SteveLyric2 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: So....a couple of rumours doing the rounds about Glasgow possibly considering moving up to the Premier League. Personally, I have never been keen on the idea but I suppose it would depend on the amount of teams there were and whether it would benefit the club from the management’s viewpoint. Apart from the likes of Fricke, Doyle and Batchelor and to a lesser extent Musielak and Lambert, there’s no one in that league who would make me yearn to be part of it compared to the Championship. What are people’s thoughts? I| thought the management were pleading for more fans a few weeks ago?! Also would Thurs/Mons suit the Glasgow faithful? OR is it the lure of the Eurosport money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Has to be a business decision for the club, but if they think they can get bigger crowds by having better riders and better opposition it is worth considering. It would be great for two big city clubs with huge potential support (Glasgow and Sheffield) to join the PL and bring it up to eight teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: So....a couple of rumours doing the rounds about Glasgow possibly considering moving up to the Premier League. Personally, I have never been keen on the idea but I suppose it would depend on the amount of teams there were and whether it would benefit the club from the management’s viewpoint. Apart from the likes of Fricke, Doyle and Batchelor and to a lesser extent Musielak and Lambert, there’s no one in that league who would make me yearn to be part of it compared to the Championship. What are people’s thoughts? i dont think its worth the extra out goings to see just a handful of so called elite/premier riders . it could put the club in financial ruins seeing that the club is asking for more fans through the gate . but if it happens , then fair doos .i may even venture up the 74 to take a look ..... good luck in whatever they choose to do tho . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, DC2 said: Has to be a business decision for the club, but if they think they can get bigger crowds by having better riders and better opposition it is worth considering. It would be great for two big city clubs with huge potential support (Glasgow and Sheffield) to join the PL and bring it up to eight teams. Exactly right but it has to be sustainable. The last thing any club or indeed the Premiership itself wants are 'one season' wonders!! And thats no disrespect to any team that may be considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, DC2 said: Has to be a business decision for the club, but if they think they can get bigger crowds by having better riders and better opposition it is worth considering. It would be great for two big city clubs with huge potential support (Glasgow and Sheffield) to join the PL and bring it up to eight teams. if it happens ,swindon can kiss goodbye to rasser .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, jenga said: if it happens ,swindon can kiss goodbye to rasser .. That would be a disappointment but a price worth paying to see Glasgow in the PL. Assuming, of course, that anyone takes notice of assets. Miedzinski, cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: So....a couple of rumours doing the rounds about Glasgow possibly considering moving up to the Premier League. Personally, I have never been keen on the idea but I suppose it would depend on the amount of teams there were and whether it would benefit the club from the management’s viewpoint. Apart from the likes of Fricke, Doyle and Batchelor and to a lesser extent Musielak and Lambert, there’s no one in that league who would make me yearn to be part of it compared to the Championship. What are people’s thoughts? I say go for it move up Seriously though, Glasgow have the financial backing and facilities, advertising/promotion to move to the top tier . I don't think it would affect the crowds tbh, no disrespect to the riders but Sam Jenson/Anderson never lit up the stage yet according to the info on here crowds were up so you add more top riders to the team can only benefit can it not ? Televised meetings too , could be a very attractive package , more so too for fans like us with no team, think you could see plenty having trips up to watch Glasgow ride against the likes of Doyle, Fricke & co Now enough of being nice .....I need a lie down see Bagpuss you've brought out the classy side of me 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 moving up a league ?................so throwing a few more ingredients into the pot . lets say Craig is nailed onto being @ Glasgow in 2020 . add Rasser , Claus @ reserve . then tease Max F away for Manchester ! that would be the bases of a decent team . throw in number 45 and the world is wide open to you . those riders will draw the crowds in and cement Glasgows future ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Unless there is a dramatic return of Top Riders (which I doubt) don’t see any point of moving up,Would admission charges rise,that’s no- no.IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Can't see why we would want to move up no local derbies, fixed race nights , increased costs, more negatives than positives as far as i can see. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasVegas Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 47 minutes ago, Gazc said: Can't see why we would want to move up no local derbies, fixed race nights , increased costs, more negatives than positives as far as i can see. We hardly benefit from the current local derbies, no big loss in my opinion! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, GlasVegas said: We hardly benefit from the current local derbies, no big loss in my opinion! Fair point the Edinburgh contingent have decreased alarmingly the past 2 to 3 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, Gazc said: Fair point the Edinburgh contingent have decreased alarmingly the past 2 to 3 seasons. That's only cause we're pumping them on a regular basis 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Gazc said: Fair point the Edinburgh contingent have decreased alarmingly the past 2 to 3 seasons. The reason for that is due to the infamous letter, nothing to do with being pumped as Paulco says above. I'm delighted that folk are saying the racing has been better this season, but for me and many others the sticking point is the management and nothing else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, stewmac said: The reason for that is due to the infamous letter, nothing to do with being pumped as Paulco says above. I'm delighted that folk are saying the racing has been better this season, but for me and many others the sticking point is the management and nothing else. Seems both promotions have moved on and seem to be working together ,pity some fan's can't do the same. Edited October 26, 2019 by Gazc 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Gazc said: Seems both promotions have moved on and seem to be working together ,pity some fan's can't do the same. Think you are correct,have seen members of the Edinburgh Promotion at most of the matches I have attended this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Think you are correct,have seen members of the Edinburgh Promotion at most of the matches I have attended this season. Yes that's true , the cold war is certainly over 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 30 minutes ago, Paulco said: Yes that's true , the cold war is certainly over Unfortunately not as far as a number of fans are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, edmon said: Unfortunately not as far as a number of fans are concerned. Its each individual's choice . There is no doubt that the infamous letter was crass and unnecessary , but that was four years ago . If some cant put that behind them that's really up to them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Paulco said: Its each individual's choice . There is no doubt that the infamous letter was crass and unnecessary , but that was four years ago . If some cant put that behind them that's really up to them No bother another letter, one of apology would sort it out, at least for some. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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