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I think it is naive to think it doesn't happen in football too. See for example: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/12/charlton-athletic-fan-can-only-get-season-ticket-if-he-signs-beh/

Problem is charismatic leaders need willing follower. Speedway promoters (who tend to be used to being their own bosses) are not by nature such people, and collaborative working is not something that comes naturally to them.

Reported on Facebook as broken fib & tib, broken shoulder and broken bones in his hand. All the best for a speedy recovery.

It is worth noting that for the SCB coordinator role (Graham Reeve's position) one of the short listed candidates was a supporter and BSF member with no involvement in running the sport, so they are clearly open to constructive input. However when even the most articulate and eloquent of posters disagree on the prognosis and cure, how do the promoters decide which prescriptions to take on board particularly given they will as individuals have different opinions to some of their fellow promoters.

Good news Jarek finally returned tonight, scoring 9+2, finishing with two race wins.

Given the persistent rumours about restructuring the Leagues this thread might not even be in the right section!

Not 100% accurate, and including guest appearances: http://www.aktuellspeedway.se/storbritannien/national-league/statistik/

http://www.wightwarriors.co/travel Just e-mail the address shown in the taxi section before noon tomorrow stating which ferry you are booked on. As for parking I use College Street (pay and display £1 for 20 mins, but free after 6pm.) There is also a pay and display on Havant st and a multi storey on Wickham st.

Two points: *** Isn't this exactly what Glasgow did when they won at Rye House *** Bewley's real average is below three. It is only in the last month that he's started scoring heavily in the PL and these scores have yet to feed through to his average.

Particularly as Greaves and Wajtknecht are scheduled to ride at Brim in the British Under 19 that night.

Number of matches for penultimate Saturday in August (note 1980 was a bank holiday weekend) Going back further: 1975 - 8 1970 - 10

I think this is the one to beat: Crayford 1980 16 matches failed to go the distance 3 of these were abandoned after a few heats 4 were double headers with both meetings rained-off. So that's 9 meetings rained off, and a further three that failed to go the distance. And how about this for a balmy Summer; 10 June - meeting abandoned 17 June - Match off 24 June - Double Header off 1 July - Match off 8 July - Match off plus a further rain-off on 29/7 and an abandoned match 12/8 (second part of a double header) Crayford v Peterboro was abandoned on 10 June and rained-off on 24 June, 1 July, 8 July before taking place on 22 July. Crayford v Weymouth was never staged after being rained-off three times.

How about 14 riders drawn at random to turn up at the home track then the two team managers take turns at picking riders for their teams like playground football.

Unfortunately I didn't get the job. I understand there is still some discussion about how this post will be filled.

Graham Reeve and Tony Steele to become ACU representatives on the SCB. That's a good start. Previously ACU reps have not come from speedway background.

Just follow the links in my last post and you should find them

2008-10 here: http://speedwayhistorik.svemo.se/ [use the drop down menu: 'historik'] 2011 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Serie/Audience/AudienceStatistics.aspx?SerieId=8 2012 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Serie/Audience/AudienceStatistics.aspx?SerieId=199 2013 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Serie/Audience/AudienceStatistics.aspx?SerieId=273 2014 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Serie/Audience/AudienceStatistics.aspx?SerieId=590 2015 https://ta.svemo.se/Public/Pages/Serie/Audience/AudienceStatistics.aspx?SerieId=743

The question was raised about crowds in Sweden and the effect of play-offs. Here’s the data for the Elitserien: av attendance 1994 1009 1995 1135 1996 1089 1997 1137 1998 1172 1999 1796 Play-offs introduced av attendance excluding play-offs 2000 2261 2001 2781 2002 2678 2003 2847 2004 2864 2005 3029 2006 2602 2007 2742 Play-off final attendances 2000 12242 & 7464 2001 8639 & 9080 2002 5940 & 8035 2003 5468 & 8426 2004 5709 & 7526 2005 8703 & 7264 2006 7901 & 5899 2007 9398 & 8564 Note : Tony Rickardsson was world champion in 1994/98/99/2001/02/05 (and in top four for entire period 1996-2005. 2007 was the first time since 1989 when no Swede finished in the top four of the World Championship – Andreas Jonsson in 10th place was the top Swede.

I think Phil may be hinting that changes are afoot in the structure of/relationship between the BSPA/SCB. If so long overdue.

Yes - his average at 20 July was still below 3.00 (his highest score was just six), but since then he's scored 11 at home to Sheffield and 10 at Peterborough (not to mention nine guesting for Glasgow which of course won't count in his average).

To clarify what we are saying is that DB's current GSA only includes matches to 20 July and is effective from 1 August. His next GSA will include matches to 20 August and apply from 1 Sept.

Simple explanation: Edinburgh site includes two matches (Rye House & Peterborough) that took place after the cut off date (1 August) for the current green sheets. All being well the next green sheets should show young Dan over 3.

I heard there was going to be a return match at Slough

The relevant rule is: 17.6.1 If a rider is representing their FMN in an FIM Speedway Championship, irrespective of the rider’s MA, a choice of Guest or Absent Rider Replacement facility (if permitted by Art 17.6) is available. So - yes Poole can have a guest as BK is on FIM duty

My mistake, I should look more carefully!