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How anybody can complain about the standard last year when compared to this coming season is beyond me.

Where’s the proof for the drop off comment? We are the only club to have the level of support to remain in the top division for nearly 100 years (the same age as many speedway fans lol). You also have to remember how utterly sh*** we were after Perrin got fed up and then when all our cash was going towards the NSS. Just this century we have had 2000 2001 2007 2009 2012 last 2002 2010 2013 2014 2nd to last. During that time we have seen countless teams yo yo between leagues or lost altogether whilst our support for top league racing has remained steadfast. That was such a bizarre comment given the facts.

If you don’t like tall speedway riders then that’s an issue between you and yourself. Zagar and Lee are two of my favourites out of many. If it was the facts I lifted from the updates site then you really need to take it up with them, don’t shoot the messenger. Your “vile” comment was way off the mark and you added nothing to back it up by way of logical discussion. Due to this, you are I’m afraid yet other Ipswich troll clogging up the site with your insults. Please could I ask that you all stop. We are all speedway fans and we don’t need a speedway fan/Ipswich divide.

If we have a 2028. The way Ipswich go about their business chasing a bit of tin usually sees a few casualties left in their wake. Apparently the tears from these lost fans create another river in their town (usually followed by a laughing emoji)

And why were we down to six teams? The soulless season that was 2025 saw two teams drop out at the end. Mark did what he could assembling and help get Northampton on track to fill some of the void created. After progress made this season we are stepping back to the dark times and I just hope everyone can hang on this time. The image that summed up that turgid season is that of a Birmingham volunteer packing things away for the last time only to open up his phone and see their poached number 1 lifting the league trophy above his head surrounded by laughing fans. Little did the trophy wielding lad know, but a few months later he would be shown the door.

So mentioning about a growing lad, er growing, you consider it crude, disgusting and snide. This is going to make family Christmas around the world rather uncomfortable. Or are you trolling AGAIN!

Better to complain that a loved rider has left than complain about an unloved rider still being in your side. Whilst we were all enjoying the speedway in the summer sun you guys created a topic about who you could get rid of for the following season - whilst they were still on track! Fair play though you have done a great job with the sackings (sorry, not signing them again as they are all free agents lol). Rather than revel in the distress of others, why not embrace your new signing. I thought when you said fans like it when other teams riders get injured, you were trolling again but I think you actually meant it. Christ. You really are the classiest bunch of fans, loyal too.

Get your cards out for Coleman BS bingo. “self-governance does not work in British Speedway due to conflicting self-interest” Ipswich promoter announces the British GP will be moved from Belle Vue to ……. Ipswich. Keep those cards handy as there’s more to come.

Flip flopping as usual and all for the purpose of trolling. Very sad.

It’s a shame to see another ex Colt fly the nest but he does so with our best wishes knowing that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be the highest paid 17 year old reserve in British League history. The lanky youngster who seems to get bigger by the day has enjoyed a great season as an Ace taking gold in the league. Individually the U19 was a highlight, grabbing fourth spot from Ryan Ingram by two points and an identical finish in the U21 just behind Ace Piper. Soon enough his growing statue in the pits will be matched by points out on the track and I’m sure he will relish being lead reserve for a powerful looking witches side. Having had a solid first season as an RS where he tussled with Luke Killeen for the third/fourth position in the pecking order (bettering him by 0.1 of a point) it’s little surprise to see him trading teams against each other as he secured the best package for a 17 year old on a three point odd average. Where there’s a Will there’s a way.

William should be on that list but for some reason they changed the cut off from 4 to 3.50 leaving him as first reserve at Ipswich, where success is demanded and failure rewarded with the exit door. Jody Scott finished above Cairns in the U19 with Loftus and Ingram only a couple of points behind in the qualifiers. Jody finished above Cairns in the U21 as did Ace Piper who also outscored him at the British final and that was on Cairns home track. Going off these facts some of the lads are as capable as Cairns whilst occupying the easier number 7 slot.

The post from Neila couldn’t be any more clear. It’s plain English with zero ambiguity. We don’t need your unnecessary caveats to ease the fact another rule was parked for your teams benefit. Unbelievable.

You can if you know the right people. https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/19981/ipswich-premiership-17-05-2021

Dan confirmed his intention to sit out the UK this coming season in the Ipswich press release. It’s something we have know for some time and respected. The chance however to become the highest paid team man in British league history (not allowing for inflation) was too big a gift horse to pass up, so fair play to him. I posted that he would likely phone in his performance but that was a disservice to Dan who will try his best no matter who he has to ride for. My only hope is that Ipswich work their magic again and take a talented ex Aces reserve, knock a chunk off his average then drop him like a hot potato for someone else to reap the benefit. Christ, they even turned Jason into a seven point odd man before we returned him to a near nine point man. The advantage of riding for a prestigious club and having fun again.

Dan announced a while back that he was unhappy about riding in the UK under duress. Belle Vue respected that. I wouldn’t be surprised if another club stepped in with mega bucks and Dan phoned in his performance each time he begrudgingly took to the track over here.

010.2.3 Amended MA’s With the approval of the BSP LTD GC or Directors for: - a) riders who have been absent from British Speedway racing for more than 3 seasons (the table in 10.2.2 will be used as a reference, the MA may be increased or decreased) Kim has been away for more than 3 seasons. The BSP Ltd will use table 10.2.2 for reference. Kim’s average may be increased. Nothing needs rewriting or if it does, please advise. I’d be more than happy for Ipswich to included 37 year old (at the start of the season) Kim in their squad.

What’s utterly disappointing is that if there is a smell of silverware some fans will allow there management to do whatever the hell they like. Rarely if ever do they respond to a point with clear logic and links to back it up favouring bad language and name calling. During my time on here I’ve had these conversations with fans from Coventry, Birmingham, Eastbourne, Lakeside, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Rye House, Somerset, Swindon & Wolverhampton.

Just take their averages in October when you are lifting the trophy as a TEAM. This has really irked me and maybe that was the intent but I didn’t have you down as a troll like the other bunch. Due to the rules Richard only has free rein age wise over the top five so that’s what I used from my comparison. Perfectly reasonable, don’t you agree? Ipswich seems to be the only club stating this free agents spin as a way to take the sting out of their activities. Other clubs have a stronger bond with their riders and most fans can readily identify a particular rider with a particular club. I like it that way but I respect your opinion to the contrary even though I believe it to be detrimental to the fan engagement aspect of the sport.

I used their ages in 2027, you know the year when they actually ride together as a team. It’s a bit rich taking credit for having a youngster at 7 when the rules state you have to have a youngster at 7. Do you agree? Why not? I thought the rules stated 2 U21 riders. This certainly sheds light on to why they paid so so much for William as it definitely helps with their youthful team total. Hope it was worth it. Was my original post factually correct or not? Yes or no please, seeing as you are describing me as a troll. I’ll take your silence as a yes btw.

If this is to be the Ipswich team then it’s another tick on my Coleman BS bingo card. Coleman has stated the need for younger teams as his top five last year had an average age of 37. This year by sticking to his principles he has managed to get it down to 36. Little wonder he has raided the Belle Vue Babes in an attempt to get his total team average down. They do say imitation is the best form of flattery. Thank you Richard. One interesting quote on the 360 Podcast. “stressed that if the sport doesn't make an active, interventionist decision to "plant the tree today," it has no future” What I wasn’t expecting was rather than plant the tree he decided to rip one up from another garden and plant it in his. Top guy. Stay tuned for more Coleman BS bingo to follow. Get yer dobbers out.

If this is to be the Ipswich team then it’s another tick on my Coleman BS bingo card. Coleman has stated the need for younger teams as his top five last year had an average age of 37. This year by sticking to his principles he has managed to get it down to 36. Little wonder he has raided the Belle Vue Babes in an attempt to get his total team average down. They do say imitation is the best form of flattery. Thank you Richard. One interesting quote on the 360 Podcast. “stressed that if the sport doesn't make an active, interventionist decision to "plant the tree today," it has no future” What I wasn’t expecting was rather than plant the tree he decided to rip one up from another garden and plant it in his. Top guy. Stay tuned for more Coleman BS bingo to follow. Get yer dobbers out.

Apologies guys, completely got the wrong end of the stick and I’m looking forward to seeing Eric having a long and enjoyable season as a witch. Top trolling with the bad language and insults btw, true to form as always.

If signing Eric is purely for the reasons set out on here then it’s the most horrible bit of ‘strategic’ planning I’ve seen in over half a century of following our wonderful sport. Factoring in a major illness to take advantage of a quirk in the averages - really!

It helps a great deal when you are not forced to make changes due to the rules, something Belle Vue have had to do year on year whereas Ipswich only once at the start of ‘26. Considering the amount of changes the witches have made when not required compared to the few The Aces have made out of necessity I cannot say continuity is a word I would associate with the witches. There was the Covid year when Ipswich signed Jason Crump on an 8.21 average but as the season never happened it was carried over to 2021. When Louis saw his team didn’t fit he went to his cartel buddies and had Jason’s average changed to 8.00 rather than re jig his team as others had to. 😡 The only time recently that Belle Vue could have remained unchanged the cartel altered the limit forcing us into our regular change. https://ipswichwitches.co/2020-witchesjason-crump/ https://britishspeedway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/p21_issue_1.pdf

It helps a great deal when you are not forced to make changes due to the rules, something Belle Vue have had to do year on year whereas Ipswich only once at the start of ‘26. Considering the amount of changes the witches have made when not required compared to the few The Aces have made out of necessity I cannot say continuity is a word I would associate with the witches. There was the Covid year when Ipswich signed Jason Crump on an 8.21 average but as the season never happened it was carried over to 2021. When Louis saw his team didn’t fit he went to his cartel buddies and had Jason’s average changed to 8.00 rather than re jig his team as others had to. 😡 The only time recently that Belle Vue could have remained unchanged the cartel altered the limit forcing us into our regular change. https://ipswichwitches.co/2020-witchesjason-crump/ https://britishspeedway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/p21_issue_1.pdf