Daniel Smith

good job they're not female as they'd still be nagging on about the best washing up liquid, cooking pans and ironing boards

With Poland's latest stunt think all is in the air If they go through with it you won't be seeing: Holder KK Lindback Janowski Milik etc etc

Link? No link required, Buster said it wasn't happening at the last EL meeting at King's Lynn during an interview

There is no 6 man team option next season. The idea failed and has been scrapped hence test meetings cancelled. Most EL promoters are looking to remove the EDR system as it's run it's purpose in their eye's but are looking to accommodate British riders into every team in the 2017 system. In terms of the EDR's averages for 2017, the fairest option is to use their EL 2016 averages minus 20%

The top Danes certainly won't go for it. They have to ride a certain amount of meetings in there own league and certainly want to maintain their Swedish commitments.

both teams fully deserve Terrific meeting

Here's the rule again: "16.3.4.1:- A 7-day window, prior to the scheduled date of the first EL Play-Offs will enable EL Clubs only to replace long-term Injured riders, but not with riders in other EL Team Declarations." Now, being sensible the wording "long-term" can be interpreted in two ways Season ending from the date of the 7 day window Been out of action for a period prior to the Play-Offs "long-term", what does that mean? When creating rules surely there should be a figure allocated to that and to what side of the 7 day window the injury is to be classed as "long-term"? There's also this rule: "16.3.4:- No Team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August, except for riders returning to the Team after injury." This tells me that if things don't work out for Lindbäck and Andersen feels he's ready he can be reintroduced for the Play-Off Final if Poole make it. The other issue regarding Lindbäck's average, as I've said previously I think that was fair and individual events can't be used as a comparative tool. League team averages only and within the regulations only the previous seasons figures (2015) could have been used. Elitserien 2015 - 7.58 NICE Liga 2015 - 8.75 (2nd tier conversion x0.6) 5.25 2015 = 6.42 The only thing that has come up fishy for me is the Pedersen injury.

What Poole would like, what Poole will get are exactly the same thing

Transparency - that's all that's required from the AGM. For 2017 a complete assessed average rider list for all riders from (Ekstraliga - NICE Liga) - (Elitserien - Allsvenskan) - (Metal Speedway League) all open and visible to the public. Minimum average is 5.00. No alterations after an assessed average is given during the 2017 season. All other leagues / riders are assessed at 4.50. Return to the last used 15 Heat format. 2016 EDR riders averages reduced by 20%

Bored of all the other stuff going on around the play-offs so fancied something different What could possibly be the worst Stars7 for 2017? Current 40.5 average limits 1. Craig Cook 7.37 2. Lewis Bridger 5.94 3. Nicholai Klindt 6.36 4. Davey Watt 5.40 5. Chris Harris 6.62 6. Josh Auty 4.90 7. James Sarjeant 3.77 40.36

Well I have to be honest, I got sucked into believing Andersen's injury was season ending and gave Poole the benefit of the doubt as the injury was genuine. This is without question, a breaking of the rule. Disappointed

Got to be a little suspect if Coventry are running EL next season. Loan fees to pay for 2/3 EL heatleaders or an exceptionally garbage side on the cheap as can't see KK being at Coventry either?

It is great some supporters are still really enthusiastic about Speedway. Unfortunately for most of us the negatives far outweigh the positives. Attendances prove this. Also proven by the attendances of Play-Off finals by how many Speedway fans come out. Speedway in this country could be really healthy but every year BSPA and more importantly, promoters running their clubs appallingly. Honestly, imo Speedway should fall back to basics and start again. Scrap double points, tac subs etc. Every rider has 4 programmed rides and a nominated heat 15 - done. Only have rider's committed to all fixtures. Put on some genuine entertainment for the fans

Couldn't Sayfutdinov be seeded straight to the GP Challenge rather than do the qualifying rounds?

Wouldn't mind Andersen at King's Lynn if Poole don't want him

Always use to book my holidays around Speedway fixtures, for the first time this season I've only been to half the home fixtures. Next season could be even less, the only reason to attend now is if my little girl fancies going. She went to her first meeting last week (King's Lynn v Poole) and loved it. Almost 2 now and she can't stop going "bikes, noise, let's go". She's maybe likely to have forgotten about it by next March but she does watch it on TV so I'll have to wait and see. Basically, my attendance in future could be down to a 2 year old

can't agree, imo it's been really enjoyable. Brilliant close racing

Lindbäck riding like a 7 point man tonight. BSPA are a switched on crew

Can see why people are upset but Poole have done everything by the book. These issues are with the BSPA and nobody else.

Can't gate for toffee and that alongside Lambert would be a nightmare. Adrian Flux Arena has turned into a trappers paradise and we're desperate for some in our team just to turn over heat wins.

Harris alongside Doyle at Swindon is my guess. Don't think he'll be a good fit for us at King's Lynn as we're desperate for trappers. Harris & Lambert in the same team would be my worst nightmare.

Seen that so Poole's team change is absolutely 'bob on' & hats off to Matt Ford once again being ahead of the rest

In terms of Lindbäck's reassessed average it's spot on. Being a GP rider is totally irrelevant when giving riders assessed averages. It's all to do with how they've performed in foreign league competitions based on the previous season. In 2015 Lindbäck obtained a 7.58 average in the Elitserien. Lindbäck also only raced the Polish 2nd tier in 2015 with an 8.75 average. With those figures a 7.00 is the absolute maximum the BSPA could possibly give after being away from the British League for more than 3 years. The only thing that doesn't sit correct is if Hans Andersen rides in the Euro's on Saturday. If he does his injury status isn't season ending & long term, only then could & should Lindbäck's inclusion be contested. IMO, the press release from Poole is either premature or they know Hans isn't going to be available Saturday.

Tin hats on The forum is about to go into a melt down

Wilko wouldn't have been riding if we'd of had a fully fit squad 1. Iversen 2. S.Lambert 3. R.Lambert 4. Huckenbeck 5. Batchelor 6. Porsing 7. Rose But still believe Poole would have taken all 4 points by at least a 10 point margin if they'd also have had Andersen in their team. Would also of been an even better meeting too imo