jimmy jimmy Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Is it confirmed they are? I havent seen anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Seems not jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Cat from Mars Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 All quiet as everything seems on the Belle Vue front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy bill Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 i very much hope so but they need to rebuild Bekker gone Mason retired so to as Richardson Howarth only wants premire Mackinna not sure Garrity off to Dry House only leaves Widdman . I feel sorry for Steve and Graham who put alot of effort in to the team to make in work so come on Mort i know its not your top must do things at the moment because the Elite team still needs sorting but give it a go please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Half price admission is one of the perks when buying a season ticket or joining the 500 club, so if they are using them as an incentive then they must be running. Edited December 9, 2011 by ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Chris Morton states in this weeks Speedy Star that they are 'hoping' to run an NL side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Central Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Chris Morton states in this weeks Speedy Star that they are 'hoping' to run an NL side. A bit of a mixed message though. A slight bit of doubt in the piece that you quoted, but more positive in the paragragh above however it looks like rent for the stadium for NL meetings is still an issue to be agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Confirmed Colts not running in 2012, on hold for a season till new stadium ready. Not surprised really, last year they expected new stadium to be ready sometime this season, can't afford to carry on paying huge rent to GRA for small crowds plus fitting in fixtures on limited days a problem too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Really dissapointed to read this, the NL really needs more teams,especially from North of Stoke and Buxton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Central Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Yes it is now confirmed that BV Colts are on hold for this year which is indeed very diisappointing after a good comeback year in 2011. Really gutted for Steve and Graham who put in so much hard work running the team. It has a knock on effect for all NL standard riders with only 8 teams running and team places at a premium. Let's hope the new stadium progessses well and 2013 sees a comeback for the Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I spotted this news announced on the Updates FB feed alongside Dan being confirmed for us. It's disappointing in the extreme. Such a shame a sponsor couldn't have been found to cover the costs for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Desperately dissapointing ,,Now down to 8 teams means nowhere near enough meetings to bring on the young riders to a level where they have a chance of progressing to the premier league..We have to hope there may be a late entry to the league,,or introduce a new competition to boost the number of meetings .. This season is looking poor indeed for young riders unless something is done at the A.G.M... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Desperately dissapointing ,,Now down to 8 teams means nowhere near enough meetings to bring on the young riders to a level where they have a chance of progressing to the premier league..We have to hope there may be a late entry to the league,,or introduce a new competition to boost the number of meetings .. This season is looking poor indeed for young riders unless something is done at the A.G.M... More disappointing news and even less track time for the young lads now, the opportunities and chances to progress to the PL are getting less and less. Let's hope the AGM brings some positive news about some new teams or we are in big trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Could Northside be used as a track and perhaps funded in part by the speedway authorities who would match Pound for pound any sponsorship. Alternatively, have the league campaign with full teams and then seek support from Elite league or Premier league clubs to run a mini league as second halves with four man teams to take on those riders without a club. Surely it would be cheaper to find sponsoship for four man teams then seven and if necessary regionalise it with an overall top four knock out final at the end of the season to decide the overall championship. Better than letting talent go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villiers210 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If there are only 8 teams competing next year, then my view is that we MUST ride each team home and away twice. Firstly, as stated here, our young riders need all the experience they can get at NL level, and just 7 home and away meetings will not be enough, and also I wouldnt have thought that anybody wants to see the season filled in with meaningless challenge matches - that isn't fair on the paying public either. I do hope that this mess is sorted out to everybodys satisfaction at the AGM, but I would urge all those taking part to please remember the needs of not only yourselves, but also the young British riders who are trying to make a name for themselves, and also the punters who part with their hard earned cash. 'Ommer 'Um Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I saw on the heathens facebook page, that we may ride against SOME teams twice, that is absolute nonsense, and its against all teams twice or not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I saw on the heathens facebook page, that we may ride against SOME teams twice, that is absolute nonsense, and its against all teams twice or not at all. Come on guys you need to be reasonable. Some PL teams have NL and for them to fit another 7 fixtures in at this late stage I imagine would be a nye on impossible I would say. Lets just see what comes out of the NL AGM before making a judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostylion Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 You are right TMW,i fear if the league went down that route,teams like Scunny and Lynn would pull out the league, maybe now the nlrc needs to run over a few rounds now with to give the stand alones a couple more meaning full fixtures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 You are right TMW,i fear if the league went down that route,teams like Scunny and Lynn would pull out the league, maybe now the nlrc needs to run over a few rounds now with to give the stand alones a couple more meaning full fixtures Or, have the 8 teams in the league, and do a seperate trophy competition for the 5 stand alone teams? Added to the KoC, that means stand alone teams get 12 meetings minimum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Or, have the 8 teams in the league, and do a seperate trophy competition for the 5 stand alone teams? Added to the KoC, that means stand alone teams get 12 meetings minimum. I think that is precisely what should be done. It is unreasonable to suggest that the double up clubs run 14 home meetings so a competition for stand alone teams allows them to have some meaningful meetings towards the end of the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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