Humphrey Appleby Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 That has been known for months and hasn't changed in the slightest, there haven't been any developments good or bad. Do you want a daily update saying nothing has changed. If and when BSI agree a deal with SKY (or any other broadcaster) then it will be made public. A bit like the BBC's infamous "there is no news today" broadcast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nearly 6 hours now since the last posting of an e mail to SKY. Come on surely its about time someone else sent an e mail and furnished us with the reply!!!!! If you are referring to my post #173, by reading it properly you will see the communication is with IMG, not Sky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 If you are referring to my post #173, by reading it properly you will see the communication is with IMG, not Sky!! And what were you expecting. Perhaps you thought a deal had been agreed and they had just forgot to announce it and your e mail would be a most welcome reminder!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 The elite league on a meeting by meeting basis is quite a lot more expensive than GP coverage. Each week costs 40-50k a week depending on location and what facilities are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Personally - I would rather watch the League Meetings. Perhaps I am in a minority of one - but - I prefer TEAM Speedway to the GPs. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldace Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Personally - I would rather watch the League Meetings. Perhaps I am in a minority of one - but - I prefer TEAM Speedway to the GPs. Speedway is really an individual sport. The team element is entirely contrived, it is just an accumulation of individual scores to give a team total. Team riding, by and large, doesn't exist anymore. In a true team sport one team members performance is dependent on his team mates and that isn't the case with speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Speedway is really an individual sport. The team element is entirely contrived, it is just an accumulation of individual scores to give a team total. Team riding, by and large, doesn't exist anymore. In a true team sport one team members performance is dependent on his team mates and that isn't the case with speedway Yes, there are more dimensions to team speedway, and whilst riders come-and-go, teams allow for some sort of continuity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nearly 6 hours now since the last posting of an e mail to SKY. Come on surely its about time someone else sent an e mail and furnished us with the reply!!!!! I notice you've had a peep to check!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Personally - I would rather watch the League Meetings. Perhaps I am in a minority of one - but - I prefer TEAM Speedway to the GPs. You may be in a minority but so am I as I agree with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 You may be in a minority but so am I as I agree with you. Maybe it's not such a minority. Give me league racing over a GP any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Personally - I would rather watch the League Meetings. Perhaps I am in a minority of one - but - I prefer TEAM Speedway to the GPs. Couldn't agree more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 lest face it, it doesnt matter if its league or gps, speedway is on a sharp downwards spiral, surely someone cares about our sport other than the paying fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 lest face it, it doesnt matter if its league or gps, speedway is on a sharp downwards spiral, surely someone cares about our sport other than the paying fans? Who??? :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Speedway is really an individual sport. The team element is entirely contrived, it is just an accumulation of individual scores to give a team total. Team riding, by and large, doesn't exist anymore. In a true team sport one team members performance is dependent on his team mates and that isn't the case with speedway BUT British Speedway is based on teams and this is what has kept it going over the years and I hope it carries on for many years yet. It's so important for the promoters to promote the team aspect and the riders to realise that for the fans their team is most important!!!!!!!! Promoters and riders probably don't have the same feeling for "their team" as the fans but the sooner they get it into their heads the better, what it means to support your local speedway team!! I think more could be done to encourage team riding, certainly taking away the bonus points for the riders doesn't help one bit, maybe the promoters could think of something themselves to encourage it, a bonus perhaps. Obviously team riding isn't easy and sometimes jeopardises riders' positions in races but it's what the fans want to see and if you look at the big picture, keeping the fans happy is a massive part of the sport. Makes you wonder what would happen if all the riders were on the same points money .................. with team riding and team winning bonuses up for grabs .......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Speedway is really an individual sport. The team element is entirely contrived, it is just an accumulation of individual scores to give a team total. Team riding, by and large, doesn't exist anymore. In a true team sport one team members performance is dependent on his team mates and that isn't the case with speedway team racing was formed in this country in 1929 to stop the sport from declining in the eyes of the fans and the media. it has held the sport together for over 80 years. i used to enjoy the magic of a one off world final and an occasional big meeting like the internationale or the hyde road BLRC. but for me speedway has always been about league racing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesilmaster Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 team racing was formed in this country in 1929 to stop the sport from declining in the eyes of the fans and the media. it has held the sport together for over 80 years. i used to enjoy the magic of a one off world final and an occasional big meeting like the internationale or the hyde road BLRC. but for me speedway has always been about league racing. I agree with this. But, with the big stars of speedway giving the UK a miss, we are left with a lot of second rate speedway on TV. Its a no win situation. The amount of meeting i switched over from last year because of boredom was very high. Thats why I think a mixture of G.p's and League speedway is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eglese 19 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I'll be very disappointed if the GPs are gone, I love the GPs. Still, where I am I usually have to watch it via the GP site anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 So, having overspent ridiculously on football, the poor saps - sorry, I mean subscribers - get the schedules filled with second rate programming that isn't even in HD? When can I expect a reduction in my HD subscription then? I can only hope that BT Vision and today's Virgin Media deal rip Sky in general & Sky Sports in particular to pieces. You might have 4 channels - but you've only (barely) got 3channels worth of programming TWENTY NINE satellite trucks to bring what? Blokes standing on the roadside outside training grounds? Here's an idea - buy them all a decent mobile & tell them to ring in. That'll pay for a season of speedway coverage. Here's an idea, if you don't like a service, don't use it. Simple. The reality is, as much as a few people on here complain they don't like football, the overwhelming majority of Sky Sports subscribers DO. Sky pay what they need to pay for the football rights because without them, their channels would sink quicker than the Titanic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I agree with this. But, with the big stars of speedway giving the UK a miss, we are left with a lot of second rate speedway on TV. Its a no win situation. The amount of meeting i switched over from last year because of boredom was very high. Thats why I think a mixture of G.p's and League speedway is a must. The big stars don't make speedway exciting. The grafters and the team riders do that. Lads who don't know when they are beat. Sadly both are in short supply in the EL. Speedway needs to encourage team riding and get both track preperation and standard of opposition right for TV meetings. Local derbies and matches with teams who can both actually ride the track. Show the best of the sport rather than two weakened teams one of whom cannot ride the particular track for toffee. You would think SKY and the BSPA would want to cherry pick meetings that provide good entertainment and have a chance of at least generating an atmosphere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Something I was discussing with himself today was the suggestion of streaming the meetings. But with no SKY, the traffic is going to be enormous isn't it? Will it cope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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