Fromafar Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: I think 6 weeks ago or more I was hearing Plymouth/Kent were looking to move up Now I have heard the Lions rumour too and the Poole rumour is allegedly stronger than ever (with special dispensation to race on Wednesday nights at home). Premiership Belle Vue Ipswich Kings Lynn Peterborough Sheffield Wolves Leicester and/or Poole Championship Berwick Edinburgh Glasgow Kent Newcastle Plymouth Redcar Scunthorpe Oxford potential at least for a 7 side Prem with a view to Swindon making it 8 possibly 9 if Poole do go up. Championship a 9 team division possibly 10 if one of Lions/Poole do not go up then question marks over Birmingham, Eastbourne If Leicester go up then the next rumour that goes with that is that they will cease the Leicester Cubs side in the NDL NDL would leave Mildenhall, Armadale, Colts, Bullets, Royals, Mildenhall and possibly Brum/Eastie Rumours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Goodness knows where you are getting your 'rumours' from? Leicester to move from a Saturday night?? Swindon are NOT running in 2022 (yet to be decided if ever again?!) yes Swindon to potentially make it 8 or 9 teams when they return in 2022 It's quite plausible that whoever moves up might have some form of carrot dangled in front of them to move away from any race night they currently run in but go back to my first reply, several weeks ago it was 2 other clubs, now its 2 other clubs, but the Poole one is the strongest of the lot, but if they allow them to run Wednesdays, what is to stop other clubs running whenever they wanted to as well **edit** IF swindon return in 2022 not WHEN, IF IF IF Edited October 26, 2021 by Falcon1983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: yes Swindon to potentially make it 8 or 9 teams when they return in 2022 It's quite plausible that whoever moves up might have some form of carrot dangled in front of them to move away from any race night they currently run in but go back to my first reply, several weeks ago it was 2 other clubs, now its 2 other clubs, but the Poole one is the strongest of the lot, but if they allow them to run Wednesdays, what is to stop other clubs running whenever they wanted to as well **edit** IF swindon return in 2022 not WHEN, IF IF IF Swindon have already announced and confirmed they will not be running in 2022. Any decision from Poole will be a financial one having lost big money in 2019 due to poor attendances on 'off' race nights ie Thursdays (despite finishing top of the Premiership) and the loss and let-down of their main sponsor mid-season costing them in excess of £20k. I cannot see any 'carrot' big enough in the BSPL finances to attract them back after just one truncated Championship season - unless Eurosport have decided to increase their funding and are desperate to broadcast from somewhere other than NSS, Monmore or anywhere north of Watford!!!!!!??? Edited October 26, 2021 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, Fromafar said: If Leicester go up then the next rumour that goes with that is that they will cease the Leicester Cubs side in the NDL NDL would leave Mildenhall, Armadale, Colts, Bullets, Royals, Mildenhall and possibly Brum/Eastie If Leicester go up (or more likely stay put) i still think it will be the end of the Cubs. The Thompsons won't feature any more within it and it was generated again solely for their development. Throw in the forced double headers that Leicester didn't like and that it will be a tiny league if there is no Brum or Eastie, Royals will be doubts and you can't count Mildenhall multiple times to boost the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 I'll be very surprised if Leicester move up, especially if Premiership race nights remain the same. Saturday is the night for speedway at Leicester. Crowds dropped off when they rode on Mondays - fewer kids in the crowd and the Premiership was a lot stronger then than it is now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: If Leicester go up (or more likely stay put) i still think it will be the end of the Cubs. The Thompsons won't feature any more within it and it was generated again solely for their development. Throw in the forced double headers that Leicester didn't like and that it will be a tiny league if there is no Brum or Eastie, Royals will be doubts and you can't count Mildenhall multiple times to boost the numbers. 17 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: If Leicester go up (or more likely stay put) i still think it will be the end of the Cubs. The Thompsons won't feature any more within it and it was generated again solely for their development. Throw in the forced double headers that Leicester didn't like and that it will be a tiny league if there is no Brum or Eastie, Royals will be doubts and you can't count Mildenhall multiple times to boost the numbers. Strange how you manufactured a reply from a quote that I did not make.Not to worry though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Strange how you manufactured a reply from a quote that I did not make.Not to worry though. Apologies bugger knows how i managed that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Throw in the forced double headers that Leicester didn't like The double headers were forced on the fans... were they forced on the promotion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 46 minutes ago, iainb said: The double headers were forced on the fans... were they forced on the promotion? Some promotions insisted that they would only take part in the NDL if the matches were held as double headers "where possible" and whilst their inclusion for the league as a whole was beneficial any impact on another clubs operating model should have been taken into consideration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 16 hours ago, ScunnyDan said: Premiership for the Lions i've heard........ Really? A couple of big hurdles to overcome A move away from regular Saturday race nights & a change of ownership required (if Sheffield stay in top flight) Frankly, why do the Lions need to move up anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, 1 valve said: Really? A couple of big hurdles to overcome A move away from regular Saturday race nights & a change of ownership required (if Sheffield stay in top flight) Frankly, why do the Lions need to move up anyway? They don't really, just need to do a slightly better job than this year in the most competitive league and keep Saturday night. Should keep the fans coming in if you can be nearer the top from go( although Eastbourne didn't help that cause this season) and keep costs to a viable amount I suppose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Swindon have already announced and confirmed they will not be running in 2022. Any decision from Poole will be a financial one having lost big money in 2019 due to poor attendances on 'off' race nights ie Thursdays (despite finishing top of the Premiership) and the loss and let-down of their main sponsor mid-season costing them in excess of £20k. I cannot see any 'carrot' big enough in the BSPL finances to attract them back after just one truncated Championship season - unless Eurosport have decided to increase their funding and are desperate to broadcast from somewhere other than NSS, Monmore or anywhere north of Watford!!!!!!??? Apologies they sure have I meant 2023 obviously just having a senior moment well ahead of my years so a potential 9 team top league IF swindon return in 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) As it stands at the minute Leicester are planning on running a NL team in 2022 and have already got two good 15 year olds lined up as their reserves. With regards to the Lions team planning is very well advanced with some fans favourites returning to the club, along with an Australian moving from a Northern track Edited October 26, 2021 by flagrag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 8 hours ago, flagrag said: With regards to the Lions team planning is very well advanced with some fans favourites returning to the club, along with an Australian moving from a Northern track Would be good if it’s JP, full on entertainment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Elmo said: Would be good if it’s JP, full on entertainment. Without a doubt watching JP was one of the highlights of the season for me. Would be a welcome addition if the rumour is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 May I ask who JP is thankyou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 1 minute ago, ScottyJ said: May I ask who JP is thankyou? Josh Pickering at a guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thankyou! Wouldn't mind him at Beaumont park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 JP would be a great signing, but could also be Jordan Stewart or Josh MacDonald? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 2 hours ago, LionsFan said: JP would be a great signing, but could also be Jordan Stewart or Josh MacDonald? More likely than Josh Pickering. IMO.Although Pickering rides for Bates at Sheffield might be a influence.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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