SteveLyric2 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Whatever fresh ideas he has lets hope his fellow BSPA members are a bit more open to suggestion than they were when he was GB boss! Agreed 100%! He gave a few suggestions as to what he'd like to see Skidder, a fuller fixture list, getting away from the rider mind set that the BEL is way down in their priorities, a simplified rulebook, they're pretty big ones imo? OK, a fuller fixture list has been rumoured by several promoters already, a simplified rule book? Fine, but what changes would he make to simplify it? Changing riders' mindset?? If he thinks the AGM is the place to change that, then fine, but HOW would he go about it? For me it was all a bit too general and non-committal and lacking in specifics! I think most people involved in speedway (except GP riders) want a fuller fixture list, but that's exactly what Buster voted against last time!! Any changes for the good of the whole sport as a whole that he can influence - all power to his elbow. I was just hoping for some more specifics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I think two of the issues speak for themselves, the mind set thing will be harder to achieve but no doubt Rob has his ideas ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 It seems like a lot of robins fans want Mads and so do the bees I said before I think Richie will be a belle vue rider maybe we could bring in Davey Watt love the Lynn track would like to see Sam Master back as if sorts Visa issues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Changes are needed, but is there anyone amongst the Promoters who really have a clear view to the way forward. With the top riders riding in xyz number of Countries ( plus travelling) they only have a limited number of dates to give to British Speedway. Those dates wont be enough to fill a full programme for each Club ( home & away). So that suggests to me that the big hitters wont be back in the UK next season. So that will leave a very watered down Elite League. If that is the case how much difference will there be between the Elite and Prem leagues ? marginal to my mind. Having said all of that if a watered down league, with more fixtures brings down the admission cost of Speedway, then that has to be a good thing. As the Sport, at £16/17 is over priced, for just 15 heats ( 15 mins) of live action. Maybe we could get 6 man teams over 20 heats and set a lower admission fee. That way the there should be no shortage of riders, fans get better value for money, with more meetings riders wages dont slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Who knows, the promoters may go for shared no 1 positions like Darcy and Holder wanted?? They have lots of decisions to make, would love to go to that conference B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Well just turn up and peep through the window or get a glass against the wall Another little idea i had was...Instead of 4 start line girls, hows about 2 females and 2 males... As Speedway has a big female following, a bit of eye candy for the girls wouldnt go amiss would it ? Just picture the scene. Mungo and Baggy in there mankini's at the start line. As a little side issue, is Baggy sending out his 40th party invites yet ? I think its February, isnt it Baggy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Changes are needed, but is there anyone amongst the Promoters who really have a clear view to the way forward. With the top riders riding in xyz number of Countries ( plus travelling) they only have a limited number of dates to give to British Speedway. Those dates wont be enough to fill a full programme for each Club ( home & away). So that suggests to me that the big hitters wont be back in the UK next season. So that will leave a very watered down Elite League. If that is the case how much difference will there be between the Elite and Prem leagues ? marginal to my mind. Having said all of that if a watered down league, with more fixtures brings down the admission cost of Speedway, then that has to be a good thing. As the Sport, at £16/17 is over priced, for just 15 heats ( 15 mins) of live action. Maybe we could get 6 man teams over 20 heats and set a lower admission fee. That way the there should be no shortage of riders, fans get better value for money, with more meetings riders wages dont slip. The problem is, admission costs will only go 1 way. We'll never see them go down. Even if you remove all the No'1s at the current prices there will be clubs still struggling to make any profit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 March 2017 mate, so plenty of time for you to buy me a decent present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 You're too nice thinking of the women Semion, perhaps a decent looking start marshal in good shape would do! lol I guess Screamer the No 1s would have to race for the money on offer or not .......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 March 2017 mate, so plenty of time for you to buy me a decent present http://www.licensing.biz/news/read/new-bagpuss-plushes-cards-and-calendars-on-the-way/027993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Put a bit more thought into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Put a bit more thought into it Thought ? It took me the best part of 2 years to work my own out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would like to see Alex Davis in the team as he never get the chance to ride after the problems before . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDS Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I dont know that much so i dont know how realistic this is but how about: 1. Niels Kristian Iversen 9.12 2. Nicholas Porsing 4.00 3. Rory Schlein 6.84 4. Mads Korneliussen 6.97/ Kenni Larsen 7.30 5. Darcy Ward 9.07/ Emil Sayfutdinov 9.00 6. Lewis Kerr 3.00 7. Robert Lambert 3.00 Probably really unrealistic but there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I dont know that much so i dont know how realistic this is but how about: 1. Niels Kristian Iversen 9.12 2. Nicholas Porsing 4.00 3. Rory Schlein 6.84 4. Mads Korneliussen 6.97/ Kenni Larsen 7.30 5. Darcy Ward 9.07/ Emil Sayfutdinov 9.00 6. Lewis Kerr 3.00 7. Robert Lambert 3.00 Probably really unrealistic but there you go. Would be a good team but the problem is think Ward and Emil well Ward will be at Poole and i dont think we will see Emil in the uk but other then that not a bad side maybe Nicki Pedersen at 5 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDS Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Would be a good team but the problem is think Ward and Emil well Ward will be at Poole and i dont think we will see Emil in the uk but other then that not a bad side maybe Nicki Pedersen at 5 instead. I know nicki is a good rider but i'd hate to see him ride for king's lynn my second favourite EL team Good suggestion though, what about that polish dude who won the last grand prix. Or Greg Hancock? Edited October 11, 2013 by DIAMONDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kln1f Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 If would love to have this team next season! 1.Iversen 2.Stead 3.Schlein 4.Korneliussen 5.Pedersen 6.Smith 7.Porsing This will be a title winning team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Iversen Porsing Stead Kornelliusen Schlein Kerr Lambert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I know nicki is a good rider but i'd hate to see him ride for king's lynn my second favourite EL team Good suggestion though, what about that polish dude who won the last grand prix. Or Greg Hancock? If u mean Adrian dont think u will ever see him in the uk and Hancock wont ride here as dont want loads of meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't personally believe we'll be seeing the likes of Iversen, Pedersen, Ward, Hancock, Sayfutdinov etc in the UK next year. British speedway needs to reduce the money it pays out to riders and make things more affordable for supporters, so removing the big earners is the first and biggest step towards that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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