spanner47 336 Posted October 6, 2017 For years we've wanted separate race nights to get the riders over here, now we cant afford them, it's now all about riding on different nights so all the riders can double up. Agree with balders,I would prefer to stay where we are, but only if it's the same type of league, got a feeling we'll end up with 2 weaker divisions than we have now, if that's the case we might as well be in the top division. But who cares, let's get this season over and done with first. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted October 6, 2017 I'd prefer to stay where we are with a team along the lines of.. Covatti Mountain Newman Greaves Heeps Hume Jenkins 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 6, 2017 I like that team. Full of triers that won't ever give up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenR195 113 Posted October 6, 2017 I'd prefer to stay where we are with a team along the lines of.. Covatti Mountain Newman Greaves Heeps Hume Jenkins That team actually looks very weak in my eyes, 4 reserves and 1 second string and 2 heat leaders that are inconsistent and one of them is coming back from that nasty arm injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted October 6, 2017 I'd prefer to stay where we are with a team along the lines of.. Covatti Mountain Newman Greaves Heeps Hume Jenkins I would envisage an extremely weak side like that if we are going to stay in a weakened 2nd Division, if league's stay roughly the same this lot would be entertaining but nowhere near good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted October 6, 2017 I would envisage an extremely weak side like that if we are going to stay in a weakened 2nd Division, if league's stay roughly the same this lot would be entertaining but nowhere near good enough.If the top league goes to 12 teams and the second tier becomes a hybrid of Champ/NL then that would likely be a strong team in a revised second tier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted October 6, 2017 A decent NL style team but nowhere else! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted October 6, 2017 Rather see the team I mentioned in a 2nd tier league rather than a team like Leceister Rye House or Somerset had this year in the Prem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxxy 7 Posted October 7, 2017 The problem with every team riding on the same nights is that, like football, you are only going to have a meeting once a fortnight. If you get a rain off, you are going to go a month without a meeting. How many clubs could financially survive with so few meetings? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted October 7, 2017 The problem with every team riding on the same nights is that, like football, you are only going to have a meeting once a fortnight. If you get a rain off, you are going to go a month without a meeting. How many clubs could financially survive with so few meetings? Was only thinking that myself. I suppose if there's going to be a bigger League, then we'd probably need an extra night to ride. But if you're not riding you don't have much expense, look at the 1st Division this season, some clubs went weeks with hardly any meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 7, 2017 Wouldn't the Monday teams race at home on a Monday against a Thursday team, and away on Thursday? When 2 Thursday or Monday teams then that week one would have to move to the other day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted October 7, 2017 Problem is, it would appear that most of the clubs will be riding Thursday, that's if it happens anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted October 7, 2017 Wouldn't the Monday teams race at home on a Monday against a Thursday team, and away on Thursday? When 2 Thursday or Monday teams then that week one would have to move to the other day. Depends if they continue with race night seniority, and if teams will agree to race without some riders, say racing abroad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted October 7, 2017 Depends if they continue with race night seniority, and if teams will agree to race without some riders, say racing abroad.I think race seniority has to be a thing of the past if the new structure comes inHas to be equal share of priority going forward Particularly if a club was switching nights to be in a certain league it would then be doubly unfair to disadvantage them further Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted October 7, 2017 Wouldn't the Monday teams race at home on a Monday against a Thursday team, and away on Thursday? When 2 Thursday or Monday teams then that week one would have to move to the other day. Monday night will be the kiss of death for racing on two set nights a week. Newcastle have just said that the fixtures on a Monday the gates are terrible compared to a Sunday. Belle Vue could not wait to get away from having home fixtures on a Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
