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Lots of places are now rejecting cash but if they don't want my money anymore then so be it, i can spend it on something else.

Speedway is shooting itself in the foot with all these variations of booking Online and pay more on the day methods of payment.Everybody should be paying the same amount however you go to watch.IMO

I was going to suggest... "What about the Abbey Stadium?"... Decades of Speedway heritage there, and perfect for a rebuild and track reshape now Greyhounds have gone.. A "blank canvas" on which to build too... Would be perfect I would suggest... Can't think why it hasnt been chosen...

I'm afraid it sounds more of the same...the good folk of Swindon have been well and truly sold down the river with half promises and lies.

So - if you have cash in your pocket - but no money in your bank account, you can't get in?

Personally I don't think it's a conundrum at all, Poole built the team they wanted, Rowe, Kemp & Dan T are all similar standard to Thomas, so they have a very simple choice imo. If they wanted Batchelor & Ablitt sure they would have chosen them from the start?

My Dad Colin Barber Birmingham 1970-75 Mildenhall 1975-79

That’s the point,they should not have to miss out or pay more though .IMO

He has reached 12 GP finals, won three of them and has finished second in the overall standings as well as winning 5 SWC's. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that he's been world class during his career.

Absolutely no need to look for a new site. There is a track and a landlord who has to build a new stand at the Abbey.

In general I don't mind pay for things online but I don't like doing it on things that are weather dependent.

No, sometimes the stand looks full from a distance but if you walk up the steps there is usually a few spaces grouped together in random spaces. The spaces normally at each end of the stand though( if you get there not long before half 7). You may not be able to see 1st or 4th bend properly depending on which end you sit, but that makes it more exciting right? Especially if you can't see 4th bend! Edit - I normally only sit down if my 11yo comes with me, as apparently 2 hours is way to long to stand for.

Show ours on the phone but I think others show paper ticket

It could be the wake up call that Drew needs to reignite his path to progress Initially being left out everywhere mustve been a bit of a shock Certainly not a shoe in that it will be him anyway

He must have been happy with the show then

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter and it could be a train coming the other way.

Would be natural to firstly secure his top flight place before worrying too much about the second tier

Well he did day he intended to ride in the UK in 2023 so he has kept his word

Often visited Poole and tried to put bum on seat but seats full with empty cushions and blankets even just after gates open !

Just as well you don't do plans!

This is how rumours start...

It was only on " British Eurosport" - foreign viewers could subscribe to Fanseat.

Rebranding of Bt Sport

Keep Speedway on Eurosport with World Superbikes & British Superbikes, because it's free and its very good.

Too much info on your love-life, Lisa?

just bring in drew and see how it goes

Am I allowed to swear on here??!!!

He's only bringing CH up as I referenced Buster. Although in my defence I couldn't resist lol.

The unfortunate injury to Jack Thomas leaves the Poole promotion with a conundrum. Do they attempt to bring in Rowe, Kemp or Thompson, or make a double change and bring in Batchelor and Abblit? Meaning Danny would have to ask a rider with a team place to stand down. Which is not nice 3 weeks before the season starts, basically taking away their income. Unless the leaving rider gets immediately picked up by another club. Are any spaces still available? If Danny goes for a double change it’s a hard one but this is sport and tough decisions have to be made. This has happened in the past and will again in the future.

Any Newcastle fans wanting to go down for robbos farewell & the select meetings I'll run a bus/coach if yous want your speedway fix so just message me on the forum & I'll sort it out nee worries

Holder can ride in the Champ for Poole. Guess he thinks himself better than that ,and Poole don't want him on that average.. Says it all.

massive blow for Jack, but with a little one on the way too ....

Customer is always right If people want to pay by cash then I don't see why they can't. Oxford is a city, plenty of banks around!

...during the relaxation of lockdown you could only visit Fountains Abbey by booking a time slot on line. Why would I want to purchase a ticket for two days hence when the weather might be awful?

Could just bump it up every so often.

I wish the mods would pin this thread

Bachelor and Ablitt.

Massive shame for the lad and of course Ipswich. I hope he makes a full recovery. I can imagine Drew 'Kevin & Perry' it can't be just me that thinks with that hair style he looks like Kevin Kemp will replace him.

As long as people aren't please Jack got injured because they wanted another rider, I can't see the harm in speculating on his replacement. Worrying about Jack's health rather than the team won't make him heal quicker. Personally when I talk about replacements I like to add "get well soon" to the injured rider! Many others have said similar.

It’s that you Richie

It’s all the gardening that gets up my nose.

Redcar 266 m Ashfield 302 m not a great difference, but Conner bailey gonna be riding for Workington and that track will be very similar to Redcar. So could be a benefit to both rider and club

Wonder what our select team at Redcar is going to be then..... I am so grateful for the Bears for being able to put this meeting on, although I am unable to attend due to work 1. Steve Worrall 2. Max Clegg 3. Lewis Kerr 4. James Wright/Connor Mountain 5. Ben Barker/Richie Worrall 6. Adam Roynon 7. Archie Freeman

Shane's is what he is, a 4.5/5 point champ rider more committed to grasstrack. Connor is dedicated and determined to make a success of speedway. If he can up his away average a couple points you've got 6 pointer on your hands. I think moving from Glasgow will be the making of him personally Additionally he has NDL now too, his form dipped when was a lull in the season having the extra meetings will definitely help his progress

Whether or not this change is successful will depend on the rule being properly enforced. I notice that Wolverhampton had a two minute clock all last season but referees and riders paid scant attention to it and riders were regularly continuing to "garden" after the time had expired and I can recall only one instance when a rider was excluded for exceeding the time limit. Referees need to put their foot down and rigidly stick to the letter of the rule. There might be a brief time of chaos and howls of protest from riders, but they would soon get the message. Personally, I'd be strongly in favour of NO RESERVE replacement for excluded riders too!

Where does this leave Rob Godfreys role as BSPL chairman? Does Morris have authority over him, or does he still need to report to the promoters? Still a few questions that need answers before we start the back slapping I think.

It's become apparent I'm wrong and manzares is brums 7th rider.

One would have been helpful at times!

Unfortunately, I think Osborne played a blinder with Swindon. Make excuses why they couldnt run for a couple of years, then by the time they delivered the killer blow, half the supporters had moved on already. If this had happened immediately after the 2019 league win the fans would have been up in arms. They did a similar thing with us at Reading, promise a new track next year, oh sorry maybe the year after. Then maybe next year, before you know it, not enough people care...