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A significant factor outwith any Promotions control, is the terrible weather that has resulted in either postponements or meetings being run under unattractive conditions. I will stand to be corrected, but it appears to me that Workington have probably been the hardest hit club on this factor. The constant rise in admission costs will be partly attributable to the riders running costs spiralling as machinery (including engine tuning bills, dearer silencers, fancy carburettors, etc) becomes more and more expensive to maintain. Until a unified front on restricting super fast bikes is imposed by the UK Promoters, I can envisage Speedway at PL level certainly going bust

I get the impression that the number of full cash transfers have been dwindling over recent years, with recruiting clubs opting for loan arrangements instead. There are a few clubs, like Berwick, who are prepared to splash the cash on full transfers, but in the Elite League, the vast majority of inter club moves have been on a loan basis. I am also doubtful that selling clubs would legally be able to prevent riders moving on a loan basis, rather than a full cash transfer.

Doolan could be on a hiding to nothing here. If he scores well, the Ippo fans will be slagging him for not producing the expected scores for them this season. If he turns in less than double figures, Banditos will probably reckon he is doing his parent club a favour.

Ipswich are now 1 pt above Edinburgh and could conceivably add a further 7 points from their remaining fixtures Newcastle (h), Berwick (a). Monarchs to be certain, would require 9pts from their three home (Glasgow, Rye House, & Leicester), and two remaining away (Newcastle & Rye House). Of course this assumes the weather does not hinder either team. Another possibility of course is that both teams finish level on league points, in which case the actual aggregate for & against point differential would then decide the final play-off slot. Re the "professional lay-downs", which most teams have be guilty of at some stage, imo the 2 laps completed by all four riders should be scrapped, and the refs should have the discretion to declare the result after the first two bends of a race have been completed by the riders.

You must have missed your real vocation, I reckon you could sell orange flutes to the locals at Parkhead

Also takes account of their overseas league experience, hence why Barrett came in on 7, but Helfer, despite riding in an SGP Qualifier, was initially assessed at 5, having only ridden in German leagues. The EU passport automatically opens the door to enter without work permits, unlike the likes of say, Tyson Nelson, would testify

As I only go to Berwick when Monarchs are there, it did appear bigger. Given our defeat the previous evening and the additional outlay for a double header, I reckon the £10 admission did entice some visiting fans who were having second thoughts. Having visited the home & back straights, thought Monarchs support was the norm, but there did appear to be a healthy increase in local support, probably buoyed up by the Sheffield away victory & the reduced admission. The queue for the catering was certainly bigger and I hope they finally managed to provide chips which were unavailable for some time. Re Facundo Albin, believe he holds dual nationality and would expect him to be assessed on 5, based on his Spanish passport. As fellow Argentinian Covatti is surpassing expectations with Birmingham, I'm sure a few clubs would also be willing to gamble on signing Albin for 2013.,

No excuses, the very impressive quintet of regular Scorpions were far better on the night, When you add in Nick Morris, I would not be surprised if Scunny end up 2012 PL Champs after the Play-Offs.

Believe intention is Kus to guest for Barrett, and r/r for Ashworth. There used to be an obscure rule that guests were not permitted for assessed riders unless two assessed riders were missing. Rule has probably disappeared in the mists of time.

Add Rene Bach to those offering assistance - pleasure to follow a sport with such a commendable ethos amongst rivals.

Posted on Chatzone that Andrew Tully's bikes have been stolen !

If only Barrett is missing in the 2 - 5, then the latter part of your comment appears to be correct.

Thought Dennis Andersson broke a leg on Sunday ?

What exactly are you hoping to happen, apart from a normal accident free race ?

Obviously a Senior moment - Bank Holiday Monday is 27th August.

Should have been rephrased "interested parties" instead of "takers" then

Ryan Fisher is not in Matthew Wethers Testimonial according to lineup displayed on Edinburgh website. http://www.edinburghmonarchs.co/news/article.asp?id=1196

Doubt if any visitors will take any points from Brough Park, including the Monarchs. Hope that an entertaining, injury free meeting is enjoyed by all.

What an ill thought out comment. Consider this :- Meeting allocations and schedules are set prior to the start of the season, and the actual field at that stage would not be known Only FIM approved tracks can hold this meeting in the UK. When you include young promising riders in your team, be prepared for them to be involved in the various U-21 FIM championships. FYI the real Speedway World does not begin and end at Somerset, so get over it, instead of embarrassingly whining about the situation.

If you care to check, Monarchs already agreed to reschedule the original earlier date for a visit to Ipswich, to accommodate your Promotion. Were no other Promotions approached, or have they refused also ? As Monarchs have a twelve day gap between fixtures, is it unreasonable for the riders to take advantage for a brief holiday break, given they only get paid when they ride ? Suggest you consider the full background before posting the likes of above. BTW the only issue that requires to be "forced" is some compulsory education for yourself to correctly spell the name of the Capital of Scotland

Well subsidised with Lottery Grants. Afraid Speedway is not a PC sport and has obstacles instead of incentives in the UK.

Old Meadowbank - basic, atmospheric, stadium, but tremendous track with optimum banking which was fast but with plenty of passing lines. Hyde Road was a close second.

The problem is others on here have chosen to ignore the contemporary evidence already provided by Ross Garrigan, and then use the contents of other sources, which as you say, were not written as reference books. I certainly am not criticising the Col Stewart book and it is unfortunate that an individual poster has inferred that it should be considered as a reference text with regard to the topic under discussion.

Details of source, date published, and content. This was what Ross Garrigan did, so others could validate if they wished to do so. To mention "press cuttings" without any details, can hardly be considered as a substantiated reference.

So as things stand at the moment they are unsubstantiated, unlike the 1923 details already provided on here, which you appear unwilling to mention, - why ?