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Serious question but is it true there is hardly any wildlife in Vietnam because they have eaten everything?

Who thinks this is a Chinese conspiracy to rule the world. It is interesting that cases in China are well down from previous weeks? Firstly there's the politician in Brazil who thinks the Chinese have deliberately unleashed this to take over the world economy and secondly and possibly more importantly, there is the war of words between Trump and the Chinese over trade which has been going on over trade in the last couple of years. As I stated in a previous post somewhere, what would we have if the supply of goods from china stopped? Probably rusty cranes at the Port Of Felixstowe and all of us living in houses with just the 4 walls!

If we go back to work in a few weeks that's good. But if social distancing is in place for many months to come, then many many sporting institutions will go to the wall despite what some say. The government will need a ' functioning' economy which means just that food on the table and essential services which means sporting clubs and the leisure industry could cease to exist, probably unpalatable for a lot of people but the government will probably say it's a necessary evil!

I agree totally it certainly won't stop me going anywhere but just imagine pubs that were packed at weekends could be quiet with many choosing not to be in crowded locations. In terms of government cash they have in effect hospitalized (pardon the pun) the economy without knowing if they have enough aftercare when the patient finally leaves the hospital. In addition given the UK has only a very small manufacturing sector left, the knock on effect of decimating the leisure and service industries could leave millions unemployed for years to come.

Well said and I could not have put it better myself a number things that I thought but did not put in my post. Many thanks for that.

Around 500000 people die in England alone every year. What I'd like the hear from at least one hack who is questioning the daily briefing is that how many people in total have died in England on any given day. It could be a useful tool to disseminate the numbers and find out just how many are succumbing to the virus. At the moment all the hysteria is assuming that anyone who has died must have caught the virus. On the sporting front, I don't see anything happening for months as the ban on mass gatherings will be in place for a long time I think. The problem then will be will people want to go to sports events and be surrounded by lots of other people? If that is the case then low crowds could kill certain venues quicker than the current shutdown.

People believe all sorts of conspiracies and it's up to them. However it's worth noting that at the end of last year there was a massive war of words between Trump and China. Given the enormous trade deficit of over 300 billion which the US owes to China it's understandable that people will look at conspiracies. After all where would we be without Chinese goods? Just saying!

Given rider availability is going to be a huge issue right across Europe I think any kind of meetings including open ones will be the way forward once things are up and running again. Itll be upto the riders where they wish to earn their bread but yes most will just want to see any kind of racing.

Absolutely spot on the social and mental fallout of people possibly older folk starving or freezing to death in their own homes could have implications for many many years to come.

Personally if it's over in a month or so we may be ok. Up to 6 months or a year of disruption I think speedway like many other businesses will go to the wall. The government cant just print an endless pot of money otherwise hyper inflation will kick and it'll probably cost you about 50 quid or more to get into a meeting. The cost alone of a basic bailout will have severe consequences in years to come. We could be looking at 25 percent income tax and vat.

I think we all hope we are wrong regarding Crump, however I just feel he has been out of the sport way too long. Perhaps the theory is if the other 6 riders give an extra 5 per cent then it may cover for any deficiencies that Crump may have such as fitness and State of mind having been out for so long. And IF this goes wrong then who do we turn to then?

I think next week's weather forecast is a shocker. Anyway I want the 2nd leg at home so we can celebrate the league title in front of our own ,even if we don't win then let's build on it next season!

Surely if its possible and I don't think there is any stock cars on Saturday 24th , but that date could produce a huge home crowd for the 2nd leg?

I'm guessing it may be the second leg on the 17th at home with Swindon off tonight and be restaged next Thursday.

Surely we have then to assume then that first leg of final is 10th then second leg is 14th ?

Are we assuming that because of the wolves rain off then the final might be week beginning 14tb October?

It is the sort of character in this team that might just, and I use the word "just' see us to the title. The great thing is that opposition teams worry about us now rather than the other way round!

I was there last night and wow, what a stunning witches performance it was. It seems like every meeting we look like we are 'on one' and determined to win every time. Peterborough just didn't not have an answer to it. On another note how on earth do they get away with a fiver for a burger and 4.70 for a lager?

A win is a win and to do it when considerably under strength shows great character in the team. If we have 7 fit riders and they all fire together then someone could get a hiding.

Well put, I have to say after being at Peterborough last week the team seemed to have a real togetherness and determination that the home team couldn't match. I think we should enjoy the fact that we are 3 points clear at the top of the league and compost corner are bottom lol, let's enjoy it as long as it lasts and lets remember this fantastic start to the season gives us a great chance of making the play offs!

A comfortable win albeit by 6 points and clearly King and Bellego still having issues. Just one point, now we all know the no one wants a meeting being dragged out especially when it's cold, however are these meetings being pushed through just a little on the quick side? barely time to draw breath between races.

An outstanding performance from all 7 Ipswich riders. All this tosh about a weak side for God's sake givem a chance before we slate people after a couple of meetings. We put the arch enemy to the sword, what more do people want.

As far as I am concerned there is no such thing as a 'friendly' against your arch enemies. I hope the riders are fired up for it as a morale boosting win could bode well for the rest of the season.

With short responses like that have you considered becoming a member of parliament? It's decisive I'll give you that lol

So come April 4th it's the first proper meeting with the old enemy for 17 years, with the follow up at compost corner on the 15th. Not much been said but I guess most have ( well l have) missed these encounters over the years. Do people on here think that the derby matches both home and away will have the same intensity as they did many years ago?