Gazc Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, BluPanther said: No idea why, maybe a Glasgow supporter could enlighten us on that one ... Primarily it was rider availability with there overseas commitments that made a Friday the preferred choice. Edited November 12, 2018 by Gazc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 2 hours ago, BluPanther said: No idea why, maybe a Glasgow supporter could enlighten us on that one ... I preferred the Sunday meetings , but the amount of speedway abroad , long track and grass track , makes attracting riders to Glasgow all the more difficult for a Sunday these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Paulco said: I preferred the Sunday meetings , but the amount of speedway abroad , long track and grass track , makes attracting riders to Glasgow all the more difficult for a Sunday these days So rider power or did Glasgow hope for more fans on Friday nights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, topaz325 said: So rider power or did Glasgow hope for more fans on Friday nights ? Probably a bit of both . The owners have been pushing for Friday nights ever since they took over the club . But to be honest i dont see any significant increase in crowd levels compared to a Sunday afternoon . We have probably hit the ceiling of what size of crowd speedway in Glasgow can attract now , regardless of which day we have our meetings . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spl77 Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 18 hours ago, The Third Man said: Obviously the supporters in Poland are stupid then, or they don't get as easily bored as they do in England Neither! in Poland speedway is run as a proper professional team sport promotion relegation riders on riding for one team and no guests. Then add in sponsorship tv rights press coverage speedway in Poland becomes something that people want to attend and be involved in unlike here where its seen like the embarrassing uncle at Christmas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted November 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 4:24 PM, BluPanther said: They know that Sundays is the prime day for Speedway, it encourages families to attend and creates a younger and more sustainable fan base... If speedway in Poland can encourage families to attend and a younger fan base can be created, is there any reason why the UK can't emulate their success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 40 minutes ago, 4thbender said: If speedway in Poland can encourage families to attend and a younger fan base can be created, is there any reason why the UK can't emulate their success? Running on a weekend would be essential to make that happen, and that's very unlikely. I don't know the answer, and i doubt if there is one tbh ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, 4thbender said: If speedway in Poland can encourage families to attend and a younger fan base can be created, is there any reason why the UK can't emulate their success? 19 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Running on a weekend would be essential to make that happen, and that's very unlikely. I don't know the answer, and i doubt if there is one tbh ... A wonder if midweek speedway would be popular in Poland,,, they might struggle to attrackt riders that are riding in Britain ? Edited November 12, 2018 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 So the Championship teams (Second division whatever the BSPA come up with) in 2019. Lakeside : Does not look likely to be running, could be at a new venue or Rye House? Workington: Very little chance of running, will need a big cash injection. The stadium looks to have a limited run of about three years? Peterborough: Up for sale but been bought already according to reports. Glasgow : Running in 2019 but has run up a six figure loss. Redcar: Up for sale? Edinburgh: Looks Likely to be running but from reports has a limited run at its present location. Ipswich: Everything is good and seems set to run. Sheffield: Similar to Ipswich. Berwick: Up for sale. Scunthorpe: Threatened to pull out last year if I remember correctly but seem set to run next year. Newcastle: Definite to run in 2019. Apologies in advance for any errors but does not make for good reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 aye , ,we are doomed i say , doomed . (joke, tic, banter and craic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, jenga said: aye , ,we are doomed i say , doomed . (joke, tic, banter and craic ) Edited for accuracy, However There is a great deal of goodwill running through this sport, so its not all doom and gloom... I for one will be fascinated to see what comes out of this AGM but regretfully feel that nothing will change much, I would honestly like to think it will, Its no secret that I am a big fan of 6 man teams (or 5 at a push) I would like to see something radical come out of this AGM but like many have stated on here I also doubt we will see anything other than the usual tinkering around the edges. Will there will be 7 or 8 teams in a top league with 8 to 14 teams in a second division, (who knows) We wait with anticipation on the official press release telling us how productive the meeting was and how promotions will pull together to save the sport and then no doubt I like others will moan my "nether regions off" at what is being proposed. However one always lives in eternal hope Regards THJ Edited November 13, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn Edited for accuracy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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