Argos 262 Posted November 20, 2017 Well I went to Workington twice this season and there wasn’t 300 fans at each meeting, I was very surprised when the BSPA Press Statement stated that all of this season teams would be back next season, the Promoter there is a really nice lady I spoke to her on one of my visits, but she must be losing a hell of a lot of money I really feel sorry for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midget 162 Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) So if what I'm heading is right then it's rip workington speedway. The bspa should hang there heads in shame? Wasn't the agenda to help save clubs? Scunny can seemingly change there race nights at will but we can't? As for Glasgow they are turning into the Poole of the 2nd tier, they two only changed there race night last season. It's not just rider availability or the Craig cook situation it's also stadium availability, Derwent park has been used for a lot more other things on Saturday nights in the past few seasons, this giv the promotion a major problem in continunerty, then fans loose interest, find other things to do of a weekend an the rest as they say is history Edited November 20, 2017 by Midget 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANSE 480 Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Glasgow have applied since 2013 for a Friday night. How can you expect to get something and you cant attend the AGM but don't worry you only need 14 Saturdays in 7 months to complete your fixtures Edited November 21, 2017 by MANSE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow and black 66 Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Glasgow have applied since 2013 for a Friday night. How can you expect to get something and you cant attend the AGM but don't worry you only need 14 Saturdays in 7 months to complete your fixtures As a Workington fan I can see your point about the none attendance at the AGM hindering our chances of getting what we wanted. HOWEVER, most Championship clubs will only have enough official fixtures for fortnightly speedway as I see it. Even starting as late as April, if clubs were to run each week (Running on an off-day when at an away fixture on your home race night), the season would be done in terms of League and Cup Semi-Final qualification by early July, leaving 7 teams "Done" for the season, and the 4 Teams involved in the League Cup, KOC, and Play-offs 4 months to finish the season off. With the low number of official fixtures now on offer, why should Workington not be allowed to join the Friday night tracks? After all, there will be plenty of free Fridays available, and at least half of the Premiership clubs will race on the same night! Edited November 21, 2017 by yellow and black 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted November 21, 2017 quote from Marksman So our request to change race night to Fridays was rejected.But Glasgow and Scunthorpe are fine they can move to Fridays! Whole thing stinks to me, must be good having someone from your club on the BSPA management committee. Scunthorpe asked to move to a Friday in meetings pre AGM back in September & announced in our Telegraph but only if we ran in 2018 Godfrey and money A few years ago, Glasgow were refused a change of race night to a Friday because of it's close proximity to Edinburgh(even though it's over the permitted 40 miles) and Harkess(in charge at Edinburgh & the BSPA) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow and black 66 Posted November 21, 2017 quote from Marksman So our request to change race night to Fridays was rejected. But Glasgow and Scunthorpe are fine they can move to Fridays! Whole thing stinks to me, must be good having someone from your club on the BSPA management committee. Scunthorpe asked to move to a Friday in meetings pre AGM back in September & announced in our Telegraph but only if we ran in 2018 Fair enough, but my point is due to the minimal amount of Official fixtures (Fortnightly racing for most), half the League should be able to ride on the same night, so why are Workington not allowed to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June 203 Posted November 21, 2017 Your all forgetting Friday Night is or was our Race night for years. with exception of some weekend racing. ,Our crowds have been down and I imagine Mr Godfrey is trying his best to get it back to those Friday crowds again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow and black 66 Posted November 21, 2017 Your all forgetting Friday Night is or was our Race night for years. with exception of some weekend racing. ,Our crowds have been down and I imagine Mr Godfrey is trying his best to get it back to those Friday crowds again. Was also our race night for 12 years in our entire first existence at Derwent Park, so I imagine Mrs Morgan will also be thinking about crowd levels! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted November 21, 2017 quote from Marksman So our request to change race night to Fridays was rejected. But Glasgow and Scunthorpe are fine they can move to Fridays! Whole thing stinks to me, must be good having someone from your club on the BSPA management committee. Scunthorpe asked to move to a Friday in meetings pre AGM back in September & announced in our Telegraph but only if we ran in 2018 A few years ago, Glasgow were refused a change of race night to a Friday because of it's close proximity to Edinburgh(even though it's over the permitted 40 miles) and Harkess(in charge at Edinburgh & the BSPA) To Edinburgh yes not to Armadale though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,362 Posted November 21, 2017 quote from Marksman So our request to change race night to Fridays was rejected. But Glasgow and Scunthorpe are fine they can move to Fridays! Whole thing stinks to me, must be good having someone from your club on the BSPA management committee. Scunthorpe asked to move to a Friday in meetings pre AGM back in September & announced in our Telegraph but only if we ran in 2018 A few years ago, Glasgow were refused a change of race night to a Friday because of it's close proximity to Edinburgh(even though it's over the permitted 40 miles) and Harkess(in charge at Edinburgh & the BSPA) Need to check your map Armadale to Glasgow is less than 40 mls.Can see why they allowed Glasgow to switch though as it probably doesn't affect the size of attendances for meetings these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted November 21, 2017 I've always said anyone should be allowed to switch if they want. It's all about getting bodies through the door. I go to Armadale quite often if we haven't got a meeting that week, regardless of what night we are racing, so I'd imagine I'll be going through a few nights next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANSE 480 Posted November 21, 2017 You are called Edinburgh Monarchs. GLAS to Edinburgh 45miles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,274 Posted November 21, 2017 Maybe they don't want too many Friday night tracks as it would mean very few 'Guest' options for missing riders? Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scunthorpe mean six out of eleven teams will be riding on a Friday.. Now the Premiership won't be riding on a Friday there would be a fair few options for Guests but if say eight out of the eleven teams rode on the same night then those options reduce accordingly.. And what night is Lakeside riding? Has a Friday slot been left for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) You are called Edinburgh Monarchs. GLAS to Edinburgh 45miles As you are fully aware we dont race in Edinburgh, so your point is pointless Edited November 21, 2017 by Mr Blobby 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,505 Posted November 21, 2017 If this is about fans staying at home to watch craig cook on the TV then as another poster pointed out with the lack of fixtures you can fit your matches around the grand prix. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
