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BSI did try don't they taking the GPs to Norway, Australia,New Zealand possibly even Finland? This country's all have some form of speedway competition already there so no matter how small at least some sort of cure support. I remember Prince Albert of Monaco being present at one of the early Cardiff GPs with a veiw of taking one to Monaco. Nothing ever happened to that idea. Not sure they failed but have maybe shown the limitations of speedways appeal. Can't sell out Cardiff and can't financially support rounds in the mentioned countries. Lets see how the new promotion gets on.

In Doyle we probably have the best rider in the league, however massive question marks over the rest. Riss,Heeps & Batchelor are they on the slide or did they generally have bad seasons last year. If we get the pre 2021 version of those riders we'll be in the mix however if we have the 2021 version of those riders we're in trouble. The stars are in a similar position the if the 2021 version of Pickering & Lawson turn up and Kildermann rides as he did when last in the UK you'll be fine. However if Pickering struggles to adapt to number one status Lawson returns to the 5.50 to 6 point man from previous years and Kildermann doesn't produce the expected form you to are in trouble. Peterborough I expect to be there or there abouts but again Alot depends on oystercard. Sheffield I would have as favourites at the moment although Cook could cause problems. Belle Vue haven't named a full side yet & Wolves do look weak. It all depends on if all these riders on so called bargain averages improve or are they at their level? Massive question marks around all the teams but as I say Sheffield seem to stand out. It's going to be very unpredictable and I fully expect several odd results it's going to be a league of inconsistencies.

King's Lynn 3rd

I can't believe people are asking why not Musielek, how many times in the past have we had problems with poles missing meetings or not putting the effort in

He had a poor season at Sheffield, it didn't work out so no surprise he didn't stay. Was never going to Peterborough they couldn't fit him with their teams plans, had a falling out with Lynn years ago so that's the reason half the club's wouldn't sign him. That leaves 3 Clearly wouldn't fit at wolves, Belle Vue thought they had signed him before he joins us. To be honest I think Sheffield are taking a gamble on Cook given how he has been performing.

Well well so much negativity on here. We have the best number one in the league & quite possibly the two best reserve's never mind who is riding there. After the season Batchelor has I can understand where the concern with him comes from bit riding with Doyle should get him going again. Heeps is Heeps good at home should be ok. Riss is a far better rider than his current average. The comparison with Sheffield well they are taking huge risks toomWe had cook here last season and based on that is a massive risk I'm glad he isn't back. As for Muesilak I'm not sure about all the hype could be as much of a gamble as Cook, Heeps or Batchelor. We have had plenty of poles down the years and to be honest only Gollob has ever really worked out. Hample used to go missing and the rest including Miskowiak never hit the heights.

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Starke & Rowe to start at reserve

So Kemp confirmed as a Wolves rider. I'm surprised a very talented local rider has moved on after one season.

It's Scott Nicholls everyone

Maybe Ed 'lego house' Sheeran is getting involved with sponsorship alongside Tru plant

Looks like news tomorrow morning

Still all quiet on the Western front

This must already be known, otherwise how can you sign riders on contacts when not knowing when they are required to ride & for how many meetings for your club?

4 Ex Witches in that side should please the locals

André Pollehn a supposed highly rated German Ipswich signed in the mid 90s. Only problem was he has highly rated on the longtrack scene couldn't turn the bike on the tight Foxhall heath track

There you go perfectly sums up all that is wrong with British speedway in under 50 words and still they can't sort it out. Anyhow great to see Oxford back and all the best for 22

Spot on. Seems so simple doesn't it!

Speedway has many institutional issues, one of which is institutional self-interest

I've been doing a little research and revisiting old meetings thanks to you tube to try and get some sort of handle as to the state of UK speedway. My conclusion is pretty much of today's issues around the BSPA (L) bubble has existed for years. A flick though some old speedway star/mail from the era I got involved in the sport the late 80s give a pretty similar view of the problems that still exist today infighting one upmanship unable to look outside the bubble. Couple this with a recent re-read of the John Berry books all seem to lend weight to the conclusion that nothing has been down to move the sport forward in fact it's gone backwards or to rid it of the internal politics that in the end will see it collapse. So how after 35-40 does the sport still have the same issues most of the promotors from then aren't around now in yet the same old issues are still present Now viewing some old meetings from Wimbledon in 89 on you tube shows the good and the bad & ultimately what is still an issue today. Firstly the presenter Dave Lanning one of the best and his introductions, in heat commentary while also winding up the opposition all first class and would work today. However even in 89 the marching music and the records played between heats were massively outdated. Is there a solution or some form of saviour?

That is a truly fantastic ride. Heeps is a little like Ben Howe, both had bags of ability but never seemed like achieving the success they should. Both fans favourites because of their all action from the back approach. On another note this clip shows both the good and bad, a fantastic heat of action truly top draw sporting action, but 1 minute 14 seconds of buggering about at the start.

Ipswich sorted? Spill the beans!

I know this is a Dodgy area & I myself have been critical of it. However the recent purchase by Redcar of Charles Wright & Jordan Jenkins got me thinking. In the case of Charles Wright can Redcar demand a fee from a premiership team if he doubles up or is he just an asset for the purpose of the championship? For example Redcar own his championship contact but not his premiership one?

Could be worse I remember the mid 90s when they would have press day and only have 5 riders signed up! One of those press days was when the rumour Joe Screen was supposed to be on his way to sign was floating around Had the delights of Franz Lietner & Gasper Forjac trying out!

Josh bates. Karol Baron would be a nightmare signing for points return but sure was entertaining!