A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 11, 2018 59 minutes ago, Agrotron said: Yep it will be a case of oh we got the TV contract till 2020 so lets carry on as we were. Then one day they will all be surprised when no tv company wants to pay the clubs to show it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted March 13, 2018 On 3/10/2018 at 12:05 PM, flagrag said: Monday 9th April I was told as a starting date but did hear that many clubs wanted to run a couple of meetings at home before doing a tv meeting so that date may be a week or two later Maybe one match in April might be ok just as a starter, best towards the end though because Pinky & Perky will have more to talk about by then ( by that I mean results and performances in early season), and it isn't a good idea to televise if the "crowds" are freezing their dangly bits off under sleeping bags and blankets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted March 13, 2018 It was so obvious that Championship clubs and fans made a huge effort for the TV, I think Premiership clubs need to do something similar... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Trees said: It was so obvious that Championship clubs and fans made a huge effort for the TV, I think Premiership clubs need to do something similar... The Glasgow meeting had great crowds when it was on tv and created a fantastic atmosphere and was an excellent advert for the sport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,075 Posted March 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Steve0 said: The Glasgow meeting had great crowds when it was on tv and created a fantastic atmosphere and was an excellent advert for the sport There was a certain amount of the novelty factor for us both times the SKY cameras were at our place , top league clubs don't have that 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,905 Posted March 13, 2018 Paulco is correct in saying novelty value helped, but Berwick had Sky there four times in the last four years of their contract (before BT came in) and there was a bumper attendance every time. It didn't drop off. But the Bandits promotion did issue special posters (in addition to their regular poster campaigns) and laid on face-painting, etc. When did one of the Elite League clubs make any kind of effort for a televised meeting? And they were the ones, not the PL clubs, getting their pockets lined with Sky money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted March 14, 2018 First meeting on BT is Belle Vue v Swindon May 14th going by Nigel Pearsons tweet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Woz01 said: First meeting on BT is Belle Vue v Swindon May 14th going by Nigel Pearsons tweet. With 2 other Premier league matches and a British semi same night hope no guests needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, RS50 said: With 2 other Premier league matches and a British semi same night hope no guests needed. Well the other PL matches won't matter will they. The semi final might be a concern although the riders involved might be in the other one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted March 14, 2018 Was thinking more of guests needed for injuries. No doubt the draw will be fixed to ensure no foreseen clashes happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithchops 5 Posted March 17, 2018 On 14/03/2018 at 8:20 AM, Woz01 said: First meeting on BT is Belle Vue v Swindon May 14th going by Nigel Pearsons tweet. “Delighted to reach agreement to remain as commentator for domestic #speedway coverage on @btsport for next two years, starting May 14 Belle Vue v Swindon” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaykay2PT 29 Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Smithchops said: “Delighted to reach agreement to remain as commentator for domestic #speedway coverage on @btsport for next two years, starting May 14 Belle Vue v Swindon” Sound will be on mute for that one then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, jaykay2PT said: Sound will be on mute for that one then! Why watch then nothing wrong Nigel and Kelvin !!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisperer 276 Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, jaykay2PT said: Sound will be on mute for that one then! Have you any idea how many times you've made this point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,140 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Some good news from BT Sport. They struck a deal with Dorna for Moto GP TV rights until end 2021, thats a 3 year extension to the contract that would have ended at end of 2018. Also for Moto GP fans that dont know yet, Valentino Rossi has agreed a 2 year extension to his Yamaha contract so he will be riding until end of 2020 at least - that will make him 41, which is pretty good going for a Moto GP rider at the top end if the field. I think the BT-Moto GP deal till end of 2021 is good for Speedway GP. It keeps BT well and truly into top line motor cycle racing and therefore its my opinion makes them want a Speedway GP deal stronger. editted the date Rossi will be in Yamaha contract from 2010 to 2020 Edited March 18, 2018 by OveFundinFan 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites