BWitcher 12,453 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Not wrong at all!! If you believe GoSpeed are the only ones in regular touch with Sky - think again!! All MF's many sponsors will be well pleased and will keep the level of their investment at a strong level!! Plus of course Poole will probably get their fair share of the televised meeting revenue, so good news all round and correct to share it asap!!! Yes it is wrong, basic business etiquette. Not exactly a big deal in the grand scheme of things though and potentially good news about the deal... of course if they carry on presenting meetings in front of empty stadiums with zero atmosphere then its another 5 years of damage to the sport. Until they wake up and realise they need to use TV to their advantage (money aside) then it will harm them rather than help. Edited December 4, 2013 by BWitcher 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted December 4, 2013 To be honest it should have been announced by the BSPA or Sky, also if Ford wished to tell his contact at the Echo he should have ensured the source keept it under his hat until the announcement was made, then it could have been a ncie interview with Ford saying how brilliant everything is. Totally agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted December 4, 2013 Funny how the usual Mr Ford bandits are up in the high heavens again judging him from their lofty annointed positions!!!!! Since this topic has not yet been released publicly WHY IS IT ON THIS FORUM FOR YOU TO SLAG OFF!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulboy 169 Posted December 4, 2013 Unbelievable, some relatively good news in that at least speedway is still going to be shown on Sky next season and all we get is people moaning about Matt Ford again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,071 Posted December 4, 2013 Yes it is wrong, basic business etiquette. Not exactly a big deal in the grand scheme of things though and potentially good news about the deal... of course if they carry on presenting meetings in front of empty stadiums with zero atmosphere then its another 5 years of damage to the sport. Until they wake up and realise they need to use TV to their advantage (money aside) then it will harm them rather than help. I found out today (I don't follow Football at all) that Ipswich grade each match and charge accordingly, apparently. Last night against Wigan was a tenner! Perhaps when televised, there should be a policy that all EL clubs greatly reduce admission to showcase Speedway and try and avoid as mentioned above? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted December 4, 2013 If they are telivising the sport only. That should have been announced by sky or the BSPA then it could also mean that there is no money what so ever coming from Sky this year. They show the speedway full stop. It is up to the BPSA, to find sponcership, without it no money comes in. I think it will be very hard work trying to find a big outfit that is going to through a lot of money into speedway. Hope I am wrong but that is as I see the Sky deal. 5 years of broadcast only. Full stop. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted December 4, 2013 I found out today (I don't follow Football at all) that Ipswich grade each match and charge accordingly, apparently. Last night against Wigan was a tenner! Perhaps when televised, there should be a policy that all EL clubs greatly reduce admission to showcase Speedway and try and avoid as mentioned above? Exactly, that would be an excellent start. Funny how the usual Mr Ford bandits are up in the high heavens again judging him from their lofty annointed positions!!!!! Since this topic has not yet been released publicly WHY IS IT ON THIS FORUM FOR YOU TO SLAG OFF!!! I'm not sure you have fully thought through your comments here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fullbore 129 Posted December 4, 2013 OFFICIAL STATEMENT Wednesday December 04, 2013 THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) are aware of media reports appearing on Wednesday afternoon regarding a potential new TV broadcast deal. The BSPA would like to clarify the situation and we can confirm negotiations are ongoing but no contract has been signed. As soon as there is anything further to report, we will do so accordingly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted December 4, 2013 That statement puts a slightly different twist on things doesn't it. Naughty boy Mr Ford (if he did leak it) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 303 Posted December 4, 2013 This has not been confirmed by sky as yet but the leak came from Matt Ford who informed the Bournemouth Echo. Have we got a link to that ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted December 4, 2013 That statement puts a slightly different twist on things doesn't it. Naughty boy Mr Ford (if he did leak it) Quite agree, and can't really defend Matt if he has. Nothing pisses you off more than a fellow promoter who announces one of your new riders, instead of allowing you the privilege of announcing it according to your team building. Usually the same ones that advise their fans of the AGM matters, before the official BSPA statement has been released. Hence the reason why an incomplete statement is made in order to be first out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted December 4, 2013 OFFICIAL STATEMENT Wednesday December 04, 2013 THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) are aware of media reports appearing on Wednesday afternoon regarding a potential new TV broadcast deal. The BSPA would like to clarify the situation and we can confirm negotiations are ongoing but no contract has been signed. As soon as there is anything further to report, we will do so accordingly. This is why Ford should have kept quiet! Tut tut! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,697 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Yet another example of Fat Maud thinking he is bigger than British speedway. If this is fact, he should be hit with a disrepute charge.. Edited December 4, 2013 by blupanther 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted December 4, 2013 IF he indeed did leak it. We only have a post on here saying he did. Although the way Starman/Skidder jumped to his defence would suggest some truth in it. Is it reported in the Bournemouth Echo? A link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 303 Posted December 4, 2013 Andy Mitchell @amitchellecho Follow Poole Pirates promoter Matt Ford informs Daily Echo that Sky Sports have agreed a 5 year broadcast only deal to show Elite League #speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
