SteveLyric2

Team GB have little team spirit because of too many 'issues' between the riders - whoever the manager selects!! Morris doesn't get the results that Brummies achieve through good team spirit, especially the british boys!! He gets it from great performances from an Aussie, German and Italian!! With weakened Aussie and Swedish teams, Middlo and Morris thought they had a decent chance to do well this year! We were never going to win it and imo we should have started the rebuilding process by tracking Woffy and the untried youngsters. (ps. Great to read that Woffy is starting his Speedway Academy next year for young Brits! - It was in yesterday's Sun so it must be true!!)

Or like Morris, the Quiz Show Contestant!!

Surely this 'campaign' should become the remit of the newly formed 'Speedway Parliamentary Group' announced by BSPA this week!!

Good call!!!!!!

I put this on the other thread as it seems just as relevant - with or without Middlo/Morris!! "I don't see why the BSPA should have (or want) the responsibility of the National team - whatever its called??! For most of them it doesn't do anything for their day-to-day speedway businesses either in the short or long term under current rules!! Maybe the ACU or this new 'Parliamentary Speedway Group' should take it under their wing, with separate management, development, training, sponsorship and funding!!? "

I don't see why the BSPA should have (or want) the responsibility of the National team - whatever its called??! For most of them it doesn't do anything for their day-to-day speedway businesses either in the short or long term under current rules!! Maybe the ACU or this new 'Parliamentary Speedway Group' should take it under their wing, with separate management, development, training, sponsorship and funding!!?

Who said it was going to be North.?? Woodward all the way! Well that might apply to the whole Aussie team - including Doyley!!!

...but you will see the Team Manager(s) singing it!!

Aren't there some young Gunnestads coming through, along with others??

Hope you don't drink straight from the bottle!!!!

The key mistake that Team GB made this time was to listen to the recommendations of Kennett's 'mentor' John Davis and EL Team Manager Rosco that Eddie would do a job at KL!!!! As for the team changes for the play-off, team spirit will be crucial (Woffy,Barker,Bridger?!) and I'm sure the Aussies will be delighted at the inclusion of Barker!! Team GB Manager Phil Morris (rather than Team Coach Middlo) will need all his 'skills' particularly against the Aussies, with an 'interest' in both camps!!

So can probably afford cheaper programmes unlike those clubs that have to pay a commercial rent and whose only source of income is through the turnstiles, programmes, advertising and any sponsorship!

There's nothing wrong with enthusiastic amateurs!! Sky started with loads of them - and in some peoples opinion have still got some!!! ps. nobody has asked yet, but what was wrong with Tatum in his interview on the track with Sophie?? I thought (seriously) that he was having a stroke the way he was slurring his words and 'burbling'!! Does he drink??

Is Scunthorpe their own track or do they have to pay rent etc to a landlord?

WTF? Sullivan has retired from racing. Schlein has 'retired' from international racing!!! Could have taken Dyer, Smith or North though!!!

Not sure about some of the 'inserts' referred to above, but when its happened at Poole, the 'insert' as usually a 4-page (ie an A4 double sided) race card with race sponsors still included and updated info on the reverse eg Meeting sponsor profile; rider changes etc!! As has been said, promoters cannot afford to lose money on programmes/advertising especially if, like last year, there were many rain-offs.

I'm on Virgin media and its showing Eurosport 2 from 1530 to 1800 hrs!!! Unfortunately can't watch it this afternoon due to prior commitments, so looking to record and watch later!!

I hear that if its rained off tomorrow as well, Australia are seeded through to the final, with Poland and Russia to the race-off - based on the current world rankings??!! EDIT: Sorry hadn't seen this already posted!!!

Poole v Wolves live on Sky at 1930hrs Wednesday!!

So much for all the young Aussies coming through and No young Brits!!

I know Starman, I met Steve at work on several occasions when he was floor manager for the darts on Sky - at a venue near you!! And we caught up again in Cardiff at the hotel after the GP!

Maybe he's just ugly!!! Sorry Brando.

I see all countries had their Number 1 pairings!!!

Has Darcy fully recovered?

I've never been a past supporter of Tai's - mainly down to his perceived past attitude/personality - but last night the kid was simply awesome and deserved all the plaudits he is getting. As far as his lack of sponsorship, that may also have something to do with his past 'reputation', which he needs to continue to work on!! Maybe an approach to Red Bull is required as they seem to have a better knack of choosing riders that win GPs this year, than say Monster for example.