BWitcher

Maybe so, but that doesn't make it right We moan enough about rules being broken, now one is adhered too and still folk are attacking the BSPA:

When Jon Cook comes on the mic at Lakeside bleating because a team has taken 6pts of his side he is simply appeasing his fans. What he then does and says in a behind closed doors BSPA meeting is a completely different matter. We already know he's viewed by certain promoters on the South Coast as a complete and utter pushover.

It would be an utter farce. If this was Poole wanting the same rule change you and many others would be up in arms. As it is, the BSPA have for once stuck the the rules. Lambert was fully aware of the rules at the start of the season, he was fully aware that by committing to the EL as he did he was ruling out a PL place. It was HIS choice to do that. Nobody stifled him in any way. I agree the rule should be looked at in the winter, but now is not the time to do it. Edited to add: Just seen Screamers post which shows Lambert had no plans at all to ride PL.

When he starts bleating after Lakeside have gained 6pts, then he might have some credence. Until then, he's just crying.

So they requested a rule that would increase run away scores and give less of a chance for meetings to be close?? The rules was introduced as a cost cutting measure.. as most rules seem to be in speedway in the modern era. It meant that they didn't have to pay the top riders extra points money when they took a tac sub ride.

Can't agree at all. You can't just change a rule like that mid-season (although this is speedway). Other clubs may well have been interested in Lambert had signing him been allowed. By all means change it for next season, but not mid-season.

Yes, usually after someone has used it against him. Yet to see him bleat about it after Lakeside have used it though I really don't get this post at all. So you're telling us the ref's opinion was the same as the result he declared.. well I never! Others (Lakeside fans) it seemed saw it differently hence it being mentioned and discussed.

Chalk this one up next to Peter Adams 'Pawlicki needs to learn English' in the Most ridiculous statements of the season book. How many years have we have the tactical ride rule now? Yet now Cook pipes up all of a sudden he 'might' instruct his team not to use it. Of course he will .Garbage comment from Cook.

This could be the ticket for reviving the sports fortunes!

That is a good point, I hadn't considered ensuring the safety of the presenter. Perhaps Mr York and other presenters, for their own safety, should be given a test to ensure they can react and move quick enough should a bike fly towards them. This could take place at the start of each meeting. Perhaps take 20 volunteers from the stands, give them eggs and they throw them at the announcer. If he dodges them all, he keeps the job.

I think its disgraceful the way some fans are getting excited at the possibility of Peter York being replaced and the constant criticism of him.. have any of you ever been a centre green announcer at a speedway meeting? Speedway is dangerous and bikes have been known to fly across the centre green/tarmac. Peter York puts his life on the line to entertain you fans.

Maybe you should ask all those fans who have given up on speedway because of the corrupt way it is run what they are doing with their lives...

Yes of course he has! "I wants to be World Champion..." "No, we must obey our precious, the One Ring Sport" "But its my dream to be World Champion" "We're hurt precious, the One Sport will protect us" "But it was my dads dream to see me Champion" "We have no money precious, the One Sport will give us money but we must obey them"

No it isn't 'Benji Compton at the end of the day'. IF it was, then every other team could just simply choose whoever they want of the draft list for whatever match they wanted, regardless of position. Benji Compton is above Lee Smart. Its quite simple. .

Then there's no excuse for your comments on this thread then... to think I gave you the benefit of the doubt! Still after its all been explained.. you don't seem to get it

OK, I'll come clean.. you may not be aware of post meeting comments from Wolves team manager Peter Adams following the Wolves v Poole meeting, where he referred to Pawlicki not speaking English as a reason for Wolves not winning the meeting and in particular for Woffinden throwing away 2nd place in Heat 15... Any comments you see from Wolves fans relating to him not speaking English are mocking those comments from Adams. Piotr Pawlicki has been the shining light thus far from Wolves, followed by Ricky Wells who has so far done ok in the heat leader position. I had thought Woffinden would have things sorted by now and be back banging in some decent scores again.. I still think he will, but it really needs to happen soon for the sake of the team.

Tai Woffinden was the best rider in the World last year. What's changed? I'll tell you what. Pawlicki. You try doing something with someone babbling in your ear in a language you don't understand, it will distract and put you off. Speedway is a dangerous enough sport as it is without being unable to understand what your partner is saying to you during a race. I'm sure Pawlicki means well and he certainly tries hard, but the negatives outweigh the positives I'm afraid. I'd make him sit an A Level in English next month and if he doesn't pass I'm afraid he should be shown the door. I suspect Ty Proctor is also struggling for form for the same reason as Woffinden. The only rider that seems to have improved is Ricky Wells, being American he sees anyone east of Berlin as Russian and is determined to prove a point that USA is best.

Simply not good enough again from Wolves and it will remain the case until Pawlicki learns English. You can clearly tell Woffinden is disorientated in races as he can hear Pawlicki babbling away in Polish to him, yes he can speak some Polish, but mid race its difficult to translate it in your head and still focus on your race.

That's irrelevant.

4 posts deleted by the so called 'Moderator' now. Are we not allowed to discuss Birmingham v Wolverhampton on a Birmingham v Wolverhampton thread? Mod Note: A quick check of posts shows NOTHING deleted but moved to the correct racecards thread. Still, more fun to have a go at all moderators than check first So there is another location for discussing Birmingham v Wolves.... interesting. Seen them now, makes little sense but there we go. Thanks for the response, bit of communication solves most issues.

Thanks ManchesterPaul, I find them useful particularly with the new format where I still don't have a clue who is due out in what race!

This gets better.. you're telling me that David Howe has told you that his 'loss of confidence' came from my comments on a forum? This is his excuse for failing to realise his potential? You are serious about this? I've heard of some feeble excuses before but that one has to be the best.

A most apt relationship. The most corrupt team in England teaming up with the most corrupt team in Poland.

I can live with it. If you seriously think or believe I had a part in 'ruining the confidence' of David Howe then you are deluded.

There's a major flaw in your statement there. 'no one with any sense'.