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But what is the upside to not having him in the team? We are underdogs anyway, without him we have, in Kenny Carter's words, noooo chance. Wouldn't help get the punters in. A big crowd will be good for Belle Vue and British speedway.

Please explain why. And I'm not trying to be awkward it's a genuine question bud. As I cannot see one bit of good that comes out of dropping not only our best rider but the best rider in the world from our team.

So when Footballers leave and play abroad they shouldnt be picked for the National squad? We also tried that at the last Rugby World Cup. That worked out well didnt it...

I still don't see what Tai has done wrong other than have an Aussie accent. Has ridden his Nuts off every time he has represented GB. He did a ridiculous amount to promotion for the Sport in the UK when he won his first World Championship and he got naff all for it. How anyone here can blame him for not wanting to participate in what is quite literally a third rate league is beyond me. Are people here going to say they wouldnt leave the country for a better job through loyalty?

Agreed

Well I respect your opinion but from a conversation I had directly with Laguta, the article in which he stated he was envious he didn't ride last Saturday, Vaculik saying he's desperate to get back into the GPs and Emil's manager messaging Phil Rising saying he wants to ride in the world cup, I think there's a chance you might be incorrect with that statement...

3 of his starts he was 10/15 yards behind as they reached the first bend. Certainly didnt help his cause..

Thank you very much Sir.

I do hope you're correct. And that's not because I prefer BSI over OneSport or Vice Versa, I just want all the best riders in one competition.

Not 52k my friend.

I agree he sometimes makes bad decisions in the corners too. But it's not a case of outright speed is all I'm saying.

Watching Harris on Saturday, he was actually quick, his last race in particular kept a very fast Janowski behind him. It's just his starting is so bad. He's literally giving the other riders 10 yards at the start every heat.

I hear what you are saying but I think actually getting the visa sorted out and more importantly having experienced that crowd on Saturday and Sunday, they will want to be more involved now.

I'm sure I was trumped by people who headed to Melbourne last year. Perfect record at Cardiff so far tho , hoping it long continues!

Good article from Grigorii Laguta regarding the the Russians and the SWC. I for one think it will make it a much better competition with a full strength Russian team in it. And hopefully step one in the 2 Laguta's and Emil trying to get into the SGP's...

Any clips for the Sunday meeting in Warsaw yet?

Looking at that video, seems like the Stadium is a bit of a bombsite at the moment. Glad they are making improvements all over tho.

Track last year at Cardiff was good Phil so no need to worry!

On a lighter note what a cracking GP! probably the best atmosphere I've ever experienced at Speedway. Pains me to say that as I love Cardiff so much but it really was something else. And hats off to the locals, whole stadium stayed for the presentation even tho no Polish rider.

Getting back to the topic.. I went to Warsaw at the weekend and it was as good as Speedway has ever been.

Thanks you R&R

Any YouTube (or any website) link for a recording of this meeting?

Just going by what I've seen and what the riders say...

I've watched some of the Polish League on YouTube and it's easy to understand why it's such a success. Ok it's the National sport but the way they do things seem (at least on the face of it) to be so much better then how we do it. First off, they basically had to run on Sundays as when the UK was the powerhouse that was the only day they could use. But they have made it work for them. The consistency for fans, knowing WHEN they can watch their sport EVERY WEEK is a great thing. They can fit it into their routine. Secondly they have invested heavily in the next generation and their stadiums. So that has resulted in them being able to watch the best in the world mixed with a lot of home grown talent - that are good enough to compete with the very best, unlike the Brits. Lastly, the presentation is just so much better and so much slicker. Even down their race suits being distinctive from the opposition.In comparison I saw a clip of Belle Vue vs Swindon where all you see is 4 riders in every race wearing Red Black & white. If you were new how could you tell the teams apart? Do the clubs not think to talk to each other at the start of the season and come up with a solution for this? A small thing I know, but yet another example of British Speedway and how those in charge dont think..

Despite all the doom and gloom, I'm liking some of the things I'm seeing in the British leagues at the Moment. Obviously the NSS in Manchester is fantastic (I cannot wait to see the SWC there in July) Glasgow seem to be doing great things, Rye House seem to be trying to do the same. Sittingbourne is a cracking stadium, I'm a little surprised it's not been used for more to be honest. Norfolk arena is a nice little stadium these days, of course there is still Poole & Sheffield which are wonderful venues to watch Speedway and of course there are other nice venues that I've not mentioned. With regards to the racing I believe is it just as good as when I first started watching in 1983. The presentation is a bit outdated at a few places but on the whole most places seem to be trying to modernize. All we need now is the people running the sport to get their backsides in gear and start doing things correctly!