Gazc Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Have they Officially pulled out? Not officially but no smoke without fire , I expect it to fade away over the horizon with little said as to why we aren’t participating. But to answer your question no not officially. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 IF the final(s) are abandoned will Glasgow, Leicester and Poole be fined for not completing their fixtures? Nothing would surprise me in British Speedway any more. This has been another season of embarrassment with a team running 99% without their signed No1, another signing a British Champion knowing he wouldn't be there for long, a team dropping out, a team signing a GP rider for 3 meeting in the quest for silverware and who know what other own goals? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 4:10 PM, szkocjasid said: From memory I'm sure all 3 clubs were praising the decision to have a 3 legged final! So I find it odd that this change would have caused an issue. Not sure why the clubs would agree to this if it would cause fixture issues! I do feel rules should bit be changed mid-season however & should have stuck with a one-off final! Maybe paying for three meetings from one home leg is the issue? Especially for Glasgow as not many Poole or Leicester fans will be in attendance I would think.. Especially given the way the competition has been devalued by the way it has been allowed to drift on without the clear priority and focus any "Final" of a competition should have been given.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Maybe make this into a knockout round robin... first leg at Glasgow, they can throw it get knocked out, the 2nd leg at Leicester, vs Poole, we get knocked out and then Poole can ride their home leg against nobody gloriously winning the trophy in front of a packed Wimborne Road, waving their phones about to Sweet Caroline being played over the PA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, iainb said: Maybe make this into a knockout round robin... first leg at Glasgow, they can throw it get knocked out, the 2nd leg at Leicester, vs Poole, we get knocked out and then Poole can ride their home leg against nobody gloriously winning the trophy in front of a packed Wimborne Road, waving their phones about to Sweet Caroline being played over the PA You have forgotten "Hi Ho Silver Lining".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 53 minutes ago, mikebv said: You have forgotten "Hi Ho Silver Lining".... Wots Len got to do with it ??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 hours ago, mikebv said: Maybe paying for three meetings from one home leg is the issue? Especially for Glasgow as not many Poole or Leicester fans will be in attendance I would think.. Especially given the way the competition has been devalued by the way it has been allowed to drift on without the clear priority and focus any "Final" of a competition should have been given.. I agree, but then why agree to 3 legs in the first place? If a one-off on a neutral track would be poorly attended, why agree to that at the AGM? Could easily have said highest runners up & ran 2 semi finals! Can't understand how issues have only arisen since qualifiers were finished? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I agree, but then why agree to 3 legs in the first place? If a one-off on a neutral track would be poorly attended, why agree to that at the AGM? Could easily have said highest runners up & ran 2 semi finals! Can't understand how issues have only arisen since qualifiers were finished? Because those who run the sport have no vision, nor have any consequence for their actions... Instead it is a private members club with everything ran along the lines of an expensive hobby, rather than bona fide professional sporting leagues... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Lion Posted October 18, 2022 Report Share Posted October 18, 2022 Poole - Wednesday 26th October Leicester- Saturday 29th October Glasgow - TBC It says Glasgow are taking part but there is no date scheduled for their home leg, I can see this being ridden over 2 leg only. Also have to wonder what sort of team Glasgow will have with Ostergaard retired, Hume injured & rumoured Nicol is back in USA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted October 18, 2022 Report Share Posted October 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, Lenny Lion said: Poole - Wednesday 26th October Leicester- Saturday 29th October Glasgow - Also have to wonder what sort of team Glasgow will have with Ostergaard retired, Hume injured & rumoured Nicol is back in USA ? A stronger one??? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 22 hours ago, Lenny Lion said: Poole - Wednesday 26th October Leicester- Saturday 29th October Glasgow - TBC It says Glasgow are taking part but there is no date scheduled for their home leg, I can see this being ridden over 2 leg only. Also have to wonder what sort of team Glasgow will have with Ostergaard retired, Hume injured & rumoured Nicol is back in USA ? I assume the Glasgow leg is Friday, October 28th, since that doesn't clash with any other meeting that day, but it's odd that Glasgow haven't announced anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: I assume the Glasgow leg is Friday, October 28th, since that doesn't clash with any other meeting that day, but it's odd that Glasgow haven't announced anything yet. Apathy is the only thing coming from Ashfield these days. There has been very little posted about anything on any of the social media sights. Terrible way to treat the fans. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, cinderfella said: Apathy is the only thing coming from Ashfield these days. There has been very little posted about anything on any of the social media sights. Terrible way to treat the fans. Think the owners may very well be completely fed up with a few things that have occurred throughout the season. Just my thoughts on things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 hours ago, lucifer sam said: I assume the Glasgow leg is Friday, October 28th, since that doesn't clash with any other meeting that day, but it's odd that Glasgow haven't announced anything yet. Could be Friday the 4th of November. Last season ran on into November so the same may happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 1:45 PM, Lenny Lion said: Poole - Wednesday 26th October Leicester- Saturday 29th October Glasgow - TBC It says Glasgow are taking part but there is no date scheduled for their home leg, I can see this being ridden over 2 leg only. Also have to wonder what sort of team Glasgow will have with Ostergaard retired, Hume injured & rumoured Nicol is back in USA ? Dates confirmed by Poole unless Fridays play off is rained off in which case 26th will become the 2nd leg and the Jubilee postponed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Dates announced Poole 26th October Leicester 29th October, know mention of Glasgow riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Dates announced Poole 26th October Leicester 29th October, know mention of Glasgow riding Yes there is. Look at BSPL fixture list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, arnieg said: Yes there is. Look at BSPL fixture list Know home leg for Glasgow then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Arthur54 said: Know home leg for Glasgow then And I don’t think there will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Arthur54 said: Know home leg for Glasgow then You must mean don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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