foreverblue Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 55 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Well you've got at least 5 months to wait for that to happen Hopefully longer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Sherborne Green said: Although I actually agree with you the problem as I see it is how can a rider earn a decent living with so few meetings only riding for one team. In the past it was great when a rider was only yours and they knew you and you knew them. Riders were part time and still had other jobs. Sorry but I think those days are past, unfortunately. They are doing nothing to address the problems,it’s pretty obvious we have to start again and restructure our league to suit the sport in GB .Any rider the becomes decent isn’t going to hang about here.Instead we are concentrating on giving the riders what they want, to the detriment of the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Av one league, with 5 riders per team. Top 4 riders av 6 programmed rides. With 2 riders getting an additional ride each in the nominated heat 15. 5th rider (reserve) 4 programmed rides. This set up will ensure more rides and more meetings also giving more rides with there being only the one league so riders will no longer need 2 teams to earn a living. Simple solution imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 22 hours ago, jenga said: can you name the top two heatleaders in every premier team please ? I could but that has absolutely nothing to do with my point as I've already said that both keagues use virtually the same riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 4:37 PM, lisa-colette said: I really enjoyed the Champ final, obviously! More so then some of the Prem finals we were in like the Poole vs KL one. Only 2003 final beats it (and prob 2015 vs BV as that one was for Darcy) and not easy to win 3 in a row!! Actually this season I actually managed 8 meetings, which is probably the most since 2010! When I've managed 3/4 each season because of responsibilities and not living in the area. Absolutely but as a neutral I can't remember anything better than this years Premiership final, the racing in both legs but particularly the BV leg was incredible. They are the two best racetracks in the country IMO, the only thing that leage lacks is variety. It needs eight teams minimum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Absolutely but as a neutral I can't remember anything better than this years Premiership final, the racing in both legs but particularly the BV leg was incredible. They are the two best racetracks in the country IMO, the only thing that leage lacks is variety. It needs eight teams minimum. The Premiership certainly does need more teams but in turn that will water the top division down even more (if possible) unless sum GP boys come over or ex GP boys come back. Doyle, Zagar and Chris Holder for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I could but that has absolutely nothing to do with my point as I've already said that both keagues use virtually the same riders so , do you think the premier league is far better because they can charge more for entry even though both leagues use virtually the same riders as you have stated or is it down to better tea,burgers etc. ? as i dont buy speedway star , could you name the top rider in the 6 ,thats SIX teams in the posh league ? Edited November 7, 2021 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 11 hours ago, jenga said: so , do you think the premier league is far better because they can charge more for entry even though both leagues use virtually the same riders as you have stated or is it down to better tea,burgers etc. ? as i dont buy speedway star , could you name the top rider in the 6 ,thats SIX teams in the posh league ? Only TWO of the top scoring riders in the Premier League don’t ride in the Championship……Jack Holder and Dan Bewley….So what makes it Premier?…….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Only TWO of the top scoring riders in the Premier League don’t ride in the Championship……Jack Holder and Dan Bewley….So what makes it Premier?…….. And Dan no longer rides here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, ragdoll64 said: Only TWO of the top scoring riders in the Premier League don’t ride in the Championship……Jack Holder and Dan Bewley….So what makes it Premier?…….. Don't think Brady Kurtz rides in the Championship!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 I think 5 was the number reported in the Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, topaz325 said: I think 5 was the number reported in the Star. Luke Becker, just one short now then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 14 hours ago, jenga said: so , do you think the premier league is far better because they can charge more for entry even though both leagues use virtually the same riders as you have stated or is it down to better tea,burgers etc. ? as i dont buy speedway star , could you name the top rider in the 6 ,thats SIX teams in the posh league ? I dont think the Premiership is 'far better', I never said I did. What I did say is that apart from the number of teams ie the lack of variety in the 'top' league there is very little difference because the riders are essentially the same, and both leagues have good tracks and crap ones. Both leagues are overpriced, that's why I very rarely go any more. I expect the Premiership is a bit more expensive as the riders get paid a bit more. Its been suggested on another thread that the Prem will remain at six clubs because they don't want to share the TV money with anyone else and that's very disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Luke Becker, just one short now then! I thought Hans was the fifth before he signed for Leicester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I dont think the Premiership is 'far better', I never said I did. What I did say is that apart from the number of teams ie the lack of variety in the 'top' league there is very little difference because the riders are essentially the same, and both leagues have good tracks and crap ones. Both leagues are overpriced, that's why I very rarely go any more. I expect the Premiership is a bit more expensive as the riders get paid a bit more. Its been suggested on another thread that the Prem will remain at six clubs because they don't want to share the TV money with anyone else and that's very disappointing. Oh dear, fighting over the crumbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, Bagpuss said: I thought Hans was the fifth before he signed for Leicester? Or Batch before Kent, his was a later signing than Hans I think! So up to 6 at start of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Its a matter of fact that if any 'top' riders are attracted back then admission prices will increase - FACT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Its a matter of fact that if any 'top' riders are attracted back then admission prices will increase - FACT! I suspect prices will go up regardless, they usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just now, Bagpuss said: I suspect prices will go up regardless, they usually do. Poole's prices haven't increased for 4 seasons. Its just crazy to increase admission prices just to overpay riders. - ask Eastbourne!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: Poole's prices haven't increased for 4 seasons. Its just crazy to increase admission prices just to overpay riders. - ask Eastbourne!! Actually Poole's prices have gone down for me in a way as they made U11s free when it used to be U5s, so better off by £6 each meeting this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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