BluTiger Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Why should there be? I don't know anyone who is keen for the Witches to move "up" who also has any idea how they could sustain such a move. I AM...if it was deemed viable by the promotion, and they could assemble a decent team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I AM...if it was deemed viable by the promotion, and they could assemble a decent team...Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I AM...if it was deemed viable by the promotion, and they could assemble a decent team...the current state that speedway is in we can only assume that Ipswich dropped to the PL in an attempt to lose less money than if they were EL.Possibly Sky money the only thing keeping EL afloat until now.Not long now before all is revealed regarding League structures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmuffe Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Why should there be? I don't know anyone who is keen for the Witches to move "up" who also has any idea how they could sustain such a move. On a different tack: Here's an alternative view of Foxhall, from the recent Banger World Final - terraces are healthily occupied: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKhkA9LSNhw was there crowd trouble seems to be a lot of stewards there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I think they were just banger fans, as they certainly love a high visibility coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Interesting quote from Alex Harkess in the Edinburgh Evening News................ Harkess said: “Leicester have hinted they would like to move up, but they are the only Premier League club who have stated a preference to race in the Elite League.” So no interest from Ippo in moving up then? In this weeks Star Chris Louis is reported as saying he would like to see promotion and relegation. Obviously he doesn't realise that many Premier clubs don't want to go up. For promotion and relegation to have any credibility, you couldn't have teams going up or down just by putting in an application. If promotion and relegation came in then Ipswich would never move up, so perhaps that's what The Director Of Speedway wants. (what a stupid title that is!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 In this weeks Star Chris Louis is reported as saying he would like to see promotion and relegation. Obviously he doesn't realise that many Premier clubs don't want to go up. For promotion and relegation to have any credibility, you couldn't have teams going up or down just by putting in an application. If promotion and relegation came in then Ipswich would never move up, so perhaps that's what The Director Of Speedway wants. (what a stupid title that is!) It will only work when we have the 2 leagues at parity and then there won't be an Elite league anyway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 So with the new rules it must be 99.99% sure that Adam will be at Lakeside - but can he ride in all 3 leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) The EL certainly looks to have cut costs as expected, which has left me a little surprised that we didn't throw our hat in to the ring. Or maybe we did but weren't accepted? If we didn't apply, then if Louis doesn't think we could cut it with a 32 point limit + two NL reserves, then I'm not sure we'll ever return. One of the plus point of the PL was more regular meetings, but the EL has now extended their fixture list to 36 meetings. Edited November 17, 2013 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 The EL certainly looks to have cut costs as expected, which has left me a little surprised that we didn't throw our hat in to the ring. Or maybe we did but weren't accepted? If we didn't apply, then if Louis doesn't think we could cut it with a 32 point limit + two NL reserves, then I'm not sure we'll ever return. Effectively they will only be oaying 5 riders! Looks a right hash up to me and glad we are out of it! Barker out Howe in and we are under the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Effectively they will only be oaying 5 riders! Looks a right hash up to me and glad we are out of it! Barker out Howe in and we are under the limit. Personally I'd have thought it would be right up the promotions street financially but still obviously didn't fancy it. Most PL reserves will more than likely be stronger than EL reserves, which would make an EL Vs PL match a little more interesting and closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 12 teams and 14 home league matches ???? Perhaps the LC will count in the main league table? Hardly fair if you a tough group! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 12 teams and 14 home league matches ???? Perhaps the LC will count in the main league table? Hardly fair if you a tough group! Yes not sure how that's going to work but I guess we'll find out soon enough. Chris Louis' thoughts on the AGM in tomorrows Ipswich Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 So with the new rules it must be 99.99% sure that Adam will be at Lakeside - but can he ride in all 3 leagues? YES... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I don't blame Louis for keeping us in the PL looks like the EL is in a bigger mess than last year!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 YES...Thanks Blu - have seen that elsewhere as well now! The drip drip drip has started.... ... not sure if thats the information or chinese water torture though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well now we know the points limit I wouldn't mind the following team line up:- 1. Richie Worrall 8.64 2. Matt Tresarrieu 5.84 3. Cameron Heeps 6.74 4. Taylor Poole 5.99 5. Rohan Tungate 7.05 6. Adam Ellis 4.25 7. Ritchie Hawkins 3.96 Total 42.47 I know its not likely as I'm sure that Lanham & Risager will be in the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well now we know the points limit I wouldn't mind the following team line up:- 1. Richie Worrall 8.64 2. Matt Tresarrieu 5.84 3. Cameron Heeps 6.74 4. Taylor Poole 5.99 5. Rohan Tungate 7.05 6. Adam Ellis 4.25 7. Ritchie Hawkins 3.96 Total 42.47 I know its not likely as I'm sure that Lanham & Risager will be in the team Unfotunately Tay is a no go - busted his leg a while ago and has quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witches forever Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'd actually enjoy this line up 1 Richie Worrall 8.64 2 Max Fricke 5.80 3 Cam Heeps 6.74 4 Jason Bunyan 5.80/Linus Eklof 5.76 5 Anton Rosen 7.00/Rohan Tungate 7.05 6 Steve Worrall Unsure average allowed 4.50 7 Ritchie Hawkins 3.96 I've chosen Rosen because i was impressed by his ability to adapt to the track. This team is young i know but it would be some exciting racing but it probably won't come to fruition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Pretty sure Hawkins said last week that he wanted to ride for Ipswich next season now that his studies had finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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