Willowman Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 At the Somerset fans forum on Tuesday evening, it cropped up that one of the NL clubs (whoever they are) would not be stepping up. This was in answer to a question about the number of meetings. We (Somerset) can expect a maximum of 10 (9 + potentially 1 more, not 2) league, 3 (3 groups so at best, if we're in a group of 4) shield and 1 KO, i.e.14. It could be as low as 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 44 minutes ago, Willowman said: At the Somerset fans forum on Tuesday evening, it cropped up that one of the NL clubs (whoever they are) would not be stepping up. This was in answer to a question about the number of meetings. We (Somerset) can expect a maximum of 10 (9 + potentially 1 more, not 2) league, 3 (3 groups so at best, if we're in a group of 4) shield and 1 KO, i.e.14. It could be as low as 12. .... and yet people said I was wrong for saying if we was in the top division we would have more meetings of at least 14 league matches and 1 cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 21 hours ago, Willowman said: At the Somerset fans forum on Tuesday evening, it cropped up that one of the NL clubs (whoever they are) would not be stepping up. This was in answer to a question about the number of meetings. We (Somerset) can expect a maximum of 10 (9 + potentially 1 more, not 2) league, 3 (3 groups so at best, if we're in a group of 4) shield and 1 KO, i.e.14. It could be as low as 12. It's an eerie silence from whoever is coming up.....it would seem they are not overly keen to join the Championship...so why was it prematurely announced as part of the AGM news???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, singy13 said: It's an eerie silence from whoever is coming up.....it would seem they are not overly keen to join the Championship...so why was it prematurely announced as part of the AGM news???? Who can blame them for having second thoughts. A big increase in costs and no guarantees of a sufficient increase in numbers through the turnstiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, cityrebel said: Who can blame them for having second thoughts. A big increase in costs and no guarantees of a sufficient increase in numbers through the turnstiles. But surely such problems would have been discussed, and hopefully ironed out, during the AGM - and so why was it announced two to come up??? Speedway is, as ever, a confusing sport for the fans to decipher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, singy13 said: But surely such problems would have been discussed, and hopefully ironed out, during the AGM - and so why was it announced two to come up??? Speedway is, as ever, a confusing sport for the fans to decipher. I never take the sport too seriously. Not having a team to support anymore probably helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Reading this weeks S.Star seems like Birmingham have been surprised by the pay demands of Championship riders, and the delay with Eastbourne is due to the outstanding debts at Lakeside there is a doubt if J.Cook will keep is Promoters Licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I never take the sport too seriously. Not having a team to support anymore probably helps! Well that is the worst case scenario for you I would think........must admit I was not very sure of having speedway on my doorstep in 2019.....but brill it is... I guess I'll have to keep my cool while watching the Rugby League at DP next summer too, pardon pun, - because I'll guarantee the usual wind ups will be thrown at me by the 'Town' fans, all are anti-speedway guys....sadly. I hope Lakeside/Brum/Eastbourne do join in the Championship fun tho....whenever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, singy13 said: But surely such problems would have been discussed, and hopefully ironed out, during the AGM - and so why was it announced two to come up??? Speedway is, as ever, a confusing sport for the fans to decipher. Perhaps to justify the reduction in points limit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Following our announcement issued on Thursday 15th November after the promoters’ AGM from 12th - 14th November 2018, we would like to issue this latest update: "There have been some significant developments in the past week regarding the day-to-day management and operations of Arlington Stadium which have now reached an exciting and positive conclusion. “The future direction of Eastbourne Eagles Speedway Club has been intrinsically linked with these prolonged discussions; and we are delighted to report an equally exciting and positive conclusion. “Eastbourne Eagles will be pressing ahead with plans to accept an invite to join the British Speedway Championship League in the coming week, and to also announce a new promotional and management structure in the same timescale. “We have been especially active in on track matters and rider recruitment; with the aim of building a strong side with the potential to have League and Cup success; and will be in a position to name new team members; together with a new title sponsor; and other exciting sponsorship; media, marketing and supporter news and packages in the next week. “We anticipate making a further more detailed announcement to you all over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of December when we hope to give you all a complete insight into the prospect of a truly exciting and positive new era and 2019 season, on and off the track; and a vision of a 3-5 year plan for Arlington Stadium and the Eastbourne Eagles." Edited November 25, 2018 by nightshift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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