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All this confusion, arguments and disagreements, is all the fault of the BSPA and their secret lists. Are they that paranoia of the problems they cause or what.... This sport wants harmony, excitement, anticipation, and above all fairness. We don't want the matches decided by deception or rule bending, or rules set to dubious scenarios, This attitude from the promoters is just driving fans away. and who can blame them........ Surely the Promoters can see the problems they're ideas are causing............. They can't be that thick

Posters and their assumptions. When I mentioned the credibility of the sport, I was referring to the only competitive meetings we have left, the League Program. By turning that into a end of season 4 team tournament , just to appease the money men, to me is wrong. The sport can have BOTH. By rewarding the league winners as rightful Champions, and utilising the old KO Cup as an end of the season Champion's Cup. We would have the same amount of matches, Same amount of interest, and the same amount of crowd appeal. That way, you wont destroy the season long slog for the riders and fans, just for sake of a bit of Bling at the end.

Listen, if it wasn't for us 'Coffin Dodgers' the sport would have died years ago.... There's not many, who attended more meetings than I over the last 20 years. Have huge respect for Barry Hearn and what he has achieved, but he would never be allowed to turn our sport into the modern times because the BSPA wouldn't want him too. The problems with Speedway has nothing to do with Coffin Dodgers, and I resent the implications. IF the sport was more creditable, and all the Promoters thought of the sport first, probably then they could entice more people to attain. But while they think only of themselves, they continue to complicate the rules and belittle the important of bread and butter leagues matches the 'Micky Mouse' existence will continue.....

Play-off's has nothing to do with Logic, they have nothing to do with what's best for the sport, It doesn't matter who is the best, or what they deserve..... they don't even think about the Fans or the Riders. The ONLY reason why we have play-offs is MONEY. End of....

I have no doubt, using the race format from last year, Garrity will have little trouble scoring decent points. He will still have races against the reserves... Who knows, he could be a heatleader come May

Nobody would doubt Chris's ability, but what we saw last year was not the rider we all know and respect. It is quite obvious all his injuries had taken its toll, coupled too that the unfortunate accident to his buddy left Chris with a lot of mental pressures. Having a decent break this winter, could rekindle his appetite, but probably he need to re-access what's important to him. Going back to Poole might not be a good idea. Cutting back on his work load might be the answer. Its something that only he knows what's best..... Whatever he decides, I wish him well, and hope we see again, the rider that only a few years back was top of the world.....

Apparently so !!!!.

There's none so blind, than those who don't want to see.......

Its not about being it benefitting Coventry, or Poole or say Wolves, Its about the creditability of League racing and trying to project the sport. If it is perceived by Joe Public as a mockery, the chances of him ever wanting to attend in person is nil. Trying to explain to my 8 yr old grandson why reserve riders have a better average than the top heatleaders, sums up the pathetic situation that now exists.....

If that was the case then that looks bad on Niels for making them think he was signing. Personally, I cant imagine it came as a big surprise. We all hoped he would sign, but was aware nothing was definite. Surely they had other irons in the fire. I appreciate what you say about Press Officer, but it wouldn't be too much too ask for a few comments in the EDP. Even if the team, has still to be finalised, a little indication of what is going on, wouldn't go a miss.

We have learnt more from the posters who attended the Wolves talk-in last night about the coming season than all the mis-worded statements the BSPA have issued. For those who posted, a BIG ThanK U.

SCB: It would be nice if someone at the Speedway Star pointed out the madness of it all! Why do they need a letter?! I would be nice for anybody from the BSPA to answer some of these issues....

If that be the case, why cant all the other riders use their EL average. ???? Why is that 'More Importantly' than the basis rules. Not like you to brush over something, that is always to Poole's advantage.....

You couldn't make this up..... Quite honestly you have to question the sanity of them all. Aside from Buster promotion, I cannot see one positive that the AGM has done for the sport. Talk about dis-array..... Issue 1; Because we have had protected heat format for two years now, How can you compare CMA when selecting Heatleaders ?? How many people is on the list that wont find a team position.?? issue 2; Why is the HL list such a big secret?? Issue 3; If the draft rider is to be subjected to the same race format again, then why use the PL averages to position them on the selection list. Issue 4; Now we are told the draft riders can go into the 1-5 on the CMA score. Using the same protected format, then surely the Second Strings will continue their elevated position, and the sub- quality of HL could find themselves in the reserve berths. issue 5 Why should a Draft rider on a reduced contract want to be classed in the 1-5??. Surely that would deserve more financial reward?? That would defeat the whole idea of cheap team places.. Issue 6; Why do you drive most of the top points scorers away, yet have a big points limit for team building purposes I am of the impression that each of the decisions are made on a whim with no pre-thought of the consequences. Some of these issues are as extreme as you could ever imagine. The existing relationship between BSPA and the fans must be at an all time low, It seems that the BSPA regard us as the enemy, whereas we should be singing from the same Hymn Sheet. Reading the forum, like I do, I see some wonderful and straight forward ideas and opinions. Most of these are common sense any way. Instead of the BSPA thinking they are the bosses and we are mere mortals, I suggest they too read these posts to help them get this sport back to some sort of level footing. In most sports, 'Common Sense' usually prevails in the end, but in British Speedway, I'm not so sure.....

And your attitude make me rock....... It appears Bomber and KK rate him and recommend him as a good bet. To me that says, he deserves a chance. You may well get on your high horse with your bias attitude, but in all honesty you know no more than the rest of us.... NB.. That offer about signing for Lynn, could be on the cards. We don't seem to have much going for us at the moment.....

Some people are too quick to cast opinions before they even see the man ride. I say give the chap a chance, before you judge him as useless......

There not the riders available for whole scale changes, and those that are available aren't any better than the riders we had. Don't see how we can be considered as forerunners when we have so many riders with questions beside their name. Once the season gets underway and some of those questions gets answered, probably then we'll be able to see what strength we have and the likelihood of being competitive. Until then its a big unknown......

Why is that ??.... We're looking someone for Niels replacement, Unfortunately Thorsell is not that rider. Most of the others should retain their place.....

Another message for Neil Watson, Obviously you are someone in a privileged position, although not able to enlighten the supporters of the questions they ask. But surely you can see from all the comments and posts on these Forum pages, how unimportant and irritated the supporters have become. Can you please convey these feeling to the people that matter in the hope that the communication with the fans can be improved. Because quite honestly the current situation does nobody any favours.... It appears to me, that although the sport is on its last legs, the BSPA are doing nothing to ensure those fans stay interested. They should be knocking walls down, not building new ones........

Wow !!! You cant say you weren't warned. That's 4 elderly people who will have to pay extra, just to make up for that loss.

Carrying on from the above, It is a fact, that every rider who has competed in the Elite League since in induction of the Draft scheme, coupled with the protected race format are ALL on fictitious averages. They bear no relevance to the rider's ability and are therefore pointless when ensuing equal team strength. I sympathise with Managers and Promoter trying to assemble teams using these figures, it turned the whole process into a farcical exercise.

If you ask me, the whole organisation is a farce. Its no wonder the sport is all but dead, the governing powers do their very best to keep the fans in the dark. How do they intend to promote a sport when even the loyal fans don't know what's going on. This is the time when the sport should be knocking on doors and generating Interest and Sponsorships, yet some of us still don't know the team that we are suppose to be supporting..... Having watched the sport's peaks and troughs for many years, but has to be the deepest trough I can ever remember....

Now that unfair on Mads Back in the year Dot when Mads was HL, he was always there or thereabouts

Defeatist attitude, more of a realist attitude in fact. I am well aware of the current situation, and the lack of quality riders, so when losing someone as impressive as Niels it makes a massive hole in ones expectations. Niels riding every week shouldered a large proportion of our points responsibility, he was the one who made the team selection look good. Now he's gone, the talk is to find someone good enough to take on his role, and that's difficult!!!! Next year was always going to be difficult, with 2 important riders coming back from injury. Lewis Rose picking up from where he once was, Robert Lambert taking the bull by the horns and showing what he's made of. Kenny recapturing his old form. So many variables to gamble on to be in with a chance of success. We needed a top star to rely on and bring out a positive outcome.... Unlike other on here, I'm a supporter that goes every week. Rain, Blow, Shine, makes no difference. whatever the meeting, whatever the opposition, I am always there. So yes I believe I'm entitled to an opinion, be it defeatist or other wise. Some people may not like, the speak as I find attitude, but at least you know where I stand, and can guarantee I will be supporting the Stars, with whatever team they choose to sign. That's more then can be said for a lot of fans....

It wouldn't Surprise me to see KK at the top of the Score sheets. Brilliant signing !!!!!!