TheReturn

It's not racist to call someone a p1llock, you p1llock.

Why is that plonker who commentates screaming 'get out of the way, I'm coming through' multiple times in one race?

Should a non British rider be allowed to ride in our British Final? No. As you rightly mention, a licence of convenience. Seen it in other sports (like tennis) where people seem to chop and change nationalities all the time. How typical... Phil and the Speedway Star are routinely criticised for not challenging the sports elite, and when they do people still whinge. Just because it happens in other countries does not mean we should roll over and let it happen here.

How would he know where the riders were? Surely the paying public deserve priority for trophy presentations than TV? Don't think you can blame the announcer for that. a) Not all British riders race in the UK. Doesn't offer up and coming talent outside the top flight from trying to qualify.

Not a bad meeting, some great racing. But with all due respect to the riders on show tonight, it does not fill me with confidence of seeing many of them break into the GP series anytime soon, or Team GB getting to a SWC final again anytime soon (unless we host of course.. which I think is a silly rule).

Ok, question.... not stayed in touch with the speedway news, but why is an Australian riding in the British final?

Except this year he's making it clear in advance at least. It's a bollocks excuse he's giving though, only the most gullible sycophantic fool would believe that. Hancock does what Hancock wants for Hancock.

Why is that P over pronunciation plonker going on about bloody pizzas? He spits his 'P's' out like that episode of Friends where Joey was taught to spit P's.

Apart from Bottas winning the Russian GP and taking pole in Bahrain?

I agree, in the GPs last year he seemed to be lacking a bit of speed too, but this year (so far) he seems well down.

I agree. I am a Tai fan usually, and respect what he is trying to do with the kids but he can't be allowed to pick and choose when he rides for Team GB because he wants a holiday. It needs to be 'all' or nothing.

Maybe, maybe not.... Point I was making was that the bike took the brunt, I think Emil went into the bike didn't he? But talking of fences, I am still having nightmares of standing behind a metal fence at Exeter!!! Thankfully I don't think I ever saw a bad crash there on my trips with Long Eaton.

That idiot commentating said the 'air fence took the brunt'. Emil clearly followed the bike into the air fence.... it looked nasty from the very moment Emil lost it, clear for anyone to see. Glad Emil was ok.

Are you for real or was that just another Tai dig? Before you get riders coming through you have to invest a lot of time, not just one or two training schools. Credit Tai for at least trying FFS.

Is it worth merging this thread with the one from the International Forum? Lot of good updates on that one.

Got to love British speedway!

Sorry, is my opinion not allowed? I pays me money, I am entitled to voice my opinion as frequently as Pearson repeats the same tired, boring lines during his commentary.... the only difference is I AM NOT SHOUTING. Don't like me comments, block me... simples.

Sadly it was also announced Pearson will be in the commentary team.

So what's new? Some things/people never change.

An obvious and sensible idea to improve British speedway talent.. which means it will never be accepted. But I am not sure on the legalities of EU law with this idea. I agree on this, none of this first or second team choice bollocks. If an overseas rider can not commit to 100% of their British clubs fixtures then they should not be contracted.

Two points to make. 1. Speedway is on TV, we had years without it. Cancel Sky Sports and subscribe to BT Sports, not rocket science. Either pay your money to watch it or don't, it's your money, your choice. 2. Less matches is a shame, but some of the dross on Sky last season won't be missed. What I am hoping is Terry Russell is good to his word when he says "“We are also working hard with the clubs to make every TV meeting an exciting event, to promote it hard and make it work for everyone." If he does that and ensures the majority of TV meetings have fantastic race tracks then we will be entertained, and with luck BT Sport will ask for more matches next season. On another note, someone please tell me BT Sport have invested in a new commentator! I guess I can live in hope on that one.

Some things never change. RMC taking at pop at other forums users belittling our right to an opinion.

Compared to Sky? Are you having a laugh? How Sky can justify over £50 PCM (without deals) for a TV package including sports and movies is beyond me. If Sky pull out, I still believe speedway is a great marketable package for BT or Eurosport... all that is needed is a good PR machine from the BSPA to generate interest.

Hancock seems to be allowed to get away with whatever the hell he likes, short changing fans the biggest crime, yet somehow he is still hero worshipped in the UK.

It's only January... and considering how many team changes that a certain club make in a season, usually in time for the play-off's, I doubt the teams that start the season will finish the season.