szkocjasid Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, iainb said: What is not out of the control of Leicester Speedway is the number of ambulances in attendance. They've been caught out before by not having adequate medical cover to ensure the smooth running of matches. It should be compulsory for 2 ambulances to be in attendance in my opinion. It seems like the sport is run by a bunch of chancers at times. While that would be an ideal situation, how would they pay for the extra ambulance? Paying riders less or charging fans more? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, scottyfan said: Here’s an Idea….. The Team that finishes top of the league (all Leagues) are the Champions?? I'd be happy with that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: While that would be an ideal situation, how would they pay for the extra ambulance? Paying riders less or charging fans more? Riders less of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: While that would be an ideal situation, how would they pay for the extra ambulance? Paying riders less or charging fans more? Paying the riders less would be a good start,they might not pick and choose their meetings so much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmax Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Never thought I would see the day when I could say I enjoy watching a Polish League match on TV more than the real thing live in GB. Without a doubt , watched nearly a full season of Ekstraliga on free streams and Premier Sports and the GPs on BT Sports. Ekstraliga a different class to what's on offer over here. Just attended a single meeting this season over here and can't really say I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Fullmax said: Without a doubt , watched nearly a full season of Ekstraliga on free streams and Premier Sports and the GPs on BT Sports. Ekstraliga a different class to what's on offer over here. Just attended a single meeting this season over here and can't really say I miss it. Sorry to ask but how do you get these streams ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, Ryan555 said: Sorry to ask but how do you get these streams ?! If you check out the International Speedway section of the forum, somebody (usually R&R) will post a link before the meeting starts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) In fairness an ambulance is perhaps one of the last things you would expect to brake down. Presumably they are maintained on a regular basis. I guess it is just the way the cookie crumbles. I'm sure all who cannot make the Tuesday restaging will be reimbursed. I think it is helpful to realise that speedway is far from a proffesionly run sport which couldn't operate without a good number of volunteers . And doesn't have the finances associated with football etc. Basically it is a semi pro operation that is lucky to break even at the end of a season. I think to a degree when attending meetings. YOU PAYS YOUR MONEY AND TAKES YOUR CHANCES. In some things you just have to accept that it is what it is. It won't change anytime soon that's for sure. Edited October 10, 2021 by justathought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmax Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 49 minutes ago, iainb said: If you check out the International Speedway section of the forum, somebody (usually R&R) will post a link before the meeting starts Not only Ekstraliga but Polish Div 1 & 2 meetings as well as various other live meetings throughout Europe. Much better coverage than what Eurosport have served up this season even with it being in Polish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ryan555 said: Sorry to ask but how do you get these streams ?! Via Racer and Royals who puts links to most on the day or You Tube sometimes have live links. commentary is usual Polish ,but that’s still better that Nig.just turn down sound it easy to follow what’s happening Edited October 10, 2021 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 21 hours ago, iainb said: Care to say what "assumptions" you think I am making? The Leicester promotion keeping quiet about it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Skodaman said: The Leicester promotion keeping quiet about it!!! There wasn't even a preview of the match on the website until around 24 hours before the event... I don't know what you'd call that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Lion Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, iainb said: There wasn't even a preview of the match on the website until around 24 hours before the event... I don't know what you'd call that? Are you insinuating that last night was all just a set up because of a feud between Mr Bates & Mr Godfrey ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 I’m sure all clubs use volunteer organisations for there ambulance cover and medical staff . This then has to be headed by a fully qualified paramedic , surely there is a St John’s type organisation what would provide a service and be local with a trained paramedic in the same situation . A sad situation when by mid October there will still be two semi finals and a final over two legs still to be raced and it’s mid October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Arthur54 said: I hope so, then poole can pick Scunthorpe in the semis Nooooooo! We were awful there and it was level on aggregate, so would actually prefer Leicester! lol Edited October 10, 2021 by lisa-colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Lenny Lion said: Are you insinuating that last night was all just a set up because of a feud between Mr Bates & Mr Godfrey ?? I'm not insinuating anything, to be honest, I have no idea what's going on behind the scenes... nor do I care really. All I know is Leicester were left trying (or not) to promote an un-promotable meeting. A meeting that was/is THE most important meeting of the year so far in the defence of their league title, remember that? In fact they could have paraded the trophy round to the fans last night while we were all waiting... before it heads off to Poole and they actually do something with the bloody thing 34 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: A sad situation when by mid October there will still be two semi finals and a final over two legs still to be raced and it’s mid October Don't forget the KO Cup! Edited October 10, 2021 by iainb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Give it to Poole for polishing until next season. tbh as far as I am concerned speedway finished after Laguta was crowned world champignon at Toruń. Pay money to BT sport to watch that. All this amateur hour stuff here in the UK … it’s just for fun isn’t it ? Cannot be taken seriously. I certainly won’t be paying to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 13 hours ago, SharpenRake said: Does anyone else think that this could be a betting scam? What odds would you have got at a bookies that the two home teams would lose their leg of the quarter finals of the play offs followed by the following leg being postponed due to lack of ambulance cover and both rearranged for next Tuesday? 4/6 in Speedway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 This is probably costing Leicester a lot, and all for something which shouldn't have been happening, anyway. Who the hell came up with the idea of having playoffs quarter finals. Sounds to me like one of B. Johnson's crackpot schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Lenny Lion said: Are you insinuating that last night was all just a set up because of a feud between Mr Bates & Mr Godfrey ?? So what is the the full out about with Mr godfrey & Mr Bates? Think someone is making something up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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