damosuzuki Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 North south federations and a 'superbowl' or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 There is no incentive for any Premier League team to move up. In every other credible sport each team aims to get into the top division because of the financial benefits from either a) increased media exposure and TV deals or huge increases in attendances. In each case the extra revenue would cover the additional costs incurred from paying higher wages. There is not much in the way of incentives to go to the Elite League. I don't know how much clubs get from a Sky TV apperance but I can't imagine it being that much. It might lead to the odd sponsorship deal from local companies but there's no way it will cover the huge leap in expenses from premier League to Elite League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I don't know how much clubs get from a Sky TV apperance but I can't imagine it being that much. It might lead to the odd sponsorship deal from local companies but there's no way it will cover the huge leap in expenses from premier League to Elite League. You accept you don't know the financial arrangements and then go on to say it won't cover expenses.....you seem to contradict yourself !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I attend more than you do I'm not boycotting the sport because a rule I don't like was made fairer. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Your silliest reply yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 You accept you don't know the financial arrangements and then go on to say it won't cover expenses.....you seem to contradict yourself !! I don't know for sure because I've never seen exact figures, but you hear stories that the TV deal isn't as lucrative as you think and also the riders pay rates are much higher in the Elite League. But if anybody has the definitive answer of how much say a TV appearance is worth to a club and if it leads to better sponsorship deals I would be interested to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 The one thing in this debate that is very evident is the financial element. In Football the goal is to get to the top league to reap the monetary rewards. In Speedway you appear to need to have money to compete in the top league. There-in lies the problem, if a higher position in any of the leagues gave increasing prize money then the motivation would be there to constantly strive to improve and step up to the next level. Given that Speedway is a declining sport in this Country with no money the product is never going to get any better! Sponsorship and big sponsorship is the only answer and personally I don't see that ever happening. Just be happy you have some Speedway to watch in whatever league your team is in, I'm more than happy with what I have in Ipswich, though it would new nice to win the odd major trophy every now and then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Your silliest reply yet. You are right - it is. He isn't worth a proper Reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 You are right - it is. He isn't worth a proper Reply. You asked a question, I answered it. I attend the sport more than you do.. FACT. I haven't boycotted it because a rule was made fairer.. FACT. Not sure what else you want me to add? I thought you were all about honesty and the truth? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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