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The higher ups have to think about certain CHAMP Clubs if they propose One Big League and the impact it'll have on them. How will they cope with the extra financial costs once Rider demands double as the Riders will have Bills and Mortgage's to pay whilst having youg families to feed amongst other expenditures. Other factors like Stadium rent costs have to be considerd as they won't drop in value because in today's world, Everything just goes up in price. Lowering admission fee's has been suggested but how can they possibly do that when they've got to cover the extra financial outlay? So many factors to think about here that aren't currently being discussed.

I'm not infurated mate, I just think it's time for change. Multiple BSF members are calling for PREM Clubs to be forced down into 1 Big League and that's fine because it's their opinion and I respect it even though I disagree. I'm just countering that opinion with an opinion of my own that results in the boot being on the other foot in forcing top end CHAMP Clubs to move up. At the end of the day both arguments lead to Clubs being forced into a situation that they don't want to be in.

Sorry Keith but the Sport doesn't revolve around Glasgow's Scottish Derbies and Poole's Wednesday Race Night's. It's about time The Ford's and The Facenna's were told that, Instead of being pampered every winter at the AGM by getting everything they ask for due to Mates rates. The Sport should always be prioritised and a Two Tier Structure is what's best for the Sport and the Riders themselves.

The Ford's won't give up Wednesday's.

It was a rumour on here, Either way it's just a pipe dream that's got no chance of happening imo.

Say we do go down the one Big League route, It's not going to be all rosey like most fans think. It will throw up some serious issues that are currently being swept under the carpet. 1. Rider demands will be doubled so Championship clubs will have to spend double the amount of money that they currently spend on the HL D/UP's CHAMP Clubs don't want to run in the PREM because of the extra costs but the extra financial costs will land on their doorstep anyway if they want to keep hold of Richard Lawson, Chris Harris and co. in 1 Big League. 2. The One Rider Over 8.00 Rule for Championship Clubs in 2026 was being bought in to level the League out. How's that going to work out with 14 Teams instead of 9? When we won't even have 14 No.1's to pick from? It'll just result in an unbalanced League with some severly weakend Teams. 3. High probability of riders retiring once they have to get regular jobs outside of Speedway, Will they run the risk of getting injured as part of a hobby that could have consequences when it comes to a regular paying job outside of Speedway?

Who does One Big League benefit though? Riders don't want it, PREM Clubs don't want it and CHAMP Clubs will have to stump up extra cash as rider demands will be Double than what CHAMP Clubs are currently paying.

What should happen instead of praying on long shots like Northampton and Wolverhampton acutally coming off. Belle Vue, Ipswich, King's Lynn and Leicester bosses should all apply maximum pressure by threatening to sell up along with Sheffield unless a PREM takes place with 6 or more Teams. Everyone knows British Speedway can't run the risk of losing 5 Clubs all in one go so it'll force the hand and the only option they'll be left with is to make some very unpopular decisions that won't go down well with certain CHAMP Clubs.

All could've been resolved this week by announcing One Big League in 2026 if the higher ups didn't jump the gun by giving CHAMP clubs the green light to sign 1-7's within a 40.00 Limit that only contained One Rider Over 8.00. All UK clubs should've been put on notice in advance to not make any signings or plans for 2026 until the future structure of British Speedway was a 100% certainty. A mess has now become an even bigger mess.

What happens for example if Belle Vue and Ipswich join the ranks too and the following happens? Belle Vue and Ipswich to Redcar -> We're having Jake Mulford and Jordan Jenkins and that's final because we're going to give them better deals than the ones they've already signed with you. Riders will have to maximise earnings due to them losing out on a Team place in the UK so Redcar will be hung out to dry by everyone as the signed 1-7 will go up in smoke. Plenty more situations like that will unfold as well due to incompetence by those who run out Sport when they jumped the gun at last year's AGM in regards to CHAMP Regulations for 2026.

I only use realistic riders who are likely to be in the 1-7 when building teams.

Will UK Speedway even take place in 2026 if Sheffield don't come to tapes and nothing happens on the Wolverhampton front? CHAMPIONSHIP Clubs won't tolerate 1-7's been ripped up and a full U-Turn in League Structure that leaves them chasing shadows imo.

Don't see how a delay helps at all tbh. It's too late to go back now, They shouldn't have jumped the gun at last year's AGM in regards to CHAMP Rules for 2026. Danny Ford said Poole have 6 Riders for 2026. Rob Godfrey has stated that he's got all 7. Redcar announcing the full 1-7 at the yearly Christmas event.

One Big League isn't possible in 2026 without causing havoc due to those that run our Sport when jumping the gun by setting CHAMP Rules for 2026 at last year's AGM. Just for example, Let's say the following. Masters has signed 2 Contracts, 1 with Leicester and the other with Oxford. Harris has signed 2 Contracts, 1 with King's Lynn and the other with Glasgow. D. Thompson has signed 2 Contracts, 1 with Leicester and 1 with Edinburgh. King has signed 2 Contracts, 1 with Ipswich and 1 with Plymouth The infighting will then begin as both the PREM & CHAMP Team will be adamant about not losing their Rider as they already have signed and valid contracts for 2026. The signed Riders will then demand much more money to cover the loss of income when it comes to a PREM place and bidding wars will then commence. Once the bidding wars are over, Said Riders will then have to be in breach of contract when breaking off the contract with one of their Clubs to ride for their other Club that offered the most money. This will then leave Clubs who've lost key Riders causing a major issue as they won't be able to replace them and their entire planing for 2026 would be thrown out of the window. How many Clubs will refuse to run then knowing they've got a 0% chance of putting out a Team that is anywhere close to a satisfactory standard? That is the key reason as to why the PREM has to exist for 1 More Year and then One Big League can start from 2027. Current PREM Teams aren't happy to go with a 5 Team PREM so another Team has to be found as it's the only solution. If it's not possible for example let's say Coventry, Northampton, Peterborough, Wolverhampton etc. to become that 6th PREM Team then the only other option is to get a CHAMP Team to fill that void for 1 Year. Also Danny Ford has stated that Poole have 6 Riders for 2026, Rob Godfrey has said he's got all 7 Riders for 2026 and Redcar have confirmed that they're announcing the full 1-7 at the yearly Christmas event and that's just what we know of as well as a few confirmed signings. Higher Ups Voiding CHAMP Contracts across the board and throwing Clubs entire 2026 Plans out of the window is also going to cause a lot of infighting that'll see a lot of backlash across the board so that is also NOT an option that can be explored.

That would be the saviour option that pleases all parties. What's the whisper as nothing has done the rounds on here other than Northampton running at Oxford?

I just don't see any other option at this moment in time. If a CHAMP Team doesn't step up then we could see multiple PREM Teams not running at all in 2026 and the Sport can't have a that. Ultimatum to Glasgow -> PREM Speedway for 1 Year with Financial guarantees of any losses being covered whilst allowing them to compete in a Cross Border Trophy Tourny with Berwick and Edinburgh. Glasgow can put together a 1-7 within CHAMP rules for the Cross Border Trophy Tourny meetings. After 2026 sack the PREM off altogether and do One Big League in 2027 with 5 Man Teams.

What is the alternative on the table? A -> Multiple PREM Teams not running at all in 2026 due to a 5 Team PREM that leaves certain Promoters cheesed off. B -> Loads of CHAMP Teams get cheesed off with a full U-Turn in League structure for 2026 after already signing multiple riders or a full 1-7 within a 40.00 Limit for CHAMP Speedway. C -> Pray that Northampton running at Oxford with no fan base becomes an option again.

They'll just have to take it on the chin if they want a PREM League featuring more than 5 Teams. Somebody will have to be left unhappy and the blame lies with years of failure from those that have run our Sport.

They'll just kick up a fuss and another storm will hit the fan. PREM Clubs won't run a Team full of no names due to CHAMP clubs already signing up the Heat Leaders.

Let them keep matches against Berwick and Edinburgh on the side. Do a 3 Team Tournament between them, Ride against each other H & A Twice and whoever finishes Top wins the Cross Boarder Trophy. If Glasgow lose money by riding PREM then PREM clubs will have to chip in and cover the costs.

Keep saying it despite nobody agreeing, Glasgow in the PREM is the only option. If it's one big League then I wonder what will happen to CHAMP clubs already announced signings? Ipswich and Sheffield will surely want King and Pickering back as they'll lose Emil, Doyle, Brennan and both Holder's.

When we're left guessing as to whether the AGM is even taking place this week, It basically says it all.

Could go....Doesn't look great but lots of improvement in this Team imo from Zischke, Gusts and Grahn. 1. N. Klindt 8.36 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. J. Etheridge 5.45 3. J. Hook 5.57 4. F. Gusts 5.49 5. T. Zischke 5.76 6. J. Grahn 5.30 7. V. Foord 3.68

Does Francis Gusts still ride in Poland? He'd be a top signing on the wide open Workington circuit.

I agree. I'm just building a team featuring riders who've been rumoured to have signed Etheridge, Hook, Zischke and Foord.