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He doesn't exactly come across as intelligent or inspire confidence, then again, the new league set-up and junior development set-up are still in early days and they are an attempt to change and hopefully better things.... I just wish he'd make Kings Lynn into a good race track.

Bickley is too young.

Eh?

It certainly is unfortunate for Rob. Bit of a mistake by Rye declaring that "there'll always be a place for him here," they might find a very promising replacement or next years averages might make things difficult if you intend team building from the bottom up.

No he didn't, Tai dealt with the Tai situation very badly. There was nothing to prevent him offering to ride in the SWC and he would have had a much bigger influence on things if he had, staying away solves nothing, neither does making derogatory remarks on Twitter or in interviews. I'm proud that he got two World titles but I (and I suspect many more) would be much prouder if he got back in the game and got on with things, without trying to be disruptive or belittling. It shouldn't have to be a case of "him or me" and I'm sure he could come back if he really wanted. Anyway I won't be back to answer any scything attacks on my post, I'm taking my ball home!

Poor Nathan and he'd made such a good comeback to the sport GWS matey.

Those riding abroad should only be allowed to be replaced by a NL rider, promoters will soon get the message.

I thought Bomber was the difference between poor and entertaining.

Standard engines would certainly get my vote. A 4TT might be an alternative for a cup competition, cup matches that are the same format as league matches would probably add interest if they were changed to something different.

I seem to remember a 4TT years ago where the riders actually rode in pairs, with just maybe a nominated final heat with one from each team.

You could well be right.

Then there was a televised meeting where slow motion footage showed someone's roost hitting one and the rider falling. I don't remember if it was actually proven to be the cause of the fall but the spoilers disappeared quickly after that. Wasn't it Tommy Knudsen?

Don't know but a few people will hope it's a long recovery (judging by some recent comments).

Harris had one a year before that, was still using it in his grass bike last season.

The 'seal' allows the warranty, if you don't care you can break the seal and do what you will, there have been unsealed ones on sale for two or more years.

If you buy an unsealed one (more expensive) you can do whatever you like with it. The sealed ones are already tuned and come with a warranty that is broken if the seal is.

Now you're just being silly.

Making the best of current tracks would be a start, Poole and Kings Lynn used to be much better than they are now.

One big league can work and it's been done more than once, you might have to bring in a few more NL riders though. Personally I doubt that either of our ideas will happen any time soon but you never know.

Sorry about that! I do agree with your point though.

Steel or leather?

Then again, there are plenty of other young riders who seem to be doing OK in the Championship. I think the most likely combining would be between the Premiership and Championship and as you mention the NL, it seems to be becoming a career choice for riders who aren't young but like being big fish in small ponds, that is even more of a stumbling block for young riders. 1 rider/coach is acceptable but some sides seem to be stocked with them.

Winning (to me) is more important than good racing leading to a loss. The whole point of any sport is to try to win, any entertainment factor is just a bit of icing on the cake. I know some folks come on here and say the opposite, especially when their team is near the bottom of the league but I suspect they'd be happy with a few (fairly predictable) wins.

England?

Some of us have standards.