Sky Speedway

[Al Stewart]

Does anyone know what matches there are on Sky from now on. Presumably they will show the Playoffs as usual (whenever they are), but I can't find anything else on the Sky Sports website.

[A ORLOV]

Poole Lakeside Sep 2nd

Swindon Lakeside Sep 9th

 

Both were in the live speedway listings a couple of weeks ago, but are now missing.

The sports schedule shows Poole Lakeside tomorrrow on sky4, and as far as I am aware the meeting at Swindon is still due to be shown.

Edited September 1, 2013 by A ORLOV

[The White Knight]

Does anyone know what matches there are on Sky from now on. Presumably they will show the Playoffs as usual (whenever they are), but I can't find anything else on the Sky Sports website.

 

Well - at least you will NOT have to ask that question next Season Al. :shock:

[SteveLyric2]

Does anyone know what matches there are on Sky from now on. Presumably they will show the Playoffs as usual (whenever they are), but I can't find anything else on the Sky Sports website.

..and the play-off semis are set for 23rd/30th September, with the final 7th/14th October.

[Al Stewart]

Well - at least you will NOT have to ask that question next Season Al. :shock:

 

I know people have been saying that, but do we know for sure?

 

I will regret very much not having the weekly Elite match. I know it's fashionable to say it is rubbish but it's something to look forward to on a Monday, I've watched every one since they started and I think the coverage is superb.

 

That's me in a minority of one right away.

 

..and the play-off semis are set for 23rd/30th September, with the final 7th/14th October.

 

Thank you.

[Nutz]

Think most - as much as they say its boring etc., everyone still watches them. Problem is we've kinda taken the EL meetings for granted and whereas SKY have brought fantastic coverage and tried to put it across in a fantastic light, sadly not everyone has bought into SKY's enthusiasm and the product has steadily deteriorated into a money driven farce.

 

It'll be a sad day for the sport if SKY drop the EL - maybe the PL can step in and show the world what the EL tries to but time and time again fails - as has been the case in all 3 PL matches this season shown.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Nutz

[The White Knight]

Think most - as much as they say its boring etc., everyone still watches them. Problem is we've kinda taken the EL meetings for granted and whereas SKY have brought fantastic coverage and tried to put it across in a fantastic light, sadly not everyone has bought into SKY's enthusiasm and the product has steadily deteriorated into a money driven farce.

 

It'll be a sad day for the sport if SKY drop the EL - maybe the PL can step in and show the world what the EL tries to but time and time again fails - as has been the case in all 3 PL matches this season shown.

I know people have been saying that, but do we know for sure?

 

I will regret very much not having the weekly Elite match. I know it's fashionable to say it is rubbish but it's something to look forward to on a Monday, I've watched every one since they started and I think the coverage is superb.

 

That's me in a minority of one right away.

 

 

 

Thank you.

 

You are not actually - I too have enjoyed Speedway on SKY for years, and yes, their coverage IS fantastic - I have loved it. So I totally agree with you there.

 

The trouble is that everything has a downside - I'm not sure how good for Speedway SKY has been. Because of them a number of daft Rules were introduced and also people found that they could watch their Speedway sitting comfortably in their Living Room without venturing out to their Track. This naturally affected attendances and the state of Speedway in this Country declined, to my mind, faster than if SKY had NOT become involved in the Sport.

 

On balance - I think that League Speedway would have been better Supported by the Public had it never been Televised.

 

............................ and I may be in a minority of ONE on this issue.

[THE DEAN MACHINE]

Think most - as much as they say its boring etc., everyone still watches them. Problem is we've kinda taken the EL meetings for granted and whereas SKY have brought fantastic coverage and tried to put it across in a fantastic light, sadly not everyone has bought into SKY's enthusiasm and the product has steadily deteriorated into a money driven farce.

 

 

sky do a good job but do they really push speedway on their channels. its never advertised .you never see trailers for it .on the other side eurosport look like they have really taken it under their motorsport wing and seem to be really pushing the sport out there to a bigger audience.

[A ORLOV]

Al they announced tonight that the meeting next monday will be BV - Poole and not Swindon, but the BV - Poole is subject to change. No doubt they look to see if Lakeside win at KL on wed then decide.

 

The change is a b....r as Swindon are racing that night, so will have to look for sky replay on the tues.

[SteveLyric2]

Al they announced tonight that the meeting next monday will be BV - Poole and not Swindon, but the BV - Poole is subject to change. No doubt they look to see if Lakeside win at KL on wed then decide.

 

The change is a b....r as Swindon are racing that night, so will have to look for sky replay on the tues.

Rosco has tweeted (and on facebook) that if Swindon NOT on Sky then may revert to Thursday!!!! He will confirm when known.

[Mad Potter 2]

Well Poole v Lakeside was another good advert for Elite league Speedway

[Al Stewart]

Al they announced tonight that the meeting next monday will be BV - Poole and not Swindon, but the BV - Poole is subject to change. No doubt they look to see if Lakeside win at KL on wed then decide.

 

They may not be aware that Cook won't be riding for Belle Vue as he will be with Edinburgh at Workington. That makes the Belle Vue match a bit of a waste of time.

[Reliant Robin]

They may not be aware that Cook won't be riding for Belle Vue as he will be with Edinburgh at Workington. That makes the Belle Vue match a bit of a waste of time.

But the odds will be in favour of this meeting being the one where Poole claim their Playoff place

[pete cc]

you ask which meetings are on sky, Where are poole riding and that will be the meeting on sky.

[shazzybird]

From what I can gather Swindon won't be on SKY as they're reverting back to Thursday nights due to the fact they need people through the gates to watch the meeting rather than in their armchairs a home

[A ORLOV]

From what I can gather Swindon won't be on SKY as they're reverting back to Thursday nights due to the fact they need people through the gates to watch the meeting rather than in their armchairs a home

It was stated that at the moment the meeting next monday will be BV Poole but this is subject to change, so they could revert to Swindon Lakeside.

Swindon may revert to the thursday only when it is confirmed that the meeting being shown is BV Poole. It would be mad running on an off night and against BV Poole on the tv.

[shazzybird]

Have a look at Rosco's twitter he's the one that said it

[FrankThePug]

 

 

They may not be aware that Cook won't be riding for Belle Vue as he will be with Edinburgh at Workington. That makes the Belle Vue match a bit of a waste of time.

 

Does anyone know the rule regarding this and Cook, since both meetings have been re-arranged which does he ride in

[Reliant Robin]

Have a look at Rosco's twitter he's the one that said it ��

He said it as a possibility if Swindon are not on Sky - they're certainly not choosing to not be on Sky

[PHILIPRISING]

IT probably won't have any effect on whether or not they televise EL speedway in 2013 but Sky weren't happy last night with the abject performance of Lakeside and the injudicious remarks attributed to Swindon captain Hans Andersen about the scheduled visit of the Hammers on Monday. Both were instrumental in Sky deciding to switch their cameras to Belle Vue, although that may still change if Poole's play-off hopes are scuppered by then.

 

For those who haven't seen or read Andersen's comments in the Evening Advertiser, here are the relevant quotes:

 

Andersen believes the meeting is the perfect chance for the Robins riders to test their equipment ahead of their play-off challenge, and also hinted his side may consider their options ahead of the final meeting depending on who they would rather face in the post season. “We wouldn't be in the position we are in now if we had been bad all season, and obviously there have been various things which have been going on which people know about,” he said. “We've had some injuries, but now we have a full side everyone wants to go out there and do their best which we showed on the track against Poole. “I think now we have a part to play in the final meeting about who we want to see in the play-offs, and if things go the way they might go we could decide who gets fourth place or not whether we win or lose the final meeting. “If it suited our team we have to do what’s best for us, we don't think about other teams, so if it suits us better we have to do what we have to do to retain our title. “Now our play-off spot is assured I will say to the team if they have engines or anything they need to test out that this is the best time to do it because we can make sure it’s all right for the play-offs. “There’s no better test to do things like that than in a proper meeting, and it’s good to have that chance maybe against Lakeside.

 

It was a good story for Andy Warren at the Advertiser and one can even understand Andersen's logic but it certainly sent shivers down Sky's spine, especially given the fact that in normal circumstances Lakeside wouldn't be considered to have a cat in hell's chance at Blunsdon.

 

What I do find odd is that Swindon must be favourites to win the title again even if Poole were to join them in the play-offs alongside Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Peterborough might be a threat but they could be out of it anyway if Poole collect the maximum in Manchester.

 

Meetings between Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Swindon and Poole would be guaranteed money-spinners, just what the doctor might order at this stage of a campaign that hasn't exactly been financial fruitful for anyone. Perm any two from those four for the final and good crowds can be anticipated once again

 

Sky's decision to cover all three of Lakeside's last away fixtures was always debatable. No disrespect to the Hammers but they are hardly great entertainment on the road, especially with the evergreen Peter Karlsson sidelined. Sky were already mindful of a switch but last night's encounter at Poole and Andersen's comments really gave them no choice unless Lakeside pull something out of the hat at King's Lynn.