Sidney the robin Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, orion said: i think i just looked at GI history and the fact there first plan was to pulled the place down and build houses ... i think its harsh to think yourself as naive on this because they really went to town on this .. Big plans , Photo's with MP'S with Rosco , Clarke . arm and arm at council meetings etc etc .... Very hard not to think it would happen seeing how big the dream they were selling Life is unfair but the LIES that we were told are unforgivable really the supporters deserved better.Not surprised though the last year in 2019 when they changed the track shape was good there were a few teething problems but the track ended up serving up some great racing. Edited October 7, 2021 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Having spent many happy evenings at Blunsden I think that it's an absolute disgrace the way Swindon fans have been toed along...and that's from an Oxford fan the enemy down the road! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Mimmo said: With Swindon declaring they won't be running in 2022, and Wolverhampton saying they won't operate in such a small league next year, unless a few Championship sides opt to move up, if you can really calling moving up, then the Premiership would appear to be dead in the water. If it is, how would that affect the Eurosport contract, as they don't seem interested in covering Championship meetings. It's a lever for CVS to get a "greater" share of the TV money to stay in the 6 team league, he's covering all his bases and good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, Byker Biker said: It's a lever for CVS to get a "greater" share of the TV money to stay in the 6 team league, he's covering all his bases and good luck to him. Self interest is all that matters, for the majority of promoters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 They just dont care, smallmead could have still been open even on temp 3 yr leasing for at least 10 yr after it shut, they just destroy that bsi/gaming mob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 13 hours ago, Byker Biker said: It's a lever for CVS to get a "greater" share of the TV money to stay in the 6 team league, he's covering all his bases and good luck to him. I think you've got the wrong end of the stick. CVS has said on numerous occasions that he will not race in a 6 team league. A shortened fixture list has worked this year beacuse of covid, but long term it is unviable. CVS knows the fans won't support it and the lack of variety is awful. He want's a bigger league which would be beneficial to everyone, simple as that really. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Beowulf said: He want's a bigger league which would be beneficial to everyone, simple as that really. A bigger league will only benefit 5 promoters of which he is one. Self-interest above everything, it is why speedway is where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, MARK246 said: A bigger league will only benefit 5 promoters of which he is one. Self-interest above everything, it is why speedway is where it is. Coul you explain why that is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 48 minutes ago, MARK246 said: A bigger league will only benefit 5 promoters of which he is one. Self-interest above everything, it is why speedway is where it is. I'm not sure that only 5 promoters would benefit from a bigger league but the top league must employ a further 4 clubs to make a viable competition. A 10 team league with 2 home & 2 away meetings with each gives all clubs 18 home fixtures. This has to be a more appealing season for any fan base. But of course there is the problem of where to find suitable riders to fill those extra 4 teams. I hope by next season travel will be much easier & Poland can relax their strangle hold on the Worlds riders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, ruckerroo said: They just dont care, smallmead could have still been open even on temp 3 yr leasing for at least 10 yr after it shut, they just destroy that bsi/gaming mob To be fair it was the council that insisted Smallmead close... GI's sin was making excuses not to build a new one when the council offered the land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Beowulf said: Coul you explain why that is ? Buster owns 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Technik said: Poland can relax their strangle hold on the Worlds riders. can only see that getting worse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, stevehone said: can only see that getting worse I know it's an unpopular view on here but i think Polish league speedway will eventually destroy leagues in all the other countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post orion Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, topsoil said: I know it's an unpopular view on here but i think Polish league speedway will eventually destroy leagues in all the other countries. Depends how you look at it ,. imo is the the uk should have one big league and you should only be allowed to sign for one uk club and not join any outside the uk .. meaning we can run 7 days a week with no double up riders etc . Surely thats the way forward . 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, topsoil said: I know it's an unpopular view on here but i think Polish league speedway will eventually destroy leagues in all the other countries. It may be unpopular but it's a very honest assessment. I've been laughed at and mocked for saying this but if you can't beat them join them. Instead of living in the past and pretending the British League is still the worlds premier competition why can't our promoters or even motorsport loving business people get together and enter a British "franchise" team into the Polish leagues? The financial backing and logistics required would be huge but if it could be done I believe it would be a winner with the fans and sponsors alike. You only have to see how much the German riders have improved by having two teams in the competition. Sunday racing every other week and long weekends away in a nice Polish city via Wizz air if any fans wanted to travel to the away meetings. Yes laugh at me but If I was a millionaire or could get people to invest I would be going for this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, JamesHarris said: It may be unpopular but it's a very honest assessment. I've been laughed at and mocked for saying this but if you can't beat them join them. Instead of living in the past and pretending the British League is still the worlds premier competition why can't our promoters or even motorsport loving business people get together and enter a British "franchise" team into the Polish leagues? The financial backing and logistics required would be huge but if it could be done I believe it would be a winner with the fans and sponsors alike. You only have to see how much the German riders have improved by having two teams in the competition. Sunday racing every other week and long weekends away in a nice Polish city via Wizz air if any fans wanted to travel to the away meetings. Yes laugh at me but If I was a millionaire or could get people to invest I would be going for this. I would prefer British teams to concentrate on the British leagues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 7:16 PM, Deano said: If they start to build the stadium then that’s a good thing right? Small steps etc. Prime minister Boris Johnson has spoken out against the building of new homes on "green fields" and in England's "overheating" south east in his conference speech, and instead indicated a preference for "beautiful homes on brownfield sites"....... so with new housing surrounding the stadium site it is only a delaying tactic until excessive costs force closure of stadium announcements. As for Polish league speedway eventually destroy leagues in all the other countries ...... they need to cut their cloth accordingly. The top tier of riders have every right to chase the money which is the Polish League and then what works financially or logistically. Unfortunately the local Government or City Councils are happy to support + promote Speedway most of the new stadia is funded by City Councils and most are accepting of the sport plus they see the City having a successful Speedway team as a positive for promotion , tourism and media opportunity. In the UK we are all about noise pollution and closing venues down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, orion said: Depends how you look at it ,. imo is the the uk should have one big league and you should only be allowed to sign for one uk club and not join any outside the uk .. meaning we can run 7 days a week with no double up riders etc . Surely thats the way forward . In an ideal world, yes. But good luck finding enough riders of a similar standard, willing to ride in this country, to make 'one big league'. Unless, of course, you need some tracks to close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, topsoil said: I would prefer British teams to concentrate on the British leagues Agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, topsoil said: In an ideal world, yes. But good luck finding enough riders of a similar standard, willing to ride in this country, to make 'one big league'. Unless, of course, you need some tracks to close? Well sadly we tend to be losing 3 or 4 a year clubs a year so it wont be long when we can . Then riders can choose what they want to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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