Trees Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I had the advantage of watching it twice. The live showing was that good I watched the highlight prog. The live showing was without commentary but with sound from the track, almost like being there and the announcer used Danish followed by English so perfectly easy to follow along with the captions. There didn't seem to be any long breaks between races even when there were falls the breaks were relatively quick compared to British speedway. I missed the opinions of Tatum, who gives a riders perspective but not Pearson. Alsoo we got to see all the pit interviews and had several views of the pit action that were missing from the evening showing, I'm sure we don't get to see as many in a normal live showing and they added to the experience for me. One of Nicki's reactions was a cracker and would have that many apologies from commentators they would have had apoplexy The highlight programme was spoilt somewhat for me by the constant oohs and aahs altho in this case quite a few were justified. Picture quality was much better. However Tatum's comments added to it. I don't know if they were the live comments but he spotted the broken spokes in Doyles wheel which until I read twitter I had no knowledge of. All in all I enjoyed both but it emphasised how much Pearson shouts and gets things wrong (Tatum corrected him several times). Given the choice for GPS I'd watch the live feed without commentary, ideally with a rider giving comments (don't want much do I ) I would agree that British clubs need to learn that long drawn out meetings with long breaks between races really P off fans. I watched the live coverage thanks to my daughter downloading the player on her TV. And yes enjoyed the pit interviews throughout the meeting, the music and announcer from the track. I missed the commentary/analysis a bit must admit. The meeting was so close and full of all sorts of action so yeah I watched it again with other members of the family later too. Not gonna pick on any negatives this time, well done to the Swedes who all rode to expectation tbh, that's what they have been missing for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 3 hour video of the final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8snq80jVUs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Brilliant meeting with a surprise ending. What more could we want (except team GB to be involved maybe!) Two hour program was just right, with the commentaries restricted (mostly) to what was happening on track. Interviews after each race with the winner asking them "How do you feel?" are not needed. Like everyone else, the only parts of the tournament that need to be changed are the jokers and the lack of reserves (which if they were reinstated could actually show the manager's skill, or otherwise!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Like everyone else, the only parts of the tournament that need to be changed are the jokers and the lack of reserves (which if they were reinstated could actually show the manager's skill, or otherwise!) Agreed. I think the jokers are unfair (it punishes the team that are doing the hard work of winning), but if they have to be kept for the TV people then they need to tweak it that all four teams can use one joker up to heat 16. Again this brings the managers skill into play and it remains fair for all (all four teams get one opportunity to double points). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Looking forward to watch this back tonight For me it was good it was held on the sunday rather then the saturday, so I could go as well haha. Seems like it came across TV just as good as live at the stadium. Great racing and a good atmosphere at the stadium, although after heat 19 it got a little subdued 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 She also questioned whether the "commentators comments" were live comments- hopefully I answered that. You did thank you. The only reason I questioned it was the spokes incident. Tatum must have excellent eyesight to have picked it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Wonderful exhibition of the sport we love. I'm sure if all meetings were like that, the crowds would be flocking back. A track you could race on, Riders giving that extra yard, Mistakes by the bucket load, and controversy all the way. Brilliant........... Not even the use of that stupid Joker could spoil it.... Just one question though: If the teams were not allowed a 5th man as a reserve, Why at the presentations, were there 5 medals for each team??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) You did thank you. The only reason I questioned it was the spokes incident. Tatum must have excellent eyesight to have picked it up. I don't think it is that, it is his experiences and technical knowledge. When I watched it back you could see the wheel seemed to bounce slightly after the incident, so I assume Tatum having had it happen before must have sensed the type of impact and the resulting wheel bounce he perhaps made an educated guess at the spokes all damaged. Tatum's technical knowledge is fantastic (IMO) and he sense and see's things many others don't. Edited June 15, 2015 by TheReturn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just one question though: If the teams were not allowed a 5th man as a reserve, Why at the presentations, were there 5 medals for each team??????? Would it be too simplistic to mention? The Team Manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Looking forward to watch this back tonight For me it was good it was held on the sunday rather then the saturday, so I could go as well haha. Seems like it came across TV just as good as live at the stadium. Great racing and a good atmosphere at the stadium, although after heat 19 it got a little subdued It's never the same watching a recorded meeting, but it was fab! and cutting the nonsense between heats was even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Grrr. Due to the re-scheduling I didn't see the meeting and it seems i missed a classic. Hopefully the whole meeting will turn up on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thoroughly enjoyed a great meeting, via Eurosport 7pm programme - top, top racing Was this enjoyment enhanced by the fact that they showed the heats (with replays) and we didn't have to put up with the interminable gaps between heats, between reruns, between track grading? My point is, I have always favoured Sky moving from live televising of league meetings, to a highlights or weekly magazine-type broadcast, and I think last evening shows how much better the sport comes across, how much more enjoyable it is, when the woffle-filled gaps are nowhere to be seen Any newbie watching last night would have been greatly impressed with our wonderful sport, the way it was presented I also agree with the comment that the absence of Mr Jaye was most welcome (I often wonder what Scott really thinks about him!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Would it be too simplistic to mention? The Team Manager? In preference to Hampel and Ljung? or don't they get one??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I could not agree more. This is the dilemma ... we all want to see our sport lLIVE but Speedway really does lend itself so well to a little 'editing'. The lack of inane preamble to heat 1 was joyous. And, rather than moan about adbreaks, the improvement was that we came straight back from each one with the riders at the tapes for the next race. Whilst LIVE speedway is essential - for the GPs at least - the broadcasters (and BSI) need to think about the gaps between races that just have to be filled with pap. Reduce them as much as possible. Please. But surely there are huge things to learn for the Elite League. They even hold up the flow of meetings to deliberately include extra rubbish between races. Utter madness. A meeting package starting at 9pm with the crap edited out would be a real winner Just seen this which seems to say the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 One change this season which has helped the TV SGP/SWC programmes is the return of Steve Brandon-no longer combining a floor manager role with interviewing. He now alongside the interviews is cast as a pit side reporter and can give the commentary duo upto date info from the pits-probably us watching on Eurosport don`t get his full output which the world feed do get(Eurosport probably are showing the previous 4 races segment) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Grrr. Due to the re-scheduling I didn't see the meeting and it seems i missed a classic. Hopefully the whole meeting will turn up on youtube. Check the quest schedules, they usually replay meetings more than once (y) One change this season which has helped the TV SGP/SWC programmes is the return of Steve Brandon-no longer combining a floor manager role with interviewing. He now alongside the interviews is cast as a pit side reporter and can give the commentary duo upto date info from the pits-probably us watching on Eurosport don`t get his full output which the world feed do get(Eurosport probably are showing the previous 4 races segment) He's excellent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Grrr. Due to the re-scheduling I didn't see the meeting and it seems i missed a classic. Hopefully the whole meeting will turn up on youtube.see post 523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just one question though: If the teams were not allowed a 5th man as a reserve, Why at the presentations, were there 5 medals for each team??????? I did not see that bit, but do riders used in the qualifying round, but not in the final get a medal? If so Poland woulsd need 5 - cant rememebr the other lineups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undercover Elephant Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Excellent meeting. Couldn't believe what I was watching as the racing was world class. I can't remember a meeting like this for many many season and was so enjoyable each and every race. You couldn't script it that those last two heats, nail biting stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I wonder what MJJ is thinking I can tell you...."who is this eediot who has an unhealthy obsession with me?!?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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