TheReturn Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Call me old school, but for me the team that finishes top of the table at the end of the season are the rightly and worthy League Champions. So congratulations Belle Vue on a fantastic season. The Play-off's are a gimmick for Sky. Clearly every season most of you say that you love the play-off's but to me it means the team that's worked the hardest all season long could lose out because of bad luck in the final matches. Effectively the league title is decided across four matches, how is that championship worthy? Surely the point of a league season is to find the most consistent team? After all, that's why we now have the GP's, to find the best rider over the entire season. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well good luck telling Poland, Sweden, Denmark that! Playoffs generate money and well that's not enough of it in speedway at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Err nope - old school or not - you are wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Err nope - old school or not - you are wrong! I am sure 99% of you will say that, but doesn't mean I am actually wrong. Leicester finished the Premier League top of the table in football last season, didn't need a gimmick of play off to keep that entertaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 I am sure 99% of you will say that, but doesn't mean I am actually wrong. Leicester finished the Premier League top of the table in football last season, didn't need a gimmick of play off to keep that entertaining. Sorry - it does mean you are wrong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well good luck telling Poland, Sweden, Denmark that! Playoffs generate money and well that's not enough of it in speedway at the moment. So we have given the credibility of our league title winners for a few quid from Sky? Is that what you're saying? Like I said, we have a GP system where to find the most consistent world champion, should be the same for the league title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) We have play offs.I agree but that's how it is. Edited September 12, 2016 by Bald Bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Sorry - it does mean you are wrong Ok I am wrong if you say so... but I still believe the tam that finishes top of the table after months of racing should be league champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Call me old school, but for me the team that finishes top of the table at the end of the season are the rightly and worthy League Champions. So congratulations Belle Vue on a fantastic season. The Play-off's are a gimmick for Sky. Clearly every season most of you say that you love the play-off's but to me it means the team that's worked the hardest all season long could lose out because of bad luck in the final matches. Effectively the league title is decided across four matches, how is that championship worthy? Surely the point of a league season is to find the most consistent team? After all, that's why we now have the GP's, to find the best rider over the entire season. If they were a gimmick for Sky then the Pl would have not them would they ? Do sky control the speedway in Poland and Sweden as well who also have them .can't wait to watch the ice hockey play offs ..on no there not on sky lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) I am sure 99% of you will say that, but doesn't mean I am actually wrong. Leicester finished the Premier League top of the table in football last season, didn't need a gimmick of play off to keep that entertaining. Yes it does mean you are wrong. 100% categorically wrong. Edited September 12, 2016 by BWitcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) I am sure 99% of you will say that, but doesn't mean I am actually wrong. Leicester finished the Premier League top of the table in football last season, didn't need a gimmick of play off to keep that entertaining. No because the league has a million other things to play for ...Speedway does not . if the pl had no Promotion and relegation no champions league sports to fight for etc etc the play offs would be brought in right away . Edited September 12, 2016 by orion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 well considering BV are in a bit of trouble with the old money situation i think they might need the Playoffs. Its also TV which all the sponsors who sponsor every Elite league team want TV time and the playoffs are a time to show that. I guess you are a BV fan I guess you just scared well because you will probs lose to Poole and Wolves over 2 legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 We should have a league topper's trophy as well as league champion's trophy ...... the play offs are for SKY, for the clubs, for the fans but they can't take away the fact that a team has topped the league over the season ....... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 well considering BV are in a bit of trouble with the old money situation i think they might need the Playoffs. Its also TV which all the sponsors who sponsor every Elite league team want TV time and the playoffs are a time to show that. I guess you are a BV fan I guess you just scared well because you will probs lose to Poole and Wolves over 2 legs. There's no doubt about which team you support though😉 If they were a gimmick for Sky then the Pl would have not them would they ? Do sky control the speedway in Poland and Sweden as well who also have them .can't wait to watch the ice hockey play offs ..on no there not on sky lol I thought the Premier League have a league winner in the team who finish top & then a play off winner?. Am I wrong in thinking that?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 There's no doubt about which team you support though😉 Funny old thing I support Poole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Funny old thing I support Poole! That would've been obvious without your name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Hhahhahaa. I guess you support the robins. Could be worse. Edited September 12, 2016 by poolebolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Same thread appears every year but at the start of the year every team knows that they are riding to make the playoffs and then it's winner takes all. Yes it would be good if we had league champions and then playoff winners but that's not how it is Hhahhahaa. I guess you support the robins. Could be worse. True - he could support Poole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thought I had dozed off on the sofa and woken up after the playoffs. No Belle Vue are not League Champions. They have won the right to choose who they are going to meet in the playoff semis. They have won nothing else......yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 We should have a league topper's trophy as well as league champion's trophy ...... the play offs are for SKY, for the clubs, for the fans but they can't take away the fact that a team has topped the league over the season ....... No there not for sky as the Pl would not have them would they ? they have them because clubs want them to keep the season alive keep the crowds up and make much needed money ......When the play offs start no one will give a monkeys who finished top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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