jenga Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 quite a sensible option . keeps speedway on the coast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 hours ago, DC2 said: No, Matt Ford just can’t afford PL speedway with the big boys any more so he’s dropping down into the second division for speedway on the cheap. Does anyone seriously think the overall product on offer in the PL is better? Yes, there are (an ever decreasing number of) better riders but there's about four teams in the league ffs. The Championship has greater competition, individuals events, the pairs, the fours, local derbies. There's just much more going on. Oh and you don't have to put up with Kelvin Tatum and Nigel Pearson visiting your stadium every now and again. Poole will be a good addition and very much look forward to welcoming them to Armadale. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Does anyone seriously think the overall product on offer in the PL is better? Yes, there are (an ever decreasing number of) better riders but there's about four teams in the league ffs. The Championship has greater competition, individuals events, the pairs, the fours, local derbies. There's just much more going on. Oh and you don't have to put up with Kelvin Tatum and Nigel Pearson visiting your stadium every now and again. Poole will be a good addition and very much look forward to welcoming them to Armadale. For me, it’s down to the quality of riders. Ellis, Jensen, Vissing and Perks would be a decent start for PL team building, but it wouldn’t go on to include Doyle, Batchelor and Musielak, all of whom would be in the top ten of CL averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 hours ago, DC2 said: No, Matt Ford just can’t afford PL speedway with the big boys any more so he’s dropping down into the second division for speedway on the cheap. Sorry DC you are wrong. Fans are fed up with the ever increasing gaps in the fixtures which will not get better. The fans have no problem with dropping down. Regular fixtures a northern tour two local derbies and still see the majority of riders who ride in the so called top league. No brainer really. The powers that be ballsed up the knockout cup by calling it the suppoters cup, what buffoon came up with that birdbrained idea. How to kill a good competition stone dead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, DC2 said: For me, it’s down to the quality of riders. Ellis, Jensen, Vissing and Perks would be a decent start for PL team building, but it wouldn’t go on to include Doyle, Batchelor and Musielak, all of whom would be in the top ten of CL averages. On average each PL side has maybe two riders that aren't also riding CL? It's a guess but can't be too far off. Is that really worth the lack of meetings and having to in some cases to adjust your meeting nights for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: Sorry DC you are wrong. Fans are fed up with the ever increasing gaps in the fixtures which will not get better. The fans have no problem with dropping down. Regular fixtures a northern tour two local derbies and still see the majority of riders who ride in the so called top league. No brainer really. The powers that be ballsed up the knockout cup by calling it the suppoters cup, what buffoon came up with that birdbrained idea. How to kill a good competition stone dead. A northern tour? No one will go. Two local derbies to see PL second strings! It’s designed for cost saving, not better speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: On average each PL side has maybe two riders that aren't also riding CL? It's a guess but can't be too far off. Is that really worth the lack of meetings and having to in some cases to adjust your meeting nights for? Lack of meetings? There’s more in the PL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, DC2 said: Lack of meetings? There’s more in the PL! Do you get more meetings being a PL rider or being a CL rider? We both know the answer to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Marshall07 said: That's a bloody good team! 21 hours ago, poolebolton said: Well lets try and build to 42.5. 1. Richie Worrall= 8.25 2. Todd Kurtz= 5.43 3. Jake Allen= 7.26 4. Ellis Perks= 6.40 5. Adam Ellis=8.00 6. Broc Nicol= 5.16 7. Dan Gilkes= 2.00 42.5 on the nose. And people really think there's nothing between the PL and CL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Weasel said: And people really think there's nothing between the PL and CL!! Is the answer Jason Doyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Bar Fricke and Doyle not sure anyone is really that good. Everyone else is 2nd tier Poland in reality. Even, Kurtz, Lambert, Holder, etc etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Is the answer Jason Doyle? No......you've got Adam Ellis a 3rd HL in the PL, 4 x PL reserves in Worrall, Allen, Nicol and Kurtz and 1 rider that isn't anywhere near PL standard in Gilkes. I'm not sure if you're a troll or one of the idiots that thinks all is well with CL speedway in the UK, but the F***wits that keep on about all we need is 4 blokes going round in circles is the reason the sports on its knees in this country. Edited October 19, 2019 by The Weasel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 10 hours ago, The Weasel said: No......you've got Adam Ellis a 3rd HL in the PL, 4 x PL reserves in Worrall, Allen, Nicol and Kurtz and 1 rider that isn't anywhere near PL standard in Gilkes. I'm not sure if you're a troll or one of the idiots that thinks all is well with CL speedway in the UK, but the F***wits that keep on about all we need is 4 blokes going round in circles is the reason the sports on its knees in this country. No-one is under any illusion that CL is thriving but if you somehow think that because you’ve got the odd better rider that the PL with seven (soon to be six) sides is entertaining and the future of the sport in Britain then you’re delusional. Speedway needs to cut its cloth and doing so at CL level is easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 16 hours ago, DC2 said: A northern tour? No one will go. Two local derbies to see PL second strings! It’s designed for cost saving, not better speedway. Your opinion DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 18 hours ago, DC2 said: A northern tour? No one will go. You think? For years the 'southern tours' were the highlight of the year for Northern fans....... You should try it, you know - there IS life north of the M4! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Just now, crescent girl said: You think? For years the 'southern tours' were the highlight of the year for Northern fans....... You should try it, you know - there IS life north of the M4! Obviously. I’ve been to Blunsdon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, crescent girl said: You think? For years the 'southern tours' were the highlight of the year for Northern fans....... You should try it, you know - there IS life north of the M4! That was a different Era,most teams can’t fill a Coach for a Team away match nowadays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, Fromafar said: That was a different Era,most teams can’t fill a Coach for a Team away match nowadays Spot on. And there’s no point to a northern tour anymore, the exchange rate is rubbish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, DC2 said: Spot on. And there’s no point to a northern tour anymore, the exchange rate is rubbish. It will be even worse ,when you need a Passport and a Custom Check at the Border. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 6 hours ago, DC2 said: Obviously. I’ve been to Blunsdon. Unfortunately...So have I.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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