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Wow, how 1970's is that? No PayPal, no Apple Pay, No Google Pay, no credit cards, no chip'n'pin, no bank transfers. I wonder if the season tickets will be properly laminated or just given a coating of "sticky backed plastic" in true Valerie Singleton/John Noakes/Peter Purvis, Blue Peter style? No wonder young fans aren't attracted when speedway continues to pander to a bygone age.

Thread created for the group of non-Sheffield fans who wish to continue to argue about who Sheffield should have signed at number 7. Go for it, ladies.

Heeps second rider confirmed.

I'd be very surprised if Lasse Bjerre was one of the last two.

Personally, I think it's time to get behind the new promotion.

Yes they are. See Wolves website. In fact "Parrys International" are getting more of my money than Speedway these days! Me and the better half did a Liverpool Concert trip with them last week. Well organised and great value for money. (BSPA take note!). The drivers' have a good style over the coach microphones. It would be good to hear Tom & Andy cover a speedway meeting

Don't matter if it worked or not. Irrelevant, it's the intent as you know Skidder, if it did happen

I missed that, excellent news

And are we supposed to buy into “Scott’s average is going down” ..... .... but Schlein’s is going up? Why not replace Rory will a 7 pointer or a rider on the up?

Luke will be back, they pretty much confirmed it last night, Luke sent a text to CVS for him to read out to everyone last night saying he's looking forward to returning next year. He has already signed for Dackarna in Sweden

BSI was owned by IMG(UK) which was wholly owned by its US-based parent company, so in what way have the Poles won out against the Brits? The time for supporters of British Speedway to have been worried was 20 years ago...

There's alway one isn't there ffs the teams coming together nicely why not just get behind the new owner and enjoy the season like the rest of us are doing or just keep your negativey to yourself

If he's inconsistent at 8..43 that'll do me He'll be on a 4 but is still riding grass pretty good. A surprise signing, but a good gamble to have to only beat a 4 average and could be a match winner. One minute people are decrying the loss of the club hoping someone will come in, and then when someone does "I don't think I'll go or I'll just and choose me meetings.

I wouldn't have him, even if he came with a Visa reduction average of 6

Okay, I received an email about Hans-Peter Finn (from someone who has sent me several names). I looked a little deeper, and there are several references in New Zealand Newspapers. Seems he was actually killed on March 30, 1920, at the "jockey's club racecourse", Devonport-Takapuna. I know nothing about the venue, but it was listed as a grass-track, and was home to horse, dog, and motorcycle racing. He is also listed on the grasstrackgb website remembrance page. Finn was apparently hit by another rider, and suffered various injuries. He was 37, and is buried in the Waikumete Cemetery.

We lived with Ian Thomas's expert shenanigans for years in the second tier. I doubt whether Poole will be anything like their tier 1 version, well at least for a while.....

No no no you miss the point! Using the rules to your advantage is fine if you do gain from it!! Its a bit of a waste of time if you don't! lol

Even by speedway fan's standards, that is an absolute ridiculous statement. None of it has anything to do with last year. You don't take advantage of riders being on lower averages than they should be, by building a team 2pts under the limit. That immediately negates much of the expected increase. Under no circumstances is it a 'pretty good position' to be in. If you honestly believe that Nicol at reserve and Becker in the main body of the team is stronger than the likes of Andersen/Harris/Nicholls at 2 and Becker at reserve then you have a point... but you cannot possibly think that. As regards changes... what changes are we going to make? Chances are as we have said there will be some improvement in the team... that would take us back to the limit, so who are you going to change? You won't want to drop those who have been improved.. so any opportunity to strengthen would likely be gone.

Totally missing the point. The idea of building for the future around two riders is a flawed one in speedway, now more than ever. Should they progress and become top riders, they very likely won't be riding in this country anyway. You're happy with having a much weaker team than was possible, that's your prerogative. You're happy yet more fans will stop attending, further weakening the club, that's your prerogative.

Letters in the right order but not necessarily the correct letters!

If the riders a no show you'll know it's Garrity

Or 3 Wolfsbane.. or 3 Now as regards Peter Adams and his attempts to suggest that Broc Nicol, a rider who averages just over 5 in the lower league is a better option that Nicholls is bordering on the ridiculous. Just stick to the real reason, Nicol was snapped up as one for the future along with Becker. In doing so, they've sacrificed some strength for this year.. big gamble when nobody knows the future of the sport in this country and riders aren't exactly loyal these days.

Why are you worrying about our team anyway when you obviously think you will steam roller us.Just concentrate on your own teams short comings it's getting boring now.

But Doyle did still win important heat 13s and 15s, whereas the other number ones didn’t do it as often!

Did anyone tell him that Swindon did and were champions?

Pete mentioned reading the comments about we should have signed Scott to replace Kyle and we would walk the league. He said Scott's average is only going one way and he thinks Broc is a much better choice as his average is going to go up not down. It was important to get Broc on board before someone else did, he sees Luke and Broc as the future of our team for the next few years. They think Luke should be announced before Christmas, and they have spoken to both Sam and Jacob in the last couple of days. Both Freddy and Greg were spoken to but have no interest in riding in the UK at the moment, CVS stating that a number 1 is not that important, BV had Fricke and KL had Lambert but neither made the playoffs.

I think Matej is too busy baking cakes. Ludde was asked to come back to the UK by another club last year and he turned them down and I don't think wants UK racing, but, of course, things may have changed.

Howay man Dave, am trying to eat me breakfast!!!

Just divent whip your skirt off.

Really? Every time someone sees your name it registers whether or not they are making a buying decision and then when they are buying your name has the advantage of being familiar compared to your competitors.

Conner Mountain solid young rider who in my opinion is pretty accomplished around technical tracks so will be useful around Brough Park. Claus had arguably his best ever season in the Championship last year but cannot see him maintaining his average . Great to see Wrighty back. I admit to being surprised bearing in mind how long he has been out of the saddle. In his spells at Worky he went from being a very exciting come from the back around the boards rider to one who hugged the white line on his return in the Keith Denham era. I hope it works out for James and The Diamonds, if he regains his confidence then lets not forget he was a former PLRC Winner so he had plenty of ability.

And made huge strides years after leaving Poole despite being dead average in the top flight for years. Or are you now the 2nd person who said that Doyle was always likely to become a world champion? Changing the goal posts yet again. I didn’t say every rider, YOU did. I said ‘riders generally do improve when they move away from Poole’. It’s no wonder I’m not entertaining a serious discussion with you because you change the details to suit your argument. Something you are known for doing. Someone who can’t smell their own bull eh Lisa? Comedy gold all the same.

Not now since Mario Jirout nicked all the balls.

Really pleased Newcastle are coming to the tapes for 2020. I know what it was like last year for us Bandits fans wondering if we would be seeing speedway in 2019, it's not a nice situation to be in. Your team is now taking shape and with over 12pts to play with for last 2 places a decent looking team is shaping up. Good luck to Granty nice to see another young promoter in place.

good news for those who have already bought a Bandits Championship League pass ... or an incentive for those wondering whether to take the plunge BANDITS CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! Ok folks, your Bandits management team is feeling generous and is giving you loyal fans an opportunity to enjoy Christmas that little bit more this year! All season passes purchased up to midnight on the 24th of December will be entered into a draw on Christmas Day. The lucky winner will receive a refund for their payment and their season pass on the house!... That’s 16 2020 League meetings all for free and 10% off Bandits merchandise! You’ve got to be in it to win it folks so head on over to www.berwickspeedway.com and not only take advantage of a great deal but also the chance to win free speedway for the 2020 season. Season pass prices (up until 01,01,2020) Adults £199 Concessions £159 Buddy Club (Under 16’s) £10

The following report was published in the Auckland Star on Tuesday, March 30, 1920 : MOTOR SPORTS FATALITY. INJURED CYCLIST DIES. AFTERMATH OF COLLISION. An untoward incident, resulting in the death of one of the competitors, Mr. Hans Finn, marred the motor cycle sports held at the Takapuna Racecourse yesterday afternoon. The unfortunate man was contesting the President's Handicap, and when a few laps had been covered was observed to come to grief. An ambulance was soon in attendance, and conveyed Finn, who had obviously suffered severe injuries, to the Narrow Neck Military Hospital. Here examination revealed that he had sustained injuries to the head in addition to a fracture of each thigh. An anaesthetic was administered and the limbs set, but the injured man fell into a comatose state, from which he failed to rally, and he died soon after nine o'clock this morning. Deceased lived at Brixton Road, and it is understood had no relatives in New Zealand. The origin of the mishap was a slight collision. One of the competitors in passing Finn touched him with his arm, and the Impact was sufficient to upset the machine. It dashed through the outer rails, and over a ditch, where it lay for some minutes, issuing a volume of smoke. The machine, which was considerably damaged, had been ridden in two previous races by H Blyth. An inquest will be conducted at the morgue at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

If nobody signs Pickering I’d be astonished, maybe he doesn’t want to ride Premiership or can’t get the correct visa? Must be a reason.

Yes they are

Don't get me wrong, I would love to see Lindgren, Woffy, Hancock, Pawlicki etc ride for us but they're not interested. From who's available and willing to ride it's a very good line up imo. The fact it's 2 points under the limit is irrelevant, that's nearly all due to the awful season Nick had last year, he's the gamble, not Broc. If Nick had managed a 7 point average last year, which he really should have, everyone would be saying what a great line up it is. If it doesn't work out then we have 2 spare points to strengthen and that's a pretty good position to be in

So you got all the correct letters but not necessarily in the correct order!!

That's what i thought, in which case KK's 2018 starting average of 6.86 would be be current i believe ...

I thought all the Rye House results and rider scores were expunged at the end of that season?!

Thank goodness for that - dodged a bullet there!

Mr Webb I am surprised ( very surpeised ) that you were not already aware of quite how stupid in some ways they are. They ( the people who run KLS ) have attitudes and opinions fixed in concrete and are immovable on all aspects of knowing how "best" to run their business. You must have guessed by now that the cash paid over at the turnstiles is less and less important to the sums involved in running the team. Simply becasue there are less and less paying punters! So there is no need for the promotion to bother with what those mugs do feel about things.

Agreed. As someone involved in the dawn of satellite TV I know we were out to broaden choice and offer specialised programming that the existing networks couldn't or wouldn't show. Then along came Murdoch and we are swimming in endless American TV, especially drama, to the point where some people seem unable to realise they don't live in America ;-) As has been proved by Discovery/Eurosport both in Britain and internationally, money counts. It would be comforting to know that the money will filter through to benefit the sport and not just a handful of competitors. Past experience does suggest otherwise....

depends how long you want to wait

Underwhelmed. Mountain is a good signing, Vissing not a number one, too inconsistent. Wright! Now that is a gamble. Don't think he'll be reduced to a 2 pointer , possible reduced to 3:5?, so an even bigger gamble. Hope the next two are good heat leaders or I might not bother renewing my season ticket and just pick n choose my matches.

As soon as you turn up, Barbra Streisand starts playing

Let’s hope it’s a nice surprise and not a nasty one.

and have you been back since, or do you think you will go back??? I had the same sort of problem with my mixed kebab and, the quality and quantity of shish, he never addressed it so I go to his competitor round the corner and pay a pound more.