TheWellBehavedWorrall

My only experience of BSN is the CLRC which I found expensive at £14.99, but I did enjoy the coverage. I’m not sure who the gentleman was who joined him on commentary, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear/see Adam Roynon. I’m certain I watched a young Adam be shepherded around Ashfield by Shane Parker in a fine display of team riding around 18 years ago.

Congratulations to Charles Wright for an excellent ride in the re-run, but how on earth he wasn’t excluded from the final is beyond me. Entirely and solely at fault for the stoppage. Apologies for the late input; I attempted to engage in discussion during the meeting which I purchased on BSN, but frustratingly, none of my posts were being approved.

He’s correct though, isn’t he? Regardless of whether it’s a Wolves or a Sheffield rider, the rules state that riders must remain stationary until the tapes rise; that didn’t happen. Between this and the decision to allow Charles Wright to remain in the final of last night’s CLRC, I’m noting a blatant unwillingness from referee’s to apply the rules which are set in black and white.

I’ll be watching this this tonight. I’m slowly trying to get back into speedway, so my predictions aren’t the most educated, but any side with Tai Woffinden in it is going to get my shout. I’m going for a 48-42 away win for Sheffield. I’d also like to add that I’m impressed by Eurosport’s coverage. The pre-meeting build-up has included coverage of other Premiership matches, plus I like Nicholls and Tatum’s presenting. The young lady too, of course.

Well done to Charles Wright, but I’m amazed he was allowed in the re-run; his erratic riding put Danny King into the fence. I can see a lot of back-and-forth regarding Craig Cook who I’m a big fan of, but what actually happened? I haven’t been a regular for many years, but forked-out £14.99 (an outrageous amount of money) for a line-up which disappointed me greatly as I used to travel the length of the country to see this meeting (Sheffield and the old Belle Vue, in particular). So, for one of the few ex-GP riders to withdraw was a huge let down. I’d like to reiterate that I’m not attacking Craig Cook; I just feel transparency is important for the paying public.

What happened?

I was hesitant to purchase this, but I decided to go for it. BSN said “Coverage starts at 4:30PM”, but it didn’t. British Speedway said “tapes-up at 5PM”, but they didn’t. Neither BSN or British Speedway gave an explanation as to why. Poor. I used to attend speedway up-and-down the country, but gave-up due to how poorly it’s run and for my first experience back, I’m disappointed. I’ve always kept tabs on results and while I’m not an expert, I can’t help but note that to call this line-up “depleted” would be an understatement. I hope the meeting is worth the £14.99, but so far, it’s been a poor service.