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Track is hell of a dusty, don't they water it much before the meeting, material is like dust!

I think people years ago were all in the same boat, no money, low expectations (compared to now) and basically happy with the lot on the whole. Times have changed completely, we now crave everything, want to be the best, want to do the lot and go everywhere and many people are just not settled and happy with their life. Put that together with all the abuse, neglect, hate etc and life can be a right old pain!

Change the rider introductions, the riders seem to hate them and the fans aren't particularly wowed by them either. I've suggested on another thread that perhaps all the riders could come out on bikes, instead of lining up in a line get into some sort of gaggle/circle then the mic man could just introduce them as a team hopefully to rapturous applause of the crowd, then off they can go for their practice lap/starts? As for the racing, I'm liking the format we've got now so far with more similar ability races .... It's up to the promoters and riders to get I into the psyche of the local population, they just have to try harder .......

Certainly fans these days don't see the riders on the pedastals as fans used to. I mean it's hard work at Lynn to get some fans!! to even give the boys a clap on the parade! Not that I think these people don't respect and admire the riders, I guess it's more a not being blase thing! Perhaps this is where the promoters need to step up to the plate and do something different, WWE style, perhaps get each team in circle and announce them just as a team, play their signature tune and get them all to rev their bikes, oh yeah can picture it now .... :-)

Fans want it all ways, they want entertainment (close racing) and they want to win (win the league). Some riders just want to win, some want to win but help their team mates/team too. I don't see too much WWE stuff going on, perhaps a deliberate slide off now and again, by the nature of speedway, WWE sh*t isn't possible. Of course there is a living to be made along the way for the riders, which is the same in all professional sports. I guess you could say that the promoter provides the entertainment (the meeting, music, mic man, etc) and the riders are the pro sportsmen.

No I don't suppose he is up the duff ha! Just saying what I believe sorted me out, I hope Lewis isn't clinically depressed and that a bit of psychological help will do the trick! Talking didn't do me any good whatsoever though ....

I suffered from post natal depression for 2-3 years, it was the medication that sorted me out in the end, took all that time though!

Economical with the truth ...

Hard on that track in particular though isn't it.

True though isn't it?! I've seen a few absolutely wonderful gps from there over the years with constant passing every heat, but the track has slowly changed over the years, still good but could be so much better .....

Could have been better though had they not had to grade all the material off.....

I don't suppose he was that pleased either!

Glad I'm not alone, no nose left on my face whatsoever ....

Good for Gav Caney for asking Niels to do the column, if that's how it happened!

I guess it depends on what each team manager thinks is important in a captain, is it to set an example on track and/or always being ready to help and/or being that upbeat person who can gee up their team mates despite their performance, being confident of their ability. I guess the best captains have a mixture of everything.

Just goes to show that believe it or not there are some decent, respectful fans out there. Fans who care deeply about this sport and those involved in it.

Hardly blithering on, he's injured and perhaps thinks that Smoli should have controlled his bike a little better?

I'd make it's use compulsory!! :-)

Lovely venue,idyllic, good track, all thanks to Bill Buckley for putting his money where his mouth is given his love of speedway! Pees me off that BSI have seemingly bled the bloke dry though! He's a rich guy but enough is enough obviously.

Hard men to the fore in this one, hope it doesn't last ha

Wise words imo Dave.

Proper qualifiers for all riders then about 6 GPS for me!

EL and PL could work together to share the burden of doubling up!!

Can't Rye House race on their alternative race night a few times?

Jacky Boi Barnicle would be ok if he got his facts right!