the quiet one Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hmmmm what's going on? Maybe the club has been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Be ashame if we lose Ipswich a real shame but maybe some fresh new owners and a cash injection is what it needs to put the witches back on the map, time will certainly tell i wait with baited breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refereerick Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 It'll probably be announcing a major new team sponsor - the local chippy with a (small) bag of chips each week to be shared round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 It'll probably be announcing a major new team sponsor - the local chippy with a (small) bag of chips each week to be shared round Let's hope your post is in jest with the best intentions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Ipswich have been putting out inferior teams for years. Their fans have stuck by them but really its up to the promoter to get out and promote and get the riders in, rather than going back to the same old tired faces. I really hope that Ipswich don't drop down, and use the playoff meeting against Newcastle as part of the reason. If he uses the "it was our biggest crowd of the season against a PL side" comment it will be a huge error of judgement. The fans didn't turn out to see Newcastle. they turned out for the novelty value of a playoff meeting. If Ipswich dropped down you can bet the crowds would also drop down considerably on what they are currently getting. Success brings in crowds. Putting together a young and attractive team is a formula for success. You can speak for them can you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowBoy2 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 The PL will only take another two clubs if all the excisting members return next season, The limit is 16 which was agreed two years ago, so one or two clubs could be refused entry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Maybe the club has been sold. Oh no, now there's a thought , the Witches without the Louis'....not right at all. Mind you I suppose better that than fold if they want to drop down but can't Have to wait until next week I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 might not be such a bad thing if thats the case. as long as its run properly and secures the future of the club. To be honest i dont think the sport has much time left unless something major happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) This is an answer from Jon Cook in Lakeside's Hammerzine (August) about the future of the Elite League: Jon: Its nearing the time of no return for the Elite as it is,so Iwould say we will have either an 8 strong league of higher quality like in Poland or a bigger more EL looking league of 12 to 14 at sometime in the very near future. Sadly the league at 9 seems not to fit the Elite tag. Interesting he mentions only 8 teams and even more interesting is he mentions a league of Higher Quality. This was produced many weeks ago yet we found out this week that a 5 point hike in the points limit is proposed . Perhaps Louis has always been against it which prompted him to talk about going Premier. This week we saw the 45 limit in the Press , the same week as the EGM so perhaps they will run with it next year. So this announcement by Ipswich could be their intention to run Premier League next year. Just my guess as Jon Cooks second point of an expanded Elite League isnt going to happen for next year. Edited November 6, 2010 by Brummie Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 who says its prem. Things could be in a really bad state and could just be national league or no speedway at all. If prem we have a a choice of riders at the moment as lets face it only 2 of this years team were elite class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzwitch Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Maybe we have got a new sponsor and managed to sign 2 world class heart leaders guess we will have to wait until next week to find out. i will no go and lie down in a dark corner and see if i can find my brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I can't understand why some people are so hung up on running elite league speedway. The league is not really elite is it? If the elite league was that good the top riders would ride in it. The top boys rode in a league for years with 9 teams falling crowds & tracks running on different nights it was called the British League. Lets face it the sport is in a huge mess &i'd be happy to see ipswich go pl & stay there untill the sport sorts its self out. The Louis get a lot of stick for the poor sides they put out but whats the point of splashing the cash to buy riders for a season or two then see them move on because the rules change & they can no longer be fitted in to the side or they want to ride elsewhere. As more than one rider has said in the past it makes no difference what club ownes a rider a rider will ride where they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Jase Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I believe Mr Frost told the Peterborough audience last night that Ipswich will be in the Premier next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I believe Mr Frost told the Peterborough audience last night that Ipswich will be in the Premier next season. Dont think he would of said that exactly more something like its possible that Ipswich might be in the PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 If that's the case then I think the Louis need to step aside and sell it to a local business man who would plough money into the club in the EL. Haven't they had approaches over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 If that's the case then I think the Louis need to step aside and sell it to a local business man who would plough money into the club in the EL. Haven't they had approaches over the years? So long as he knows what he's doing. IF, they do go PL then obviously they are going to lose most if not all their present riders. I wonder where Scott will go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipswich Jules Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I expect of our 2010 riders we would keep: Stachyra, Slabon and maybe Hawkins (depending on outside factors of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspin1 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) i agree with baldyman the sport in general is in a mess and although i am likely to get slated for saying this i would welcome a drop into the premier league as their house seems to be slightly more in order and the varation of teams and a reduction of costs is a welcome. I supported chris for his decision to change the track and if his commitment to the witches was ever in question then why would they have spent money doing this. I admit i stayed away from halfway in as i was just so fed up with the same teams every other week and most of team either missing or off the pace. This option has to be worth a try and a chance to re-group and take stock and improve and use our asset base. Not seeing Scott race every week is a price i would be willing to pay if it gives us a competitive team and better racing. Edited November 7, 2010 by tailspin1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 If Ipswich drop to the PL the crowds WILL go right down. The PL product isn't as good and for Ipswich fans brought up on seeing the higher class of riders it will seem inferior. I now expect a load of PL fans to tell me I am wrong but I am not. When they see Lyons coming as the opposition number one and a 2010 reserve as their new number one fans will not like or turn out in decent numbers. The PL has it's own problems with many of the clubs in this league struggling. Although it's cheaper to run a PL team, the loss of revenue through the turnstiles will see ever deminishing returns. Best bet would be for the louis to put the club up for sale while it's still worth something. Ipswich have been desperate for a new fresh promotion for years. Season after season its the same old rubbish teams put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Or, a few seasons in the PL... bring through some promising European and British talents, then back up when they have a few assests of their own on bargain averages. They can't attract them in the EL, so whats the point in continuing? I hope they can find a new backer, but I can't see it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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