A ORLOV Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 One question though is how many of the usual fans might still be on lock down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckbill Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Have Belle Vue and Dan Bewley parted company now he's gone to Poland? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 3 hours ago, geoff58 said: no whatever give you that idea ????? Probably because his Polish contract means he is now unavailable for the Aces until their season is completed (albeit the likelihood of any British season is diminishing week by week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigACE Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, geoff58 said: same can be said for kurtz/kildimand/lidsey also doyle/batchelor at swindon lambert at kings lynn iversen at peterboro !! Also no one knows if the situation changes so its all speculation whether they return ?? yes our season is looking bleak ??? Was always said Geoff that we would suffer the most. We cannot afford another dodgy season. Or would we have to lower our expectations ?. Think we would have to. At least it would drag Swindon down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckbill Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 16 hours ago, geoff58 said: no whatever give you that idea ????? I was led to believe that his British racing licence had been revoked for going to Poland and instead of breaking his contract with Belle Vue it has been terminated on mutual agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Duckbill said: I was led to believe that his British racing licence had been revoked for going to Poland and instead of breaking his contract with Belle Vue it has been terminated on mutual agreement. As far as Im aware all British racing licences have been withdrawn/suspended by the ACU due to Covid 19 situation, its the ACU that issue licences to riders not Teams, contacts are obviously between Team and rider.. https://www.acu.org.uk/ Edited May 13, 2020 by greyhoundp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckbill Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 3 hours ago, greyhoundp said: As far as Im aware all British racing licences have been withdrawn/suspended by the ACU due to Covid 19 situation, its the ACU that issue licences to riders not Teams, contacts are obviously between Team and rider.. https://www.acu.org.uk/ Thanks for that, so in effect the ACU have signed all riders off until they are confident the season can start again in the UK. My mistake I thought it was only the riders who had gone to Poland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigACE Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Phew. Glad that is sorted out. My expectations are quite low going into the season whenever it starts. That would have nailed it. The only thing making me think, No. We will do ok is simply because i cannot get my head around us carrying the dodgy spell on for so long after last season. I do think Charles will be the main man. He is home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Think the Poles are hoping to get fans into their Stadiums soon, if that doesn't happen it could be a massive mistake as it will cost them a small fortune, with no way of recouping their outlay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, hyderd said: Think the Poles are hoping to get fans into their Stadiums soon, if that doesn't happen it could be a massive mistake as it will cost them a small fortune, with no way of recouping their outlay. Poles don't need Crowds for top League, a bit like PL soccer, is a small % of turnover, they have massive TV / Sponsor deal and that will cover costs for a season and also keeps Sponsors and TV happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, HGould said: Poles don't need Crowds for top League, a bit like PL soccer, is a small % of turnover, they have massive TV / Sponsor deal and that will cover costs for a season and also keeps Sponsors and TV happy. I understand they have big TV coverage, but if they regularly get gates of 10,000 at say £5 entrance that's £50,000 per meeting or roughly 1,250,000 Zloty, exchange rate roughly 5 Zloty to 1 Pound. That is a lot of money for any sport to lose, time will tell I suppose Think my maths are abit off here, 10,000 x 25 zloty is 250,000, I have been informed though that £10 or 50 Zloty is more like it, so that's roughly 500,000. still a lot of money to lose. Edited May 14, 2020 by hyderd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, hyderd said: I understand they have big TV coverage, but if they regularly get gates of 10,000 at say £5 entrance that's £50,000 per meeting or roughly 1,250,000 Zloty, exchange rate roughly 5 Zloty to 1 Pound. That is a lot of money for any sport to lose, time will tell I suppose They will save at least that much by the reductions in what they pay riders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 39 minutes ago, hyderd said: I understand they have big TV coverage, but if they regularly get gates of 10,000 at say £5 entrance that's £50,000 per meeting or roughly 1,250,000 Zloty, exchange rate roughly 5 Zloty to 1 Pound. That is a lot of money for any sport to lose, time will tell I suppose Can double that £10 is cheapest ticket when I've been to Wroclaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 15 hours ago, geoff58 said: how refreshing to watch & hear Adrian Smith today on facebook live answering various questions on speedway & b/vue one interesting answer was that b/vue are in the black with money in the bank brilliant work from him & the owners we are so very lucky to have Adrian at the helm and lemmo assisting him and great owners plus all the staff & volunteers its a pleasure to be Aces fan thank you everyone at the club !! Absolutely agree. we have a good management that are striving to move Belle Vue Speedway forward. long may it continue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Great feature on Mark Lemon in this week's Speedway Star too.!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Not speedway related, but belle Vue greyhounds have suspended all behind closed doors racing, not viable without a crowd !! Think the redevelopment is getting nearer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Neila said: Not speedway related, but belle Vue greyhounds have suspended all behind closed doors racing, not viable without a crowd !! Think the redevelopment is getting nearer ? Thats already happened at some other tracks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Good to see that Belle Vue wish to run some meetings even if the league does not start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 3 hours ago, KIRKYLANE said: Good to see that Belle Vue wish to run some meetings even if the league does not start I think that will be the case with a few tracks, not too many though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hearing that Dan Bewley has suffered a broken shoulder blade in a practice crash in Wroclaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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