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halifaxtiger is right. The rule is crystal clear. Furthermore it is the SCB rulebook, so why are BSPA members Godfrey and CVS authorising changes to it - neither are SCB members.

That is indeed what the regulations say. But does that mean a rider who was born in the UK but never gone abroad, and therefore does not have a passport, is ineligible for the NL? Surely not!

People complain about the malign influence of SKY's presence causing matches to go ahead when they shouldn't, and now they remove themselves from that situation and people still complain. This at least allows the Wolves management/SCB official to make appropriate decisions about whether tomorrow's fixture goes ahead. Just can't win!

Here's hoping it does work out. If it does I imagine Plymouth will look to moving into the National League next year. That could make the NL larger than the PL, and the largest speedway league in the world!

The directors can be held personally liable if held to have been knowingly trading whilst insolvent ('wrongful trading' is the corporate jargon). Given the circumstances it is not inconceivable that such a charge could be laid, but highly unlikely.

Sorry but it seems perfectly reasonable to me. You wouldn't expect Accrington Stanley to get the same coverage as Manchester United in the sports pages. I really can't see any evidence that the Star is implementing a policy to 'hold the NL back'. Now you might well question the 'no assets rule' for NL clubs and the BSPAs motives but that bears no relation to the make up of Speedway Star.

The number of league teams peaked at 38 in 1978, after that there was a steady decline until it reached 21 in 1993. Then the formation of BL3 (subsequently Academy, conference and now National league) pushed that up to 27 in 1994. There are currently 28 league teams (if we exclude Plymouth) riding at 27 tracks (Cradley accounting for the difference). The most notable recent trend is the increase in the National League - now with 8 stand alone teams (a record high?). Compare that with 1998 when there were just five teams in the league (four stand-alone: Buxton, Mildenhall, St Austell and Skegness who quickly transferred to King's Lynn; and Newport's junior team).

Are you calling Chris Harris a gater then?

I think you've mislaid Jan Klatovsky from the final standings, 39?

Notwithstanding the cold, the delays and the programme layout howler, what struck me about last night was how upbeat and positive the crowd was. A marked contrast to the grumbling on here over the winter. Still think Rockets are one of the weaker teams, but Stuart Robson illustrated the importance (often under estimated by promoters) of having entertaining riders that the fans can identify with. I'm glad I chose this over Belle Vue!

So a 45 year old working for Goldman Sachs doing a part time MSC merits this a discount even though they are a higher rate taxpayer?

Why?

Part time students can have NUS cards, they could also be working part time earning 50 grand - should they get discounted admission?

But would you poach one?

I think it is an indication of how far Bydgoszcz have fallen. Although with a squad of 13 riders I doubt Konopka will get many chances unless they run into serious financial trouble and Konopka's main advantage [that he is cheap] becomes apparent

I haven't the faintest idea who he is. He's just a competitor in another obscure sport. But then I'd struggle to name more than half a dozen cricketers or rugby union internationals.

I suspect not. I think MattK is right very few riders will be prevented from riding over here - perhaps the next Rafal Konopka but beyond that I doubt whether there will be much difference, apart from some extra paperwork.

The first may prove an insurmountable problem, but I can't see where the second is a problem. Local authorities (excepting Swale?) could not reasonably refuse a change of race night unless there was a significant increased in the number of meetings, and I don't think that is being suggested. Are you assuming Sittingbourne will be in the Elite League, or have you identified a specific issue somewhere else?

Simon Wigg (Dutch?), Andy Smith (Polish) and Marvyn Cox (German) all did for a variety of reasons.

And Jeremy Doncaster?

Rule 210 (Foul or Dangerous Riding) - it is in the 1977 rulebook, but gone by 1982 the next copy I have. "A rider turning his head to look backwards may be warned and for a repetition of the offence may be excluded." Edit: Looks like Alan Jones beat me to it!

It's still plodding on. Supplementary applications on reserved matters (particularly drainage) were still being submitted as recently as two weeks ago. Consultation period has closed and reading responses doesn't look problematic. Now it is up to planning officers to assess the application. http://pa1.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=O0L5L7PTG2I00

I think I may have a spare, I'll check later on today.

First time I saw him was in a European under 19 Team event - notable scorers were: Mikkel Bech 12, Mikkel Mikkelsen 12, Jacob Thorsell 10, the entire might of Team GB 13, and Kai Huckenbeck 12. Think he has all the potential, how he adapts to racing in Britain is anyone's guess.

I thought one of the most interesting comments from last Sunday's fans forum were the very robust statements from Buster to the effect that there were no clubs in financial difficulties. Someone picked him up on this and turned to Rob Godfrey who was sitting next to Buster and reminded Rob that he said Scunny might close midway through last season. In effect Rob's answer was 'I was a bit pissed off at the time'