Maybe given the demographic of its fan base, the sport would be better off letting fans train their own pigeon to take their selection up to the referees box attached to their pigeon's feet?
Maybe there could then be a prize of two tickets to the next Cup match to the owner of the pigeon that has come from furthest away?...
Think of the excitement it would generate...
Maybe one of those representing the supporters clubs at that BSPA think tank thing could suggest it?
Obviously it won't be completely straight forward, as if your pigeon is injured and cannot fly on any given night, something like a wing injury or damaged shank, or your pigeon is already competing in a race over mainland Europe on the same night. Then there would need to be some kind of 'guest pigeon' system required to ensure everyone has a chance...
Based on speed, colour and weight of the pigeons, and their previous performances I would personally suggest....
However I am sure a workable solution could be found...
No ideas a bad idea etc etc etc..