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As expected Poland uses the meeting to show off their new riders, we have never heard off and will conquer all. Such is their production line. I think I'm right when saying 5 out of the last 6 U21 World Champions' have been Polish. Drabik fits the post to a tee. Exceptionally quick, makes every gate and made everyone else look second best... When you consider the state of the track and the lack of racing this chap was special. You just knew he was going to win such was his persona and air of invincibility.

Like you say its beginning to look like a 3 horse race. 17points further back is 4th and that a whole meeting's worth. I feel for Doyle who should be the current World Champion had it not been for unfortunate accidents and injuries. Nobody deserves to win it more than Doyle for consistency he has shown but I have this niggle that too many fall offs could strike him again. He's carrying two injuries at present. Will this be his downfall?? I hope not....... At the start of the year I picked out Dudek and Smarzlik as two riders who can mix it with the best. Both are incredibly quick Poles who are both more than capable of winning any race. I think they are both doing exceptionally well but I feel this year might be to soon. After his second SGP win of the season Janowski has really come to the fore. So wonderfully talented and still so grounded. He does everything so precise. His smooth style and electric starts, don't faulter even when under immense pressure . When I had the privilege of watching him ride for Lynn. He had incredible ability and simple oozed natural talent and speed. Even though only a young lad he portrayed all the makings of a champion then..... I don't think you need to look elsewhere for this years World Champion....

Are you actually watching it, The interviewer asked Lambert is their interview, also Emerlenco and the other commentator were discussing it at length , I was NOT wrong , so please when you query as you did, I suggest you take on board all the contents of the post and not automatically think I'm talking rubbish I often think that of things you say, but reframe from contradicting as It only creates bad feelings....

It appears Holder's 28 day ban and the state of the Lynn track, is the topic of all interviews and conversation at Poznan.

Time is moving on , and as usual we hear nothing. We are suppose to ride at Leicester on Monday night, no doubt that's another secret......

JC was the one person able to argue the point with Buster, most people shy away. JC would be able to highlight areas that Buster not even aware of and address the problems... No JC don't drive the tractor, but he knows when a track is good or bad...

Having always been a Janowski admirer , it is no surprise to me that this year he is the real deal. No fancy flights or Primadonna, Magic does everything right, A credit to himself and the sport.... Worth a bet to be World Champion 2017........

We have many similar feelings. Like you, I believe the management side needs a major overhaul. It is possible, that this inept management, actually created the situation last week.. I think it's wrong, you label Lambert and Huckenbeck in the same group as the two Aussies, they were being easily led when we had no leaders. They were in a no-win situation. At least they did continue when the track work had finished, which is more than the other 2 did. But saying that, from reading his media messages, I don't think Lambert is completely happy riding for the Stars this year.... The fact, Buster is the Chairman of the BSPA proves he is no fool, But if he doesn't realise how severe the Lynn problem is, he is not as sharp as I took him to be. His only hope is to get JC on board, I cant think of anybody else able enough to fill all those vacancies: Promoter; General Manager; Team Manager; PR man; Mic man, General Dogsbody.

I was more disappointed by the way the fans were treated by the promoter, rather than the riders. I don't condone what the riders did, but I feel with better communication and leadership from the promotions, that situation could and should have been avoided.. I'm hoping to read in the media that JC is back on board, then we will be cooking on gas.,,

Call me sceptical, even thick may be, but i didn't think of Chris Holder as anything other than a genuine person. Over the years, I have witnessed his highs and lows, where he usually portrayed everything on his sleeve. Never one to hide his emotions, to me he was someone whom I had the utmost of respect. Over the past few of years he has had to overcome a devastating accident at Coventry, seen his closest friend critically injured, and on top of that, having family turmoil that has separated him from his son.. When you add to this, his parent club didn't want him, It is little wonder his head is all over the place. Like everyone else, I was amazed at his attitude last week, when refusing to ride, and hopefully when he makes his statement next week he'll realise the judgement he portrayed was wrong. If he's prepared to come back and fight for the cause, I for one would welcome him with open arms on the condition that the issues from last week are never seen again... If he's not prepared to do that, then he can go and ...................elf

Thinking back at the shenaangons that has happened this past week, I believe it happened because the rules allow it. So thinking laterally I was trying to think of ways that would safeguard, the Fans, the Riders and Promoters from this happening again. 1. State of the track: A new rule be implemented allowing riders to have 15 mins practice session, 3/4 hr before the start. This to be totally optional, and riders wanting to bother, can see first hand of track conditions. Bikes could then be set up to suit, and/ or the track be remedied if necessary. Either way the Start would not be held up nor a delay in proceedings... and that has to be good for everyone..... 2, Riders who thinks the track is too dangerous.: A representation speaks to the Referee, who in turn calls a meeting with all Riders and Team Managers. At this meeting a vote is taken, and all Riders will accept the majority decision. If a Rider/Riders fail to do so , they will be fined and/or suspended. The Fans and Promotions need to be safeguarded against personal minded attitudes, that can destroy the sport.... 3. Certified Injuries.. Nobody want to see riders force to ride when injured, but also they don't want to feel used when riders uses this as an excuse not to ride. Implement a new ruling stating when a rider is certified injured, he will remain so for a min of 3 / 5 days. This would eliminate the behaviour of riders, like Batchelor who this week, was well enough to ride the following day. He deserted his own team in their hour of need, by using this get out of jail card.... Am trying to think of ways to eliminate all the issues that was allowed to destroy our much awaited match last week... Obviously, I have plenty of time on my hands, the weather is crap and am waiting for the sun to come out. All views and ideas are most welcome.....

Shame you didn't chat with his brother as well. . He found the track very racable, as did Paul Starke

I never thought that Buster being elected as Chairman of BSPA would have an effect on Kings Lynn Speedway like it has. But it appears our speedway club has become a rudderless ship drifting helplessly in the deep waters of despair.... For someone who puts a lot of power in thought and moral values, I have the greatest respect of what the Chapman's are going through.. I have feelings for Buster, but it is Jonathan who I feel for, big time. He may have fallen out with his father, but nobody want to see every Tom Dick and Harry rubbish their Dad The Father-Son parting, highlights all the problems our club is facing, but it also highlights the obvious answers.. Buster has many good attributes and ideas, he is workaholic, would work from dawn to dusk to get jobs done, A real hands-on man. He appears to have problems with Delegation, Negotiations and Taking Control. Whereas Jonathon is all them things and more. He can also be the organiser, the planner, the promoter, and someone who would step up and take control. A partnership made in heaven. I don't think Buster is aware of the damage that was done last week. He shows scant regards to the fans, and gives the impression we should be indebted to him for allowing us to come and watch... At times he seem incapable of communicating with the fans and wants to keep everything a secret. Hardly the attitude of a successful Promoter... In this day and age, there can be no excuse for poor communication. The Social Media makes it so easy to keep everyone informed. Updating Web-sites is a doddle. All it need is somebody in the know to keep fans abreast of all the problems, all the planning and forth coming meeting and clashes. The Stars fans are amongst the best in the land and deserve Jonathon on board. I am in no doubt, that had JC been part of the management team last week all those problems would have been sorted. I feel, unless Father and Son can get together and overcome their differences , this ship will only continue along its destructive route... and that wouldn't be good for anybody....,

Rider power is nothing new, but it has to be controlled. 40 odd years ago Michael Lee would put a 1000 people on the gate just by being there, and that was a big cash imput the promoters had to appreciate. Love him or hate him he must've been the biggest headache to have in any team. Dispute all the harbouring, all the forgiving and all the inconvenience the promoters showed, they eventually made the decision to let him go, knowing the lost of income would be massive. They did that, believing the sport was bigger than the man. Chris Holder is relative new at Lynn and doesn't have the same following as someone like Lee, But he had been accepted and was settling in well. Not scoring the points that was expected of him, but improving each week. He could have made Lynn his new home and the fans would have continued to support him with open arms. that was until last Thursday, when he let all these people down. My personal view of the situation is that Chris didn't want to help the Stars in their quest for success against his beloved Pirates and wanted any excuse to perform badly. The track wasn't that bad, as heat times showed, but it gave the Chris the opportunity he needed. Looking back at his first race, Chris made a decent start , but eased off against Andersen when entering the first corner , and that was before he had sampled the track, So I believe the mind-set was there even before the start. Chris's actions last week has all but destroyed the fans belief of him being a genuine person with integrity. When he has lost that, he hasn't anything else left to give.. I for one, thought he was a far better person than that.....

I am aware you are Robert's right hand man, but it is you who needs to get their facts right. The incident I was referring to was a smallish man about 40.ish Telling Lambert to get on with it . I wasn't interested in the personal verbals that followed, but it was Robert who was blocked at the pit gate when he wanted to confront this 'No-body'. Two stewards stationed on the pit gate will vouch this.., My opinion, was that Robert should be more professional in his attitude, in not letting these comments get to him... If he takes on board every comment and insult thrown at him he'll finish up in a nut house..... I appreciate he is young and at an impressionable age, but this situation should have been addressed by now.

Buster will tell you tomorrow in the match day programme. and I won't mention it again.

Congratulation to Swindon but one has to feel sorry for Leicester, who gifted Swindon the opportunity to win. This match could have been over by heat 12 had it not been for bad luck... and inept team managing... Leicester's Team Manager was probably the worst I've seen . Some of his decisions were unbelievable. You win some and you lose some. For 12 heats Swindon were second best......

It is apparent from reading the posts, the main difference of opinion centres on whether Chris is your friend or not. There are those who will not have a word said against him, and will back him to the hilt, Others who like me, saw another side of him last week. That wasn't the man or rider we have come to accept as one of ours I am in no doubt the track last week was crap. The racing was dire. but it's been that way all year. Chris's behaviour on the night was unacceptable Whether it was because it was against Poole, or he still wants to be part of the that team, it was obvious he had no intentions of helping the Stars win. and that is the part that really hurts. Now served with a 28 day suspension, he has to ask himself 'what does he want to do' because reading his body language last week, many of us are at a lost of his intentions... But I cant imagine he'll ever ride for Lynn again. .......... and that's a shame...

No, Gavin Caney accompanied Dale, he went along because he didn't want Dale to be on his own. No mention of Rob going .... Such was Gavin 's dislike of how the evening went, he has resigned his post as the centre Mic\man...,

Good point JC. From my high vantage point I noticed Rob in the pits early on talking in that small grandstand. Before heat 9 he was seen walking to the pit office, same time as the referee was making his way down to the pits. At this point Dale appeared OK . That was the last I saw of Rob, and when Dale collapsed and went to hospital, the Big screen operator was called from the timekeeper box as a substitute TM... Where Rob went is a mystery... It's easy to point fingers, but the truth is they refuse to race at a time when the track was deemed unfit to race. But after the remedy work was completed, they continued racing.... Don't have a problem with that. To me the referee was slow in taking action, sitting there in his warm box, he was reluctant to investigate the problems until Lambert and Huckenbeck refused to ride. So they penalised themselves and the team, to get the Ref 's attention... Lambert & Huck' action was a million miles away from that of Holder and Batch....

I kid you not. Batch walked away as well, but like you say he was dismissed as a supposed injury. If anything Batch actions were even worse than Holder as he showed he could ride the track. His win in heat one was the quickest time of over 9 years.... Holder was just being bloody minded, probably to assist the Pirates to get a result...., Who knows......

You were fortunate that you never went last week. Many times I have wished I hadn't gone either. But before you make a stupid comment like the above, Lets imagine you had paid your fee and was there waiting for the meeting to continue. At one time we were leading by 6, but now because of our riders not wanting to race, we are now 6 points drift. The Mic man tells us the Ref is coming down from his box to sort out some of the rider's issues. Then we wait,....... and wait......... We hear nothing,....... but we witness Buster working flat-out during remedy work on the track. Over an hour passes and still no information. We, the fans can only wait around ,in the hope we can claw back those points we are adrift. Eventually 75 mins after the last message, we are informed that the meeting will continue. It is another 5 mins later we are informed that Batchelor would not be riding again and that we could use IRR as a replacement.... Don't you think the fans should've been told of Batch missing before making them wait over an hour under false pretences. It truth we never had a hope n' hell of getting back those points, and had the fans been kept informed they could have made their own mind up whether to stay or go home.... So this misdemeanour was far more than that. It was the dirtiest, most underhanded, contempt to the fans I've ever witnessed....

Yeah.... Forgot about that.....

Hello JC, I had been racking my brain as to why Buster has not made the obvious decisions, and you hit it on the head with the above post... The Sponsors have tied Buster to a contract enabling CH to do as he likes.... Brilliant.... We need to get Roger Warnes back.....

I know of Dale because of my connection with the club, It is true I have never thought his appointment of team manager was right and always thought it was a decision made through convenience rather than expertise... I do not know him personally, but when we have spoken he has always bothered with a replied. My biggest fear of Dale as TM was he lacked the authority of making decisions when it mattered. Looking into the pits, last Thursday, Dale found himself between a Rock and hard place. he was in a no-win situation. He was smack in the middle of every argument. On one hand, he has Holder trying to get riders to agree with him about the track, and on the other, he has Buster having a go at him for the riders not riding. I really did feel for him. It came as no surprise when hearing the news that Dale had collapsed and taken to hospital. Though not official, I am of the impression his situation was totally caused by the dynamics of the situation. If he had had the authority to tell Holder to man-up/shut-up, or to tell Buster to sort the track out, probably his collapse could have been averted.. Pleased to hear Dale is back at home recovering well...