arthur cross Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Sky's renewal was in doubt right to the end of the season. In mid-summer I was told it would be a "bloody miracle" if Sky renewed, such was their disillusion with the sport's promoters. What changed was the loss of some key sports events and the prospect of getting speedway for next to nothing. One further aspect to add to your very accurate info about why Sky became keener again to renew with Biritish speedway is that back in mid-summer Tai Woffinden was just an unexpectedly strong contender for the world title whereas by the end of the season he was the first British world champ for 13 years. While recapturing any Grand Prix rights, even after Woffinden's success, remains a low (probably non-existent) priority at Sky due to the difficulty of squeezing the mostly Saturday-evening GP-coverage into one of Sky's most crowded times of the week for its more expensive live deals, the chance to hang on to a British world champion's club action in this country did matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry The Cat Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 There was no bitter battle between the BSPA and Sky. Sky was always going to renew it's deal to cover speedway. Sky have signed a 5 year contract with Go Speed and it was negotiated by Wayne Russell, not Alex Harkness. Is Wayne still deep in negotiation with the blue chip headline sponsor of the league? That would be finger licking good Colonel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Not sure if I've missed this on another thread, but the new(ish) SkyTickets website is now offering price reductions on some upcoming meetings - mainly Swindon home meetings at £15!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is Wayne still deep in negotiation with the blue chip headline sponsor of the league? That would be finger licking good Colonel! They will probably be holding back on the announcement to coincide with the opening of the new National Speedway Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is Wayne still deep in negotiation with the blue chip headline sponsor of the league? That would be finger licking good Colonel! They will probably be holding back on the announcement to coincide with the opening of the new National Speedway Stadium. In other words NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 It was actually a Test Match which began. It happened twice - in Jamaica and Antigua. The first time the pitch was dangerously unfit, and the second time the outfield was too soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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