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An original, unusual & dopey way to look at what is supposed to be a form of entertainment.

Really? Unfair criticism of whom? What part of the UK Speedway Series concept was "flawed" other than the BSPA not allowing it to be run on their tracks (as that's what you've highlighted)? Still, whatever.... the problems, however you want to interpret them were pretty minor in comparison to the stupendous falling apart of this "concept". KA-BOOOOOM! Speedway made to look like something akin to the clowns' car at the circus with the doors falling off. Still, at least Sky weren't briefed about the Champions League - otherwise they would have mentioned plans to cover it. After all, what with the EL contract up for renewal, the SGPs already having (apparently) been dropped, the BSPA need to come accross as organised & working together with their foreign counterparts will be good. Uh-Oh.... Hang on..... KA-BOOOOOM! "Hey Coco! Your car bonnet just blew off too!"

MCF and UK Speedway Series people take note: your attempt to get something up & running apparently failed due to lack of planning & agreement with the authorities. Pretty half hearted effort guys - THIS is how to TOTALLY screw things up - but this ability only comes with years of experience lol.

He apparently couldn't speak a word of English when he was here last year & spending time in Berwick wouldn't have helped that situation, but if he needs to make any excuses I'd guess he'll have a better crack at it than that Still, don't let the rain spoil your parade, eh?

If that surprises you, then you'd need medication if you knew what GoSpped agree so that Sky will buy Fat Terry a new Roller.

Well, it's just as well the BSPA saw off the MCF & their proposed series. That could have been a half arsed flop. Rest assured, the future of this once great sport is safely plummeting into the abyss in the hands of those who REALLY know how to crash & burn.

Wrong again. This one: http://www.speedwayeuro.com/

Yes, because it's doing such a bang up job - carry on! 1. This could have been a flop. In which case, the BSPA would have a chuckle to itself 2. This could have been a success. In which case, the BSPA would have a few fresh ideas Thank God that's been averted.

By which time they'll probably have been broadcast on another channel… excellent idea, well conceived plan.

So, if it picks up the GPs, it already has the prime pick of the footie (what was it on Saturday? Fulham v Stoke on Sky LOL), & the cash to put a real fright up Sky, it'll be an rasy choice: two sports channels packed with entertainment, or 6 (including the F1 & Horsie racing channel) bloated out with days upon days of Australian & South African Fox / Sky Sports subsidies.

Sky haven't issued a press release detailing ANY of the sports or events they're not covering. As far as their website is concerned, it also includes Olympics news - how much of that did they cover? Unless you turn up at a GP venue, you're not a customer of BSI. Presumably they're sorting out a deal elsewhere. Preferably a temporary solution for the early part of the season & then BT Sports.

<p> <br /><br /> </p> It's not theirs to show. Do you think BSI is going to say "no, that's fine, drop us in the crap but feel free to show the (apparently) biggest GP of them all (apart from Terenzano, obviously).

I'm sure everyone is still taking in the enormity of the announcement, exhileratied by the exciting prospects ahead & reflecting on all the great memories. It certainly puts the selection process for the new pope into perspective.

I wouldn't overly worry - it'll not be long before a line is being drawn to move on from the next episode.

It's a heartfelt apology and a genuine pledge to move forward in a more mature, upstanding and even inspirational manner. I wonder if Ward has even read it. He'll be furious to know he's been fraped as it's on his Facebook page too.

If true comments are then distorted dreadfully, why bother speaking to the local rag? A local paper is far less likely to risk losing credibility, news sources, and readers because they're so much smaller scale than the tabloid chip wrappers.

Do you mean someone like his team manager? Yeah, that'll work. If he blows any more smoke up his arse he'll make the first kipper to ride in the GPs.

You can guarantee that if a Brit was stupid enough to be in the same position, the Australian authorities would laugh at any visa application. It's to be hoped that the UK authorities adopt a similar stance.

More worrying than the exploits of the drunken drugged thug is the attitude displayed by the quote from his Team Manager with whom he stays.

I take it that you'll be retaking the English Language part of your Immigration Test.

Don't pin it on her - it'll give her a slow puncture…

Absolutely spot on. Should the Speedway Star contemplate a font change, I hope their costings include a contribution to the bandwidth bill of this site.

Good point, well made. Excellent contribution. It still comes down to "so what?" Sky didn't mention the NBA season when it started. Deal done, all of a sudden it's in every sports news bulletin. The fact that its not in next month's adverts simply means there isn't a deal done yet. There aren't any adverts for it on any other channel - but BSI will certainly flog it out to someone, even if its for peanuts with a few days to spare. If it was Sky Sports, Christ knows that there's enough slack in their schedule of Fox Sports subsidies to squeeze it in - if there isn't, they'll stock it on the Red Button.

Good God. There's nothing like Elsie & Albert's 40th Wedding Anniversary request to get the place a'rockin'.

Excellent idea. Then all that's needed is a MiniMax spreadsheet to draw together all the info and publish a weekly Anorak Top Ten. I'm sure the sponsorship seeking gurus at GoSpeed would land a national company to sponsor it. Wulfsport or Brentford Nylons.