Wackie

Reading through Ander's interview makes you realise how soft some of the riders of today are. Shame the breed Anders came from has died out from speedway today. Mighty Mitch vs Naughty Nicki!!! Bet I can guess who would come out the victor out of those two.

Haven't subscribed yet, but after picking up Issue 4 at Smallmead last night don't think it will be too long before I do. What a fantastic magazine!! Certainly put's the other rag I buy weekly to shame. If I subscribe, do I get the 3 previous issues sent to me too?

Speedway growing in popularity in Norway too. Sure I've read the viewing figures for the GP's are up in Norway from previous years. Wild cards chosen obviously a commercial decision.

Thought it was reported that it was Matej's mechanic/father involved in the fracas with Crump & not Matej! Some people still only read in between the lines don't they! Why let fact's get in the way of a good gossip or slagging match eh!

Because some people have nothing better to do.

You must be a football fan Not at all, just having a laugh at another situation blown way out of proportion. Something maybe a few others should try!

Only a yellow card!!!! Personally I'd have given him a medal!

Would imagine Bowls is slightly more exciting that speedway at Brough Park this season!

Jeez, sounds like some people on here would like riders wrapped up in cotton wall and a new rule introduced which meant riders could not come within 4 feet of each other when passing! Speedway is supposed to be a non-contact sport, but a bit of aggro or a bit of tension between riders and an overwhelming desire to win from some makes it the sport it is (and has been for decades!). Speedway is in danger of becoming far too sterile, and some of the fans aren't helping with their over the top polically correct comments and beliefs. An elbow here, a bit of a shove there..... all part of the sport and has been going on for many, many years without major problems. Now all of a sudden we have the luxury of Sky sports and their slow-mo replays and some people are up in arms about the slightest of things which they would have never of seen normally. As it's already been stated on this thread. Nicki didn't seem to have a problem with Jason on Saturday, so why the hell should some of the fans on here! Mountain and molehill are two words which spring to mind! Get over it! Or if speedway is becoming far too physical/dangerous for you go and watch bowls!

That's the one piece of consolation I take from all of tonights speedway. That said, with Swindle's play off hopes now in tatters, let's hope your 2003 SWC gold medalists can help ruin Oxfords hopes too on Monday.

You weren't watching very hard then - he certainly did! Can't say I do watch Hans with much interest. Some strange reason I found myself turing into a Crumpy fan tonight! ..... "C'mon Jason!!" ..... still doesn't sound right, but I worked on it tonight.

Just goes to show what Andersen can do when he wants to race! Noticed he didn't look round once until he crossed the finish line during his races tonight. Well done Hans <says through gritted teeth>

They were in one of the qualifying rounds which Russia (I think) went on to win.

Believe his best bikes were on route back to Poland from the SWC when he only scored 1 at Wroclaw.

Matej's going to be a spoiler at this one thats for sure. Was hoping to get over to Slovenia to watch this one, but unfortunately other priorities have cropped up You'll have to cheer twice as loud for Matej Tomaz to make up for us Wackies who can't make it there.

yeah I saw this mad brit girl in a raincoat very much the worse for wear and draped over some german/dane geezer - anyone know who she was? Haven't got a clue. Be careful what you say though Splatty, can't go posting slanderous or libelous comments on here, said person could turn around and threaten legal action.

And some of them can even spoil your photographs eh Wackie Rico Should have seen some of the others that got spoiled. Some how Terry Russell appeared in them!

Beware of very p*ssed Brits then, there were a few of them around the Grandstand this year too!

You really shouldn't form opinions on people/countries from one bad experience Jessica. Think about it, many fans who attended the Prague GP had been there some 4 hours before the meeting started with limited options on how to while away the time. Can't blame people for having a beer of two, I know I certainly did during the delay, and we met some fans (British) who were going up to the stadium around 12pm to "get into the party mood". If you didn't like being in the middle of the Polish fans, maybe you should have purchased tickets in the seated area's. There was no pushing or jostling going on there, in fact we had a right old party all night. As for peeing in the bushes, jeez girl, that's not just a Polish thing believe me! If you never go to Prague or visit any stadium in Poland to watch speedway again it'll be your loss. Really quite jealous of all those travelling over to Bydgoszc, we're already certain of attending either the Czech or one of the Polish GP's again next year - and the more Poles that are there the merrier!

He'll have to perform a whole lot better than he did last Saturday. Its just a shame your mate Ryan isnt riding as given his current form the only flying he should be doing is back to Australia. If I was an Oz fan Id be extremely annoyed with his performance at the WTC but Im not so I was glad to see him so crap and them take the early bath If you think he gives a flying wotsit about the SWC then you are living in la-la land. Well that's a disgrace and a huge shame for the younger Aussies over hear who would have probably jumped at the chance to represent their county in such an event. Hopefully Neil Street will give some of the kids a chance in next years SWC, they can't do any worse than Sullivan did this year, but at least they'll be trying.

He'll have to perform a whole lot better than he did last Saturday. He only scored 3 points less than "Throttle Hans of God Andersen" who had 1 ride more. Personally thought Norris's performance on Saturday was ok, although I'm sure he probably thought he could do better - lets hope his frustration is converted into points and a 2005 GP place this weekend.

Hope that's not put the kiss of death on their chances ML! To be honest this years U21 final has got to be one of the most open for ages. Quite a few riders in there with more than a shout, and quite a few spoilers lining up against them. With no Brits to cheer on, I'd love to see either Janusz or Matej lift the title and both are capable that's for sure.

If Watson qualifies Newport could be in the poo poo. Can't see him being able to get back to South Wales on a Sunday for 2pm starts following GP's next season. Looking at the line up, I'd expect Floppy & Peter Karlsson to qualify (or will PK return the favour and help Andersen through?)

Maybe you knows more than all the rest of us ? No, just an opinion which I still think could be likely after reading about his interview on Danish TV and a quote from a fellow Danish rider stating he wasn't injured on Monday. If personal threats have been made to Hans via phone or by post then I hope he's got the police involved, that's a far more serious matter than some heat of the moment comment posted on a public forum. Comments made on the internet are the only things that have been reported as possible threats though haven't they? IMO the whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Sports always have people we just love to hate and Speedway's no different. This week Hans is taking the lead role, next week Nicki Pedersen will probably take the role back from his young understudy.

Wot? You mean I'm the only one then dammit? Maybe some of the others will try & walk in with the breeze block on their shoulder, would make a change from a chip!