RobMcCaffery

That's bizarre. I just watched the downloaded version and it was today's match. Will investigate.

Podkarpacie TV streamed it live on You Tube. Sadly I only found out after it had finished. I've subscribed to their channel and will monitor it in future weeks. In the past they used to show Rzeszow and Krosno matches. The match can also be watched now. I've put the link in the Polish speedway videos thread to avoid cluttering this.

Rzeszow v Opole Friday July 31st

I think you'll find the content he uses mainly comes from Twitter, not here. Yes r&r does a superb job but it's useful to and welcome to have Dave's comments. Absolutely no point in making it difficult for him to post here by insulting his employers excessively, unless that's what you enjoy. It's just a matter of using a bit of intelligence and, if it's not too much to ask, respect?

I assume we're talking about the ESS streaming service. When I signed up in June to get the Polish racing in error they agreed to suspend my account and refund my June payment until the Elitserien started in August. I'll send a message to my contact to find out exactly what's going on. If they're not carrying speedway I'll need the suspended contract cancelling. We're not actually dealing with ESS which is the Swedish equivalent of the BSPL. It's a streaming company that acts for them. I'll see what I can do in the morning. If they aren't carrying the matches that's six matches a week out of my schedule. Eight matches a week for about £16 per month was going to be quite a bargain.

Lambert and Madsen look 'hung over'. In a non-alcoholic sense that is. Taxi for Batchelor?

May I suggest a good link?

I was being polite. One way to lose Dave as a contributor is to insult his employers. Now, Eurosport.......................

Thanks Dave. I'm sure you are doing your best. Looking forward to hearing you tomorrow.

Only for a single GP, or two if they race in both halves of a double header. The permanent wild cards were selected months ago.

You forget BSF negativity is just being 'realistic'. It's a wonder they ever leave their homes. All kinds of things can happen. Just being realistic ;-)

Had confirmation from Andrew Skeels at the Speedway Star that they're expecting their Swedish correspondent to include a preview of the Swedish season in next week's edition. I've suggested he makes sure that the new heat formula is discussed along with the differences between the leagues in Sweden and here. It's clear from Polish threads here that a similar exercise could have been a valid feature n the Star when Poland started up. The Star needs and deserves readers and if it can act as a guide to what people are watching on TV and online it might help in a small way.

Thank you for this Dave. I think we know how flexible PS/FS' schedules have to be. Channel and time would be greatly appreciated please. I see PS2 has two hour slots at 2 am and 4 am, currently allocated to last weekend's matches.

On a separate matter, following a record rise in Covid cases in Poland they are considering reintroducing quarantining for persons arrived from some countries. There is no list yet of which countries may be included. Hopefully they find they don't need to.

I think on this occasion he might have been informed whether he's working tonight or not. Schedules still unchanged online or on Virgin Media. Can't comment on Sky. Thankfully we should have the "other" option.

He was saying the same during Tuesday's commentary. The schedule then changed. I do wonder if they've told him or perhaps they plan to change the schedules yet again. Currently the 7 pm slot on Freesports 2, previously allocated to speedway is filled by NHL Ice Hockey. It wouldn't be the first time they'd not told Dave. Premier Sports Revised Schedule https://www.premiersports.com/tv-schedule Freesports Schedule https://www.freesports.tv/tv-schedule.html Hopefully they will reinstate the speedway and prove Dave's message to be correct.

Looks like Premier/Freesports have ditched coverage of Thursday's meeting. There's not even a delayed version although they are showing repeats of previous meetings.There's nothing on Box Nation. There's nothing on the Premier or Freesports schedule nor anything now showing on Virgin Media's programme guide. NHL ice hockey has resumed . I'm sure we'll still get the normally scheduled meetings but it's very disappointing. Mr.Goddard, can you conform please?

I'll ask Andrew direct.

Worrying lack of activity by "White Angel". Hope it's just a weekend off and not a case of him being "busted". The channel's still on You Tube.

Godd----ard for starters. ;-) That's got you started... Downhill from here.

Sequence of events: Heat 9 takes place in heavy rain. Rain continues. Racing suspended for extensive track work. Sun comes out as the TV returns. Still work to do. It is possible for a heavy rain shower to be followed by sunshine.

All negativity hides behind "realism". No doubt we'll soon hear calls to give up on the 2021 season :-(

I saw Alan ride at Ellesmere Port the night before the crash, putting on his usually robust performance for the Aces. The memory of a fine performance was still fresh as the awful news came in the next day. He deserved better. Rest in peace Alan.

Arthur Caton.

Helpful as ever.