IainB

I think you have bigger fish to fry at the moment than winning speedway matches. If your club does not survive into the future you'll not be winning Speedway matches again for a very long time

If you put as much energy into starting a campaign to keep your club open as you are into calling for your club to close immediately just because you're not winning you may stand a chance of continuing into the future. Having had 3 of the clubs I supported close over the years, I wouldn't wish it on any one.

It's the difference between being a "supporter" and a fan(atic)... which one are you?

Thanks

What's happened to Picko?

I think, back in the day the National League was a separate entity, a bit lit like what NORA is today. Rye House opened pandora's box when they signed Razza and he was quite an attraction at the time and understandably other NL clubs then followed suit to boost their businesses... eventually the leagues merged and then you end up where we are today

Must say Dan Bewley is so impressive on and off the track!

He'll be pretty good when he grows up

If it's any consolation KL are worse than Panthers

Not as bad as last year when the Panthers scored 26 & 27 points on their 2 visits to the NSS

Here are some suggestions that could potentially help save speedway in the UK: 1. Building grassroots support: Speedway teams need to engage with local communities and involve fans in the sport. This could include initiatives like meet-and-greets, autograph signings, or putting on open practices. By creating a bond with fans at a local level, speedway teams can work on cultivating a dedicated and engaged fanbase. 2. Investments in infrastructure: Upgrading stadiums to improve the spectator experience, adding modern amenities, and refurbishing tracks are key components to modernizing speedway in the UK. This can attract new fans who might be deterred by outdated facilities or an uncomfortable viewing experience. 3. Improved marketing: Speedway needs to embrace modern marketing techniques to attract new fans. Social media campaigns, targeted advertising, and better communication with local media outlets could help raise awareness and enthusiasm for the sport. 4. Cost reduction: The cost of attending speedway events needs to be addressed, with an emphasis on making it more accessible for people from all income levels. Ticket price reductions, deals for families, and student discounts should all be considered. 5. Exploring alternative revenue streams: Speedway teams could explore alternative revenue streams other than just ticket sales. Merchandising, event catering, and sponsorship deals can all help to create additional income streams for the sport. From ChatGPT I think we've found a replacement for Rob Godfrey

It should be a fine tomorrow

Don't Belle Vue have form for this? Didn't something similar happen last season... there's so much shady stuff going on from various different clubs I lose track of it all

... again

not really bothered now tbh

I'm sure Mr Morris give a full and transparent explanation

If only he had somebody he could borrow kit from, i don't know, say a brother... then he could have done that

I don't know why they didn't just add that simple sentence to the original postponement message... At least Tiger/Lion Bomber will now be a Panther for the night

But we don't know why it's been called off? We do now... "A mixture of heavy weekend rain, low temperatures and the prospect of afternoon showers have led to the early postponement." Fair enough

I wonder why Wolves didn't say that?

Funny that the picture they've used on their Twitter post for a "Wolves" rider is the guesting Chris Harris... sums it all up really

Forecast doesn't look that iffy... would have been nice for them to give a reason You would have thought with this being the first home meeting since the terrible news of last week that they would have moved heaven and earth to get it on, while interest in "the story" is still high... local TV in attendance etc. Maybe the track is waterlogged though... we just don't know

Just off? Any explanation?

Fortunately for you it was a terrible Speedway meeting and you've probably dodged a bullet there

They certainly did on course betting at Covenrty for a while and they were also sponsored by Victor Chandler for a season or 2. Some matches were streamed on Bet365 also... but it all died a death for some reason, I have no idea why, maybe it was because Speedway was too predictable?