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I am going to work by the same principle as I did in 2020. If there is racing (2 wheels or 4 wheels) and I think it is safe for me then I will be watch live speedway or stock cars. If there is no racing or I don't think it is safe to attend then I will be watching YouTube videos of both. At the moment there is no point getting uptight about it, what will be, will be. 

I want to go racing but I will wait until I can enjoy it without worrying that I could catch the virus. 

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Sam Allardyce bemoaning the fact that he couldn't bring four players in to WBA due to work permit issues linked to Brexit...

Lots of 'points scoring' criteria linked to age, capability level etc...

Presume Speedway riders will face the same kind or similar criteria to be awarded a permit?

Maybe that is taking the time to announce details for this season?

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2 hours ago, mikebv said:

Sam Allardyce bemoaning the fact that he couldn't bring four players in to WBA due to work permit issues linked to Brexit...

Lots of 'points scoring' criteria linked to age, capability level etc...

Presume Speedway riders will face the same kind or similar criteria to be awarded a permit?

Maybe that is taking the time to announce details for this season?

So if it's going to be an issue with foreign riders coming over why not go with full british sides whether it's 5 or 7 man teams & run a 13 heat meeting then run a full 8 heat 2nd half for those riders who are looking for team spots .. & see what happens & it will also give riders more track time which is much needed in this country

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On 1/3/2021 at 11:05 PM, Justgotmecpc said:

So if it's going to be an issue with foreign riders coming over why not go with full british sides whether it's 5 or 7 man teams & run a 13 heat meeting then run a full 8 heat 2nd half for those riders who are looking for team spots .. & see what happens & it will also give riders more track time which is much needed in this country

We already know we can run meetings with 6 riders per team when RR is employed.

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55 minutes ago, poole keith said:

been watching the "big bash"from aus on sky, decent crowds at most matches,16,000 yesterday,no requirement for the crowd to wear masks or socially distance,overseas players in hotel for 2 wks before joining the squad

So why is that then?.......

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1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

Maybe just me, but REALLY, what difference will  putting the meeting back a WEEK make.They used to be indecisive,now they are not so sure.!!

It is pretty obvious that they spent December working on plans for 2021 with an Easter (or thereabouts) start, and now they need more time to rework those plans.

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On 1/5/2021 at 9:14 PM, poole keith said:

been watching the "big bash"from aus on sky, decent crowds at most matches,16,000 yesterday,no requirement for the crowd to wear masks or socially distance,overseas players in hotel for 2 wks before joining the squad

But in the uk over 1000 died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, uk, a place with social distancing rules. So are you saying COVID spreads when social distancing, and doesn’t when you mix. It was predicted in their the figures would jump up over the Xmas period on the uk, and they have.

The opening round of F1 is in Aussie 3rd week in March, Melbourne, and they considering cancelling it. Perhaps Hamilton and co should take up tennis.

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53 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said:

But in the uk over 1000 died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, uk, a place with social distancing rules. So are you saying COVID spreads when social distancing, and doesn’t when you mix. It was predicted in their the figures would jump up over the Xmas period on the uk, and they have.

The opening round of F1 is in Aussie 3rd week in March, Melbourne, and they considering cancelling it. Perhaps Hamilton and co should take up tennis.

Social distance at 2 meters well I don't think it works !! As I've heard of a number of people people some freinds & some on radio stations who have never been out the house but have still caught it so it's definitely AIR born & if your unlucky enough to catch it lets hope it's not the bad strain ? Let's hope everyone is safe & the speedway season starts in may as if it is to be June or July it could be another write off for the 2nd year in a row fir some riders & clubs & alsi the FANS

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Justgotmecpc, but COVID isn’t just spread by airborne, there is touch problems as well. So if someone stays locked down at home, COVID could come into the home via deliveries of food or other things. That’s why after one of us has been shopping, or receiving mail through the post etc we wash hands.

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9 hours ago, OveFundinFan said:

But in the uk over 1000 died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, uk, a place with social distancing rules. So are you saying COVID spreads when social distancing, and doesn’t when you mix. It was predicted in their the figures would jump up over the Xmas period on the uk, and they have.

The opening round of F1 is in Aussie 3rd week in March, Melbourne, and they considering cancelling it. Perhaps Hamilton and co should take up tennis.

didnt make any comment on how covid spreads ove, just stating the fact that there are now large crowds at some aus sporting events

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On ‎1‎/‎5‎/‎2021 at 10:14 PM, poole keith said:

been watching the "big bash"from aus on sky, decent crowds at most matches,16,000 yesterday,no requirement for the crowd to wear masks or socially distance,overseas players in hotel for 2 wks before joining the squad

Seems 3 matches have been moved from Sydney now. Plus I think Brisbane went into lockdown after one woman was found to have the UK variant of Covid !!!

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