Star Lady

Swift change of name there Jirout Not got two identities on here have you

Oh Sue that a cracker My nomination for post of the season

Now I don't want to see Rosco as GB team manager, but stop and think for a second Steve. Middlo at Poole has one of the best three squads in the EL to work with, of course he is successful. A successful manager however is one that can turn a bunch of mediocre riders into world class ones. As for riders saying he's good, they ain't gonna slate him are they if they want to rider for Team GB. I think he's had his shot at it and it's time someone else was given a chance, but please not Rosco.

The Danes would probably have had one too, if they had had a stronger reserve

By jove I think he's got it

Double act, no sorry I'm already signed up to sing with Shazzy. Always look on the Briiiiiiiiight siiiiiiiiiiiiide of Life do do do do do do do do Nothing to do with anthems Jirout. Simply that when interviewed the Australian team captain, and his team mates, said they went into the meeting to WIN it. Note not end up on a podium, not come second but to WIN it. With an attitude like that, they get my support. If my choice offends you so much, why not stick me on ignore, works a treat with some that get on my nerves

I've changed mine Jirout, just to save you the bother of posting

Thought she did an excellent job . Far superior to Greeny IMHO and at her first attempt too

All we have to do now is sing in the same key. I prefer yale

Always look on the Briiiiiiiiight siiiiiiiiiiiiide of Life do do do do do do do do

Can I join in the chorus Shazzy. Should clear the thread, it's how I used to clear the bars at closing time

Deuce. New balls please

I don't really see where a hymn that talks of God would be appropriate as an anthem for what is now a multi cultural and multi faith nation. What's wrong with having something new?

As Sky have somewhat of a monopoly, I'm not sure how anyone can blame the other TV companies for not showing speedway.

Sadly until promoters can see guaranteed profits, I can't see a return to test matches and the like. Shame cos I reckon a touring Russian team would pull in bloody good crowds at the moment.

I'm not actually supporting any of them. My avatar was changed as a protest at being told who I should support. I previously had a Cross of St George as I'm English by birth, it did not signify my support for any team. Please note English, not British

Russia will win the entertainment factor tho. To me that's what counts not some jingoistic nonsense about 5 riders on a track all having been born in the same country. Still if it amuses you, I've performed my deed for the day in making your day more enjoyable

Altho I quoted you SB, it was not you that told me I was being unpatriotic. I just couldn't be bothered to search for the post in question. Apologies for suggesting you did. Enjoy supporting the Brits, I'll enjoy supporting the Danes and Russians just as much

I think Steve Hone has summed it up very well but I'll add my two pennarth anyway. I am as patriotic as anyone else when it comes to war and the nation being in peril etc, and I'm extremely proud of our armed services but I will not support a team of sportsmen, half of whose riders are not on my "like list" because of their country of birth and most certainly not because someone else says I should . My father, grandfather and great grandfather fought in wars to ensure we all had freedom of choice. Sometimes I wonder if it applies to this forum. Last night I decided way before start time to support the Russians. They always ride with passion, flair and a certain unpredictability. That was my decision and one that I did not force on anyone else. IMHO Team GB, basically beat a couple of Elite League teams, they rode well but bloody hell so they should have done. The Russians surpassed most peoples expectations and provided excellent entertainment whilst doing so. I don't knock anyone for supporting Team GB, and don't expect anyone to knock me for supporting whomsoever I choose. Oh yes they did. Not that it bothered me I was day off yesterday and today so it could have gone on until midnight. Thank you Rob

Poland and Australia to go thro. If AJ doesn't ride I expect Russia to give the Swedes a bit of a scare.

Maybe if they had opened more gates, they wouldn't have had to delay the start, therefore it would have finished earlier

Shame the riders you told me to support weren't Jirout

Just like to say well done to Lee Richardson. After all the bullsh1t on here over the last week or so about patriotism, Richardson was the only one on parade tonight even attempting to sing the National Anthem. So are the riders exempt from singing, cos I noted that the Danes were singing theirs with gusto.

And that's exactly what they did and provided some excellent entertainment along the way What do you say now Sir Jasper and Silver Bee

The number of warnings being dished out do make you wonder if some idiot it trying to get into the Guiness Book of Records If it was indeed the T word, well students of poetry will tell you it's been used by none other than Robert Browning.....who is almost as famous as Shazzybird