Piotr Pyszny Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thank god Schlein didn't win it . that really would be ridiculous , an Aussie gets the British ,British GP wildcard , Bit out of touch with modern speedway. Why was Schlein allowed to ride in this meeting? Bloody hell I have seen younger crowds at crown green bowls matches. Looks like the Saga old fogies yearly jamborie. Was my view when visiting Belle Vue last week for the league match with Poole. Very few under-40s in the crowd. Doesn't bode well for the sport's future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 As i am away and couldn't watch it- how was it covered by BT. Were messrs Pearson and Tatum off camera and just commentating ? and who else was involved in the programme ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniew Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Racers, BT took up the contract after Sky decided not to show any speedway this year. Pearson and Tatum are freelance and have signed with BT Sport to commentate on their broadcasts, including league meetings and GP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Wow! The bsf troll was all over this well before starman made his spelling mistake and the berk has joined in and now they're both in full swing! Enjoy! Probably. Any thoughts on the meeting?? No?? Thought not.................more fun for you to troll people around the forum.............now run along 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieIpswich Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 BT Sport will not renew next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Racers, BT took up the contract after Sky decided not to show any speedway this year. Pearson and Tatum are freelance and have signed with BT Sport to commentate on their broadcasts, including league meetings and GP's.I know that ! that was not what i was asking. Please re-read my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Firstly except for myself all younguns go on back straigt. That's where the noise is. All old ppl are in grandstand to sit down. There are alot of kids that go. Helped by chase the ace who's brillaint. Kids love him 1 gate as never been so dominant here so unsure why gate 1 was so dominant late on. For me the track was to grippy early on. Butnin 30 degree heat the track produced some ok racing (seen better) and there was no dust so kudos to the track staff Crowd was half decent to. 2/3rds full in grandstamdbso about 1200 in there. Probably another 1000 in South stand. All in all I thought it was a good crowd for a Monday night Cookie well deserved winner. There was a few teary eyes in the stand. Means alot to us aces fans. Thats the best stevies rode at belle vue this year. Looked really good. Special mention to barker. He was brilliant. Probably to much of a home track advantage so best of sending it back to wolves Edited June 20, 2017 by Phil The Ace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I AM quite aware of that, under exceptional circumstances and there were opportunities to put him in. If there is a will there is a way. Lost opportunity to help push forward the career of a bright young talent. Just an opinion. "Put him in"?????? This is supposed to be a professional sporting competition, not an all-star invitational event No wonder outsiders don't take speedway very seriously any longer You suggest that "The British Championship Final", for which there were two qualifying meetings, should be an "opportunity to help push forward the career of a bright young talent" Shame on you - yes, shame on you as a long-standing mouthpiece of this once great sport Oh, and not arriving at a meeting due to delays for whatever reason, is not an exceptional circumstance - it's happened before and no doubt will again - it's tough on the rider affected, but you've got to be in it to qualify, so, better luck next time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Craig Cook should have been crowned Champion after heat twenty. 14 hard earned points after five rides, and 3pts clear of his nearest rivals, it's illogical to use the semi final/final system in a one off meeting. It almost gave an Australian the chance to win the title ffs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I believe he mentioned that Kyle Howarth comes from Stalybridge, thoughBut did he mention he rode for the Belle Vue Colts.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 BT Sport will not renew next yearReally? Can you post your source to this quite shocking and suprising information? Or are you one of BT Sports decision makers? As i am away and couldn't watch it- how was it covered by BT. Were messrs Pearson and Tatum off camera and just commentating ? and who else was involved in the programme ? Kelvin was in front of camera in the pits with the girl who does the GP's, with Steve Brandon also in front of the camera in the pits but in trutch hardly used and a waste. Nigel Pearce was not seen but with Kelvin in commentary. A good production similar to Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 A really decent night a great night for Cook he deserved it the track was so good different lines for everyone to attack.Three incidents that stuck out for me were when Cook was really brutal on S.Worrall.Yet when S. Worrall and Lawson had chances to do the same to Cook they didnt maybe that is difference between winning and losing.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 "Put him in"?????? This is supposed to be a professional sporting competition, not an all-star invitational event No wonder outsiders don't take speedway very seriously any longer You suggest that "The British Championship Final", for which there were two qualifying meetings, should be an "opportunity to help push forward the career of a bright young talent" Shame on you - yes, shame on you as a long-standing mouthpiece of this once great sport Oh, and not arriving at a meeting due to delays for whatever reason, is not an exceptional circumstance - it's happened before and no doubt will again - it's tough on the rider affected, but you've got to be in it to qualify, so, better luck next time Totally agree with you. Didnt do the qualifiers so cant be in the final simple as.......not sure what the argument is to putting him in really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Congratulations to Craig Cooke on his victory last night. However, I think it's now or never for him at Cardiff this year - he has to step up to the plate and show he can mix it with GP riders. If he can achieve a double figure score at the Principality Stadium next month then he can finally prove he's got what it takes to be a top rider. Excellent performance from Ben Barker definitely the rider of the night... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Totally agree with you. Didnt do the qualifiers so cant be in the final simple as.......not sure what the argument is to putting him in really. Would not be surprised one little bit if Lambert turns his back totally to ANY commitment in GB next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Really? Can you post your source to this quite shocking and suprising information? Or are you one of BT Sports decision makers? Kelvin was in front of camera in the pits with the girl who does the GP's, with Steve Brandon also in front of the camera in the pits but in trutch hardly used and a waste. Nigel Pearce was not seen but with Kelvin in commentary. A good production similar to Sky. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Would not be surprised one little bit if Lambert turns his back totally to ANY commitment in GB next year Why? He missed a qualifier so in no way should he have been allowed to ride in the final.. When riders dropped out , he quite rightly wasnt allowed in the final at the expense of the riders who had rode in the semi finals. The rules were the top 8 from the 2 semi finals................im in favour of there being 2 wildcards.......but this year there wasnt. Im a big fan of Lambert but you cant have different rules for different riders, based on ability. As it happened 1 of the replacements came 4th and was pretty much the rider of the night Lol! And you pick on starman for not being 'very clever'? Another good post regarding the meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Cook takes a well deserved slot at Cardiff, just for the prestige are the meeting Reserves 2nd & 3rd ? If they are I feel as it is the BRITISH GP then the 2nd reserve slot should be Bens rather than Rory who is still an Aussie ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Sorry, couldn't resist it. It's always funny when someone shows themselves to be a bit thick after picking on someone for not being 'very clever' and in the same post where you explained why you're not a troll! You're so much better at the personal insult, I think that's your level. ?? Do you know what the word troll means?? Little clue for you: someone who leaves an intentionally annoying message on the internet, in order to get attention or cause trouble a message that someone leaves on the internet that is intended toannoy people: As you fail on a regular basis to actually comment on our sport and would rather follow people around a forum to personally throw insults, then i would strongly suggest that it would be you that wasnt 'very clever'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Lol! Look I know you were desperately trying to be a troll when you posted this..... it is pretty much textbook in accordance with the definition you posted in an attempt to prove that you are a proper troll (why?), but you can't be a troll and you explained why here..... Don't worry, I agree with you, ha ha ha! Your grasp of English is amazing................any thoughts on the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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