BWitcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I found out today (I don't follow Football at all) that Ipswich grade each match and charge accordingly, apparently. Last night against Wigan was a tenner! Perhaps when televised, there should be a policy that all EL clubs greatly reduce admission to showcase Speedway and try and avoid as mentioned above? Exactly, that would be an excellent start. Funny how the usual Mr Ford bandits are up in the high heavens again judging him from their lofty annointed positions!!!!! Since this topic has not yet been released publicly WHY IS IT ON THIS FORUM FOR YOU TO SLAG OFF!!! I'm not sure you have fully thought through your comments here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 OFFICIAL STATEMENT Wednesday December 04, 2013 THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) are aware of media reports appearing on Wednesday afternoon regarding a potential new TV broadcast deal. The BSPA would like to clarify the situation and we can confirm negotiations are ongoing but no contract has been signed. As soon as there is anything further to report, we will do so accordingly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 That statement puts a slightly different twist on things doesn't it. Naughty boy Mr Ford (if he did leak it) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 This has not been confirmed by sky as yet but the leak came from Matt Ford who informed the Bournemouth Echo. Have we got a link to that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 That statement puts a slightly different twist on things doesn't it. Naughty boy Mr Ford (if he did leak it) Quite agree, and can't really defend Matt if he has. Nothing pisses you off more than a fellow promoter who announces one of your new riders, instead of allowing you the privilege of announcing it according to your team building. Usually the same ones that advise their fans of the AGM matters, before the official BSPA statement has been released. Hence the reason why an incomplete statement is made in order to be first out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 OFFICIAL STATEMENT Wednesday December 04, 2013 THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) are aware of media reports appearing on Wednesday afternoon regarding a potential new TV broadcast deal. The BSPA would like to clarify the situation and we can confirm negotiations are ongoing but no contract has been signed. As soon as there is anything further to report, we will do so accordingly. This is why Ford should have kept quiet! Tut tut! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Yet another example of Fat Maud thinking he is bigger than British speedway. If this is fact, he should be hit with a disrepute charge.. Edited December 4, 2013 by blupanther 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 IF he indeed did leak it. We only have a post on here saying he did. Although the way Starman/Skidder jumped to his defence would suggest some truth in it. Is it reported in the Bournemouth Echo? A link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Andy Mitchell @amitchellecho Follow Poole Pirates promoter Matt Ford informs Daily Echo that Sky Sports have agreed a 5 year broadcast only deal to show Elite League #speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Funny how the usual Mr Ford bandits are up in the high heavens again judging him from their lofty annointed positions!!!!! Since this topic has not yet been released publicly WHY IS IT ON THIS FORUM FOR YOU TO SLAG OFF!!! Damn the BSPA up in the high heavens judging Mr Ford from their lofty positions. Ford has jumped the gun on this one, unprofessionally so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 IF he indeed did leak it. We only have a post on here saying he did. Although the way Starman/Skidder jumped to his defence would suggest some truth in it. Is it reported in the Bournemouth Echo? A link? Not in the Echo. Had a look at the Echo Twitter @bournemouthecho and can't see it there either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Damn the BSPA up in the high heavens judging Mr Ford from their lofty positions. Ford has jumped the gun on this one, unprofessionally so. Ford thinking he's bigger than the sport again. But don't worry. He won't get fined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 If they are telivising the sport only. That should have been announced by sky or the BSPA then it could also mean that there is no money what so ever coming from Sky this year. They show the speedway full stop. It is up to the BPSA, to find sponcership, without it no money comes in. I think it will be very hard work trying to find a big outfit that is going to through a lot of money into speedway. Hope I am wrong but that is as I see the Sky deal. 5 years of broadcast only. Full stop. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Very poor show from the Poole promoter. But of course his supporters on here will have every excuse as to why what he did was correct. And what informing his sponsors has got to do with officially leaking the news is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Also looked at Bournmouth Echo and can't find anything on there either. Unless they have taken it off the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 The good news : We're still on the box. The bad news : Double ruddy points. Wonder if BT sport fancy a bit of sponsorship. Then watch the proverbial hit the supporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500cc Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Not wrong at all!! If you believe GoSpeed are the only ones in regular touch with Sky - think again!! All MF's many sponsors will be well pleased and will keep the level of their investment at a strong level!! Plus of course Poole will probably get their fair share of the televised meeting revenue, so good news all round and correct to share it asap!!! Don't know if Ford has sourced it, but you do agree that he would be wrong to don't you? Whoever has done it has put the BSPA in an awkward position and forced them to publicly deny anything has happened. Sky aren't the organisation to play around with. Hopefully this is just a rumour, and nobody within the sport has released the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Also looked at Bournmouth Echo and can't find anything on there either. Unless they have taken it off the website. The tweet has been posted above by Phil. Andy Mitchell @amitchellecho Follow Poole Pirates promoter Matt Ford informs Daily Echo that Sky Sports have agreed a 5 year broadcast only deal to show Elite League #speedway Some folk seem to keep missing it. This appears to be the source. I presume this is an Echo reporter? He clearly states Matt Ford has informed them. It's telling that the Poole clan have gone somewhat quiet since the BSPA statement was released.... Edited December 4, 2013 by BWitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 He has made himself (or his journo contact has) look a wee bit silly. I wonder if the deal is reliant on the sport finding a sponsor to help cover costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Andy Mitchell @amitchellecho4h Poole Pirates promoter Matt Ford informs Daily Echo that Sky Sports have agreed a 5 year broadcast only deal to show Elite League #speedway Expand Andy Mitchell @aitchellecho4h Ford said Sky Sports decided against sponsoring league directly, resulting in reduced deal which will be "structured differently". #speedway Andy Mitchell @amitchellecho4h Ford, however, expressed his delight at the deal, lauding security coverage gives EL #speedway and opportunity to add a league sponsor. Edited December 4, 2013 by Jacques 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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