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I don’t understand why people come on here to tell people they know something but don’t just say it. It’s a public discussion forum. If you’re not going to discus it why say anything? It’s like being back in primary school. “I know a secret, but I’m not telling”

Am I the only one that used to look forward to the AGM to find out all the important stuff for the next season? It was the deadline for teams to declare they were running (Plymouth) it was when the points limit was set and any significant rule changes were announced. It has become clear in recent years that the points limits, at least, have been decided in advance of the AGM. Teams have increasingly announced rider signings ahead of the AGM. Even whole teams have been announced. "Subject to approval" of course. Now we have an official announcement stating, "The meeting, which acts as the formal conclusion of business for the current year" whatever that means followed by further clarification, "The AGM itself does not directly determine the structure of the sport for the following season as discussions regarding 2027 and beyond have been taking place for some time". So the process of control of our sport becomes further clouded in mystery. The lack of transparency is astounding. Well it would be if it hadn't been going on this way, increasingly, over a very long period of time.

Tate Zischke it is! I’m delighted with that signing!

That's why a highlights package would be the best course of action.. Using BSN and the clubs own streams.. ITV could pay them to use their footage which keeps their own production costs minimal... And those having their footage used get credited on screen so hopefully pick up more business... All the best races of the week cherry picked with studio discussion around that weeks racing with a preview of the following week.. Short, sharp coverage, with the odd "live" meeting at play off time..

All a bit unsavoury this. The kid is 17 years old, cut him some slack.

For what its worth.............try and get the basics right first, good track preparation, good promotion of the sport through social media , treat the fans as customers not a burden (yes there always the ones who want everything for free), run a tight ship, run on nights which attract the best attendance for your club, start times to be start times. Try and make it economically viable for fans if possible with offers on season tickets etc.

When did a multi-year rule ever last more than 1 year?

I don't think any Premiership heatleaders (top 3) should be able to ride in the Championship. The gap needs widening.

Yet again a reactive statement put out instead of a proactive one, only put out because fans are talking about the AGM being cancelled, irrespective of what it says does it not occur to anyone running speedway to be proactive?? It really doesn’t give us much hope for the future

Reading comments on here , anyone would think that the top tier (old Elite League) invented the doubling up (not down) rule. It started in about 2002 when two riders from Premier league clubs (second tier) could share a berth in the elite league . Their premier clubs always took priority. I feel like this had a negative effect on what was a brilliant model at the time (premier) with anything between 15-18 clubs for a while. This was the start of the feeling that riders weren't fully committed to one club anymore. The elite league being in such a mess at the time was the reason for this daft rule to be brought in. they need to make two leagues , have 5 man teams and a new heat format and go from there. Riders can only ride in one league not both.

I’ve just read it. Apparently everyone is now happy that the rule is that, if a rider’s wheels CROSS the white line, then that would normally lead to disqualification. And, despite multiple views from photographers and videographers, there is no evidence that Cook CROSSED the white line. Well, that’s everyone expect the BSPL chairman who is making up his own rule that even touching the line should lead to disqualification. Where has this man been? I’m sure many people, like me, have watched many slow motion replays where there’s been dust coming from a back wheel but zooming in has shown the tyre on the line not over it. Indeed, wasn’t that Darcy Ward’s favoured method of passing? The Poole bashers have been out in force on this one but the Poole management, unlike too many others, have done the right thing by not adding fuel to this unnecessary fire. I am convinced that, had it been Josh Pickering not Zach Cook whose wheel had gone on to the line, nothing would have been said. The statement from Neil Vatcher declines to say who wrote the SCB comment which is disappointing - the SCB should have manned up on this, especially as they so quickly threw Paul Carrington under the proverbial bus. At the end of the day, Poole are worthy champions having out-ridden everyone all season and provided some exciting meetings on their travels. And Scunthorpe are unexpectedly for many, me included, runners up. It’s over, folks, so on to 2027.

I''m sorry, I simply do not accept this statement. I have supported Speedway since 1964, I am 81 years of age, and it was people who are elderly now who kept the Sport going years ago. I no longer attend as I am unable to do so, but crucially it has to be realised that we did our bit for Speedway. If the youngsters no longer wish to go that is not MY fault, it is the fault of the youngsters themselves or more likely the fault of Promoters, Management of Speedway, who have acted in such a cavalier manner with the sport they were responsible for running. Please do not blame the elderly who have paid their money over the years and supported Speedway through thick and thin.

There is a bigger risk in that these days, as you have to change your race night to move up a league (one of the reasons neither Glasgow nor Poole are moving up). The fans you attract on a Friday or Saturday night might not be the same people that want to go on a Monday or Thursday night. If your intention is to race in the Premiership, then start there and build your fan base with people that are willing and able to go that night

I think we are too late, already signed for Workington I heard.

Don’t try and run before you can walk! Sort out the product first then worry about trying to get TV deals. Put the current product out on mainstream TV and all you will do is confirm the publics perception that first out of the start always wins and if you go you get covered in dust.

Josh Grajczonek???? Game over with that on a triple word ..😁

He grew another helmet size this year towards the end, do him good to move on for experience

I think you are missing the point, most teams are having to weaken significantly to get back within the points limit and so keeping the Bears team similar with a much stronger back up to Wright with King as second heat leader is not too bad at all.

looking like the champ are building to 40 points, coleman wants a bigger gap between leagues so i very much doubt it will be 37 points for 6 riders, i really hope its 42 for 6 riders

Yes, Monday 26th October 😀

Or all three!!! 😎

I don't know how many of you bother to read the Polish sports daily "Przeglad Sportowy" articles concerning speedway ( in Google translation.) I came across today the one that might interest you, so here it is: The financial bubble in Polish speedway is growing to dangerous proportions, and recurring reports of multi-million-zloty debts among clubs only deepen concerns about the future of the sport. In an interview with the Polish sports daily “Przegląd Sportowy” Jan Krzystyniak does not mince his words. The former elite rider and coach offers a scathing critique of those managing Ekstraliga clubs, predicting the imminent collapse of the sport unless there is a harsh, sobering encounter with reality. Record-breaking rider contracts and bidding wars in the transfer market have brought Polish speedway to the brink of an abyss. Some clubs are taking on massive financial obligations that they cannot meet without the help of bank loans or support from local governments. Jan Krzystyniak points directly to those responsible for this state of affairs. "If these gentlemen—and I am referring to the presidents of the Ekstraliga clubs, because let’s be honest, a great deal depends on them—do not come to their senses, then speedway could simply collapse. We can see what is happening to this sport globally." "A similar situation could well unfold in Poland, as clubs simply won't be able to afford paying such astronomical sums to riders," our expert thunders. One proposed solution to rising costs was to revisit the idea of an imposed salary cap (such as a CMA-based system or defined financial brackets). In the case of financial brackets, this would essentially rely on an agreement between club presidents, as the speedway authorities’ hands are largely tied. Krzystyniak, however, dismisses such notions as pure fiction within the Polish context; in his view, club officials would inevitably find ways to circumvent the rules. "I spoke about where things were heading ten, maybe fifteen years ago. Even back then, the topic of setting a salary cap was being discussed. In the Polish reality, establishing such limits is largely pointless. We know what these people are capable of: they’ll officially offer a rider a thousand zlotys, while slipping him a million under the table. That’s just how things work in Poland. If you brought in people from Sweden or England to manage these clubs, they could probably establish and enforce such rules in a day or two. No one would break ranks, because in those cultures, one’s word is worth more than money," the former coach points out bluntly. Despite his dire assessment of the situation facing the clubs, Krzystyniak paradoxically defends the speedway riders themselves. He argues that the riders cannot be blamed for inflated contracts; they are simply taking advantage of the poor financial management of club presidents. "It’s pathological. I honestly don’t believe in any agreements that could solve the problem of clubs constantly falling into debt. Solutions must be implemented to save the sport of speedway. That said, I always tell the riders: demand as much as you can! If there are guys—suckers, to call them what they are—who are willing to pay that much, then you should ask for as much as possible. I will always stand on the side of the riders," he declares bluntly. The debt burden of Polish speedway clubs is currently the number one topic of discussion. In the worst cases, debts are said to reach tens of millions of zlotys, and almost every club in the country faces some level of financial trouble—with perhaps a few exceptions, such as those in Wrocław or Toruń. "Besides, even the wealthiest nations in the world carry massive debt—just look at the United States or China. Yet, people in those countries often live well. So, is there a cure for this situation? I’m not sure if a truly effective solution can be found. Unless the presidents of the Ekstraliga clubs change their way of thinking, it will be difficult to save speedway, because that is where it all begins," concludes Jan Krzystyniak.

1 Charles Wright © 8.68 2 Jake Mulford 5.13 3 Jason Edwards 6.28 4 Jody Scott 6.00 5 Danny King 7.76 6 Ace Pijper 4.15 7 Charlie Southwick 2.00 40.00

Last issue 2.10.26 on the website states 2.58 for Max before the 2.5% reduction.

No but loves a walk round holy island

Yeah, exactly. People have piled on since he said on camera that he doesn't care what other fans think, just what Poole fans think. Also what is the problem with doing a lap of honour running around. The young fans loved it. Sure he regretted it half way round when getting tired.

Assessed averages often just make a team look competitive on paper.. Everyone knows the reality will be very much different...

You've pulled some absolute clangers on here, but this one tops the lot. I've always thought you were a 🤡 but that's actually being generous now. 🤦‍♂️

There’s any number of riders who can look awesome in the NDL but that’s their limit. Loftus has a 9+ average in NDL but only 3.76 in the CL. I saw Shanes when he rode at Glasgow the night Greg Hancock was there. Greg told him to get his “ass” off the saddle. Next time out, he did. And won. Time after that, he reverted to type and came last. Hausl signed as a 5 “only had to exceed his average” to be a good signing. How did that work out? Shanes will fill a gap, but, after so long in the sport - and I know he has missed long spells due to injury - he’s not going to substantially improve. Fine for a team whose main aim is survival but no use for any club with a desire for success. IMO

Why would they move and have the extra expense,the moved down for it was not making enough money.They are the best supported Club in the Championship.Most Clubs in UK are losing money over the season and just surviving.

Who😂

Which has absolutely nothing to do with Charles Wright having a Polish contract.

Musielak is a good rider when he’s on it, but what about when he isn’t? He’s flaky. His average goes up and down more often than Katie Price’s knickers.

Oxford has already announced that the 1-7 will all be UK based. So that rules out Knudsen, or any other import.

Yep and really should have two world titles as a bad injury robbed him when he was leading in the year prior to becoming world champ.

We saw how Artem lugata rode for kings Lynn and Peterborough at times. Just going through the motions. Doyley puts the same effort into a gp final as he does in a challenge match. Never less than his all.

No you get one given to you by Glasgow. Yes we need a new airfence maybe if we didn't pay our riders we could afford one.

Will you be paying VAT on that?

Charles Wright, Jody Scott and Charlie Southwick, first 3 confirmed

Strange how everyone loves Harrison, whenever I've seen him he's been distinctly average. Cairns is the much better prospect imo.

There's money at Scunny if they can afford Picko.

Same grapevine as the Masters to Poole?

Tate Zischke is looking like a busy lad next year... Riding for about seven teams so far...

It was done for development of riders to ensure plenty of UK ones were available for the top league as riders retired, or dropped down and saw their careers out in the 2nd Div.. Giving them a "taster" as to what the top level was, without putting undue pressure on them by losing their other role... Now it is done simply to share costs of riders who are 20 years and more veterans of the sport... Hence restricted race nights for the top tier.. Hence Poland kept the weekend to themselves... (And now added eight Thursdays, plus rearrangements)..... "How not to run a sport successfully" would make a decent book title...

Got to say he loves a wander up the beach there gets him relaxed

I’m struggling to follow your first sentence but you think you are referenceing Cook’s back wheel throwing up mud from the centre green. Now, I’ll admit in all the photos and replays I’ve not seen that but even if I had, so what? A tyre can be touching both the white line and the track or centre green at the same time and so throw up both white and non white particles. Or, all white or all non white. That doesn’t prove whether or not the wheel crossed the inside of the white line. Note, crossed, not crossing. If I’m going from one side of a road to another and I have one foot on the road and one on the pavement, I’m crossing. If I have both feet on the pavement, I’ve crossed. Zach’s back wheel was certainly crossing and it certainly looks like that he could have had part of his rear tyre over the inner part of the white line, but I’ve seen nothing that says it crossed all the way over. As far as Cairns is concerned, it was up to the Scunthorpe personnel to contact the referee about it. It appears they didn’t and the referee didn’t see it. As no one from Scunthorpe objected at the time, it seems that Godfrey, Howe, the Clerk of the Course or anyone else from Scunthorpe saw it. Or bothered about it. But, going down the speculation route, if they had seen it and if Cairns had been excluded, where’s the guarantee that every subsequent heat, home and away would have gone as they did? Maybe the overall result at Scunthorpe would have been different but who’s to say that the result at Poole wouldn’t have changed? There are too many variables to make any statement other than over 31 heats Poole came out on top.

if rob rides over here it should be no where other than kings lynn, 1000%

I’m not sure why people are so impatient? The league starts next April so does it really matter if the AGM is in November, December, January, February? If the wait means the return/reopening of a couple of tracks and a television deal then it’s worth the wait? If that also allows Plymouth some more time to get their air fence fund complete so they can run then that’s another good thing. Surely we all want as many tracks as possible running next season?