Gazc Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 See the Glasgow Supporters Club have had to cancel their bus, then mini bus, to Newcastle due to lack of interest. If it had been held in may when it should have been raced Newcastle would have had 100s travelling down from Glasgow . As they say a lose lose situation Everyone is just fed up with a complete and utter shambolic season. The events at Berwick didn't help the morale of the team or fan's on a team level. In all my years watching speedway for the first time I can't be bothered attending a sad reflection on how the season has went . and I imagine I will not be the only one feeling this way, 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) You also have it in the speedway Regulations that Championship takes priority over National except for NLRC, yet apparently the BSPA MC have overruled that rule and state Bewley and Smith ride in the NL. What is the point. Ludicrous We have our disagreements, but not over this one. The rulebook is pretty firm - Championship (and Premiership) take priority over NL except the Riders' Championship. The riders should be at Glasgow tomorrow, not Belle Vue. Otherwise why bother having a rulebook. All the best Rob Edited October 5, 2017 by lucifer sam 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 We have our disagreements, but not over this one. The rulebook is pretty firm - Championship (and Premiership) take priority over NL expect the Riders' Championship. The riders should be at Glasgow tomorrow, not Belle Vue. Otherwise why bother having a rulebook. All the best Rob Can't help thinking this is proof that our promotional team, despite being awfully nice blokes, have no clout where it matters. Looks as if we are also about to get shafted when it comes to next season. Rumours suggest a 12 team Premiership, racing only on Mondays and Thursdays - probably the existing 8 plus winner of promotion play-off which is likely to be Sheffield plus Lakeside (licence on ice). Have also read that based on geography if nothing else, Ipswich and Peterborough are likely to move up. That leaves Glasgow, Edinburgh (rumours of licence going on ice for a year), Berwick, Newcastle (threat of closure in this weeks Star), Redcar, Scunthorpe (well done for keeping on going despite poor crowds), Leicester, Workington (virtually certain to close) as being contenders for the Championship. So only 8 teams with possibly up to 2 closing or moving down to the NL. The only chance of NL teams moving up would be reducing the points limit/standard of racing and I can't see teams like Eastbourne wanting to travel up to Glasgow and Edinburgh. So whatever happens Glasgow and the other Championship teams will be sacrificed to ensure a few 'superstars' can ride in the UK. Can really see the Facennas chucking it and renting the stadium to anyone daft enough to try and run speedway in a professional manner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 We have our disagreements, but not over this one. The rulebook is pretty firm - Championship (and Premiership) take priority over NL expect the Riders' Championship. The riders should be at Glasgow tomorrow, not Belle Vue. Otherwise why bother having a rulebook. All the best Rob Slightly different I know, but when the Diamonds signed Steve Worrall, they were told they would have first call on him over Belle Vue - until Mr Vatcher decided otherwise. Pointless having a rulebook, only for those in 'authority' to change the rules. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Biased I know but never mind what league it is but what match is more important a KOC quarter final or a play off semi final.I think this the only reason that the Nat league clubs have priority this time. I have followed the Colts all season and I would like to have a chance to see them win the league I think you all would if in the same position.More so with the rules leaving us without our top 4 in the away leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 We have our disagreements, but not over this one. The rulebook is pretty firm - Championship (and Premiership) take priority over NL expect the Riders' Championship. The riders should be at Glasgow tomorrow, not Belle Vue. Otherwise why bother having a rulebook. All the best Rob The rulebook is a total crock of Shyte and has been for ages, I am told by the SCB that team line ups can be changed by the BSPA MC and this has clearly happened in this case. Makes you wonder what other rules they can ride roughshod over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 I can't see the Facennas throwing the towel in just yet but they surely must ask questions on the ameturish manner that the sport is being run. It is no use having forward thinking promotions attracting fans if they are going to be undermined at every turn by the mickey mouse prima donnas ruining the sport. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 The muppet in charge if the BSPA says he wants a simpler rule book. Then he lets rules get ignored. WE DON'T WANT A SIMPLER RULE BOOK, WE WANT THE ONE WE HAVE ADHERED TO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Edinburgh (rumours of licence going on ice for a year), First I've heard of that one. All I've heard is at least 1 more year at Armadiddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Said before, heard both and would tend to believe that they will run. Fingers crossed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS550 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) We all know doubling up has ruined this season , but this meeting brings it to a head what a nonsense it is . We have Lawson , Bewley and Smith missing and away riding for other teams , instead of us , on Friday and two of those riders are actually assets of our club . I love speedway , I love watching two evenly matched sides on a well prepared track doing battle . There's no more thrilling sight in sport than four riders , inches apart , vying for the lead in a race at speed . But this season has seriously diminished my enjoyment of the sport . Rain and injuries are things we can't do much about , but going into a quarter final cup tie with four guests and rider replacement is pretty much as low as it can get . The promotion wont thank me for saying this , but the best thing that can happen on Friday is that it pours from the heavens all day and spares us from this farce . I never thought i'd ever say this , but I can't wait for this season to end . Well said and says what many of us are feeling. Edited October 6, 2017 by justere2cgoodspeedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Glasgow Tigers1. Ricky Wells (Guest)2. Kyle Newman (Guest)3. Richie Worrall (Glasgow)4. R/R for Dan Bewley5. Aaron Summers (Glasgow) 6. Richard Hall (Guest) -7. Connor Coles (Guest) -Newcastle Diamonds 1. Robert Lambert2. Ashley Morris3. Stuart Robson4. Ludvig Lindgren5. Steve Worrall 6. Ben Hopwood7. Ryan MacDonald (Guest) What a Joke this cup tie has become 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Glasgow Tigers 1. Ricky Wells (Guest) 2. Kyle Newman (Guest) Ex Diamond 3. Richie Worrall (Glasgow) 4. R/R for Dan Bewley 5. Aaron Summers (Glasgow) 6. Richard Hall (Guest) - Ex Diamond/Gem 7. Connor Coles (Guest) - Ex Diamond Newcastle Diamonds 1. Robert Lambert 2. Ashley Morris 3. Stuart Robson 4. Ludvig Lindgren 5. Steve Worrall 6. Ben Hopwood 7. Ryan MacDonald (Guest) What a Joke this cup tie has become Does this make it better?? Edited October 6, 2017 by diamond@heart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Glasgow Tigers 1. Ricky Wells (Guest) 2. Kyle Newman (Guest) 3. Richie Worrall (Glasgow) 4. R/R for Dan Bewley 5. Aaron Summers (Glasgow) 6. Richard Hall (Guest) - 7. Connor Coles (Guest) - Newcastle Diamonds 1. Robert Lambert 2. Ashley Morris 3. Stuart Robson 4. Ludvig Lindgren 5. Steve Worrall 6. Ben Hopwood 7. Ryan MacDonald (Guest) What a Joke this cup tie has become 100% correct Glasgow fielding only 2 of there own riders, this season can finish anytime soon as it has scunnered me no end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Glasgow Tigers 1. Ricky Wells (Guest) 2. Kyle Newman (Guest) 3. Richie Worrall (Glasgow) 4. R/R for Dan Bewley 5. Aaron Summers (Glasgow) 6. Richard Hall (Guest) - 7. Connor Coles (Guest) - Newcastle Diamonds 1. Robert Lambert 2. Ashley Morris 3. Stuart Robson 4. Ludvig Lindgren 5. Steve Worrall 6. Ben Hopwood 7. Ryan MacDonald (Guest) What a Joke this cup tie has become Really 🤔 who would have thought it 😱 Have you not read any of the above posts 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Even our mascot is now R/R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Im actually looking forward to tonight, and to be fair the injuries are no ones fault. The scheduling and particularly the inability to sign replacements falls at the BSPA 's door though. No offence Buster, but on the basis of this season you give the impression of being a complete d**head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 No offence Buster, but on the basis of this season you give the impression of being a complete d**head. Can't argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highside Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Tero Aarnio guests for Glasgow tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Tero Aarnio guests for Glasgow tonight Guests for the guests! What an absolute bustard.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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