arnieg Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 49 minutes ago, The Cheese said: LINE-UP: 1 Luke Muff (Belle Vue), 2 Ben Trigger (Mildenhall), 3 Max Clegg (Edinburgh), 4 Connor Bailey (Workington), 5 Tom Woolley (Kent), 6 Jacob Clouting (Oxford), 7 Max Perry (Leicester), 8 Jamie Halder (Berwick), 9 Jacob Hook (Edinburgh), 10 Freddy Hodder (Belle Vue), 11 Danny Phillips (Berwick), 12 Ben Morley (Kent), 13 Lee Complin (Mildenhall), 14 Jody Scott (Oxford), 15 Ashton Boughen (Leicester), 16 Sam McGurk (Workington). Reserves: 17 Callum Foy, 18 Ben Rathbone. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/major-events/ndlrc-line-up-confirmed/ So a grand total of FIVE of the originally qualified line-up (Clegg, Complin, Morley and the Comets duo) are expected to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Eh no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 So the rules are ignored by Mr Godfrey to the benefit of Poole and Scunthorpe and the detriment of Workington and the NDL. Interesting that neither Poole or Scunthorpe have NDL teams and the memory of how the NDL were treated when IOW were forced out of BSPL sanctioned racing and went under the NORA banner. This is starting to look like a situation where the NDL could be dropped which means IOW could be joined by a number of other clubs. If that happens it will the exact opposite to what BSPL would want which just shows how good they are at guiding the sport in the right direction and also proves why the sport is in such a mess. So how does NORA league with IOW, Kent, Plymouth, Mildenhall and Workington sound for a starting point? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 58 minutes ago, Chris116 said: So the rules are ignored by Mr Godfrey to the benefit of Poole and Scunthorpe and the detriment of Workington and the NDL. Interesting that neither Poole or Scunthorpe have NDL teams and the memory of how the NDL were treated when IOW were forced out of BSPL sanctioned racing and went under the NORA banner. This is starting to look like a situation where the NDL could be dropped which means IOW could be joined by a number of other clubs. If that happens it will the exact opposite to what BSPL would want which just shows how good they are at guiding the sport in the right direction and also proves why the sport is in such a mess. So how does NORA league with IOW, Kent, Plymouth, Mildenhall and Workington sound for a starting point? Hardly cost effective for Workington to run in that league with the travel costs involved and he has already stated he’s not looking to run ANY team next season, however strange that may seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 33 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: he has already stated he’s not looking to run ANY team next season, however strange that may seem. Who has stated they are not running any team ?? Andrew bain said after the Kent meeting they have/are in talks/meetings with bspa with regards to next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 The line-up fails to inspire me 7 the future of the NDL is in serious trouble if it's not supported by the top table or the riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Neila said: Who has stated they are not running any team ?? Andrew bain said after the Kent meeting they have/are in talks/meetings with bspa with regards to next season Exactly. The Workington promoters were at BSPA HQ this week where their application to enter the Championship for 2024 was accepted. It was the only option open to them since Godfrey and pals have decided to scrap the NDL in 2024. Godfrey doesn't like stand-alone clubs in the NDL in case they make money. So the NDL has been scrapped to force Workington, Mildenhall (& Kent) to move up to the Championship or close. Workington are moving up. Mildenhall & Kent are gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, RoundTheBoards said: Exactly. The Workington promoters were at BSPA HQ this week where their application to enter the Championship for 2024 was accepted. It was the only option open to them since Godfrey and pals have decided to scrap the NDL in 2024. Godfrey doesn't like stand-alone clubs in the NDL in case they make money. So the NDL has been scrapped to force Workington, Mildenhall (& Kent) to move up to the Championship or close. Workington are moving up. Mildenhall & Kent are gone. Had an inclination it would be something along these lines. Buzzing is an understatement! It’s obviously been forced and I think the plan was to probably have a couple more seasons in the NDL but hey ho. Great things on the horizon for the comets and hopefully we can get back that silverware we won. Where to start with a team? Can imagine with the facilities available the riders will be queuing up to sign but, my first signing, wouldn’t most definitely be Connor Bailey. It’s just who you pick from our current crop to fill the number 7. For me it would be either Ace, Luke or Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 20 hours ago, The Cheese said: LINE-UP: 1 Luke Muff (Belle Vue), 2 Ben Trigger (Mildenhall), 3 Max Clegg (Edinburgh), 4 Connor Bailey (Workington), 5 Tom Woolley (Kent), 6 Jacob Clouting (Oxford), 7 Max Perry (Leicester), 8 Jamie Halder (Berwick), 9 Jacob Hook (Edinburgh), 10 Freddy Hodder (Belle Vue), 11 Danny Phillips (Berwick), 12 Ben Morley (Kent), 13 Lee Complin (Mildenhall), 14 Jody Scott (Oxford), 15 Ashton Boughen (Leicester), 16 Sam McGurk (Workington). Reserves: 17 Callum Foy, 18 Ben Rathbone. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/major-events/ndlrc-line-up-confirmed/ Is there a reason why Belle Vue & Oxford are using reserves? They've not got 4 riders out injured have they? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: Exactly. The Workington promoters were at BSPA HQ this week where their application to enter the Championship for 2024 was accepted. It was the only option open to them since Godfrey and pals have decided to scrap the NDL in 2024. Godfrey doesn't like stand-alone clubs in the NDL in case they make money. So the NDL has been scrapped to force Workington, Mildenhall (& Kent) to move up to the Championship or close. Workington are moving up. Mildenhall & Kent are gone. Slightly misinformed there clubs are choosing not to run Ndl rather than it been scrapped. It's been said for a while certain clubs won't run so a league of 4 teams isn't a league it's more a series of challenges. If a club decides its not running there's nothing the Bspl can do they can't force them Think this is why workington and mildenhall have been encouraged to move up . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Technik said: The line-up fails to inspire me 7 the future of the NDL is in serious trouble if it's not supported by the top table or the riders Have to agree but its important that we support the riders who do turn up and of course the comets management to show them we want our sport to stay.as for belle vue and oxford sending reserves hope they explain why, not a poole fan but i hope godfrey gets stuffed ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 The line up for tomorrow which should be the best of the NDLRC is left very watered down, for various reasons, but to me a lot of it stops at Mr Godfrey and the bspa doors !!! This apparently is a protected event, but 2 riders are at scummy, yes some are injured, one I think has returned to Aussie, and probably the others can't be arse@ but seems like the fans have got to put up with a 2nd class event. BUT can all the comets fans and traveling fans come down to support the promotion to show we love our speedway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 58 minutes ago, Neila said: The line up for tomorrow which should be the best of the NDLRC is left very watered down, for various reasons, but to me a lot of it stops at Mr Godfrey and the bspa doors !!! This apparently is a protected event, but 2 riders are at scummy, yes some are injured, one I think has returned to Aussie, and probably the others can't be arse@ but seems like the fans have got to put up with a 2nd class event. BUT can all the comets fans and traveling fans come down to support the promotion to show we love our speedway That’s the state of play at every level in the Sport.They can’t even produce a fixture list now and most Teams have only half a seasons fixtures now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Neila said: The line up for tomorrow which should be the best of the NDLRC is left very watered down, for various reasons, but to me a lot of it stops at Mr Godfrey and the bspa doors !!! This apparently is a protected event, but 2 riders are at scummy, yes some are injured, one I think has returned to Aussie, and probably the others can't be arse@ but seems like the fans have got to put up with a 2nd class event. BUT can all the comets fans and traveling fans come down to support the promotion to show we love our speedway Even though its protected riders choose where they want to ride they are self employed. With riders choosing a team event they risk a ban from next national league meeting. However because there won't be a national league there's no risk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 whats ticket prices for this think a adult is £15 but what about kids and family tickets might have both grandkids tomorrow personally id love it to poor down today and then stop to hopefully crate a track like last week that was awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenTheVillen Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 5 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: Exactly. The Workington promoters were at BSPA HQ this week where their application to enter the Championship for 2024 was accepted. It was the only option open to them since Godfrey and pals have decided to scrap the NDL in 2024. Godfrey doesn't like stand-alone clubs in the NDL in case they make money. So the NDL has been scrapped to force Workington, Mildenhall (& Kent) to move up to the Championship or close. Workington are moving up. Mildenhall & Kent are gone. It's quite laughable that Godfrey and co get the blame regularly. The NDL currently has 3 types of riders, those who shouldn't be riding in it as they are (let's be honest) taking sweeties off the kids to top up their stash, the 2nd batch are those who the are using the League for what it was designed for (Development) the 3rd lot are the self entitled bridgade that believes when they turn 15 they should be paid (They then stay NDL for several years with no progression whilst getting paid for it thinking they don't need to get a job because they are "Professional Speedway Riders) Similarly no no 1 in the PL should be a No 1 in the CL just so they "get enough meetings to make it pay" Only doubling up allowed should be British riders under 24 Fix the Sport, protect the British Youngsters who are progressing and stop the self entitlement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8scot Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, scaramanga said: whats ticket prices for this think a adult is £15 but what about kids and family tickets might have both grandkids tomorrow personally id love it to poor down today and then stop to hopefully crate a track like last week that was awesome I took my Granddaughter last time and it was £1 only for U16’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gr8scot said: I took my Granddaughter last time and it was £1 only for U16’s this is a bspa event though so could be anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, MillenTheVillen said: It's quite laughable that Godfrey and co get the blame regularly. The NDL currently has 3 types of riders, those who shouldn't be riding in it as they are (let's be honest) taking sweeties off the kids to top up their stash, the 2nd batch are those who the are using the League for what it was designed for (Development) the 3rd lot are the self entitled bridgade that believes when they turn 15 they should be paid (They then stay NDL for several years with no progression whilst getting paid for it thinking they don't need to get a job because they are "Professional Speedway Riders) Similarly no no 1 in the PL should be a No 1 in the CL just so they "get enough meetings to make it pay" Only doubling up allowed should be British riders under 24 Fix the Sport, protect the British Youngsters who are progressing and stop the self entitlement. your right in a few things there few years back you couldnt ride in 3 leagues but use conor baily as example young lad trying hard started the season only workington gave him a place now winning heats for redcar and belle vue is this a example of the ndl doing its job or the other leagues over looking a rider that wants to race whatever level 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Cash only Admission Prices: Adults: £15 Children: £2 Family: £32 (2 Adults + 3 Children) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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