The White Knight

That's a shame...........................

Good questions. Would that I could give you an answer.

Excellent - slowly but surely we are getting there.

Simples!! There is nothing like LIVE Speedway. :approve:

Hoping for a win.

Hoping for a Win. I know I said I wouldn't Post on Newcastle Threads any more - but I have to put one Post on to get notifications.

I'm sorry - I don't agree. A few years ago Coventry won the League so called 'Play Offs' despite finishing the League programme TWENTY SIX Points behind the actual Team that finished TOP over the Season. You explain to me how that can be justified - because I, as a Supporter just CANNOT see it. All this "they knew the Rules at the start of the Season" is just so much flannel, it also may be true - but crucially - it doesn't make it RIGHT!!!

Are we talking about Riders cheating, or the Speedway Public being cheated. Dare I mention 'Double' Points and 'Play Offs'?

Correct - it isn't. I haven't claimed that it is. What I have claimed is that the Elite Leagues problems are greater than those of the Premier League because of their Product. Only half a dozen top Riders, if that, NINE Teams only. Granted you can see the World Champion - but - how much does he, Ward etc. actually cost? I have no idea, by the way, but it wont be peanuts. The Elite League is living beyond it's means - or at least that is the impression I have. Plenty of problems in the other Leagues too, as orion says. The problems are there, but, they are not as great. That is all I am saying.

Too right.

If you didn't have Play Offs - you wouldn't have all this stupid carry on with cut off dates etc. It means some Teams can Race 'X' number of Meetings, and others 'Y' number of Meetings only to lose out on the Play Offs because of the WEATHER. If there was a System where the leading Team in the League actually WON the League (as they should) most Teams would have ridden all their Meetings - there may be the odd Team that doesn't complete their Fixtures but no System is perfect. The Team that finishes TOP of the League is a damned sight fairer and more perfect than the comedy show we are treated to these days. WHAT A WAY TO DECIDE A LEAGUE!!! Edit: If your final statement is taken at face value - it is also a complete waste of time. WHAT is the point of having a League Championship in the first place?

Me too.

As I understand it ALL monies from the GPs and the SWC go directly to BSI.

Whatever happened to Joni Keskinen?

I was thinking particularly of Swindon last Season. If I remember rightly wasn't there only TWO or possibly THREE Swindon Riders riding for them. Four 'Guests' and R/R I think - I stand to be corrected as I am working from memory here.

Yes RD - and on the Television as well.

Legal or illegal? :shock:

I agree Speedway is in a mess, which is why I liked your Post. It just seems to me that the Elite League is in a bigger mess than the Premier League. You are watching NATIONAL League Racing for, at least part of your Meetings. Doubling Up Riders are getting out of hand and yet Elite League Clubs are fielding Premier League/National League Riders at Elite League Prices. THAT to me is not a recipe for success. In fact, it is, in a way, ripping off the Supporters who turn up each week. At least in the Premier League - when I go to watch my Team - I, by and large, get to see my Team and not a hotch potch of Riders riding to make the numbers up. You will probably disagree with this and that is your prerogative.

We must agree to differ.

When they make up their minds. :unsure:

I think there is a fair chance Newcastle might make it because of this.

No I don't - but my statement is logical in the context of the discussion.

You don't want to go there. :nono: That's what caused most of your problems in the first place. :nono:

Terrific News. Best of luck Ricky.

Don't think he had anything to do with it...................... This time.