mikebv Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Woz01 said: And this doesn't happen anyway? Someone has to finish top and bottom, that's the point of a league. And at least one team, and often more, will end up miles behind the top teams... In March they all are supposed to start 'relatively' equal... Also in March, most contributors on here can spot how poor some of the teams actually are.. By the end of April those teams highlighted are invariably getting hammered each week.. And will continue to do do so unless they have money to replace poor performers with better riders.. And if they had that money, they wouldn't have put that team together in the first place.. Too many teams (or not enough riders) to ever keep the Leagues competitive and with no relegation each team basically decides it's own level, sometimes based on the ego of the Promoter... For me, the top league should have no more than 10 teams with six riders per team.. 60 riders needed and all above a four point average.. No make weights allowed at the bottom end of the teams.. 40 point average per team, meaning you could have one 4/5/6/7/8/9 point plus rider per team if you so wished.. With the top league becoming an aspirational motivator for the other clubs to aspire to. Not "I've got a few quid, I want to race in the Premiership".. No point having the 'flagship league' loaded with uncompetitive teams as this would just be damaging the 'Speedway GB' brand even further... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 14 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Any news on the sale front Skidder. What I mean is anyone interested. Wouldn't expect you to let anything out that shouldn't be. Nothing relevant for this Somerset thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 1:35 PM, james1234 said: I Can see Bomber at Somerset next year with Jack Holder going back to Poole Can you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 21 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Will Somerset want to be racing on a Friday night ..... if so they need to send a note to Mr Rob Godfrey who is in charge of allocation of race nights Yes and what a cock up he has made of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 21 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Will Somerset want to be racing on a Friday night ..... if so they need to send a note to Mr Rob Godfrey who is in charge of allocation of race nights But will they be allowed to or are we continuing with the screw up of fixed race nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, A ORLOV said: But will they be allowed to or are we continuing with the screw up of fixed race nights Nothing wrong with fixed race nights - if the Championship clubs had allowed the Prem clubs to stick to Mondays/Thursdays as agreed with FIM, and agreed that for any Thursday fixture clashes the Prem clubs should have priority! Edited October 28, 2018 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Nothing wrong with fixed race nights - if the Championship clubs had allowed the Prem clubs to stick to Mondays/Thursdays as agreed with FIM, and agreed that for any Thursday fixture clashes the Prem clubs should have priority! But it did end up like a dogs dinner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: But it did end up like a dogs dinner. Yes with some clubs affected much more than others. For example Somerset have been quoted as saying they were pleased with their good crowd attendances on their 'off night' as it was much easier on the M5 for fans to get there rather than on a Friday Edited October 28, 2018 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: Yes with some clubs affected much more than others. That is often the usual result of many of the bspa's ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Plus another league is trying to use Thurs for next season now, so that idea might be gone completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 The Swedish Allskvenskan league have always used Thursdays but with only 6 teams in it (and 9 in the top Elitserien) so I gues it gives them another option to allow all 9 top teams to have a fixture every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 11:01 AM, Skidder1 said: Yes with some clubs affected much more than others. For example Somerset have been quoted as saying they were pleased with their good crowd attendances on their 'off night' as it was much easier on the M5 for fans to get there rather than on a Friday I wouldn't think Somerset would want to go back to Fridays with all that M5 traffic, and all the problems on the roads Fridays usually bring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 1:35 PM, james1234 said: I Can see Bomber at Somerset next year with Jack Holder going back to Poole Bomber would have to take a cut in wages then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idh Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 10 hours ago, Buttons said: I wouldn't think Somerset would want to go back to Fridays with all that M5 traffic, and all the problems on the roads Fridays usually bring Agree I travel up from Exeter and Wednesday is far easier travel wise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Am I goin mad or had the Speedway Gb site got us down as Championship league next season!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Rich Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm sorry to see Somerset go championship, been some great matches against the Rebels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRebel Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Gutted to say the least.... I know having Doyley on the books for a year would have been expensive but not so expensive that it would force us back down a division. I personally will, and I'm sure the club will, miss the local derbies against Swindon and Poole. Always a big crowd and a brilliant atmosphere. At the end of the day, if this decision keeps the club afloat then I'm all for it but just a bit disappointed at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Disappointing to see Somerset drop down but if that's what needs to be done for the future of the club.. whatever league they're in you can guarentee the team will be competitive and entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 ???? Somerset are still shown as Premiership on the Speedway GB site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Gutted. Nearest away track is Leicester :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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