cityrebel

Everyone used to clear off or have a beer in the bar after the main match. I never even bothered to fill in my prog for the 2nd half.

I never liked 2nd halfs, I'd much prefer an 18 heat league match, similar to the old test match format.

I'm not, 13 heats was okay years ago, but i want more competitive races for my money, not less.

The sports health is a lot poorer now. Are there any more lunatics left in the asylum willing to invest in speedway.

I'm as optimistic as Lakeside getting a new track in Essex. Talking and doing are worlds apart.

There is no guarantees any club will in this financial climate.

Agree, Brummies look weak to me.

Let's hope they complete it!

It's the thought of seeing you on Saturday Mike!

I've been there 3 times. Fantastic track.

The Hammers should have moved to Arlington last year. Going to Rye was a predictable disaster, an awful experience for those of us that had to endure it. As for the new venue in Essex, I'm not holding my breath.

I'm looking forward to saturdays meeting. Fresh blood is always a good thing. The weather looks fine so bring it on.

Each to his own. If i had any local venues still running i might pop along. I certainly wouldnt travel long distance to watch it, those days are long gone.

A very fair and accurate response to my post. It would have been easy to reply wearing rose tinted glasses. The racing was far better in the Len Silver era, it was never the same when Crayford moved in there. The season as the London Lions were a disaster. £10 admission for poor viewing and a poor track. A sad end to a once great venue.

I agree, why give fans more reasons not to go. Remember those ridiculous extra heats in the KOC a few years ago. I avoided those meetings like the plague. All of these gimmicks won't put many extra bums on the seats, if any.

Quite possible, but as a fan i just wanted to see an improvement. We've already matched last seasons points tally with seven games to go. The way Emery has helped unite the fan base has to be a positive thing.

I was at the gooners last night as well. With football you know it's definitely going to be on. No such luxury with speedway. Napoli at home and Watford away rule me out of the next two showground meetings. Hopefully i can make it on Easter Monday.

And one of the most dangerous. My memories of the Wick are tinged with sadness. Some great racing yes, but also some horrific crashes that will stay with me forever.

With an uncertain future, why commit to another year of heavy financial losses.

The original old 13 heat format. No that brings back some happy memories!

Too bloody long!

Too right, i remember having to catch the last bus home outside White City station after another Wood Lane double header went on till near midnight. My mum had a fit waiting up for me!

The starts were terrible in the good old days. The galloping Mauger was a master of rolling into the tapes to anticipate the start.

City were also at home yesterday, which is bound to have an impact.

Absolutely. At last weeks meeting it was awful. Leicester are not the only track in need of an lighting upgrade. At Rye House last season, the riders needed miners helmets to negotiate the bends!