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Firstly, and most importantly, I am not your "boy". Secondly, I think you mean, Don't need to prove anything. Finally, you need to be very careful when throwing around empty and unfounded threats, that have no substance or concrete evidence. So, either get your facts right, or, don't bother posting.

And all after having blank week after blank week. Totally bonkers way to run a sport

I really think Robert will be the next big thing in British speedway. I don't think he gets all the plaudits he deserves whilst lesser riders who do well in one GP just seem to have to put their Kevlars on to get people raving about them. In football terms Robert was unplayable last night and really put on a display. I notice he's top of the SS averages and it's clear to see why. I really enjoyed watching him race yesterday and I genuinely hope he goes on to fulfill his massive potential.

My 1st visit to Redcar What a great little racetrack, you lucky people. Nice to see the hand of friendship offered to the children from Chernobyl and getting them on the centre green for a dance. Redcar promotion you get a big thumbs up from me Onto Scunthorpe tomorrow. First time there too I hope the rain isn't as bad as forecast.

Swindon as a club, should be charged with bringing the sport into disrepute. For a disaster like this to be shown live on TV was an embarrassment for British speedway. Those responsible should be ashamed of themselves.

It will be interesting to hear from Swindon riders and Fans (and promoters) when making comparisons between their homes meeting on Monday and of that we saw last night. The two occasions were a world apart. Basked in the hot weather we have endured Buster prepared a track that was fitting for any meeting and not one speck of dust was to be seen. The meeting flowed with efficiency and the good crowd went home happy. I thought Swindon battled well, had no answer to the Stars strength in depth. By only supplying 4 heat winners, in the end, Swindon were never going to find enough points to inflict any damage. The star of the show was undoubtedly Robert Lambert. In all my years this was as good performance I have ever witnessed by a Stars rider. Even comparing him with the likes of Lee, Crump, Henke, Rickardsson, this was comparable with them all . Back in the years when Lee ruled supreme, I sometimes thought he missed the gate on purpose to demonstrate his brilliance from the back, and last night the thought again crossed my mind. Lambert's heat seven win was something else, utterly spellbinding.. In heat 11, against the fast starting Morris, he hunted him down before executing the move as they stared the last lap. another exhibition of his ability. Even against riders of the calibre of Batchelor, Morris, Ellis, and Musielak, when Lambert made the gate, he cleared off in front, sometimes 50, 60 mtr ahead as if in another race. He was that good. All in all a good night, decent crowd, good racing and the right result. Watching Lambert on this form was worth the admission fee alone...

There used to be plenty of inter team rivalry and riders having fisty cuffs however that difficult for that to happen when the following night those riders could be in the same team. For that to happen you need to return to 7 riders 1 team end of.

I have to say that when Ipswich ran the John Berry memorial meeting several years ago under the old 13 heat format with the old regulations I quite enjoyed it. Team managers being able to select what gate their riders went from naming your top 5 in any order all added an element of tactics that is sadly missing now. As for the 13 heat format and second half yes I enjoyed it however my personal favourite was the old National League 16 heat with 6 heat junior league match from the late 80s. Sadly the sport is way beyond what heat format should we use.... Major changes are required.

This inadvertently sums up the thinking that bedevils the sport. If promoters need to commit to 20-heat meetings to make a better night's entertainment and provide the paying public with better value-for-money, they need to be putting it in the riders contracts that they're obliged to ride in whatever events are required of them, and riders should be fined if they bugger off early. Similarly, those saying that 13 heats would 'cut costs'. The whole financial viability of the British speedway is at stake now, and costs need to be restructured around a lower semi-pro level, anyway, so again you structure the pay policy around what's required to put on attractive and value-for-money meetings. Find the riders willing to commit, which are unlikely to be the international journeyman, and structure your competitions around them. I personally see little point in running second-halves (or 'first-halves' for that matter) that have no meaning beyond the end of the meeting, but you could easily have a structured competition that scores points for some meaningful season-long event, or some sort of league bonus points.

I vote for the second!

For gods sake man, take your multi personalities and fark off and troll some other team. Did the whole Swindon squad shag your mum or do you just get twisted pleasure about being a dick online?

Credit where its due I only take the piss when you deserve it - which admitedly is 9 times out of ten

Do not feed the troll

He should have edited hope and mmmmmmm and everything in between .

Yeah right. About authentic as a Donald Trump handshake.

Don't know what you edited but it should have been "buy".

There is potential for a rearranged fixture on that date .. far from certain but fans, last night, were advised to check press and social media for any update.

Considering a number of the Robins riders are carrying injuries and Zac was just returning from one the team did pretty well. I think with a fully fit team the Budgies could have won it. Lambert aside (who's different class at the moment) KL are nothing special. Other than Jack Smith I'm with Rosco in not making any changes. It's good to have some continuity in the side and you can actually identify with a set of riders. If we don't make the play offs so what? Things aren't going as well as last season but let's see if these lads can turn it around.

Did I hear you say Lynn have announced the guest for the next 2 meetings already... All fit riders attend conference....No dust bowl... Credit where credits due. Shows after the call off gesture as well that they are thinking of their fans more now. Good show

Richie is fine with the track - won quite a lot of races there when he remembers which way to turn, it’s just the supporters he has issues with. Its a mutual thing

But apart from that one...name me one, just one

I think it's a shame that the Masons in their first year as promoters ,have unwittingly let Rogers get involved , I know he is a plausible Svengali but it doesn't take a great deal of investigation to uncover his long track record of disreputable behaviour .and a fledgling promotion can well do without the sort of controversy he creates .masked by the cheery chappie that everyone loves act . if only the speedway fraternity were a bit more vocal ,as a few on here have been ,we would have rid ourselves of him long since , sadly though ,he will just go to ground while this all blows over ,and then resurface whiter than white until the next time he fancies making up his own rules

Excellent meeting with some great racing. Late start due to exchanging tickets (only at main Ticket Office) and late arrival of Ambulance (can't be helped). What gets me is that there is no consideration whatsoever for those people who arrive on time for a 7:30 start - not just this meeting, but in general. People may have arrangements in place (trains to catch, etc.) for after the meeting, yet these seem discounted in favour of a needless interval.

It’s just so sad, my heart sinks when I see that he’s posted. You know it’s going to be a load of rubbish

Thought you said "Chris Harris would add nothing to the team"? More sides than a 50 pence you have ginge.

TOGLIATTI with Russia defending their title.

A short clip of Heat 4 from Monday

I will go to Landshut and provide live updates: https://live.baansportfansite.nl/event/311/speedway-grand-prix-challenge-landshut.html

THE BSPA General Council met on Tuesday at a time when speedway in the UK is in crisis. But, as usual, no word from the inner chambers of ACU House in Rugby. We are not allowed to know what they discussed, what plans they have afoot or any decisions made. They have become the ultimate secret society. And yet they wonder (maybe they don't) why the paying public, on whom they depend, despair and are deserting the sport in their droves. Are they interested in what British fans, those that are left, are prepared to pay to watch?

Wow that first word must of been very painful to type.

Well despite yet another home defeat it was actually a pretty entertaining meeting with some excellent racing. Nip and tuck for most of the meeting until the Witches 5 - 1 in Ht15. Bears just incredibly inconsistent which has been the case all season with always 2 or 3 riders (different riders each week) not contributing. All of them are capable of winning races at home but they are "up and down like a brides nightie" Witches top 5 rode the track very well and were too consistent for the Bears.

I hope they get Stefan Nielsen if fit very soon.

How about the NL Promotors Purple Helmet maybe

I must confess that Laurence Rogers arrival at Plymouth totally disrupted all the commercial activity that had been developed and was a largely the cause of my standing down as Commercial Manager. He did his utmost to be seen to be the "main man" to the point I asked Mark Phillips when he might get his picture on the front cover of the programme after some eight or so meetings. Total lack of communication and a determination to change systems that were already working well without any knowledge of Plymouth Devils. At least £1600 of entrance money was lost by charging £10 "to speed up the entry" which was rarely a problem in all the preceding years. I can only recall one occasion when it was a problem but there were other factors at that meeting that caused a delay. I feel sorry for Birmingham, a shame that someone with "little man syndrome" can cause such havoc. Without doubt he seems to court controversy.

Surely any track time is important to gain experience?

Would agree with this, although I don't think any team in the league are anything special at the moment. Robert apart we are far to inconsistent and have now lost the benefit of Lewi's big scores at reserve. Several riders are going to have to raise their games if we are to do anything in the Play Offs, should we get there of course. Good to see Simon Lambert proving people wrong for the umpteenth time.

Now Lynn fans could never get cocky... what have we ever had to be cocky about ? I see Lynn as more every silver lining has a cloud

I make my own and have done for five years. Not only on cost grounds but because I have read all that is in the programme - online ( except the adverts ).

You're right, you can bet if reserves had to be used he wouldn't have withdrawn from the meeting, it was obvious from his comments he didn't fancy it & Swindon used the rule to gain an advantage ( can't blame them, Rossiter isn't slow were things like that are concerned). IRR was then unbeaten from the remaining 2 rides. Morris couldn' t have been too badly hurt, seemed to ride OK last night.

You can't even spell his name.

He's probably right, anyone who puts another 10-20kg on his bike must be at a disadvantage but you also need to know the best lines to generate speed

I would rather they sign Kenneth Bjerre and a two point Englishman like josh Bailey and replace Garrity and Simon Lambert should just fit now Iversen has a new average I think. The league title would then be coming to Norfolk

Good old loyalty gets you 1 point from 8 away meetings. Bring on the Loyalty Trophy

Swindon really are falling apart as we approach the business part of the season. Love the loyalty Rosco gives his team. Long may it continue.

No problem with a team strengthening, as Swindon did last year, but all the proposed changes you come out with are always shoite.

Can't ser there being changes, the side was built for a strong top 5, they need to click especially away, can't win every year, no point putting the club into an even more precarious position, news on the stadium should be of paramount importance now, not just for Swindons sake, but also for the future of the top flight, Rye have gone, we could be next...worrying times.

This cant be true, looks like a speedway meeting with 7 riders per team and no guests, who would have thought it, wonder if it will catch on?

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I think the issue with speedway is not just the style of music played but the fact that everyone has to stand around listening to it for more time than is necessary.

Some of the fans. But if they gave all the tickets away for free one year these fans would probably find a reason to complain about that. They are so frustrating and so draining.