Steve0 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 One thing Holder and Batch are assured of when they make a return to the AFA is a warm reception from the fans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I think you're being too specific in saying that Swindon and Wolves reaped the benefits because they had SGP riders. When thinking back, Both Freddie and Jason were in the teams at the start of the season, but it wasn't until the promoters made changes lower down the order did both teams start winning regularly. Â Of cause GP riders are important, but so are the rest of the team. It is only when you are winning does the crowd increase, and that would happen whether they were GP riders or not. Belle Vue is a prime example of that....... Â At the end of the day the costs have to be met . If clubs can afford these GP riders, then go for it. It not then they have to cut the material to suit. But surely if you a league with say five of the eight teams with a GP rider in their team, and the others without a big hitter, how will that work, oh yes the teams with the big hitters will be in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Â Coincidence, probably, but the only gamble picking Doyle was his injuries..... Like you, we took that gamble on a GP rider with the inflated averages knowing they were only counted when the teams were being assembled. But our GP rider was crap. along with others who thought all you had to do was turn up. Without doubt our best riders were those of lesser standings, who rode their hearts out everytime... Â Maybe Holder was a disappointment, but if you'd kept him in the side King's Lynn would probably have been in the play-offs too instead of struggling to stay away from the bottom. Â The only team in the top four without a GP rider would then have been Belle Vue - who had a rider who has qualified for next year's GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 For those who may be interested, BT Sport's Natalie Quirk will be the guest of the NSSC this Wednesday evening (15th Nov) 8pm start.  Everybody is welcome with a £3 entry fee for non-members. All money raised goes to the GB Young Lions.  Come and enjoy an evening in Natalie's company and meet up with some familiar faces.  The venue is; The Brandon Club Main Street Brandon Coventry CV8 3HW  For all details; https://www.nuneatonspeedwaysupportersclub.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I UNDERSTAND that BT Sport have made an offer to the BSPA to televise domestic speedway in 2018. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 That'll keep the armchair supporters happy, save them having to pay their entrance money at the turnstiles Another coffin nail hammered in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 That'll keep the armchair supporters happy, save them having to pay their entrance money at the turnstiles Another coffin nail hammered in If they are that tight I cant imagine too many paying for subscription tv.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Great news YET to be approved by the BSPA, not all of whom perceive any advantage from having British speedway televised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) If they are that tight I cant imagine too many paying for subscription tv....Check your sums - BT subscription per month v Admission + travel each meetingDecent saving without being tight Edited November 19, 2017 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 i personally would think a 'Match of the Day' type production would be the way to go, highlights from the previous weeks action maybe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 i personally would think a 'Match of the Day' type production would be the way to go, highlights from the previous weeks action maybe... That would make sense, edited highlights more likely to attract new fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 i personally would think a 'Match of the Day' type production would be the way to go, highlights from the previous weeks action maybe... Â Serious question, but what exactly are the "highlights" of speedway? We don't have goals, knockouts, touchdown etc. Would you show the best heat from each meeting? That doesn't exactly articulate the balance of a meeting, in the same way showing the goals from both teams shows the ebb and flow of a football match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Â Serious question, but what exactly are the "highlights" of speedway? We don't have goals, knockouts, touchdown etc. Would you show the best heat from each meeting? That doesn't exactly articulate the balance of a meeting, in the same way showing the goals from both teams shows the ebb and flow of a football match. bit of a strange question to be honest... what do you think constitutes to 'highlights'..? Why do you think it should be a race, for me it may be 4 or 5 heats from the whole weeks matches including maybe ' a day in the life' of certain riders throughout the season... which in turn would fill an hour a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Will the tv coverage start at the beginning of the season or only the latter half of the season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 YET to be approved by the BSPA, not all of whom perceive any advantage from having British speedway televised. And if anybody wanted any further evidence that the UK sports ruling body are clueless their it is. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstaxi Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 That'll keep the armchair supporters happy, save them having to pay their entrance money at the turnstiles Another coffin nail hammered in Many us live many miles from a speedway track and others have work commitments. Myself I fall in to both categories,can and only get to about 8 meetings a year TV just wets the appitipe for the real thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 That'll keep the armchair supporters happy, save them having to pay their entrance money at the turnstiles Another coffin nail hammered in  Five million households receive BT Sport. I'm not sure how many people go to speedway on a weekly basis, but I'd guess there is some potential to attract new fans there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 That'll keep the armchair supporters happy, save them having to pay their entrance money at the turnstiles Another coffin nail hammered in  Some are armchair fans now because they've lost their local track, not everyone has access to transport for further afield. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) £99 per meeting or £999? Can't see it being worth much more to the BT Sport portfolio of motorsport.  And let's hope they have insisted on a £9.99 ticket for those who prefer it live! Edited November 19, 2017 by waytogo28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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