BluPanther Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 NO one can disguise the attendance but it would be foolish to blame it simply on the problems created by the FIM between BSI and OneSport. Foremost the non-appearance of Tomasz Gollob, still the major drawcard in Poland let alone his home town, is a major factor. And let's not forget that the real reason Gollob isn't riding is because he lost his highly lucrative sponsorship with Monster. And that he wanted an appearance fee to be the wild card tonight. Speedway in Bydgoszcz is not the crowd puller it once was with the local team no longer in the top flight and league attendances now well under 2,000 apparently. There is also a big basketball (popular in Bydgoszcz) on in the town. The poor crowd isn't necessarily a reflection on the SGP as a whole and but the series and Polish speedway desperately needs another Gollob. Polish fans are notoriously fickle and demand winners but no matter what the likes of Hampel and Kaspzrak achieve they will never have the charisma and entertainment value of Tomasz. INCIDENTALLY, I hear that Emil Sayfurdinov is desperately disappointed not to be racing in the SGP and is regretting his (or others) decision not to compete this year. So...pay the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Miedszinki should be banned from riding for at least a week after that display of disorientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 NO one can disguise the attendance but it would be foolish to blame it simply on the problems created by the FIM between BSI and OneSport. Foremost the non-appearance of Tomasz Gollob, still the major drawcard in Poland let alone his home town, is a major factor. And let's not forget that the real reason Gollob isn't riding is because he lost his highly lucrative sponsorship with Monster. And that he wanted an appearance fee to be the wild card tonight. Speedway in Bydgoszcz is not the crowd puller it once was with the local team no longer in the top flight and league attendances now well under 2,000 apparently. There is also a big basketball (popular in Bydgoszcz) on in the town. The poor crowd isn't necessarily a reflection on the SGP as a whole and but the series and Polish speedway desperately needs another Gollob. Polish fans are notoriously fickle and demand winners but no matter what the likes of Hampel and Kaspzrak achieve they will never have the charisma and entertainment value of Tomasz. INCIDENTALLY, I hear that Emil Sayfurdinov is desperately disappointed not to be racing in the SGP and is regretting his (or others) decision not to compete this year. so not paying Gollob means a financial disaster for the hosting club?? (as I presume BSI wont be reducing the fee to host it)?? Take it Richard Branson isn't part of the promotion team?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonbee48 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Heat 15- What a cracker! Well done Darcy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterpaul Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 That was horribly scary, Miedzinski clearly banged his head and seemed to have momentarily lost his equilibrium and was moving upon reflex, albeit falling all over the place, a bit like a boxer hit by a knock-out punch and they come around instantly. I'm pretty sure he was in a state of altered consciousness for a little while there? I think he should have a concussion test too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Heat 15 - Darcy showing how great he is on a speedway bike - fantastic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 NO one can disguise the attendance but it would be foolish to blame it simply on the problems created by the FIM between BSI and OneSport. Foremost the non-appearance of Tomasz Gollob, still the major drawcard in Poland let alone his home town, is a major factor. And let's not forget that the real reason Gollob isn't riding is because he lost his highly lucrative sponsorship with Monster. And that he wanted an appearance fee to be the wild card tonight. Speedway in Bydgoszcz is not the crowd puller it once was with the local team no longer in the top flight and league attendances now well under 2,000 apparently. There is also a big basketball (popular in Bydgoszcz) on in the town. The poor crowd isn't necessarily a reflection on the SGP as a whole and but the series and Polish speedway desperately needs another Gollob. Polish fans are notoriously fickle and demand winners but no matter what the likes of Hampel and Kaspzrak achieve they will never have the charisma and entertainment value of Tomasz. INCIDENTALLY, I hear that Emil Sayfurdinov is desperately disappointed not to be racing in the SGP and is regretting his (or others) decision not to compete this year. And why shouldn't he ... if your opinion is correct that the attendance is so dependant on his inclusion? If the profitability of the venture is related to HIM. Why should he not be paid his worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostie Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Harris looking absolutely garbage in the grand Prix tonight. What's happened to the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yikes Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Miedsinzki looked awful after that. Totally out of control of his body and shouts and smiley announcing didn't seem to notice they were so focused on talking about Darcy Ward being back in the race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josietoms Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Think the two muppets need to change there pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Darcy Ward!!!!!!!!!!! Magnificent ride lad......... Truly fantastic display of speedway racing from a true natural talent, would willingly pay to watch this kid every week... (ooops, sorry, he rides for Poole and has a 'bit of an attitude' If you believe this website..)... so obviously I must take it all back.... Well done fella... Edited April 26, 2014 by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not being Emil I can't speak for him but your post makes some pretty major accusations/insinuations there old son. Wonder what would happen if the forum loony had made them Yes Woffy has big troubles sad to see that hope he puts it right soon.. Pretty Major? Only what is pretty common knowledge and has been much discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Announcement in the pits :- all riders don snorkels and flippers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Miedszinki should be banned from riding for at least a week after that display of disorientation Having had concussion myself recently I would agree - it looked like a classic case and he's probably talking to the fairies just now. Worried me though that whilst one of the medics clearly felt the same way, balanced him from behind and got him to stop, the one with 'Doctor' on his back didnt seem that concerned. My own experience says that he certainly shouldnt be allowed to come back out tonight at the very least for safety reasons but my feeling is that he will as no one will stop him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonbee48 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Think the two muppets need to change there pants Translation into English please. "Their" by the way (anorakicly speaking. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I agree Martin S should not be riding, think he defo has concussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (anorakicly ) I want to start a campaign to have that word included in the next OED edition! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I agree Martin S should not be riding, think he defo has concussion. Smolinski? I think you mean Miedzinski? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Pretty Major? Only what is pretty common knowledge and has been much discussed. That's the Illuminati for you. Poor old Adrien did not know where he was. He should call it a night. Ward rode a stormer there fantastic speedway race. Woffy seems pretty low hope he figures it out soon. Hope the weather does not spoil things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Great ride from Tai in heat 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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