Chewbacca 653 Posted November 14, 2014 Maybe this is too simple but I think amalgamation of the EL/PL should happen. There should be a North/South split. Nothing to do with saving costs as riders live all over Europe, never mind the UK, but it does give more competitive derby matches and reducing travelling for away fans might see a slight rise in attendances It gives Sky TV their perfect end of season, rabble rousing, easily promoted, North v South Champions playoff for the overall title. Midlands clubs who think they are North or South can be rotated between the regions per season as is done in the NFL I'm not going to pitch at what level this should run regards averages and GP riders blah blah blah. That is for the promoters to work out who and what they can afford. For me it make the sport simpler for a tv or non regular audience to understand and having one league split into 2 equal standard divisions does away with the impossible conundrum of promotion and relegation that no-one has been able to resolve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted November 14, 2014 Maybe this is too simple but I think amalgamation of the EL/PL should happen. There should be a North/South split. Nothing to do with saving costs as riders live all over Europe, never mind the UK, but it does give more competitive derby matches and reducing travelling for away fans might see a slight rise in attendances It gives Sky TV their perfect end of season, rabble rousing, easily promoted, North v South Champions playoff for the overall title. Midlands clubs who think they are North or South can be rotated between the regions per season as is done in the NFL I'm not going to pitch at what level this should run regards averages and GP riders blah blah blah. That is for the promoters to work out who and what they can afford. For me it make the sport simpler for a tv or non regular audience to understand and having one league split into 2 equal standard divisions does away with the impossible conundrum of promotion and relegation that no-one has been able to resolve. Where will the extra riders needed come from? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 653 Posted November 14, 2014 Go six riders then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,331 Posted November 18, 2014 Maybe this is too simple but I think amalgamation of the EL/PL should happen. There should be a North/South split. Nothing to do with saving costs as riders live all over Europe, never mind the UK, but it does give more competitive derby matches and reducing travelling for away fans might see a slight rise in attendances It gives Sky TV their perfect end of season, rabble rousing, easily promoted, North v South Champions playoff for the overall title. Midlands clubs who think they are North or South can be rotated between the regions per season as is done in the NFL I'm not going to pitch at what level this should run regards averages and GP riders blah blah blah. That is for the promoters to work out who and what they can afford. For me it make the sport simpler for a tv or non regular audience to understand and having one league split into 2 equal standard divisions does away with the impossible conundrum of promotion and relegation that no-one has been able to resolve. I'd. Like to know how the Elite League survives year after year with the downgrading of the the product on offer ,Someone at the majority of the Clubs must have money to lose IMO .Fans I speak to say the EL can't go on the way it is,but we have said that for the last 3-4 seasons and here we are ok for 2015 with virtually no change. !!!!!!!!!!1 league would be the way to rebuild the sport IMO . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted November 22, 2016 Amalgamation was probably the only option that might, just might have started to rejuvenate the sport. If marketed to the outside world properly. This time next year that is what the Big Re-vamp ( Part 2 or is that 22?) will opt for. Downward spiral, sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,252 Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Where will the extra riders needed come from? From the N.L, is that not what it's for? Edited November 27, 2016 by tyretrax 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Just a reminder - there is an alternative thread on the BSF debating many of the issues that are raised here. It may be worth making a visit there? Speedway News and Discussions Does British Speedway Have Future? Edited December 14, 2016 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,252 Posted December 15, 2016 Gustix, do you think people only read one subject on this forum? I'm sure that members will look at most threads without you directing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites