Hilly Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Is Jenkins definitely at Kings Lynn as RS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, mikebv said: It is a huge challenge taken on... Maybe they have some big sponsorship to cover any hit at the turnstiles? Of maybe they feel the £100k plus they will get off the TV deal means it will be viable? 8 home meetings a month for the two top division teams would mean around a £200 outlay for anyone wishing to attend all of them.. Some ask given the current pressures on disposable income.. Hope it all goes well, never been to Oxford so will make it hopefully next year... Think you done a miscalculation on the amount of meetings a month at home for the top 2 leagues.Going by last year they will only have 20 home meetings in total for the league meetings.One a week for less than 5 months if they don't have rain offs.Still a big gamble though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, tellboy said: Think you done a miscalculation on the amount of meetings a month at home for the top 2 leagues.Going by last year they will only have 20 home meetings in total for the league meetings.One a week for less than 5 months if they don't have rain offs.Still a big gamble though. You won't get weekly Speedway though, and that will be the challenge.. Rain offs will inevitably impact it, as will the SON.. If both teams reach the play offs it will be carnage trying to fit all the meetings in.. Look how hard it is now for both Leagues to finish "on time".. Next season, Oxford will have double the challenge.. If they reach the play offs in both leagues it will be like Workington in their treble season, racing god knows how many tines in that last month.. A disaster for the club sadly, in what was the pinnacle of their history... Edited November 17, 2023 by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, mikebv said: It is a huge challenge taken on... Maybe they have some big sponsorship to cover any hit at the turnstiles? Of maybe they feel the £100k plus they will get off the TV deal means it will be viable? 8 home meetings a month for the two top division teams would mean around a £200 outlay for anyone wishing to attend all of them.. Some ask given the current pressures on disposable income.. Hope it all goes well, never been to Oxford so will make it hopefully next year... They will be easy to find, just look for the Spires! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, mikebv said: You won't get weekly Speedway though, and that will be the challenge.. Rain offs will inevitably impact it, as will the SON.. If both teams reach the play offs it will be carnage trying to fit all the meetings in.. Look how hard it is now for both Leagues to finish "on time".. Next season, Oxford will have double the challenge.. It can be done,they just have to do it perfectly.When the SON etc is on they have to ride CL and just hope they don't have rain offs.I remember the days of about 30 home matches so it can be done,although more challenging these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Fixture planning in 2024 with 3 teams will be a nightmare with Olympics and Euro '24 also taking place!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Like others have posted, Oxford would appear to be taking a massive financial risk with teams in both tiers. It could all go very wrong but I applaud their approach and enthusiasm. A breath of fresh air for the sport in this country. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Representing in the top league, surely they should be the Cheetahs & the lesser name in the Championship. Random decision to me. Oxford must have some serious backer to be running 3 leagues or the conspiracy theorist in me is thinking it's purely for the TV financial package, and Oxford withdraw from the top division after a month 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 wonder if Oxford have to pay a bond for each team, could work out expensive if they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Good to see Oxford in the top flight.. if the team rumoured is true possible title winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Hopefully this seemingly barmy idea works out for Oxford. I can’t see how fans will be able to afford to attend meetings in enough numbers to make all the teams break even. I can’t see how they’ll be able to fit all their fixtures in, especially if the Chargers compete in the full version of the third tier. I also think not using the Cheetah’s name that fans identify with for the Premiership side is an error. I wish them well and want to see speedway thriving. I worry that this could jeopardise a track that so much hard work went into bringing back to the sport however. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Manifesto said: Good to see Oxford in the top flight.. if the team rumoured is true possible title winners I don't think there's anyone who is not cheered, even delighted to see Oxford in the top flight. It's great news for a club rising from the ashes who clearly has a good and faithful following. But running in all three leagues looks ambitious to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 If doubling up still exists which I'm assuming it will... Will Oxford be allowed to use the same riders in both their Spires and Chargers teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Just now, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. Please don't take my comments as being negative. I've been to Oxford a few times this year and it's great to see the crowds and feel the atmosphere. I'm just concerned that the promotion may be jeopardizing their future by taking on 3 leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Huge gamble by oxford but fair play and best of luck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. It’s not negativity, it’s realism 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. Agreed, does my head in. Anyway best of luck to Oxford, brave but I wish them all the best. Gutted not to have my team involved next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 50 minutes ago, StarBoy said: If doubling up still exists which I'm assuming it will... Will Oxford be allowed to use the same riders in both their Spires and Chargers teams? Why not, makes a lot of sense if they do use most of the riders in both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 The two times I ventured to Cowley last season were by far the biggest two crowds I had witnessed in domestic British speedway since the 90's. But 3 leagues seems too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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