I see that the Team GB line-up for the official Test Match in the USA this weekend features four Witches!
https://watch.britishspeedway.co.uk/articles/special-occasion
They used to stage the Easter Trophy as a qualifier for the Scottish Cup, which was held later in the season. The winners of the Easter Trophy were seeded directly to the Scottish Cup Final, while the losers qualified as the highest-scoring runners-up.
No. Apparently it was a mutual decision - he might not have been the one to go, but was happy to move on - hopefully to gain some different experience before returning. Either way, the signing of Brennan is a veritable no-brainer.
Partly - but Brennan also knows that riding under Doyle and Sayfutdinov can only be positive for his own development. It was a sensible move for both parties, because Louis prefers level headed, well prepared, and well presented individuals.
And you've hit the problem squarely on the head. I have been saying for years that it's nothing to do with the actual speedway - it's everything to do with the overall entertainment package on offer.
Make it an entertaining evening all-round - with noise, light, atmosphere - and people are more likely to go home feeling satisfied.
I’ve just watched the first half of ITFC vs Crystal Palace, and there was nothing of interest in 45+3 minutes of mostly passing the ball backwards - yet people are happy to pay £££s for that …