iris123 20,922 Posted November 7, 2017 The advertising space on riders kevlars has been disputed for some years now. According to some info kevlar's advertising space value can be as as high £210K per season, and the whole amount goes into rider's pocket So hardly anyone is going to give up on this. Obviously there is a conflict of interest here, and some kind of comprise would be best option. Polish clubs and the EkstraLiga are limiting riders freedom on signing contracts because they have to look after their big sponsors interest. The point is that the clubs sponsors are paying huge sums of money and cannot afford (allow) individual riders to advertise their competitors. It is therefore natural that the authorities of PGE Ekstraliga will not allow any competitor to be sponsored by Energa or Enea. ( all three brand names are Poland's energy providers) . Every year PGE pays a few million into EkstraLiga account and expects full loyalty. Similarly, in the case of club sponsors who spend several hundred thousand zloties annually, and in return are assured stadium advertising board and riders' their logos on kevlars. In their opinion, there is no place for the competitor's logo on the same kevlar and stadium. source: sports.pl To an extent this is understandable and following footballs lead.Often have problems when a football player is seen wearing clothing or even boots from their clubs rivals and fines are handed out.Of course speedway is more complicated in that riders ride in a number of countries for a number of clubs with sponsors around Europe.Everybody wants an exclusive deal.When the German national team plays in a Bundesliga stadium all unauthorised advertising has to be blocked out and as adidas has a sponsorship deal,players aren't allowed to stroll up for official meetings in nike gear etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 7, 2017 Craig Cook to Rybnik. Looks like its going to happen. Sparta going for a younger riders as with the club policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarkens 119 Posted November 7, 2017 Mikkel Michelsen in Gdansk, unfortunately. I really wanted him in Lublin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 7, 2017 Lawson has signed for Opole. Doubt he will get many rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,981 Posted November 7, 2017 Lawson has signed for Opole. Doubt he will get many rides.Dickie the Gater at the best racers track in PolandDoesn't add up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 8, 2017 One of them organized a party just recently, bought alcohol and gave it to the contestants. They got financial penalties for unsportsmanlike behavior. Well at least this doesn't happen in the UK. Club gave drinks to riders then said they broke conduct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted November 8, 2017 One of them organized a party just recently, bought alcohol and gave it to the contestants. They got financial penalties for unsportsmanlike behavior. Well at least this doesn't happen in the UK. Club gave drinks to riders then said they broke conduct. What is this about?? It has no context and makes little sense re Polish transfers 2018?! (or maybe its me....?!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted November 8, 2017 What is this about?? It has no context and makes little sense re Polish transfers 2018?! (or maybe its me....?!) Me also -it`s gobbledygook !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,730 Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Me also -it`s gobbledygook !!! I saw the polish version of this ,here is what I think its about ,a team who owed money to somebody ?threw a party somewhere ?for something ?, got some riders drunk ?and then got fined by someone else for something to do with conduct , hope it all makes sense now 😉 Edited November 8, 2017 by THE DEAN MACHINE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,642 Posted November 9, 2017 Craig cook on his way out to Poland today Im guessing to sign with rybnik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 9, 2017 Craig cook on his way out to Poland today Im guessing to sign with rybnik Think he will be presented tomorrow. Kacper G to sign for ZG and not return to Gdansk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskiZuzel 329 Posted November 9, 2017 (...) .When the German national team plays in a Bundesliga stadium all unauthorised advertising has to be blocked out and as adidas has a sponsorship deal,players aren't allowed to stroll up for official meetings in nike gear etc Well, the same happens at any round of SGP or SWC. Have you seen there any advertising that is not approved by BSI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Magic J signs a 2 year contract to remain at Sparta. Lampart brothers are not riding together as well. Could see Wiktor in the Extraliga now. Edited November 9, 2017 by poolebolton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarkens 119 Posted November 9, 2017 source re Lampart brothers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 9, 2017 source re Lampart brothers? Sporty Fawkty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
