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I wouldn't be surprised if Niels says no to the UK in 2017 .. I really think he needs to kick on with the GP's and I'm wondering if he stretched himself a bit thin this year. It's a massive shame if it turns out to be the case, top rider and top bloke, but the way things are going it's pushing this sort of rider away with the rules, which ultimately, like it or not, is what is needed for the sport to survive in this country

disappointed that you feel this way. Rye House have a massive backing at the moment, maybe Peterborough don't have as much. Also, I've mentioned before, the top league will be required to chop and change race days to fit in with TV, Peterborough might not have the luxury to be able to do that, the Showground will need certain commitments I'm sure

everyone keeps mentioning Poland and Sundays .. sure they're going to be running on other days next season as well

did the money go to the league then? or did it go to the council?

even more disturbing that BSI had to pay rather a lot of money just 2 weeks or so before the SWC this year just to make sure it went ahead!! I'm thinking that might have a bearing on the decision

I would imagine it's more likely because BSI had to bail out Belle Vue before the SWC could go ahead this year!! I doubt they have had to bail Kings Lynn out

do you know who the team is then, or are you saying that because Lasse hasn't signed?

don't treat some of them too well though according to sponsors themselves! also wondering why Rick & Julie haven't stayed too long

i'll keep them quiet for now, could upset a few people and wreck a few lives

I could definitely mention a few things that DOESN'T make a good team manager

thought that was Scunny?

because of paying over the odds maybe?

we had a number 1 in Cook, meetings were lost through no reserves .. as Nigel Pearson always says on Sky, a reserves points count towards the final score **edit** we actually had 2 number 1s when Bjerre rode, but the bottom end was still missing and look how it ended

that has to be the case, if they're not ready at this AGM with it being both EL & PL it only leaves NL

so Poole officials are hedging their bets before the club has to close for a year or two

tell you what, why don't we not bother about a future with the sport, just spend loads of money on getting the biggest names and have a 55 pt average, the crowds will come flocking back and there won't be any financial issues at any club .. job done

it'll bottom out when the clubs can no longer afford to pay rider demands and we are left with nothing .. unless we get back to basics and people accept it then there's no chance

a lot of the time on promises, won't last

I'm sure we'll find out when it all goes pop, but I just don't want that happening in THIS country, I love the sport too much

first taken to Wimbledon at 6 weeks old in 1967 and been going ever since with a small break when they closed and moved to Eastbourne. I was riding by then though so was at Canterbury every week. When Wimbledon were running I went to Wimbledon, Hackney, Canterbury, and Rye House most weeks.

I just put this on the Peterborough thread, but it pretty much fits in with all leagues. "I wouldn't call it diluted, I'd call it sustainable, and that is what all the tracks need to be looking at or there's no way to build from anything else" The people moaning that we are losing top riders from the league have to realise it before it's too late, it's the sport that matters, not seeing riders fleece the clubs of everything.

I wouldn't call it diluted, I'd call it sustainable, and that is what all the tracks need to be looking at or there's no way to build from anything else

hotel and flights booked for this, looking forward to it

I'd have Kenneth back. last rider Porsing/Jakobsen, both have the potential to top score at times how about Olly Allen & Dale Allitt as joint team managers?

so I reckon King, Lambert, K Bjerre, Rose, Kerr, Iversen + one other??