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It sounds like it could only be from one of the World Team Cup Rounds held in the early 80s between England, USA, Australia and New Zealand which were held at Reading or King's Lynn. No names I know, but it could narrow it down a bit.

It was only two days ago! Surely that's recent enough to let us moan for a little while yet. If we'd won I'd still be celebrating!

What I will say is that Middlo got his selections absolutely spot on. Even going right back to last summer, his faith in David Norris has, I feel, played a huge role in helping give us the rider we see today. As for this year, bringing Screeny back into the WTC fold and having the guts to drop him for Havvy for the final have been managerial masterstrokes. Well done Neil. I also admire your attitude that losing is not good enough. It's not good enough for other countries and shouldn't be good enough for us either. IMO too many people are being all very British here - happy to be the plucky losers. Not good enough, we were at home, all fit and in form. WE SHOULD HAVE WON IT!

I think GB are looking good at this stage. Sweden and Australia are good, but they won't be happy going through the race-off. Who's to say even if they do get through, they will come through such a cut-throat meeting unscathed too.

I'm just surprised that "Man Utd" are fretting over "Stockport"

Ouch! That score chart can't be right. Things were perfect in the 70s and 80s Grachan and don't dare try and pretend otherwise.

I remember that one. For some reason Greeny's cut-out never seemed to work. As I recall, he was planted on his bum on the track when the bike came after him looking for revenge. He was soon up and away then. I also recall Mark Simmonds (who seems to be the crash king according to this thread) sliding across the top of the third bend fence with one leg either side. He travelled for a fair few metres sending a red light flying with sparks spraying everywhere. Amazingly he walked away. Even more amazingly he still managed to father a child.

Yes. I would agree with that sentiment. Even though me and a couple of others have nit-picked , don't let it put you off. Your site does make very interesting reading Tom.

Interesting yes, but like Grach and SCB have said, it is flawed. I think the wild cards should be taken out too - have you never heard of the minimum six match rule!

Thanks Dave. I'll be back with my opinion after I've poured through these stats...

Do you have the actual facts and figures? All I can see is a list of names.

You're not wrong there. What speed! What a track! What a nutter!

What's my porn star stage name doing in your all-time list?

A well balanced post rmc and one which I largely agree with. I was amused to read this little gem too. Mike Lee in the ref's seat? Wow, that is an image and a half.

Agree totally. Other faves - Exeter, Hackney, Edinburgh (Powderhall), Halifax, Wolves

I'm not a complete expert in this area, but it strikes me that Channel 4 use speedway merely as a way of proving that they are servicing minorities to OfCom (or whoever it is that governs them these days). I expect the ratings are not great, because essentially its a repeat (SKY has already shown the GP) and the scheduling means it is on incredibly early and not even in a regular slot. I don't think C4 have given it a real opportunity. I think they should at least give it a go on Saturday afternoons or a 6pm midweek slot. BTW - I too thought Julia Bradbury was great

Garbage, utter garbage. Andreas Jonsson is a brilliant talent who can win races from the front or back, has good equipment and is utterly professional. He's a title contender for the next 6-8 years.

Here, here. I think his career has stalled a little over the past couple of seasons, but I still believe him to be Britain's top prospect. This is a great opportunity for him to get a feel of the very top level of racing.

Indeed he is. Martin Rogers jnr writes for the Mirror.

Come on Kev, spill the beans...

He sure had the talent, but lost his way when Mike Ferreira moved on! Is there a story there we should know Kevin?

Then he has to beat another young rider first. You can have a wild guess of who I mean. Aye I do. And I agree. (This is a very agreeable thread!) Bjerre and Lindback are the two boys who I reckon will soon join Jonsson, Nicholls, Nicki P, Bjarne P, Hampel in sorting out the title in 4-5 years. I only wish a Stead or Howe would hurry up and move into that bracket and not wait as long as David Norris did.

Great stylist was Denzil. I thought he could´ve gone further than he actually did.

Agree, but I'm a little biased too - I had £5 e/w on him at 40-1. still, it was great to see him riding like he can again. I rate him very highly and can see him winning the whole series in 2-3 years.

Well, all I can say is that I hope you are right and I am wrong.