Fromafar Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, BryanUgest said: Oxford WILL be in Prem and championship in 2024 That would be disaster for them financially.IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, BryanUgest said: Oxford WILL be in Prem and championship in 2024 So if Masters signs for Oxford in the prem and championship, what happens if there is a fixture clash, who gets priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanUgest Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: When are they going to race in the Prem then? Because they can't do Mondays and Thursdays! https://oxford-stadium.co.uk/greyhound-news/2024-greyhound-racing-schedule-confirmed-plus-saturday-nights-are-back-from-november-18/ Weds championship one week thurs premier the next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: So if Masters signs for Oxford in the prem and championship, what happens if there is a fixture clash, who gets priority Wont be a fixture clash as premiership has protected nights and Championship cant race on them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: So if Masters signs for Oxford in the prem and championship, what happens if there is a fixture clash, who gets priority Think Masters has already got Premiership Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanUgest Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Think Masters has already got Premiership Place Leicester 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: When are they going to race in the Prem then? Because they can't do Mondays and Thursdays! https://oxford-stadium.co.uk/greyhound-news/2024-greyhound-racing-schedule-confirmed-plus-saturday-nights-are-back-from-november-18/ Why Not? Sheffield have Morning/Afternoon Greyhounds at Owlerton on Thursday and have still raced on the night for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Bojangles said: When are they going to race in the Prem then? Because they can't do Mondays and Thursdays! https://oxford-stadium.co.uk/greyhound-news/2024-greyhound-racing-schedule-confirmed-plus-saturday-nights-are-back-from-november-18/ Wolves raced on Mondays straight after the greyhounds for years without any issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted November 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Fozzie4388 said: Why Not? Sheffield have Morning/Afternoon Greyhounds at Owlerton on Thursday and have still raced on the night for years. 2 hours ago, Technik said: Wolves raced on Mondays straight after the greyhounds for years without any issue Fair enough. If they can get it done on Thursday, I'd be surprised (but pleasantly surprised). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) On 11/11/2023 at 3:30 PM, Phil The Ace said: Must be some truth in it Surely "we're" is refering to British Speedway in this case? If British Speedway is running one, two or three leagues? Then Oxford can decide which league to enter? Plus it says if we're running one two or three leagues, not of we're competing in one, two or three leagues. Edited November 14, 2023 by szkocjasid 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Surely "we're" is refering to British Speedway in this case? If British Speedway is running one, two or three leagues? Then Oxford can decide which league to enter? Plus it says if we're running one two or three leagues, not of we're competing in one, two or three leagues. You’d like to think that is the case. One track running in three divisions is a recipe for disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerM22 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 There's also mention of a British Junior League in other screenshots, maybe that's the other league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Ben91 said: You’d like to think that is the case. One track running in three divisions is a recipe for disaster. or could present a clear pathway for young riders coming through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 44 minutes ago, RogerM22 said: There's also mention of a British Junior League in other screenshots, maybe that's the other league? yes because that went so well last time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 2 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: or could present a clear pathway for young riders coming through It wouldn’t change the existing pathway. Riders just wouldn’t have to go gain experience of other tracks. If one track can make three teams work then fair play. But running one team seems a stretch for most places at the moment, so three is a recipe for disaster in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ben91 said: It wouldn’t change the existing pathway. Riders just wouldn’t have to go gain experience of other tracks. If one track can make three teams work then fair play. But running one team seems a stretch for most places at the moment, so three is a recipe for disaster in my eyes. Do the fans have enough money to attend 2/3 meetings a week? Seems abit much really. They could do a special type of season ticket so fans could attend all the meetings at a reduced price. Even as a die hard lions fan I dont have the time or money to cope with more than 1 a week 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 I'd worry for Oxford's future after 2024 if they run in the Prem and Champ, It's got disaster written all over it. Fans simply won't have the money to pay out for all of these fixtures during times like this where inflation is through the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Worth having a try of Swindon riding at the Ox, they took 1000 fans to the challenge there last year. Both are top supported clubs just 30 miles apart.. Always found the Oxfam fans very friendly, its not football! And a lot of Robins fans don't live in Swindon/ Wiltshire, some travelling from Wales, Hampshire, Surrey, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Oxford, Reading etc., Edited November 14, 2023 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, TTT said: I'd worry for Oxford's future after 2024 if they run in the Prem and Champ, It's got disaster written all over it. Fans simply won't have the money to pay out for all of these fixtures during times like this where inflation is through the roof. It’s a bit of a risk.IMO.What was crowd levels at the end of last season,compared to the 1st season.Trying to support an even more expensive League Team could prove costly.Must be getting offered very good money if that what they are planning to try and save Premiership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, FishersGate said: Do the fans have enough money to attend 2/3 meetings a week? Seems abit much really. They could do a special type of season ticket so fans could attend all the meetings at a reduced price. Even as a die hard lions fan I dont have the time or money to cope with more than 1 a week It’s unsustainable. Oxford have obviously done well on their return to the sport but sadly the answer to everything these days seems to be over exposure, as they’ll find if they do decide to run three leagues. People would have to pick and choose their meetings and then it’s likely all three teams would run at a loss. It’s certainly not worth jeopardising an entire track just on the off chance it makes it easier for a handful of riders to reach a league that is already unsustainable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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