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24 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

and here is me thinking sponsors for a struggling sport would be most welcome. Perhaps not !

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32 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

Well, that's pretty poor thinking!  You're based in Scotland, but don't fancy what is, by class of rider, one of the biggest meetings in Britain this year.   Right on your doorstep.   Where else will you see Tai or Chris H this year? 

As OveFundinFan said above, major sponsors are to be welcomed, not scorned - and if you don't want to pay a booking fee, just turn up with your cash in hand, and don't pay one. 

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6 hours ago, Gambo said:

I believe ;) that the No.6 is classed as Reserve, has to be the lowest average rider and can have up to 7 rides in total.

5th highest average is classed as a supplementary reserve, but does not have to ride at No. 5.

Averages?   In a Test Match?

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1 hour ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

You are cynical....... well you did ask

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1 hour ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

Uncomfortable? Uncomfortable is walking through a minefield after downing 10 pints.

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1 hour ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

Christ the Reverend I.M Jolly is reborn. 

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2 hours ago, cinderfella said:

Don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable with a speedway meeting as I do with this one.
Call me cynical but this surely has to be about 'buying a meeting' rather than a real Test Match?
The Glasgow Promotion is owned by Allied Vehicles who sponsored Team GB in the recent Speedway of Nations so surely this has got to be some sort of payback along with the fact that 5 out of the 12 riders involved ride for BV and the other major sponsor for this meeting just happens to be BV's major sponsor or 'partner'.

As a SPEEDWAY fan based in Scotland I was looking forward to a meeting with big names but even now 5 of the 6 GB riders double down in the CL anyway but the fact this is so commercialised has put me off going especially with the fact there is a booking fee for advanced tickets.

Speedway fails yet again. :sad:

So lets exclude all riders that double down and the full Belle Vue team it doesn't leave many options for the teams does it.

But I am guessing as you feel uncomfortable with the whole idea of this meeting you will be staying at home I have a rubber ring that you can sit on as you watch Bargain Hunt on the TV

 

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14 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

I think Blobby is probably green with envy that Glasgow are hosting this and thought he'd stir the pot a bit.

Incorrect just assumed there was polish fixtures on without actually checking when I probably should’ve done. But if you want to assume it’s a anti Glasgow thing feel free.

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2 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

Incorrect just assumed there was polish fixtures on without actually checking when I probably should’ve done. But if you want to assume it’s a anti Glasgow thing feel free.

Usually is with you so I will :)

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40 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

Well sorry to say that you’re wrong on this occasion have no problem with it being hosted at Glasgow considering Allied are team GB main sponsors all makes sense. 

This ocassion. So correct about all the other ocassions then.

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12 hours ago, teijahn said:

Anyone know the facts as to why Troy Batchelor was not selected in the Aussie team.  On form should have been second choice behind Doyley in the original team. 

I think we're all satisfied with the Aussie line-up.  Doyley and Nick Morris are injured,  but Lemo was still spoiled for choice.    

The team would be no weaker, no stronger if Batch, Josh G or Proctor were included, but he's gone for younger riders behind Chris.

Go Aussie, go!

 

 

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I’m really looking forward to this meeting. A line up like this in Scotland is fantastic. Plaudits to Glasgow and organisers

Now..... who to support? Team GB obviously but so many individual favourites...... got our tickets, bring it on

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