bruno Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just looking through all the teams most seem to have a cloud of some sort hanging over them for next year. How many DEFINATES do we reckon will be running next year. I think this could be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just looking through all the teams most seem to have a cloud of some sort hanging over them for next year. How many DEFINATES do we reckon will be running next year. I think this could be interesting TROUBLE is, none of us know. Much will depend on the actual league(s) structure in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 TROUBLE is, none of us know. Much will depend on the actual league(s) structure in 2018. Well I, for one, hope they don't scrap the Championship or screw it over. It is my preferred League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm guessing obviously but I reckon just over half are definates for next year with the rest having a ? next to them. Most will proberly survive but it can't continue the way it is surely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boston five Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rob says Scunny might not run yet says Ryan will be at another track if he gets a permit !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 No idea whats happening with Birmingham next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Got to be honest I thought this was a good topic and would get some interesting comments and debates, oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Is it Mildenhall who have already announced their first signing for 2018...so I guess that unless the bailiffs come round to pick up on that court award that went against the club, the Fen Tigers will still be around next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Is it Mildenhall who have already announced their first signing for 2018...so I guess that unless the bailiffs come round to pick up on that court award that went against the club, the Fen Tigers will still be around next year. I sincerely hope so. The thought of that Court Judgement still angers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Workington very much in doubt , not helped by poor fixture planning, rider availability etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Is it Mildenhall who have already announced their first signing for 2018...so I guess that unless the bailiffs come round to pick up on that court award that went against the club, the Fen Tigers will still be around next year. I sincerely hope so. The thought of that Court Judgement still angers me. Isn't there a complexity in regard to the court order? I think the present occupants of the venue Spedeworth Motorsport have absolution from the court order. This was, as I seem to recall, part of the deal when they moved there with the previous occupants of the venue continuing to be the victims of the court order. For my part, I believe that to be the case - I cannot visualise an organisation like Spedeworth Motorsport taking over a venue and also the burden of the court order. Aside from that I have no idea what the complexities in regard to Mildenhall are. But I have read that Spedeworth Motorsport are already planning their 2018 actives at Mildenhall, and continue to be supportive of the activities of their speedway tenants. Besides oval car racing and speedway, Mildenhall also hosts greyhound racing. Edited September 1, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Workington very much in doubt , not helped by poor fixture planning, rider availability etc. i think poor fixtiure planning for most clubs kills off supporters big style , we need it to be a WEEKLY thing and not as and when . so yes , workington may be doubtful unless we run with 7 james sarjeant,s that will kill the crowd off .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnleft Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) Far too early to say if X, Y or Z are definitely running - or not. Until the Powers That Be unveil their master plan for the revival of the sport in the UK ( again ) very, very few promoters can say definitely - "we are running in 2018". They have no idea yet, of what they might be putting a team together for or in what kind of league. Edited September 4, 2017 by waytogo28 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Isn't there a complexity in regard to the court order? I think the present occupants of the venue Spedeworth Motorsport have absolution from the court order. This was, as I seem to recall, part of the deal when they moved there with the previous occupants of the venue continuing to be the victims of the court order. For my part, I believe that to be the case - I cannot visualise an organisation like Spedeworth Motorsport taking over a venue and also the burden of the court order. Aside from that I have no idea what the complexities in regard to Mildenhall are. But I have read that Spedeworth Motorsport are already planning their 2018 actives at Mildenhall, and continue to be supportive of the activities of their speedway tenants. Besides oval car racing and speedway, Mildenhall also hosts greyhound racing. I don't see how the costs of the legal battle would be associated with the stadium, as opposed to the previous owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Worrying times really as flicking through the tables i would say 50% of the teams per league have question marks hanging over the regarding their participation next year for various reasons and that is ignoring those teams who may compete but at a different level. Obviously i am keeping my fingers crossed but it will be an uncomfortable winter for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonian Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) Taking into account owners/leagues and general knowledge of each team, looking at new season - Premiership Swindon - Stadium under threat? Should be a Starter Wolves - Banker, Starter Belle Vue - New promotion, Starter Poole - Banker, Starter Rye House - Under good promotion, Starter Somerset - Solid club, Starter Kings Lynn - Big announcement next week, Possible Championship/Non Starter? Leicester - Promotion/Relegation possible? Is that still happening? Starter Championship Sheffield - Under good promotion team, Starter Glasgow - Under good promotion team, Starter Ipswich - Solid promotion team and sponsors, Starter Edinburgh - Solid promotion team, Starter Redcar - New'ish promoters, Starter Newcastle - Didn't they sign a new lease for the stadium for another 5 years last season? Starter Peterborough - If Ged is still happy to carry on, Starter Workington - Sounds worrying, Possible Non-Starter Scunthorpe - Again sounds worrying, attendances the issue? Possible Non-Starter Berwick - New promotion team, Starter By that, I'm guessing 3-4 teams are not guaranteed for next season... Worrying to see. I'm sure they'll be plenty of twists and turns over the winter, and some of these may be in better/worse state than made aware of, but thought I'd give my opinion on it for what it's worth. I do hope that this winter is positive and a proper plan can be set out by the BSPA for the next few seasons. Regular race nights that suit each club, a system to in-cooperate DU riders, a suitable rule for guests and a proper marketing plan to move Speedway into the 21st century. (I know, shoot my down, I'm hoping for miracles here!) Edited September 7, 2017 by Bostonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 If they are going one leagues some of the bigger national league clubs may figure, Cook has recently stated that lakeside will look to move back up. I imagine Kent and Eastbourne possibly interested and able to step up too. With Horton implying bees may ride NL at a track share and the possibility of a Sprockets side too. But I think all the runners at NL will be tracking teams again in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiles Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 If one big leauge and then the conference leauge teams, the top flight should be a maximun of 18(16 would be better(but 18 teams in top 2 divisions this season)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 If one big leauge and then the conference leauge teams, the top flight should be a maximun of 18(16 would be better(but 18 teams in top 2 divisions this season)) Don't say that. The Promoters will wreck the Championship if they do that. That may not bother you - but it would certainly bother Championship Supporters who are, by and large, fed up with the Premiership/Elite being kept going at our expense. I doubt the National League would be that happy either. Remember, Speedway, is as much as anything, about Supporters as well as Riders and Promoters and I believe it is a two way thing. Without the Riders and Promoters Speedway would not exist - but also without Supporters it would, in all probability, not exist either. What I am saying is that Supporters, (those who pay for the Sport) need to be considered too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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