Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 What a joke the BSPA dont think of us the fans in situations like this, my family have booked hotels in the Rye area on Saturday taken time off work to go down to cheer on Cookie on Saturday and now this no wonder crowds are what they are these days with treatment like this As you say, no joke that people from as far afield as Workington, Buxton etc. have made hotel bookings and leave and travel arrangements. I feel for you very much. I think the ground-swell of anger over this might actually amount to a watershed moment... Fans (and clubs and riders...) can't be treated like this.. Things HAVE to change or the sport will not see out the decade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The BSPA fail yet again to consider the fans and their situations.. a continuation of these punter alienating decisions, as Parsloes has said will all add to the decline in support for british speedway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBKPCNBob Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Why would the BSPA ask for a meeting/s to be posponed that is being held the day before another important meeting? Something fishy about that as only Rye would have a problem with it, as the 2nd days meeting would have an effect on them as a club if say the track couldnt handle hosting 3 meetings in 2 days and it cost them the win against Newport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 ive got mates at work who have got into speedway this year.albeit on tv.they have enjoyed the gps and el and were considering attending meetings this year but everytime somat like this happens they just think the sports a joke.hard to disagree.surely the bspa should refund fans who have booked hotels.i know im living in dream land but it makes you wonder why we bother sometimes, travelling around the country supporting it.the riders professionalism keeps improving .the fans give there best .the tracks could do better at times but the bspa really dont seem to give a monkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 What on earth is happening, with just 2-weeks of the 2010 season remaining, there is still no mention of a restaging date. By tomorrow morning, weather permitting, the riders of both the PL & EL will quite rightly have had their League Riders Championship, with the victors deservedly going into the history books. It will be totally wrong and an insult to the riders of the National League if they are denied the chance of creating their little piece of history. They put their lives on the line to entertain the public as much as those from the higher leagues, and for the most time by what I've seen, do a better job, so come on BSPA, sort a date for these young men. If the meeting fails to materialise due to inclement weather, then there's little that can be done about that I guess, but there can be no justification in not running it for any other reason. So come on, it's about time someone came clean with what is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) What on earth is happening, with just 2-weeks of the 2010 season remaining, there is still no mention of a restaging date. By tomorrow morning, weather permitting, the riders of both the PL & EL will quite rightly have had their League Riders Championship, with the victors deservedly going into the history books. It will be totally wrong and an insult to the riders of the National League if they are denied the chance of creating their little piece of history. They put their lives on the line to entertain the public as much as those from the higher leagues, and for the most time by what I've seen, do a better job, so come on BSPA, sort a date for these young men. If the meeting fails to materialise due to inclement weather, then there's little that can be done about that I guess, but there can be no justification in not running it for any other reason. So come on, it's about time someone came clean with what is happening. Bit much isnt it? I mean,asking the BSPA for an honest answer? Since when have they shown any real support for the NL? Until they do,British Speedway will languish at the bottom of the speedway tree.Got to admire Phil Morris and his gang for trying to do something about it though.Mind you,its like an ant trying to pusuade an elephant to change its mind. However,if all us supporters keep on moaning about,maybe,just maybe,something will come out of it. Disgraceful handling of this event,whichever way you look at it. Edited October 16, 2010 by BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stummings Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 As you say, no joke that people from as far afield as Workington, Buxton etc. have made hotel bookings and leave and travel arrangements. I think the ground-swell of anger over this might actually amount to a watershed moment... Fans (and clubs and riders...) can't be treated like this.. Things HAVE to change or the sport will not see out the decade... Hmm, in which case Rye MUST be counted out for ever now from staging NL Shared events... Though thanx to this the chances of there actually still being an NL to have shared events has been considerably reduced... I really think it’s the BSPA who dictated to Rye House they HAD to run the Newport match before the NLRC and the ill fated NL Fours, now being run on Sunday 31st October. So surely it's the BSPA you should be attacking! As for your comments on Rye House not being allowed to run any future NL shared events, would love to know a reason why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I really think it’s the BSPA who dictated to Rye House they HAD to run the Newport match before the NLRC and the ill fated NL Fours, now being run on Sunday 31st October. So surely it's the BSPA you should be attacking! As for your comments on Rye House not being allowed to run any future NL shared events, would love to know a reason why not? A question Dave: you tell us (coz no-one at RH will...) why the NL4s/NLRC couldn't have been staged yesterday (Saturday)at Hoddesdon...? The Newport YS match as you'll have noticed, was staged today (Sunday).. The fact that no answer and no apology has come (nor I suspect ever will...) from RH for the failure even to explain why yesterday's NL champs were called off when clearly they COULD have been staged, is why I say that no NL shared event should ever be staged again at RH. And yes, I HAVE heard that they plan to 'restage' on 31/10...: only thing is frankly I have very litle belief that'll happen... Not least coz there may well still be NL Play Offs to complete on that day. Besides which, what with the disgraceful messing around and total inconsistent handling of the rules over team composition in the P/Os; the unforgiveable near five weeks-long delay between the play off deadline and the completion (today) of both semis (a delay in which the weather played no part at all BTW...); and the cavalier attitude over staging the NLRC, I really have very little faith either that they'll be an NL to have 'shared events' next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Er, two Sundays left of the season. Buxton in both the KOC Final and the Play Off Final... The first leg of the KOC Final scheduled for next Sunday 24/10... So that would seem to rule out that date for either home or away P/O Final leg... So how do we reckon that the NLRC & Fours can happen on the 31st. without that clashing with the Play Off Final - either the Buxton or Newport-staged first leg...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Er, two Sundays left of the season. Buxton in both the KOC Final and the Play Off Final... The first leg of the KOC Final scheduled for next Sunday 24/10... So that would seem to rule out that date for either home or away P/O Final leg... So how do we reckon that the NLRC & Fours can happen on the 31st. without that clashing with the Play Off Final - either the Buxton or Newport-staged first leg...? Dont always agree with Mr Parsloes but what a good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just looked on the BSPA Fixture list. On the 31/10 Rye House are shown staging The Ace of Herts meeting, whilst Buxton are shown at Home to Newport, in the NL Play Off Final 2nd Leg I don't know how accurate this is but it is plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Bloody hell, the plot thickens!!! The restaging of the YS semi (the result of which - obviously - determines who RH face in the Final) isn't now until Friday (having been rained off at Scunny tonight!). That must surely rule out the first leg of the Final being staged at RH next Saturday..!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) it was announced on sunday if workington got through the first leg of the final would be on saturday night at derwent park. the second leg would be at rye on sunday at 4pm. if scunny were the winners it would be 2pm. the possible scunny home leg is friday the 29th. Edited October 19, 2010 by cityrebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Just had this from the BSPA: DATE: Tuesday October 19, 2010 RYE House will host the National League Riders' Championship on Saturday, October 30 (7pm). The showpiece event, which always pulls in a good crowd and makes a handy financial return for all National League clubs, has been put back because of senior fixtures taking priority at the Hoddesdon track. And admission prices have been unveiled as a bargain £10 across the board - apart from all accompanied children under the age of 12 will be free. National League co-ordinator Peter Morrish said: "It's obviously been a very difficult operation in getting this meeting arranged, but finally we have a date. "We believe the admission structure represents excellent value for money, it's the last major event of the season in British Speedway and it only costs a tenner - I call that a bargain! And kids under 12 for free, it means a family of two adults and two kids can enjoy a major national event for just £20! "Naturally I apologise for the inconvenience caused by previous postponements of this event but these were out of our control. I sincerely hope fans will come along and enjoy the occasion, the race for the title will be interesting to say the least." Riders included are: Craig Cook (Buxton), Adam Allott (Buxton), Lee Smart (Dudley), Barrie Evans (Dudley), Nick Simmons (Isle of Wight), Simon Lambert (King’s Lynn), Darren Mallett (King’s Lynn), Todd Kurtz (Newport), Kyle Newman (Newport), Nicki Glanz (Plymouth), Mark Simmonds (Plymouth), Gary Irving (Scunthorpe), James Cockle (Weymouth). The meeting will be sponsored once again by www.hireacanalboat.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stummings Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 So its now Saturday 30th October, but whats happened to the NL 4TT, has it gone the same way as Mildenhall, not to be run in 2010? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 NLRC 30th october same day as plymouth end of season dinner and presentation night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector 71 Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Why don't they come clean about the admission structure? It's only a tenner because there isn't a Cobra in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 NLRC 30th october same day as plymouth end of season dinner and presentation night That shows the folly of arranging such an event 'in-season' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 No Bournemouth rider in line up why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 No Bournemouth rider in line up why? There are still 3 places left to fill and I would suspect that will go to a Rye House and Bournemouth rider, not sure about the third place, who'll get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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