SomersetBlue Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 After reading some of the banter between Glasgow and Edinburgh, it got me thinking what other rivalries are there in British speedway? Who? and why? Bit of fun before the season starts. My team Somerset is obviously Plymouth just purely for south west pride in the premier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Newcastle and Redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Lynn and Ipswich was one of the fiercest in the sport, particularly on Good Friday with home & away clashes. Been on hold since 2002 though and for some reason the Lynn and P'boro clashes were never quite as tense despite it being a geographically closer rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Catalan Posted March 19, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Poole and everyone else 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) King's Lynn's main rivals are Peterborough & Ipswich. Reason is they're close and they're shyte. Always plenty of banter when the 2 teams clash (not always friendly). Always check for their results and love it when they get battered. It's just a great shame they're both in different leagues. One thing is certain though, I'd never want one of these tracks to close down. In terms of rivalry in the Elite League today, the only little bit of bitterness remains with Birmingham but that has only filtered over from both our Premier League days. Some decent clashes and war of words between clubs management. Other than that it's all hugs and kisses Edited March 19, 2014 by screamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 King's Lynn's main rivals are Peterborough & Ipswich. Reason is they're close and they're shyte. Always plenty of banter when the 2 teams clash (not always friendly). Always check for their results and love it when they get battered. It's just a great shame they're both in different leagues. One thing is certain though, I'd never want one of these tracks to close down. In terms of rivalry in the Elite League today, the only little bit of bitterness remains with Birmingham but that has only filtered over from both our Premier League days. Some decent clashes and war of words between clubs management. Other than that it's all hugs and kisses The carrot crunchers from Compost Corner may be enjoying their time in the the sun at the moment but after so many years in the shadow of the mighty Witches they are still as pale as a snowmans ghost! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 eastbourne and rye house in the 70's.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers in Gravy Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wolves and Cradley. Probably the closest and arguably the fiercest. Unless you count Poole and everyone else. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 After reading some of the banter between Glasgow and Edinburgh, it got me thinking what other rivalries are there in British speedway? Who? and why? Bit of fun before the season starts. My team Somerset is obviously Plymouth just purely for south west pride in the premier. Scottish banter is the best banter 🚲💨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Panthers rivalry is with Zielon Gora. 2 Clubs with similar stature and fan bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Panthers rivalry is with Zielon Gora. 2 Clubs with similar stature and fan bases. Even someone as dumb as you appear can even believe that. Just incase you do, the evidence to suggest this is what exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Coventry and Leicester always used to be deadly rivals. That battle can now commence again this season after 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Panthers rivalry is with Zielon Gora. 2 Clubs with similar stature and fan bases. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Does Zielon Gora also have a villiage idiot ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 In the 70s/80s it was Swindon-Oxford, fighting between the riders, and fighting on the terraces amongst fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Does Zielon Gora also have a villiage idiot ? Not as bad as Peterborough's. :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw42 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Not as bad as Peterborough's. :rofl: Bit harsh WK, as village idiots go he's amongst the world's elite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Most definite Lynn and Ipswich/Peterborough! Now it'll have to be Lynn v The Rest :-) KINGS LYNN STARS .... KINGS LYNN STARS ..... KINGS LYNN STARS overthrow from last night :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUFC_Brummie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The lack of vocal support and non-segregation of supporters in this country definitely detracts from the ability to create proper rivalries in my opinion, it's just too nice, there needs to be a bit of bite to it and I've yet to see it anywhere really in the 8 or so years I've been watching the sport. It may well have been different in the past but it certainly isn't the case now. Going to watch the Brummies at Coventry and Wolves doesn't feel a whole lot different to going to watch them at Lakeside or Swindon for me despite the bigger number of travelling fans. Stick us all in one section and the atmosphere would improve tenfold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Mildenhall and Dudley. Make Glasgow and Edinburgh look like best buddies. Edited March 20, 2014 by Halifaxtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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