Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) There's now a new face book group. Kent Speedway Supporters Group. With any luck it will be about speedway and not politics Indeed Pitstop, Kent Kings is a great addition to the National League and should have a page where people are allowed to debate the sport freely!! I hope it is very successful and I wish all Kent supporters a good season in 2014. The NL would be poorer without them. I don't share the enthusiasm for either Facebook or Twitter and personally much prefer what the BSF has to offer. However, I - perhaps grudgingly - concede the publicity gained by the use of the Social Media can be of benefit in publicising Kent Kings activities to those outside the orbit of the BSF. Edited January 13, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 The growing majority look in favour of Nikko staying on board? And so they should. I am fully aware of just how much time & effort Nikko put into Kent Kings in 2013 both before and after the start of the season which in my book means that he has got as much right as anyone to comment on the situation over that time and at present. God forbid that the day comes when all we do is swallow the comments made by promotions and their mouthpieces and never choose to be critical or questioning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 And so they should. I am fully aware of just how much time & effort Nikko put into Kent Kings in 2013 both before and after the start of the season which in my book means that he has got as much right as anyone to comment on the situation over that time and at present. God forbid that the day comes when all we do is swallow the comments made by promotions and their mouthpieces and never choose to be critical or questioning. The right to reply is a right that we should enjoy without reservation. Nikko has much to say and with his background knowledge we should at least have the courtesy of listening (reading). That not all agree is as it should be. Any response, if not slanderous, should be considered as there are always two sides to the coin. There will always be mavericks as well as those who suck up to the provider. To my knowledge those backroom staff are unpaid volunteers and therefore have a great belief and interest in what they undertake. Long may they carry on and support the institution that is speedway. I always enjoyed it when they deeper tracks had the JAP motor, and characters of distinction riding them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 The right to reply is a right that we should enjoy without reservation. But there are many on the BSF who sadly do not agree with that viewpoint. When you make a comment that is different to their consensus one is either accused of 'being negative' or finish up with criticism for daring to have posted something that contradicts what they want to say. These people fail to grasp the old theory - there's two sides to every debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 So... Cradley look mighty strong with Starke, Perry and Worrall as their HL's. I will stick my neck out and say we can enjoy a fight for second spot with Mildenhall. When can we expect fixture lists to be available? I can then start planning my first ever Speedway tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 So... Cradley look mighty strong with Starke, Perry and Worrall as their HL's. I will stick my neck out and say we can enjoy a fight for second spot with Mildenhall. When can we expect fixture lists to be available? I can then start planning my first ever Speedway tour. Perhaps when the future of Isle of Wight is decided - and if there are to be any late entries to the National League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Er, no-one has said Nikko shouldn't or can't comment on here! Other than himself!! He has though, in a couple of what he claims to be his closing posts, been extremely rude about me (personal abuse being banned on this Forum is a thing of the past, clearly..) and more or less claimed Kent Press Releases are full of lies. Again that was a serious breach of BSF rules and he should withdraw that comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Er, no-one has said Nikko shouldn't or can't comment on here! Other than himself!! He has though, in a couple of what he claims to be his closing posts, been extremely rude about me (personal abuse being banned on this Forum is a thing of the past, clearly..) and more or less claimed Kent Press Releases are full of lies. Again that was a serious breach of BSF rules and he should withdraw that comment. I endorse your comment in regard to abuse on the forum recently. Are there enough active Mods operating these days? Some incredible comments do seem to be appearing on the forum unfortunately. Edited January 13, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 But there are many on the BSF who sadly do not agree with that viewpoint. When you make a comment that is different to their consensus one is either accused of 'being negative' or finish up with criticism for daring to have posted something that contradicts what they want to say. These people fail to grasp the old theory - there's two sides to every debate. So true yet we must all learn to tolerate each other and our diverse thoughts, I am sure we all have speedway at heart whichever line of thought we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 But there are many on the BSF who sadly do not agree with that viewpoint. When you make a comment that is different to their consensus one is either accused of 'being negative' or finish up with criticism for daring to have posted something that contradicts what they want to say. These people fail to grasp the old theory - there's two sides to every debate. So true yet we must all learn to tolerate each other and our diverse thoughts, I am sure we all have speedway at heart whichever line of thought we have. Agreed - but what we should do and what some choose to do are two different things, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 So... Cradley look mighty strong with Starke, Perry and Worrall as their HL's. I will stick my neck out and say we can enjoy a fight for second spot with Mildenhall. When can we expect fixture lists to be available? I can then start planning my first ever Speedway tour. Careful whistlegang, you're perilously close to being on topic there........ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 So whistlegang you appear to tip Cradley, yes they have what appears to be a strong lineup but speedway does depend upon many things outside the remit of the magnificent seven. So they look strong but will the partnerships provide the majority heat wins? Weather, confidence, falls and regrettably injury can seriously deplete any strengths that the team may depend upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Also the elite league draft riders will be missing from their teams a number of times if i have been informed correctly that elite (Or british league) takes priority..then there are those with premier league commitments,,so that will play a big part in who finishes where in the table..So it is very difficult to make predictions on how things will pan out this season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I thought NL would take priority.. :-( Would be a shame if Ben was missing from our side everytime Lakeside ride on a Monday.Let's hope that won't be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 at least I have the balls to predict. this topic was turning angry so just wanted to break it up a bit. is it tapes up yet?!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lambert is liable to be missing even more times than Ben, as he is riding in 3 leagues, in fact both could be missing on occasions . This situation will apply to most National league sides ,could be a problem ,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lambert is liable to be missing even more times than Ben, as he is riding in 3 leagues, in fact both could be missing on occasions . This situation will apply to most National league sides ,could be a problem ,? Poses another query then, will equivalent points grading (green sheets) replacement riders be permitted? To possibly ride minus two heat leaders will really start to distort the results. Whistlegang, good of you to move the subject matter forward, not that I disagree with a factual debate, however, personal aggro pushes the boundaries of this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lambert is liable to be missing even more times than Ben, as he is riding in 3 leagues, in fact both could be missing on occasions . This situation will apply to most National league sides ,could be a problem ,? It's all a problem of speedway's own making. All so typical of the modern day sport. Even football could not have a bigger balls up - if you get the drift of that remark! Which I doubt many will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 So at last it is just beginning to sink in that with the new system of using NL riders in EL teams it will leave NL sides weaker when fixture clashes occur so R/R will be used even more in the season to come, Brilliant news, a flawed new system even before injuries kick in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lambert is liable to be missing even more times than Ben, as he is riding in 3 leagues, in fact both could be missing on occasions . This situation will apply to most National league sides ,could be a problem ,? Doesn't apply to Stoke, none of our top 5 have PL or EL commitments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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