Endeavour Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Gutted that a rider who went through the card didn't win. But we have seen it happen many times before. Tough on Richie. Not a fan of Nick's BUT if any team deserved a bit of success it is Berwick who have been blighted my misfortune and injury in the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 GET IN THERE NICK LAD, lovely end to the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I remember the old NLRC as a highlight of the season held in front of packed crowds at Wimbledon, later Coventry with a wonderful atmosphere and the league's best riders fighting their hearts out for the title and for their team's supporters. Today it was a struggle to get even one entry from certain tracks. Shame on them and their riders. Today two of the biggest stars in the league were absent. One was too busy riding in a minor event (but no doubt more lucrative) in Poland. Shame on him. If the other absentee suddenly overcomes his illness to ride tomorrow then shame on him. When will these people ever think of the paying public? They deserve no support from them. Supporters don't kill these competitions. Riders do. Shame on them all. They have a duty to their supporters to take this event seriously. There is one night a year when it's about more than money. This for the Championship was it. This should be the league's party. Shame on those riders who couldn't be bothered to go. Restored my faith in Holder somewhat. He bothered to turn up when others didn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Restored my faith in Holder somewhat. He bothered to turn up when others didn't. nobody offered him a load of money not to ride, should not have been allowed to ride after the fours anyway Edited October 14, 2017 by The Third Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks123 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Another travesty and miscarriage of justice When you have an infallible system where every rider meets each of the others once, why on earth is the rider who amasses the highest number of points no longer the winner of these individual events Tonight Worrall was THREE points clear of the rest of the field, yet Morris and Harris finish first and second It's fine to say the riders know the rules and regulations before racing But it is an injustice to fair play I'm a Bomber fan but I would have said exactly the same had he won heat 22 The champion tonight should be Worrall The national league has that format (no semi-final and final). I agree that the top points scorer should win the Grand Prix also. I will look back in the record books and think Berwick have only won two riders championships and that Cookie won the Premiership riders championship. I will think that Emil is the closest rider to Jason going to the Aussie GP and that only 3 GP's have been won by the top or joint top points scorer. I will also think that Peterborough didn't win the fours as they didn't top their group and Sheffield didn't win the pairs either. Well done Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Another travesty and miscarriage of justice When you have an infallible system where every rider meets each of the others once, why on earth is the rider who amasses the highest number of points no longer the winner of these individual events Tonight Worrall was THREE points clear of the rest of the field, yet Morris and Harris finish first and second It's fine to say the riders know the rules and regulations before racing But it is an injustice to fair play I'm a Bomber fan but I would have said exactly the same had he won heat 22 The champion tonight should be Worrall Surely the top three should be the top three in the averages, they show the best riders over a season, not just one meeting Edited October 14, 2017 by The Third Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 nobody offered him a load of money not to ride, should not have been allowed to ride after the fours anyway They all made a bad error, now dealt with, and I agree that he should have been banned but he wasn't. If British Speedway is so weak that it encourages and allows riders to choose then you need to direct your anger elsewhere. Fact is that Holder was riding while others were not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingersfin Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) It's reported that they are planning major work on the track over the winter. Widening the straights by taking 1 1/2 metres off the insides, bringing the bends in by two metres on the inside and, I hope, reducing the banking accordingly. Leander interested in why you think the banking should be reduced, presumably the work being proposed is to create an inside line, giving both an inside and an outside option for racing. How would reducing the banking help? just interested in your thoughts. Edited October 14, 2017 by Fingersfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 For all the moaning w******s on this thread, it was a great night in a fabulous stadium with some excellent racing in the second half of the meeting. As has been said, delighted for Berwick and Nick Morris. Great atmosphere at the stade. Wells, Richie, Morris, Harris were class. Gutted for Stuart Robson who tried so haard to make the final. Glad all the riders were OK after an incredibly comptitive semi final. Oh and the fireworks were good as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 For all the moaning w******s on this thread, it was a great night in a fabulous stadium with some excellent racing in the second half of the meeting. As has been said, delighted for Berwick and Nick Morris. Great atmosphere at the stade. Wells, Richie, Morris, Harris were class. Gutted for Stuart Robson who tried so haard to make the final. Glad all the riders were OK after an incredibly comptitive semi final. Oh and the fireworks were good as well. Have to agree, but a pity about the time it took to race the semi-final but it was good to see all 4 riders were giving there all and putting on a show for the fans. It was announced that both Morris and Lawson were on there spare bikes in the semi so well done for qualifying. Also well done to the DJ getting the crowd to sing along to some old classics whilst waiting for the riders and bikes to get put back together after the semi crashes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Well done Nick , at last something to smile about after what's been a very tough season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Was a bit of a late call must had know earlier in the day and maybe could have got another rider from worky so traveling fans would have somebody to support hope mason campton gets a shout as he is not far from Glasgow Heard about three Worky "supporters" travelling to Glasgow and booking B&B but not going to meeting as they didn't want to give "those b.......ds" the money. IT'S A SHARED EVENT. No wonder Workington struggle with "fans" like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) For all the moaning w******s on this thread, it was a great night in a fabulous stadium with some excellent racing in the second half of the meeting. As has been said, delighted for Berwick and Nick Morris. Great atmosphere at the stade. Wells, Richie, Morris, Harris were class. Gutted for Stuart Robson who tried so haard to make the final. Glad all the riders were OK after an incredibly comptitive semi final. Oh and the fireworks were good as well. I'm glad you had a good night but why the hell are you so stupid that you can't see why genuine anger is expressed by those who give a damn about this event and grieve over riders and promotions who will eventually kill it? Is that too complicated for you to understand? Rider contempt nearly killed the first division riders' championship and I don't want that disease to spread to the second tier. Think of those fans going to the meeting in good faith who then found nobody had bothered to turn up from their track. Or is it the usual pathetic case here of "Well, I'm all right so sod the rest"? There is a hell of a difference between fighting for what you believe in and 'moaning' or again is that too complex for you? Now, before you in your pig ignorance go throwing pathetically thinly-disguised obscenities at people voicing genuine, heart-felt concern consider this word which [probably offends you as much as yours offended me. Principles. I would have been there if I could, like I would have been at countless other meetings in recent years, however ill-health prevents. The 1972 final at Wimbledon was my first-ever away trip with my team. By the way, this moaning w********r was then privileged to be the centre green presenter of this meeting at Coventry in 1985. Yes you had a good night, despite riders treating it AND YOU with contempt. I'm concerned you accept them pouring that dung on you. Perhaps it's hard to spot it on you.......... If you think I'm being harsh you brought this on yourself with your disgusting and stupid comment, now get back under your rock. Edited October 15, 2017 by Rob McCaffery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Congratulations to Nick according to updates a very competitive meeting presume a DVD will be available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Heard about three Worky "supporters" travelling to Glasgow and booking B&B but not going to meeting as they didn't want to give "those b.......ds" the money. IT'S A SHARED EVENT. No wonder Workington struggle with "fans" like that. There has been an undercurrent of that this season from quite a few Worky fans. Its hard to pinpoint a reason as I dont recall any flashpoints or controversy between the teams. Perhaps more importantly its one way as the same doesnt apply in reverse. As Ive posted previously most at GLA hope Worky overcome their issues and run in 2018. Looking at the photo finish in Speedway Star from the Pairs semi final at Sheffield last week, Stuart Wilson also seems to share the anti Glasgow sentiment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 There has been an undercurrent of that this season from quite a few Worky fans. Its hard to pinpoint a reason as I dont recall any flashpoints or controversy between the teams. Perhaps more importantly its one way as the same doesnt apply in reverse. As Ive posted previously most at GLA hope Worky overcome their issues and run in 2018. Looking at the photo finish in Speedway Star from the Pairs semi final at Sheffield last week, Stuart Wilson also seems to share the anti Glasgow sentiment. Or made a genuine mistake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Or made a genuine mistake.. Indeed but its a spectacular if it is. Reading the TM's comments in the same article its not been the only occasion this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm glad you had a good night but why the hell are you so stupid that you can't see why genuine anger is expressed by those who give a damn about this event and grieve over riders and promotions who will eventually kill it? Is that too complicated for you to understand? Rider contempt nearly killed the first division riders' championship and I don't want that disease to spread to the second tier. Think of those fans going to the meeting in good faith who then found nobody had bothered to turn up from their track. Or is it the usual pathetic case here of "Well, I'm all right so sod the rest"? There is a hell of a difference between fighting for what you believe in and 'moaning' or again is that too complex for you? Now, before you in your pig ignorance go throwing pathetically thinly-disguised obscenities at people voicing genuine, heart-felt concern consider this word which [probably offends you as much as yours offended me. Principles. I would have been there if I could, like I would have been at countless other meetings in recent years, however ill-health prevents. The 1972 final at Wimbledon was my first-ever away trip with my team. By the way, this moaning w********r was then privileged to be the centre green presenter of this meeting at Coventry in 1985. Yes you had a good night, despite riders treating it AND YOU with contempt. I'm concerned you accept them pouring that dung on you. Perhaps it's hard to spot it on you.......... If you think I'm being harsh you brought this on yourself with your disgusting and stupid comment, now get back under your rock. Its the usual mob who never go to a meeting or complain about a shared meeting being in the north I'm talking about. This placed is full of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Its the usual mob who never go to a meeting or complain about a shared meeting being in the north I'm talking about. This placed is full of them. With 8 of the teams being based in the North (9 if you want to say Peterborough is also 'north'), then it's common sense that the Championship Riders Championship should be on a 'northern' track, surely? (I know it's not you making the accusation, by the way). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) workington speedway do not need away supporters giving the management/fans stick . they get enough from the home supporters . you would think that true supporters would just bite the bullet and attend the meetinf as normal . the last thing you want to do is bomb the speedway off , go on the lash and wake up with one kidney ! were these worky supporters wearing their jackets and stuff or is this a shoot and ask questions later syndrome ? anyhow , thanks to the mid summer break , we still have two away meetings to complete .. more speedway for the travelling fans . Edited October 15, 2017 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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