SCB Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) So a few people have moaned a fair bit now that there's no recognition for the team that finishes top of the league so shy don't the fans do something? All that's needed each season is a modest trophy and 10ish medals for each of the riders in the team. £100 a year would be enough. Wouldn't take many fans to put in a small donation. At the end if the season (or once a team has finished top of the league) a group of fans could be picked/selected (by ballot if too many) to award the trophy. As for the name I like "the fans trophy" but we could use it to remember Lee Richardson or any other rider that's agreed. It's probably a little too late for 2014 (but still possible) but we could do something for future seasons. If the fund makes too much money we could donate it to the SRBF. Edited September 20, 2014 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I think that sounds a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Craven Shield? Young Shield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 The complete lack of interest in this suggest nobody cares who finishes top. So next time so stuck in their ways moaner comes on here saying the play-offs are crap we'll have to point them to this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 It's not up to the fans to provide a trophy that the powers that be should be doing.... End of 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 It's not up to the fans to provide a trophy that the powers that be should be doing.... End of But why should they? There argument is that finishing top of the league doesn't matter. It's the play-offs that matter. This thread and it's lack of interest support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 But why should they? There argument is that finishing top of the league doesn't matter. It's the play-offs that matter. This thread and it's lack of interest support them. not really, they might just all be tight as fishes ar5es like me, or sick of putting their hand in their pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 A "fans trophy" is a nice idea and one which I'm sure the receiving riders would appreciate. But it is the responsibility of the Leagues to honour teams. Rugby League has the League-leaders Shield...why not Speedway?. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I like the idea SCB, I particularly like the idea of a trophy bought by the fans, for something we feel strongly about, I'd rather it was a perpetual trophy and something pretty special but that is down to us. I totally understand when people say it should be bought by the promoters but at the end of the day the fans are the only consistents, promoters and riders come and go but we are always there, well some are haha. How can we make this happen, if people want it to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I would put a few quid in.And if someone went around the EL tracks others would aswell no doubt. But some people don't want the hassle of sorting it and doing it,i am one of those aswell.But I would be quite happy to donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Craven Shield? Young Shield? Where exactly are those two trophies? As far as I'm aware there is no longer a competition for them so why not recycle them and have them as the League Winners prizes in the 2 leagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I would rather it was something new that only the fans have anything to do with and make it something different not just a boring old cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Blachshadow Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Why don't the promoters get off of their collective backsides, go out and find a sponsor. Oh, hang on, they couldn't even find a sponsor for (what they want to call) the League Champions now the one's that devalued the League have stopped so what chance have they got of finding a sponsor for what is merely a qualifying competition. After all, do qualifying group winners get a trophy in major competitions like football's World Cup or Champions League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) RL awards a shield for the team finishing top of the league so why not speedway if we have to have the play off system? Edited September 21, 2014 by bellevueace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixy230 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Riders ride for MONEY and major trophies and ego! Just Mercenary professionals in the main (Thats not a problem as long as we remember that) If people want to donate for a trophy it should be for amateurs or juniors, they race for practice, fun and maybe with the chance to turn semi pro! Give them the incentive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Shouldn't it be called the Fans' Trophy (with the apostrophe)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Shouldn't it be called the Fans' Trophy (with the apostrophe)?With the interest generated plus the acknowledged tightness of posters on this forum, I think it would be more accurate if the apostrophe was before the "S"and not after it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 With the interest generated plus the acknowledged tightness of posters on this forum, I think it would be more accurate if the apostrophe was before the "S"and not after it. That thought did cross my mind as I made my post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Shouldn't it be called the Fans' Trophy (with the apostrophe)? Depends how many dig in to their pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) So a few people have moaned a fair bit now that there's no recognition for the team that finishes top of the league so shy don't the fans do something? All that's needed each season is a modest trophy and 10ish medals for each of the riders in the team. £100 a year would be enough. Wouldn't take many fans to put in a small donation. At the end if the season (or once a team has finished top of the league) a group of fans could be picked/selected (by ballot if too many) to award the trophy. As for the name I like "the fans trophy" but we could use it to remember Lee Richardson or any other rider that's agreed. It's probably a little too late for 2014 (but still possible) but we could do something for future seasons. If the fund makes too much money we could donate it to the SRBF. The complete lack of interest in this suggest nobody cares who finishes top. So next time so stuck in their ways moaner comes on here saying the play-offs are crap we'll have to point them to this thread As, probably, the main moaner on this Forum regarding the 'Play Offs' I would like to make a suggestion. Why not have a Trophy and a Name for the Team finishing TOP!! I would make so bold as to suggest that you could call the Trophy the League Championship Trophy and that you could call the Winners (those at the TOP) the League Champions as indeed they are. Then you could have the 'Play Offs', you could have a Trophy called the 'Play Off' Champion's Trophy the Winner of the Competition to be called the 'Play Off' Champions, as indeed they would be. They could NOT be called League Champions if they have NOT won the League, to call them that would be a misnomer. Problem solved - but - not in Speedway. The solution is simple really. Edited September 23, 2014 by The White Knight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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