Bavarian Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I can't understand why You need doubling-up of riders. There are loads of Young Aussies waiting to come over, who would be happy fill the teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Bavarian said: I can't understand why You need doubling-up of riders. There are loads of Young Aussies waiting to come over, who would be happy fill the teams. Not just Aussies either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Richard Weston said: Not seen that. I've seen others mention it on twitter...? Maybe based on a media article somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Remember we might well have visa issues with UKBA when we finally leave the EU, has the BSPA thought about that one, its something thats out of there hands at the BSPA.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 20 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I've seen others mention it on twitter...? Maybe based on a media article somewhere. Ged Rathbone said it on the PA at the final meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornaby48 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Speed way has never made a serious attempt at automatic promotion and relegation ,so why not try it now? It's recognised that there isn't the massive difference in standards between the Premier and Championship Leagues that there used to be . The 1st division ( Premier League) could be the existing 7 teams plus the top 3 from the Championship and the 2nd division(Championship League) could add 2 teams from the National League or elsewhere. Promotion and relegation would be the top2 teams up with the bottom 2 relegated. This is assuming that all this years teams still run. The season would open ,as suggested ,with a regionalised competition involving mixing all teams and the end of the season with a Ko cup likewise. This would mean that doubling up would have to end and if the scourge of guests persisted ,then they would come from the opposite league and not their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 SPECIAL pre-AGM edition of Speedway Star next week ... plenty of fans voicing their opinions about the way ahead for British speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Three leagues. First level about 10% stronger than 2018 CL. Second tier about 20% weaker than 2018 CL. Ideally 10 clubs per league with 36 match programme. No break during World Cup and no "Shield" competition. Promotion and relegation but "moving up club" can decline it. Doubling up limited to 2 riders per club, but only the two with lowest averages in initial team declaration, and to be drawn from the league/s below. Third league as now a development league, strictly cost controlled and with very low initial team building points limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 26 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: I can't find any confirmation that they will run. The 100 club is being closed(from club website) Peterborough Telegraph reporting that Messrs Rathbone and Watson are going to the AGM. I think there is a rule about promotions that come to an end having to go to the AGM for some reason. However, my memory fails me on what that reason is. Peterborough will race in 2019 We are The 2018 AGM brings the 2018 season to a close, then opens the 2019 season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Richard Weston said: I can't find any confirmation that they will run. The 100 club is being closed(from club website) Peterborough Telegraph reporting that Messrs Rathbone and Watson are going to the AGM. I think there is a rule about promotions that come to an end having to go to the AGM for some reason. However, my memory fails me on what that reason is. The first morning is all about closing the current season down with all teams in attendance, and if they are not they will be fined £1000. I remember one meeting in the early 00's in Lanzarote that, due to John Perrin not liking flying, that George Carslake had to fly in from America/Canada where he had a dental business. If you stay after lunch you are deemed to be running the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 41 minutes ago, Tsunami said: The first morning is all about closing the current season down with all teams in attendance. If you stay after lunch you are deemed to be running the following year. It’s a bit like the old kid tv programme “runaround” with mike read but not as well organised 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Tsunami said: The first morning is all about closing the current season down with all teams in attendance. If you stay after lunch you are deemed to be running the following year. Big decisions to be made by several then.....stay for the sandwiches but leave before cake or leave before sandwiches and remove any risk of being deemed present after lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 22 hours ago, Noodles said: Do you mean Premiership? How do you know this? If reality then it'll be one of those worst kept secrets that those who think that they are in the know skirt around before it's made public. However, we as Panthers fans are more aware than most that there is many a slip between the BSPA AGM emblazoned cup and lip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I think the first morning will be like a market with promoters, who are trying to sell their clubs, all standing behind suitcases having donned sheepskin coats and cloth caps shouting at the passing punters in broad cockney accents .... 'I'm not asking 20,000 I'm not even asking 10,000' etc etc!! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 16 hours ago, NeilWatson said: Peterborough will race in 2019 We are The 2018 AGM brings the 2018 season to a close, then opens the 2019 season Excellent news as it is unthinkable that such a good track would be lost to Speedway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Dodger Blue said: I think the first morning will be like a market with promoters, who are trying to sell their clubs, all standing behind suitcases having donned sheepskin coats and cloth caps shouting at the passing punters in broad cockney accents .... 'I'm not asking 20,000 I'm not even asking 10,000' etc etc!! You know it makes sense... Lavverley Jabberley.. Cash only though obviously... (In used notes).. Cushty... (Keep yer eye out fer vem developerz Rodney, scarper quick if yer see 'em)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 23 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: SPECIAL pre-AGM edition of Speedway Star next week ... plenty of fans voicing their opinions about the way ahead for British speedway. Excellent, mind you will they listen and take good ideas on board !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) The fixture list was doomed from the start of the season but even half way the through the season the promoters would not believe it! Edited November 5, 2018 by topaz325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Major issue with Championship, the Premier was all done and dusted. The championship is the main reason the sport In the UK is dragging. Time for the top league to separate and go alone leaving some the championship to argue amongst themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, Pirates Of Poole said: Major issue with Championship, the Premier was all done and dusted. The championship is the main reason the sport In the UK is dragging. Time for the top league to separate and go alone leaving some the championship to argue amongst themselves. One way to end doubling up, I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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