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Indeed CL did say that, and it is true, but I bet the crowds didn't get below 1000. How can you give one of the reasons for lower crowds the fact of seeing some teams twice, when the very existance in the EL has you meeting ALL teams twice, and some 3 or even 4 times depending on Craven Shield, KO cup and the odd season opener (I know that wasn't you!!btw) Previous seasons in the EL have been seeing lower and lower crowds though haven't they, I know I used last year for the example and that was particularly dire, but the EL got so that we had so few meetings and so many gaps, people just got fed up with the stop start culture that is EL speedway that they walked away. So what do we deduce from this i) fans only want to see a winning team? ii) the very wet summer mean't no racing in the summer holidays cutting the attendance down quite a lot? iii) fans only want EL speedway? Not too sure tbh, what I do know is that I enjoyed the season immensely TBH, (barring the bad injuries I hasten to add) we've been there or thereabouts all season and the icing on the cake the 4's trophy. Now another season in the PL and the EL snobs( ) still won't attend whomever is in the team, but for me another year like this last one (ex injuries of course)is fine, just need to get a bit of consistancy from 1-7 like we had latterly this year

Much better regardless of what Aljack says, mind you we had one of the worst EL team lineups in 2010 to be fair, and they just couldn't ride the "new" track whereas most of the away teams loved it!!! It is a fact that the attendance was down a bit later in the season due to the fact that our diehard 1000 or so fans were boosted quite considerably by "new away" supporters visiting Foxhall for the first time but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as our happy chappy insists on posting!!! TBF the 2nd phase didn't help did it!!!

Have you thought it might possibly be Kings Lynn or Birmingham???

I know this is a thread for 2012, but have a read of Mike Bacon's view on the 2011 season: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/ipswich-witches/pride_back_in_the_witches_a_season_s_review_1_1117766

Just further confirmation of Cameron Heeps signing for the Witches: http://ipswichwitches.co/

Dinner and Dance last night Baldy!!!

Well it's official, about 150 Witches fans witnessed Cameron Heeps sign his contract to ride for Ipswich Witches in 2012. I'm sure the website will be updated in the near future

Congratulations to Mildenhall Fen Tigers NLKOC WINNERS 2011. Suffolk are proud of you all.Well done.

For people who missed it, here it is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00ksnwp go to 1.36.40

Wouldn't be at all surprised to see Ritchie as a Witch TBH, would love Kozza but as CS has said, he's had a brilliant season so may have done himself out of a spot (well with us ) suppose it really depends on what the team building average will be in 2012. Still seems really strange having Aussies,Danes and Brits instead of Poles One thing I would like for all teams in 2012 is less injuries, so many poor lads have suffered this year, right across the leagues.

How strange that 2 people can hear the same broadcast but have different views . Do you know it didn't enter my head that he was referring to Kev and Morten!!!

At last Danny seems to be stepping up to the plate, and is achieving some success with Birmingham, can't see him as a PL rider again, well not in the near future anyway. McGowan and Topinka , neither thanks all the same. Think CL's trying to get a decent asset base together for the Witches, so would only be loaning if absolutely necessary I should think. Although I have put Schrammy in my "wish" line up for next year, I fear that he may be too high an average to fit in should, Kev, Morten, Taylor, Mat all be included , as Schrammy is "what you see is what you get" but his over whelming strength is the input he gives in the pits, along with his Father, much missed since his injury, although TBF they have attended most meetings lately!!!

where's the like button Doolan Risager Poole Tress Heeps/Blackbird Schramm ?? Lasse must be nailed on to ride, along side his brother, for his parent club at Peterborough next year.

Junior he is a one off....fortunately!!! Most of us a decent fans.

So 45 - 45 all, Cameron on a full max until a heat 15 tumble caused him to be replaced by Blackbird in the re-run. details taken from speedwayupdates.

Ok here's Chris Louis on Radio Suffolk tonight: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00jg4v2 go to 1.37

Lol CS, typical that I missed that broadcast , but will put it on when it's available later tonight.

Wow fantastic win for the Tigers, and Heeps sounds as if he was awesome.

Yes thank you for the link, am enjoying the commentary

Where's the "like" button

Any news on injury to Lasse Bjerre last night please?

Still no Cameron Heeps then

many thanks.

Can anyone tell me the line up for the world under 21 meeting in Croatia please, or at least point me in the direction of finding it..... many thanks

Shouldn't be necessary though should it!!! One of the most successful teams tried NL last year - Poole - and didn't continue this year as it wasn't cost effective, well guys it's up to you the fans, if you want NL racing to survive, you have to go out and support it. Not an easy thing to do in the current climate I know, but these promoters are trying to kick start the British scene but financially it isn't balancing the books I'm sorry I haven't a clue as to the fan base at Newport, but as I said Poole, with their large fan base couldn't make it pay, mind it will be a real shame for this to happen if it does, through lack of support. Good luck Hornets