Jump to content
British Speedway Forum

Bt Sport Coverage


Recommended Posts

Perhaps I am being a little dumb.But everyone is saying how close the two leagues are getting because most of the riders ride in both leagues.

Now my point is as said apart from a few GP riders and a few top European riders a lot of the riders in both leagues are the same.So how does the championship pay all these doubleing up riders with no TV money.Just going off the 2017 season do the likes of Cook,Lambert.Masters,Morris,Harris and many more Premier league class heat leaders ride for less money in the Champ league.

If not how has the Championship survived all these years without the help of TV money.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

With those numbers on PPV you would not even break even

Of course you wouny but highlighting just how tiny the BT offer is.

 

Really getting 1000 subscriptions worldwide shouldnt be impossible.

Edited by Steve Shovlar
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting quotes from Lindgren on speedway GP.

 

He said: "Obviously I know about the TV deal and theyre still working on it I think. At the moment, it looks like they dont have a TV deal for next season, which means theyll have less to spend. The budgets for all the clubs will be lower.

 

For me, I love being able to race in Britain, but I have to look at all aspects is it worth it money-wise? I also have a budget to go with my race team, so well see."

 

No surprises for me to hear, and as I have previously said costs will need to be cut to keep the clubs in business this season.

Edited by jchapman
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting quotes from Lindgren on speedway GP.

 

He said: "Obviously I know about the TV deal and theyre still working on it I think. At the moment, it looks like they dont have a TV deal for next season, which means theyll have less to spend. The budgets for all the clubs will be lower.

 

For me, I love being able to race in Britain, but I have to look at all aspects is it worth it money-wise? I also have a budget to go with my race team, so well see."

 

No surprises for me to hear, and as I have previously said costs will need to be cut to keep the clubs in business this season.

 

Could be Thorssell at No.1 then.

 

Shame but clubs must do what's best financially for them.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting quotes from Lindgren on speedway GP.

He said: "Obviously I know about the TV deal and theyre still working on it I think. At the moment, it looks like they dont have a TV deal for next season, which means theyll have less to spend. The budgets for all the clubs will be lower.

For me, I love being able to race in Britain, but I have to look at all aspects is it worth it money-wise? I also have a budget to go with my race team, so well see."

No surprises for me to hear, and as I have previously said costs will need to be cut to keep the clubs in business this season.

We'll probably still get a deal as the BSPA know they can't afford to not have one but they will have to meet BT in the middle.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting quotes from Lindgren on speedway GP.

 

He said: "Obviously I know about the TV deal and theyre still working on it I think. At the moment, it looks like they dont have a TV deal for next season, which means theyll have less to spend. The budgets for all the clubs will be lower.

 

For me, I love being able to race in Britain, but I have to look at all aspects is it worth it money-wise? I also have a budget to go with my race team, so well see."

 

No surprises for me to hear, and as I have previously said costs will need to be cut to keep the clubs in business this season.

 

And the old adage definitely applies that - anything is worth only what someone else is willing to pay for it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's doomed,I tell ye. Things have got into such an unholy fankle the best way forward can only be backwards. Disband this Premier league, merge the teams into the other 11 and run for a season with a 19 team league as cheap as possible without people losing interest

Then start working on drawing up the Premier league to resume again in 2019. Get some decent external consultants in and just work on the structure and rules & regs, basically start from scratch and involve the TV people in the process. Then do a proper launch. The final chance saloon.

  • Like 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's doomed,I tell ye. Things have got into such an unholy fankle the best way forward can only be backwards. Disband this Premier league, merge the teams into the other 11 and run for a season with a 19 team league as cheap as possible without people losing interest

Then start working on drawing up the Premier league to resume again in 2019. Get some decent external consultants in and just work on the structure and rules & regs, basically start from scratch and involve the TV people in the process. Then do a proper launch. The final chance saloon.

 

Probably the most constructive idea I've read... When we have teams dictating their chose of leagues and specific race nights, it time to have a massive rethink....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's doomed,I tell ye. Things have got into such an unholy fankle the best way forward can only be backwards. Disband this Premier league, merge the teams into the other 11 and run for a season with a 19 team league as cheap as possible without people losing interest

Then start working on drawing up the Premier league to resume again in 2019. Get some decent external consultants in and just work on the structure and rules & regs, basically start from scratch and involve the TV people in the process. Then do a proper launch. The final chance saloon.

 

Oh Yes Please! Hamish, have no influence over the BSPA buggers?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting quotes from Lindgren on speedway GP.

He said: "Obviously I know about the TV deal and theyre still working on it I think. At the moment, it looks like they dont have a TV deal for next season, which means theyll have less to spend. The budgets for all the clubs will be lower.

For me, I love being able to race in Britain, but I have to look at all aspects is it worth it money-wise? I also have a budget to go with my race team, so well see."

No surprises for me to hear, and as I have previously said costs will need to be cut to keep the clubs in business this season.

Basically what Lindgren is saying that if his pay rate is cut too much he wont ride in the UK, tbh I should think that will apply to a lot of clubs but clubs should only pay what they can afford. Edited by bigcatdiary
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy