lynn or lack of communication, but if there's no news what's the point of putting out a press release to say there's no news? i'm one to say it as i see it, and sometimes people go well over the top demanding what's not there

Mike had is op in Southampton hospital today read on ref twitter feed

Perhaps he is the bad guy, riders cannot have all the power. Recently Conte the Chelsea manager didn't play Luiz because he tried to tell him how to run the team, it is how he showed his strength and wasn't going to be told by a player what he needs to do. Maybe Matt Ford doesn't want to be told by Holder how to run his team.

Hmmm,a lot of the time it is more like "Four guys turn left two times and come back to where they started in about 5 minutes",which is sadly a big problem.

Tough! Most people would get sacked or at least get a warning if they started swearing at their boss. Plus it doesn't send the right message out to the other riders.

No way should rules be changed when some teams are complete on the originally agreed basis! Obviously something to do with Poole not being able to get anyone decent.

he was the no1 the 1 out the door 1st

Well Jack needs to take a reality check himself. Looking at life through a bottle is the major cause of his problems. Just like his elder brother.

Trouble is they don’t do transparency and communication either, but n fact I am struggling to suggest anything they do well apart from complete incompetence.

Weegies have got a full team already.

Keeping a rider who swears at you/doesn't respect you would be really stupid!!

I think it's a case of chris had already agreed to race for somerset with jack...as mentioned months ago...Matt has decided he wants to use him., chris has said no matt I'm racing for somerset. Matt throws toys out of pram and says....well they will have to buy you then. Chris says ...whatever matt...do what ya want but I'm not racing for you next year. Matt throws more toys out of pram and says.. Well can we at least make it look like I've tried to sign you in the press..as don't want people thinking I've lost my touch.

Couldn’t agree more, Swindon were stiffed in that a few years back. Swindon offered Miedzak a deal & couldn’t agree, joins Poole & a loan is the arrangement, the same rule should be applicable

So basically he wants to go to Somerset but Matt Ford is saying he wants to sell not loan.

He says it isn't about money then in the next sentence says he needs to sell assets because he is losing 20 cent of turnover due to lack of tv money!

Good point. Only Lynn fans could try and find a negative in the potential signing of the WORLD CHAMPION?!? The whole Holder debacle was regrettable, but we shouldn't let the actions of one rider (who was struggling for form) ruin any excitement about future big name signings.

I Stand corrected gents 1 Hans Anderson 7.75 2 Jack Holder 5.82 3 Chris Holder 7.16 4 Richard Lawson 6.43 5 Jake Allen 5.07 6 Bradley Wilson-Dean 4.67 7 Michael Palm Toft 5.57 42.47

The footage is excellent and it really is a trip down memory lane and being 39 I only remember really from 84/85 season but seeing the history of it was something I really enjoyed and wasn't aware of. We have done 2 dvd's so far and savouring the other for over Christmas. Be a lot of work but maybe one day Pete from clean cut sports can do a best of speedway dvd from his time filming at Coventry, must be some great heats and thrills and spills.

Shame MW has moved on ... Campton "super glued to No. 2" and Sergeant playing "how far can I get my average down before I move on" ... destroyed Matt's season last year. At reserve he was doing a grand job ... so we then put him at 4 ... crazy idea. Not enthused so far with our build other than Dan Bewley ... who despite Campton's improvement last year ... DB is already a better rider (using average as a differentiator)

Trustworthyness is not the main issue, it's transparency and communication that's the problem although I suppose that it's one and the same thing really. They need to draw a line now and say that the past is the past and that there are no precedents for decisions going forward. Then they have to clearly explain how future decisions are reached so that everone is clear. There are no favours or special dispensation. If the lunatics want to run the asylum, and they cleary do, then they've got to start being competent. Tough ask I know but while we still have some sport left it'd be a good idea!

Not disagreeing about paying for a number one, but surely that was a big mistake and shows a sport with no forward-thinking. It's like getting a loan from a shark for Christmas. The money chomping promoters didn't contemplate the sport would have to survive after SKY waltzed off. Like normal life... once Christmas is over the loan has to be paid back for most of the following 12 months. Live within your means. The SKY money paying for the number one didn't warrant a vast crowd upturn on the terrace for that club, but the fans who watched from home on TV got value for their subscription. So SKY was happy I suppose. As for now and trying to persuade back the grabbers hat skinned us, I'd say no no no. Make stars of riders who stayed loyal to the UK. It will be a hard slog at first but a future plan could see a more organised sport in five years' time. But I suppose that's too simple.

Probably because he was riding with a broken foot for most of the season. When he was needed to ride in Heat 15 - he was there!

What Coventry Speedway needs is a strong and stable promotion. Premiership speedway means Premiership speedway. It is the 'will of the supporters'!!

Is that a euphemism?

Especially when at least a third of the Championship didn’t go to the AGM

no need for changes didn't the team manager say tofty will be pushing for the no1 spot

Anybody know if there is a mid season cut off date for team changes in force for 2018 because I have a feeling we are going to need to make those changes yet again.

Pleased that Mattt Williamson has signed for Edinburgh. I guess Workington are settling for a 2point man. riding Edinburgh week in and week out will improve his track skills. Good luck Matt

I thought they would rip it up and relay for the coming season is this not going to happen?

another thats too clever for there own good or just a k~~b

My father was even worse....he used to get home and then type it all out and keep statistics of things....then gave those statistics out at the next meeting.....I chose to sit no where near him... I think it's because of him that I feel a certain way about speedway fans...I try not to be like them.

That's of no relevance to newcomers though. It's hard core, long-standing fans that get fed up with stuff like that. There's part of the problem. Long term fans are alienated, but new fans are few and far between.

Well the tweet I just read on Somersets Twitter feed looks the team is complete and will be announced before Christmas

Just a bit of fun chief. You see what i did there but as its for charity iil take your bet.

Exactly what I came on to post. Interesting to see who the 5.00 rider is. Quite a bit of pressure on Ricky and Erik this season.

Well I live in Poole and its the road towards the Purbecks for me. Pain in the arse road one big jam every day.

Good team, but would never happen Looking forward to seeing who our first rider will be My prediction is Ashley Morris

It shouldn’t even happen that often, once every 3 years, have a business plan almost and work to that. Instead of just confusing the hell out of everyone every year

DID the BSPA design the new aircraft carrier

What was the point of the pre agm agreements and then ratification at the agm if there is going to be a vote to change things now.....

Search the forum as this topic has been raised a number of times.But I did put this on one thread before and there is more stuff if you google

I read all your comments with interest and I thank you all for them. One of the things that determined this years team for us was a hunger to come to the club. In seasons past, we have struggled to get people over to the island and this has narrowed our opportunity for rider selection. The very young 15 - 18, normally have school during the week, so reserves the opportunity to the next hot shot to their local or weekend club and they remain quite a challenge to find. Although, as a club we have never prevented starlets coming over and indeed encourage them as part of the GB Young Lions. I have also invested time and support to various young riders including Drew Kemp, Kyle Bickley, Chad Wirtzfeld and James Shanes to name but a few, because I believe in them as much as I believe in the riders we have selected this season, all of whom can progress this year. The second aspect we want are team players and all of the riders announced so far fit that bill perfectly. We want unity and a belief in the common goal.... which I know is always easier when you have a winning side for sure, but with strong, fun characters in the team along with very capable heat leaders and experience the combination is there for success. The other factor for us is pay....simple as. We cannot afford to pay the requirements that some riders have asked for, nor we will get into any price war. We have a scale and thats that, and the core objective remains the same... be the best we can be and hopefully that is trophy winner, while remaining viable, providing a fun filled family night out where our guests are valued and get value, while developing riders via the school and our NDL/SDL Teams. #comeonyouwarriors .

It's the same team as last year and it wasn't that successful in the league.

Or the Wear!!!!

well he says he's running to home meetings - maybe he's getting the 254 bus to away fixtures

HAS coincided with an era of guests, depleted teams, irregular fixtures and lots of other nonsense so no surprise that attendances have gone down rather than up.