Ipswich Jules Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) The loss of Ben for this season is devastating, both for the lad himself and the club. Hopefully he's a quick healer, get well soon!! Now, life goes on.....we need a really top flight replacement..........is there any way we could fit Scotty in? I'm sure (in fact I know) there are people out there who are going to pooh pooh this.....perhaps its just very wishful thinking on my part........looking forward to any info on this. Otherwise we might have to start looking at our own asset base!!! Tommy, Jarek have you got much on in the next 2 months!! Over n Out! Pretty sure Scott would be way too high - how about Kennett? What's his PL average at the moment? Edited August 30, 2013 by Ipswich Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Could we tempt Adam shields out of retirement? Maybe Lewis bridger? How about the fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Pretty sure Scott would be way too high - how about Kennett? What's his PL average at the moment? Lol Jules, it's a joke right??? Are we allowed a replacement anyway?? Thought the transfer window (or whatever it's called) was closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Lol Jules, it's a joke right??? Are we allowed a replacement anyway?? Thought the transfer window (or whatever it's called) was closed. In terms of a new signing its shut,though it seems that should Ipswich suffer another (which we hope not) then they`d be allowed to bring in one of their own assets,average permitting of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Pretty sure Scott would be way too high - how about Kennett? What's his PL average at the moment? I think you will find Edward Kennett rides for Berwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I think you will find Edward Kennett rides for Berwick Think again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Confirmed in local paper today by Chris Louis: no replacement for Barker. Because the injury occurred on the cut-off date for re-dclaring, and he asked the BSPA if it would be possible to seek a new rider, but has been told no. Guests all the way ... I can understand the cut off to avoid manipulation going into the play offs but rather nonsensical to prevent teams from replacing genuinely injured riders. Sadly this is potentially affecting all the top 4 teams in the PL and could allow a poor Worky to sneek the title.(sad face for first bit but with tongue in cheek smiley for the last bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 tongue in cheek. whose tongue have you got in your cheek. lol. worky are not that good at home or away at the moment, but this is speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucks Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Sobering thought for speedway - Bank Holiday Monday saw a Banger dominated event at Foxhall, with a Caravan Destruction Derby providing some fun carnage. Attendance: 6,000 ... i go to stock car racing alot same stadiums and a lot cheaper attendance money to get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brujas Espanolas Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) i go to stock car racing alot same stadiums and a lot cheaper attendance money to get in I'm sure that if speedway riders were prepared to ride for just some prize money and a trophy, and they also paid an entrance fee for each race they rode in, then speedway promoters could match the admission policy of their stockcar counterparts. Something tells me that most riders are not that altruistic!!!! Edited September 1, 2013 by Brujas Espanolas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucks Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 i go to stock car racing alot same stadiums and a lot cheaper attendance money to get in you must have pick me up wrong what i was saying was to to the chap that said 6000 was at ipswitch my arguement was it a lot cheaper to get into the same stadium ,inever said anything about prizemoney or trophys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Well it would be cheaper to get in, as explained due to prize money and the drivers paying to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I can see the jist of the arguement - if the speedway was cheaper perhaps more would attend. If 3000 turned up at £10 that would be better than the current 1200 at £15.50. However the bangers are less frequent and these 'bumper crowds' are for Id gues 3 or 4 of the meetings each year and not weekly for a 7 month period like the speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Maybe some fans of other clubs that have lowered prices for some meetings like Somerset or Sheffield could answer if it makes much difference to the crowd levels on those nights. Personally I think speedway should be a slightly cheaper anyway to make it more appealing, but could most clubs survive if lower prices didn't attract the crowds? Edited September 1, 2013 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brujas Espanolas Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 As a marketing tool offering reduced admission on a selected number of meetings makes good business sesense. However it doesn't always follow that increased crowds would come along week in week out if admission was lower. The only sustainable way to reduce admission prices, is to reduce costs. For a speedway promoter the most significant cost are riders' wages. If the riders could be persuaded to take a 50% to 65% haircut then lower admission prices could be a goer, otherwise not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 What's the length of a riders hair to do with anything? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 With comments that funny, you should have been at the fringe at the Edinburgh festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Where did the 6000 figure for the Mon stock cars come from ? I was there and I would have said it was higher than that . The place was heaving with loads of kids there to watch all the crashes and caravans . Would be great to see some big old crowds at Foxhall again for speedway but realistically it's never going to happen , you just don't get the value im afraid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedway72 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Most if not all stock car drivers do it as a hobby ,for speedway riders it is their living therefore have to be paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Reading the EADT it seems Louis wants a "permanent" guest, someone who could do most if not all the Witches remaining meetings to feel part of the team. He also says it's not ideal to have a guest from one of our play off rivals so may look further down the league. Any suggestions? I'd probably plump for Lasse Bjerre, but Leicester still have a chance of the play offs. Edited September 1, 2013 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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