Neila Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 As I've previously said, the people who run British speedway have got to have a plan to go forward and help clubs survive, or move up into other leagues. but good / any planning and British speedway don't go together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 11:19 AM, Neila said: As I've previously said, the people who run British speedway have got to have a plan to go forward and help clubs survive, or move up into other leagues. but good / any planning and British speedway don't go together Expand Agreed , any planning must include all clubs big and small and talk about costs and logistics when forming League set ups and rider involvement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 11:19 AM, Neila said: As I've previously said, the people who run British speedway have got to have a plan to go forward and help clubs survive, or move up into other leagues. but good / any planning and British speedway don't go together Expand On 8/27/2023 at 11:40 AM, topaz325 said: Agreed , any planning must include all clubs big and small and talk about costs and logistics when forming League set ups and rider involvement . Expand Hasn't really happened before though has it? And, sadly, can't see that changing. They've had "wonderful" ideas in the past, which last a year (if that sometimes) before they are scrapped. Remember a few years ago, when they were telling us that "this is the most important AGM ever" and all they did was bring in the green helmet colour!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/26/2023 at 8:38 AM, Neila said: Imo it's too early for the Comets to move up, need to have another year at this level, the people in charge of speedway need a good plan to what is going to happen in the future as its is now around 4-6 track may not be running next year, top league needs to attract some clubs to replace the ones who will/may lose their stadiums, could go on with more reasons. But it's speedway day weather looks OK get down to the northside arena and enjoy watching the comets win (hopefully) Expand Berwick promotion have announced they intend running the Bandits next season but not the Bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 6:25 PM, SteelShoe said: Berwick promotion have announced they intend running the Bandits next season but not the Bullets. Expand Also Kent iffy, Mildenhall iffy, heard new would be Leicester owners have no interest in ndl speedway, no Armadale, think that leaves comets Oxford and belle Vue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 7:40 PM, Neila said: Also Kent iffy, Mildenhall iffy, heard new would be Leicester owners have no interest in ndl speedway, no Armadale, think that leaves comets Oxford and belle Vue!!! Expand Guaranteed a play-off place then (Top 3 qualify) !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 All up in the air for next year........so many non runners and possible closures .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 If there’s so little interest from certain teams and obviously with clubs closing it looks as though it’s probably going to be 2 leagues. The format for this is debatable, you’ve got the old north/south split then merge for a finals series at the end of the season, with the teams not qualifying for the title into another series so that they still have something to ride for? Then the opening meeting the following season could be a 2 leg match between the winners of both trophies? There’s a lot of big decisions to be made by the SCB/BSPA first before any sort of planning for next season. Instead of it being in November or whenever surely it makes sense to have it at the very latest now so it gives promoters time to prepare for next season and get plans/riders in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tsunami Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 8:47 PM, CTD26 said: If there’s so little interest from certain teams and obviously with clubs closing it looks as though it’s probably going to be 2 leagues. The format for this is debatable, you’ve got the old north/south split then merge for a finals series at the end of the season, with the teams not qualifying for the title into another series so that they still have something to ride for? Then the opening meeting the following season could be a 2 leg match between the winners of both trophies? There’s a lot of big decisions to be made by the SCB/BSPA first before any sort of planning for next season. Instead of it being in November or whenever surely it makes sense to have it at the very latest now so it gives promoters time to prepare for next season and get plans/riders in place. Expand Changes are discussed during the latter part of the season at special meetings, and the outcome of these meetings voted in during the AGM usually held third week in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 9:04 PM, 1Tsunami said: Changes are discussed during the latter part of the season at special meetings, and the outcome of these meetings voted in during the AGM usually held third week in November. Expand Yeah I just think this is where it could be improved. Changes should be tabled until around august then an AGM held this month to get things sorted. it’s how Poland do things so why not take a leaf out of there book rather than leaving it so late 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tsunami Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 9:13 PM, CTD26 said: Yeah I just think this is where it could be improved. Changes should be tabled until around august then an AGM held this month to get things sorted. it’s how Poland do things so why not take a leaf out of there book rather than leaving it so late Expand It it also the way the BSPL operate, so that most issues are agreed before the AGM in mid November which is intended to rubberstamp the previous decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Team news for this weekend's 3 meetings on the road. Harry McGurk statement is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tsunami Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 10:51 AM, Marksman said: Team news for this weekend's 3 meetings on the road. Harry McGurk statement is here Expand Harry has done the right thing for himself and the club. He obviously needs time out, and probably should have made this decision earlier, but I hope he tries hard during his time away to get back what he seems to have lost. Jordan P has stepped away from the sport and not come back, so just hoping Harry thinks hard and long and makes the correct decision for himself and the club. I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Won't be boxall riding at Mildenhall on Sunday now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul84 Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 7:32 PM, Neila said: Won't be boxall riding at Mildenhall on Sunday now Expand Just what we needed! Anyway the supporters bus will be there at all 3 away meetings supporting the lads! Should be a good weekend. Weather looks good too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 12:58 PM, 1Tsunami said: Harry has done the right thing for himself and the club. He obviously needs time out, and probably should have made this decision earlier, but I hope he tries hard during his time away to get back what he seems to have lost. Jordan P has stepped away from the sport and not come back, so just hoping Harry thinks hard and long and makes the correct decision for himself and the club. I wish him well. Expand Do you mean Jordan Palin? I thought he was taking a year out due to a head injury? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Tsunami Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 4:31 PM, szkocjasid said: Do you mean Jordan Palin? I thought he was taking a year out due to a head injury? Expand Yes Jordan. We will have to see if he returns next year. I personally think we have seen the last of a very good prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Any updates on Ace & Sam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 I guess we might not be seeing Connor Bailey again this season, he's been added to Wroclaw's main squad for the Play-off final, wow! Judging by his Instagram, he's been out practicing on Woffy's machinery ahead of this weekend, not bad for a NDL rider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Hope he not missing was comets who gave him his break this season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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