Buttons Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I think that crowds will certainly be effected, many of the elderly won't risk it, and as Speedway seems to have many elderly supporters It will effect the income of most clubs. Clubs will have to think carefully as running with fewer supporters present is going to mean a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Buttons said: I think that crowds will certainly be effected, many of the elderly won't risk it, and as Speedway seems to have many elderly supporters It will effect the income of most clubs. Clubs will have to think carefully as running with fewer supporters present is going to mean a loss. Or... you might get more semi regular/lasped fans come as they aren't spending their money elsewhere.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 5 hours ago, HGould said: Don't understand the panic and pessimism on here. Leave it to the EXPERTS who seem to believe that large or small outdoor crowds are not an issue and that for the time being events can go ahead. IF a Speedway rider gets the virus, no doubt his Club(s) should have a different view as Arsenal have had with their manager. Its up to the individual to decide, I'm going to Birmingham if it's on and will take the risk. What's the point of closing schools??. Keep the little blighters together in groups of their own age range and self isolate if any get symptoms. Why, because if schools are closed the little blighters are far more likely to be running about surrounded by older folk like me who they are far more likely to infect in Sainsburys between 9 and 5 if they are unleashed. Once you impose a ban on sport, how long does it last, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks..I think if you ban speedway until July/August, then you will kill half the clubs as people will find something else to do and won't return for a meaningless 1/2 season. If it has to close, it has to close, but panic never won any argument. Things are changing daily who knows what the situation will be by next week, one thing for sure its likely to be worse than it is now. A lot of other sports are cancelling events well into May I can't see Speedway being the only sport thats still running. Scotland have banned events of over 500 spectators so whats happening with regards the Tigers and Monarchs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I wonder what happens if you are expecting a crowd of 300 for your NDL match and 501 people turn up to get their Speedway fix? Will you have to count people in and stop Mr 501? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, Gambo said: I wonder what happens if you are expecting a crowd of 300 for your NDL match and 501 people turn up to get their Speedway fix? Will you have to count people in and stop Mr 501? Aren't you supposed to do that anyway ? Generally you are licensed for a certain capacity and should count people in to avoid going over the limit. Failure to do so can result in a fine or loss of license Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, iris123 said: Aren't you supposed to do that anyway ? Generally you are licensed for a certain capacity and should count people in to avoid going over the limit. Failure to do so can result in a fine or loss of license Remember Drop a Cog constantly trying to drop Wolves speedway in it over this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 2:20 PM, Spl77 said: If the government ban gatherings of more than 500 people most domestic speedway meetings should be unaffected. I dont know why some are laughing at SP77 post. This will get worse before its gets better. Hence all football suspended, racing will be next how Cheltenham went ahead i will never know, then if it comes to it, so will speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Buttons said: I think that crowds will certainly be effected, many of the elderly won't risk it, and as Speedway seems to have many elderly supporters It will effect the income of most clubs. Clubs will have to think carefully as running with fewer supporters present is going to mean a loss. I'm "one of the elderly " and the media hyping it all up won't stop me attending speedway, I'll obviously take sensible precautions and if I feel ill will stay home. I've probably got more chance of catching the virus in Tesco or from family/friends than at a speedway meeting. All being well my first meeting this year will be the Ben Fund at Scunthorpe tomorrow and I hope others will also support this good cause whether or not you like the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Buttons said: I think that crowds will certainly be effected, many of the elderly won't risk it, and as Speedway seems to have many elderly supporters It will effect the income of most clubs. Clubs will have to think carefully as running with fewer supporters present is going to mean a loss. That's a really good point. Most speedway meetings are like a Derby and Jones club. The majority of fans are in the high risk group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 French speedway meetings this weekend cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51878050 Who'd have thought it.... As said, your average guy on the street is never going to be tested with the mild symptoms Arteta and indeed Hudson-Odoi had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 With my wife having double lung cancer, and me a lung disease, I've got to seriously think about not going to speedway, whilst this is all going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I think that decision will be taken out of your hands on Tuesday Mike. Love to you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, DBP said: Things are changing daily who knows what the situation will be by next week, one thing for sure its likely to be worse than it is now. A lot of other sports are cancelling events well into May I can't see Speedway being the only sport thats still running. Scotland have banned events of over 500 spectators so whats happening with regards the Tigers and Monarchs? Leicester Riders are facing Manchester tonight (Friday). They have good crowds and the arena holds 2500 spectators. I wont be going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, hammer1969 said: I'm "one of the elderly " and the media hyping it all up won't stop me attending speedway, I'll obviously take sensible precautions and if I feel ill will stay home. I've probably got more chance of catching the virus in Tesco or from family/friends than at a speedway meeting. All being well my first meeting this year will be the Ben Fund at Scunthorpe tomorrow and I hope others will also support this good cause whether or not you like the line up. Me and the wife are of "the elderly", but we had a call from our son tonight who has just got home from a NHS meeting where obviously coronavirus had been discussed. His message for us was to restrict where we go, who we visit, do a big shop one day a week, not do multiple trips, because "this is serious" and is going to get worse, a lot worse. For sure we each decide to do what we want to do, but it would be foolish to ignore warnings, this is not a scam! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 4 hours ago, DBP said: Things are changing daily who knows what the situation will be by next week, one thing for sure its likely to be worse than it is now. A lot of other sports are cancelling events well into May I can't see Speedway being the only sport thats still running. Scotland have banned events of over 500 spectators so whats happening with regards the Tigers and Monarchs? The Monarchs will run and the Tigers won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRightTurn Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I mentioned in the Warsaw GP thread but Poland are closing the borders to foreigners from this weekend. Hoping the world can get ahead of this thing but I can't see how unfortunately. Tough decisions for all sports to be made soon. At least we're not mid-season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Think you will find after the Ben fund meeting runs tomorrow, there will be no more speedway for a good few weeks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, OveFundinFan said: Me and the wife are of "the elderly", but we had a call from our son tonight who has just got home from a NHS meeting where obviously coronavirus had been discussed. His message for us was to restrict where we go, who we visit, do a big shop one day a week, not do multiple trips, because "this is serious" and is going to get worse, a lot worse. For sure we each decide to do what we want to do, but it would be foolish to ignore warnings, this is not a scam! I quite agree this is very serious, unfortunately this virus will probably be with us for a very long time until someone finds an inoculation to try to guard against it. In the meantime we all need to be sensible and take precautions as your son advised but life has to go on, let's hope we'll all be able to attend Speedway and other events in the not too distant future without having to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Mimmo said: With my wife having double lung cancer, and me a lung disease, I've got to seriously think about not going to speedway, whilst this is all going on. Thought you wearnt the going anyway due to BB issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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