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Was always on the cards, a real entertainer and crowd pleaser at Workington but his away performances were generally not too good, Peterborough apart. Good luck for next year Kenneth.

No surprise, was told at the end of season he was not in next years plans

I seem to remember £10k being the sum paid by BSI.

Went last night very good crowd many came from all over the country. Good presentation , lighting and sound, even though the crowd was very big it seemed quiet, until one team scored, maybe it's the norm for rugby?

I just go to watch four riders (hopefully) and don't bother too much with averages etc it's all just stuff and bits to me!!

Yes or maybe Adam Roynon

Glasgow did well , good crowds..... or looked that way but still lost money!

Would love to have Simon back but too far to travel for him.

Helped by a hot Ricky Wells engine .

No problem they will all just pull out of the meeting

Some big changes but have there been enough? Do not think costs have been addressed enough but we may not know yet all the changes the promoters have agreed to. For me the TR rule should have been dumped and I cannot see the promotion and relegation working, it will certainly be interesting to see the make up of the teams in both leagues and how they compare. With very few clubs actually breaking even and even less making a profit the money paid to riders is a big concern when money coming in from attendances does not cover all costs!! Even a successful club like Glasgow ran at a loss, what chance for other clubs, it's a no win situation run like Redcar and break even or be successful and lose money.....

Seven riders with some averages.... to be honest it's all just gobeldygook to me!!

The headings will have to change on the BSF!! Can see an awful lot of rider movement.....

Peterborough ?

Looks like Rye And Somerset

Ok got to be Rye House then!!

Somerset ...... and Ipswich or Sheffield or possibly Glasgow as an outsider?

Very sad news

Well done Somerset . Proved most people wrong.

I have a ticket will report back on any improvements, might wear my kilt

I would say there are many fans who would attend but for logistics and time off work.

Sad state of affairs running a League meeting long after the title has been won......

Yes I read that!!Cannot see many major changes for next year

Average crowd at a guess....550? So why.... ​Too much Speedway on Tv, maybe with EL , SGP, Swedish League and free streaming on boxes? ​A lot of Sports televised live or freely available, Football from the UK and Europe, Rugby, Cricket and Boxing being big draws for the Public. ​The Comets not having a winning team?, maybe not we always put out a competitive side at the start of the season. ​Saturday race night, many events and family occasions occur on Saturdays, maybe a different race night be helpful. ​Politics of the Sport, rules are overly complex and open to lets say...being manipulated. ​So what could be changed next year if the sport was to survive, possible different race night, a rent paid to the owners dependent on the crowd that turned up, a slick and well presented race format , rider expenses cut. My personal bugbear the TR rule. Transparency from the BSPA. A well thought out fixture list with no long breaks between meetings (weather permitting), maybe a shorter season or get the League campaign completed on time, ie not running matches after the Play offs have started!! Too many riders missing due to doubling up, I know some riders depend on riding in both EL and PL, strange occurrence lately when Eddie Kennet had to ride in the ELRC but had to miss riding for his own team (Rye House) in a vital match!! Just a few thoughts maybe some are not viable ......

November Speedway anyone?