iand Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 For the 2 play-off meetings between Wolves & Swindon, the cameras kept panning the HUGE crowds watching. Last night, I don't remember once the cameras panning the crowd. Could anyone tell me whether the crowd last night was much bigger than a normal Sheffield meeting, as there didn't seem to be a lot there. Or was the crowd that low because everyone realised what a farce of a meeting it was. Haven't seen any reply to this post as all the posts now seem to be about the clubs statements. So I will ask again out of curiosity what was the crowd size like last night compared to the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 It was roughly what you'd expect to see on a Thursday night for a normal league fixture,maybe not as many on the 3rd/4th bends as usual. There didn't seem to be any Lions fans around though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I thought the attendance was a bit up on a normal Thursday night. They were quite a few Lions fan's on the 1st and 2nd bends and they made a bit of noise cheering the Lions on. utt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket007 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have no allegiance to either team, so this question is as a neutral. Was there a valid reason for Leicester's Polish rider to miss the meeting? If there wasn't, I believe it is in the rules that only a NL rider could take his place and not R/R. Have Sheffield ridden under protest, or was it done to make Leicester strong enough to make sure they won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have no allegiance to either team, so this question is as a neutral. Was there a valid reason for Leicester's Polish rider to miss the meeting? If there wasn't, I believe it is in the rules that only a NL rider could take his place and not R/R. Have Sheffield ridden under protest, or was it done to make Leicester strong enough to make sure they won.The club and the BSPA have 2 options1 if they don't want the rider banned they use the " non facility" option 2 if the club use a facility the rider is classed as " witholding his services" and the rider gets a 28 day ban- unless it's Scunthorpe who only seem to get 14days !!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The club and the BSPA have 2 options 1 if they don't want the rider banned they use the " non facility" option 2 if the club use a facility the rider is classed as " witholding his services" and the rider gets a 28 day ban- unless it's Scunthorpe who only seem to get 14days !!!!! Or 3 the BSPA MC reserve the right to amend any team line up whenever they feel like it as they did with Glasgow v Newcastle KOC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 How can anyone criticise the fantastic season Sheffield have had, it's hard to believe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 It wouldn't surprise me, if D.Bates gives up his ownership of Leicester either by a close associate (eg family member) taking over ownership, or by selling outright. He's made the tough yards by sorting out the mess he took over, and so who could blame him if he now wants to focus on getting Sheffield established successfully in the Premiership and let someone else build on his work at Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpandroid Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Who said Sheffield want to go up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Bates did!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 People were moaning about last nights (Wednesday) return leg being moved to next Monday. The weather was dreadful, and had been forecast to be so, it was the correct decision. You really cant win with some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman77 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Monday Live Sports on TV Leicester Lions v Sheffield Tigers BT Sport Leicester City v West Brom Sky Sports Will the people of Leicester really come out to support a nothing speedway match at Full price when its on TV along side the local premier league football team. The promotion should of lowered the entrance price for this match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Monday Live Sports on TV Leicester Lions v Sheffield Tigers BT Sport Leicester City v West Brom Sky Sports Will the people of Leicester really come out to support a nothing speedway match at Full price when its on TV along side the local premier league football team. The promotion should of lowered the entrance price for this match. From the press release, wasn't it BT who requested the change of night, due to the bad weather forecast, so no real blame attached to the club, presumably they realised it would clash with the football. The ironic thing is the forecast was wrong, where I am, about 4 miles from the track we had a few light showers from about 3pm, but not even enough to wet the pavements. although it was windy & with leaden sky's it wouldn't have made for a pleasant evening. But the meeting would have gone ahead no problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman77 Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 From the press release, wasn't it BT who requested the change of night, due to the bad weather forecast, so no real blame attached to the club, presumably they realised it would clash with the football. The ironic thing is the forecast was wrong, where I am, about 4 miles from the track we had a few light showers from about 3pm, but not even enough to wet the pavements. although it was windy & with leaden sky's it wouldn't have made for a pleasant evening. But the meeting would have gone ahead no problem. I don't think they have thought through the pricing for this match to get fans to turn up at BP, this is a Bad PR from Leicester speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Who is going to go to a meeting that is already over and who is going to watch it on tv , crazy scheduling and no price reduction. It would have been much better to televise the cup match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Who is going to go to a meeting that is already over and who is going to watch it on tv , crazy scheduling and no price reduction. It would have been much better to televise the cup match. Perhaps people who like speedway and enjoy a night out at their local track, especially when it's likely to be nearly six months before the next opportunity? (People who actually like speedway? No, it'll never catch on....) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Perhaps people who like speedway and enjoy a night out at their local track, especially when it's likely to be nearly six months before the next opportunity? (People who actually like speedway? No, it'll never catch on....) And an ideal opportunity for sufferers of enochlophobia to get out and watch some speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennylion Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Lions website previews tonight's meeting and advises that there will be an important announcement about the future of the club. Interesting to see what that will be, especially in front of a sparse crowd. I do wonder whether a low crowd will give ammunition to the "Saturday night" track scenario and no to fixed race nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) GlennyLion The announcement will be a very positive thing for the club and there is likely to be another positive one in a few days time as well. By the sounds of it plans for 2018 are well advanced which is good to see. Edited October 16, 2017 by flagrag 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Perhaps people who like speedway and enjoy a night out at their local track, especially when it's likely to be nearly six months before the next opportunity? (People who actually like speedway? No, it'll never catch on....) I may be in a minority then because I wouldn't go if it was my team. there will always be a hardcore that go but why go to a one sided match with little or no passing, the result of which doesn't matter especially if I was a football fan too and my home team were playing on the same night in a must win game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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