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Hope that this news doesnt effect any deliberations with future planning. Sorry to hear about it as have visited on several occasions prior to the speedway and always a great day out. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-19535750

The reality is no British rider deserves a `Wild Card for the GP series`. The best performing Brits this year are 1. Richie Worral-but one step beyond at the present, but a definite future prospect. 2. Josh Auty-suspect at gating but preverbial racer and trier, needs support to achieve it. 3. Ben Barker-more deserving than Tai at present and more reliable. Only my opinions for what they are worth, but why must a British rider be in it if they are not up to standard required. We have many foriegn riders who have ridden or still ride in the GP`s who fans can relate to and would still follow the series. In 2-3 years time the British riders in the system will have evolved and become more dedicated to their sports with the goal of winning far out weighing the need to be tarts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When the entire sporting world wakes up to whats happening with peoples finances and lack of them, then and only then will attendances for all sporting events improve in the UK. The Bank Holiday staging was a mistake from the start for the Britiish GP, so much going on and to compound matters Swansea playing at home and the Twenty20 Cricket finals in Cardiff. Before all berate me, we all know that many speedway fans, even the diehards do enjoy other sports outside speedway and with so much going on it is understandable that the crowd is down by so many this year. Moving forward a complete re think on the staging date is necessary, so that it can attract as many supporters as possible and at a particular time that it does not compete against so many other events. But the most important factor is pricing, this in no uncertain terms has a direct influence on the crowd size. This combined with lack of presentation of the product are main factors in my opinion. Today a rather insignificant football fixture takes place at Shielfield Park in the Scottish Third Division as far as I am concerned, but it has been brought to my attention at least. Berwick Rangers will play Rangers, the resurected team from the once Scottish giants Rangers. It has captured the attention of all and sundry around Berwick, who will no doubt have a record crowd, the price for a ticket has been stated as £10. Sure some rogues will try to make a fast buck but what a experience of a lifetime for some of the Berwick fans and also some who never normally go. Bottom line is, a Quarter full stadium at £50 a ticket and poor atmosphere or a full Stadium at £20 a ticket, with the other 75% additional fans is the spending power during their attendance and much more than that, the atmosphere. But hey, this is never going to happen, this is British Speedway!

Unfortunately Dudley do have a section of over exuberant supporters that do need to be rounded up and in no uncertain terms warned about their behaviour at Speedway. No one can question their loyalty as the crowds at Monmore reflect this, but to alienate other supporters to the extent that they do not attend meetings is wrong. It is time that Stewards or Police evict any trouble maker at Speedway and make it the once safe haven for any family to attend without having to run the gauntlet of abuse or threat.

Spot on Rocket Ben. As you mention, lifestyle and girls tend to be the main pursuit of all our youngsters. Ultimately the main problem lies with the riders themselves for not progressing, attitude and commitment. Fancy websites, clothing and generally looking the part are not an excuse. Everyone rabbits on about money, money, money, no opportunitys - well wake up an smell the methanol. More opportunitys than ever exist to progress now than ever before. Its not up to BSPA, Individual tracks or what ever excuse is put up, its down to the individual and their commitment.

Although being commendable for trying to pull all the information together, the likes of Long Eaton, Mercia Vikings and Halifax all have their own websites which already do this for the MDL. I would still like to know where they are officially designated as Regional Speedway Development Leagues? Professionalism and dynamism are key factors these days, both compliment each other and are not rushed Michael, just like pleasure. Keeping up is hard work and if you want to keep it up, you must push harder Michael.

Everyone is entitled to their own views on this subject, but unfortunately a few have continually undermined posters on the subject. A few have also stated it`s time to move on, but some cannot and keep on brow beating, go, go now and stop now............lets see

If these leagues are officially designated as Regional Speedway Development Leagues, pray tell me where I can find it, that it says it? Start a new thread with the title Regional Speedway Development Leagues then, but please drop the dreadful title that is presently used.

Please can one of the moderators rename the topic correctly. Amateur Speedway Leagues. I know not everyone pays attention to spelling or grammar, but being a teacher it drives me mad every time the title. Credibility for these leagues starts at this stage.

Please. Please can anyone of you hypocrites explain where all these riders to fill the NL are supposed to come from. On one hand we have everyone complaining about the lack of opportunitys for the British lads, but the majority of you dont want to let them have a ride in the NL. Where prey are they supposed to ride? Oh and dont tell me the AJL,MDL and NJL as these are new developments. What about before and now. If you dont want to watch speedway at NL level dont do it, but dont complain unless you can constructively help solve the problem. Scunthorpe seem to be the only ones who are prepared to let the new ones come through and build their careers, irrespective of attendances. Not a lot of whinging from any fans, only support for all they are doing. Unfortunately it is the Southern based fans who have it wrong, but hey you have to go to be a fan????????????????

So here we are at last, just what everyone has ranted and raved about........Plymouth Speedway is for sale. Where are you all now...............checking your bank accounts, by all intents and purposes the club should now be in one of the forum members capable hands Well I never, you can complain, moan and groan(it`s your right) but oh dear. Oh dear, do it dont just spout about wanting a new owner. Yes you can, but can you really be the one to make that difference Good luck Mike with your new track, hope it`s as successful as the one the Plymouth knockers nearly bought from you

For all you knockers out their, where is your money to take over? Forget a community affair as you all cannot agree! Look at some other threads and their discontent with their promoters and team building, Sheffield is a prime example. Believe it or not it is about business and making money, it`s not about satisfying whinging fans. Reality is about the real world, funny that most of the UK speedway fans dont live in it!!!!!!!!!! <personal remarks removed>

Please Oh Please dont end this wonderous debate, Rhetoric between 2 of the best posters on BSF is beyond compare. I tune in specifically to read your posts and beleive me 90% of forum follower do so also. Dont end it this way, I am sure their is still life in this debate and Dave can provide it..............................Please

Well done Mildenhall, great team spirit. But whats happened to Stoke! Maybe the great Tatum spoke. Poor Ben Reade, if he had rode at Mildenhall last week, possibly he would have done better than his replacement? Mr.Vasey is conspicuous by his absence once again! Think he might leave the building or was he pushed

Unfortunately another pointless thread by the Lapworths Husband starts thread, wife finds out later and wow, condones it Masquerading as potential promoters is pathetic. Was it no show of riders or no show of the promotion for it, with Vikings? How many matches have either of you attended? Dont start threads that are pointless

The Saints will win SIMLE