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Most people on here live in cloud Cuckoo Land. Even with a new stadium and a fantastic track, Belle Vue crowds are a long way from those in Poland. We have to cut our cloth to survive. All this talk of a team with 3 SGP riders is beyond apprehension . If each team could afford one each, that would be a step in the right direction...

I think last night showed just how good this track really is. Ok , Poole came back well to finish close but this was down to Holder, who was quite brilliant. What this meeting showed more than anything else was that any team wanting to be successful, has to be scoring on all fronts and last night neither team done that..... Whoever BV pick for the 'Play-offs', will have a chance of winning, the track is a big leveller. But they will need to be on the ball with each rider scoring. Last night Zagar was a big let down. When teams ride in important meetings, they look to their No1 for leadership and inspiration. I am sure he will come to the party when the cup is on the line. No doubt mark Lemon will be aware of this fact and will ensure the ACES have full team, all focused on success....... The biasness of the commentary team is over whelming, and so annoying. I'm sure they only see one team, whoever is riding... Tatum going on about Cookie touching the taps was embarrassing...... I know they have a job to do, but BV were equally as exciting as Poole were..... Just hope the 'Payoff Spectacle' is not spoilt by their biasness............

I always believed we at Lynn had one of the best track in the land, and any issues on the raceability was always down to the way it was prepared. But watching meetings from the new Belle Vue track is something else...... This must be equal to anything else in the World..... Brilliant track, Brilliant action........

Wherever the cap fits !!!! I'm against the principal not a specific club........

Such is the history surrounding Poole's interpretation of the rules, there will always be those with suspicion of any replacements. My ideas of Clubs bringing in extra quality to compete in the Play-offs is totally and morally wrong and does nothing but devalue any competition. But the rules allow it. For clubs like Poole, who will explore every avenue to win, the rule is there for them to abuse......

My imprssion of Batchelor, is that he has lost the confedence to compete closely with other riders. When he makes the gate and gets clear, he goes as quick as most , so the ability is still there. All the problems appear when other riders get close. this is when Troy backs off... The riders know this and are only too quick to put a wheel in ...... When you lose that confidence it a big thing to overcome. Sometimes it never comes back. I seen a few riders have a bad crashes and were never the same afterwards.... Looking at Troy intensely, like I have, its difficult to see any improvement from the time when he first come back.. Yeah, he's got a bit quicker from the gate and looks more in control, but that nervousness is as apparent now as it was then.. and that worries me....... I hope I'm wrong, but Troy has a long way to go, to get back to anything near the talent he was.....Its a journey that could take forever.....

Good points !! have to agree with most you have posted. Without knowing the exact details of the league next year, it is hard to pinpoint the makeup of riders we need, but like you, Lambert and team Lewis should be the first consideration, 3 Brits on the up. Obviously Niels if he commits to the schedule, coupled with Porsing who I think will only get better. These five will form the basis of a good side, that would only need to breath in some new young enthusiastic blood to motivate it to its full potential.. I think we have exhausted the old brigade and need some new STARS to connect with our deserving Fans....

Although, it is expected the EDR will go, there must be some requirement of British riders. Each team to have say 3 Brits...... , One always at reserve If not we will all have a team of foreign hopefuls, and no chance for the Brits to improve....

Any improvements on them fronts has to be welcome change....... ​

I'm all for a bit of fun, but I think there are far more too think about next year than Team Selection. As per normal, secret plans are in the process of being made to rejuvenises the sport. What direction they go we can only guess. I've heard talk of 6 man teams; also that race nights to be on specific days; and a squad system that will illuminate guests. How all these will be implemented will be interesting to say the least.. My main concern is the equality of all the teams. Now that the averages mean nothing, we have no laid down value of riders ability. When they allow our World Champion in come in on a 7 CMA and see Ellis scoring more than 7 heat leaders, you can only marvel at the permutations on show. Funny - probably; Exciting - sometimes; Equality - Never.......

Hi JC. What a refreshing change to hear some constructive ideas, that are both Positive and Practical. I too have spoken with my son on exactly the same idea, thinking along the lines we need to see a settled team on a weekly basis. Imagine the local rivalry with neighbours from Panthers, Ipswich and possibly Leicester, all close enough for the fans to travel to away meetings. I have followed Niels for many years and appreciate his connection with the club, but we cannot continue along these present lines, when we don't know whether he will be riding or using a guest , if permitted. The rules the BSPA have inflicted on the Elite league has ruined any fairness that existed. Fixture clashes, double uppers, guests, multiply race nights have all played their part in the demise of the league. The sooner we go back to the Premier League the better. Nice to hear from you again JC , I thought you had left the country....

I was with my mother to the very end, when she passed away at the young age 50yrs....... The point that I was making we have 3 Team Managers / Promotors, surely one could have been there rather than co-opting a stranger from a nearby team... Whatever the reason for their absenteeism, it sure gave off a bad impression.... ..... How can you expect the riders to try when their Team Manager is a stranger...

As much as I try, I am finding it very hard to be optimistic about next year. Looking back through the last few years we have always drifted away out of contention as the season nears its climax. Yes, I accept we have had more than our fair share of injuries, but when we have needed a helping hand from an additional rider, we never get one and consequently, we just drift away...... This ' It'll do' mentality is something that has been allowed to fester, to a point where its now acceptable behaviour. I cant think of one positive idea to come out of this season. Every decision, every argument has been detrimental. Our team selection has been abysmal. Most of the picked riders were, Injured, Unavailable, Over the hill, or just not interested. We have struggled from the off to field a competitive side and therefore languished in the lower regions of the league. Its not about losing, its about passion and effort, and we have shown very little of either.. I don't know what next year holds. It cant get any worse........... Can it????

What a fortunate person you are. You only have to watch them occasionally, whereas, some of us have to watch every week. Ever had that feeling as been sold down the river. That what's it been all year... Its an embarrassment some of the teams we have fielded. A big 'Well done ' to MPT last night. without his contribution I hate to imagine the score. Even the management couldn't be bothered to attend. What spirit does that project. Never in all my time of following the Stars can I remember such bad attitude, as this of present... Its as if nobody give a damned. As for your comment about SKY TV. They knew what was on offer last night. They knew we would be cannon fodder, but they still went ahead and showed it as planned. So if there is any blame to be apportioned then it has to be directed to Sky themselves.....

Firstly, can I say I have no quarms with Poole Speedway or Matt Ford for getting guests that strengthen his side. This evening's one sided situation is totally down to Kings Lynn Speedway and the BSPA. Kings Lynn for the 'Couldn't care less attitude' and the BSPA for the downright stupid rules that they have introduced into this sport. Never , in all the years have I witnessed such short sightedness in everything they do. Once upon a time we had rider control, to ensure the equality between the sides. We had match averages that illustrated the riders ability. and we had team strength that was comparable with each other. Now we have stupid lists made up of heat leaders on fictitious averages, we have protected heats to give unfair races, We have EDR's on a fabricated PL lists, who swap places with heat leader, when their averages fit the bill. It is no wonder the sport is in the depths of despair, I can understand why people stay away. I feel sorry for the fans who are expected to go and support this rubbish. I've got no sympathy for the Sky, they should be doing far more than they are at present. No way should they be promoting matches like this, giving some the impression that all matches are one sided affairs. The Wolves V Stars meeting last week projected a terrible image.... I'm afraid, that until the 'powers at B' take their heads out of the sand, it will continue this downhill spiral.

I cannot see any sense, rhyme or reason in showing this meeting on Sky tonight. It does nothing to promote the sport and do more in turning people away.. We have two teams from each end of the spectrum that will result in a totally one sided affair that only die-hard Poole fans will appreciate. We don't know the exact score , but we all know it will be a massive home win, scoring in the excess of 60 pts again. Surely it would have been far more beneficial to show the recent exciting Belle Vue against Poole match, that would do far more to promote this sport, keep people interested and not cost a penny to broadcast... Sometimes, common sense is staring right in front of you.... and people cant see it.....

No change there then... I've always been of the impression that whoever Newman and Ellis rode for, that team would always be head and shoulders above the rest.. When the crocked selection process came in, equality went out of the window.

Yet another wonderful extravagancer to promote this sport of ours... 2 teams at half strength littered with guests and R/R. Sky sure knows how to pick their meetings!!!!

A big ask indeed. Lambert to me has some wonderful strengths, but will always struggle to impose himself until he is able to gate consistently. Yes its exciting seeing him come from the back like he does, but the higher up the ladder he progresses, the harder it gets to win them important races. He has to realise that gating is the singular, the most importance aspect of racing. If he cant get that right he will never be qualified with the best. Without that confidence at the start he will always be classed an also run and that would be a terrible shame........

Non ...... What-so-ever !!!

That's not a reasonable excise............. The number of meetings we've had this year, when we had a full team, could be counted on one hand.....

It is so obvious the guest of KK made Poole far stronger. No way would HA performed as well. Whether the difference would have altered the win we'll never know. But if Hans rides this weekend in the challenge, will that forfeit Poole from using a facility for him in the meetings next week ?

So please we managed a win in what was, an enjoyable meeting, Still not firing on all cylinders, but a far better performance then we have had of late. I didn't agree with the sacking of Rory, this late stage of the season we have nothing to win or lose, and probably would have been best to see the season out. However, without Porsing points tonight we would have lost. Porsing showed up well as did, Niels, Lambert. The reserves did enough, but the surprise for me was Huckenbeck. How can his form fluxuate so much. To me he was the difference between winning and losing and tonight he rode as if it meant something to him. Batchelor was disgraceful. He was far worse than anything we saw from KB last year, and the fans gave him hell. Batch has to go, nobody wants someone you cant trust. His attitude stinks.. If he is struggling to perform he should say so and get help, not put the club fortunes at stake just to earn a crust.. That's the unacceptable part.... The track deserves a mention in that tonight wasn't a 'gate and go' affair. Some of the races were top drawer, which asks the question 'Why cant it be the same every week'????

We can but hope..... Been a long time since the last one. Cant help thinking AJ will beat him at least once out of their 3 meetings... Good night for it though....

I cant see anything comfortable about tonight and expect a close encounter. Belle Vue have ridden away better than any other team, so I expect them to figure prominently. Could go either way but will go for a tight Home win.... with BV getting a point...