Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 26, 2018 Any news on the sale front Skidder. What I mean is anyone interested. Wouldn't expect you to let anything out that shouldn't be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 454 Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: .....and there are already some Championship clubs who are not in favour of one league as they believe (quite rightly imo) that some teams will be much less competitive than others, whatever team points limit is set.!!!! And these are probably the same clubs that are un competitive whatever the structure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted October 26, 2018 Will Somerset want to be racing on a Friday night ..... if so they need to send a note to Mr Rob Godfrey who is in charge of allocation of race nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Skidder1 said: .....and there are already some Championship clubs who are not in favour of one league as they believe (quite rightly imo) that some teams will be much less competitive than others, whatever team points limit is set.!!!! I would guess Poole are one of the Prem clubs that want the Prem to stay.. Hence our tinted post ..Poole don't do second best Edited October 26, 2018 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnificentseven 236 Posted October 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: .....and there are already some Championship clubs who are not in favour of one league as they believe (quite rightly imo) that some teams will be much less competitive than others, whatever team points limit is set.!!!! Too many Championship Clubs remember being stitched up last time an attempt was made to make a large league. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted October 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Skidder1 said: .....and there are already some Championship clubs who are not in favour of one league as they believe (quite rightly imo) that some teams will be much less competitive than others, whatever team points limit is set.!!!! And this doesn't happen anyway? Someone has to finish top and bottom, that's the point of a league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Woz01 said: And this doesn't happen anyway? Someone has to finish top and bottom, that's the point of a league. And at least one team, and often more, will end up miles behind the top teams... In March they all are supposed to start 'relatively' equal... Also in March, most contributors on here can spot how poor some of the teams actually are.. By the end of April those teams highlighted are invariably getting hammered each week.. And will continue to do do so unless they have money to replace poor performers with better riders.. And if they had that money, they wouldn't have put that team together in the first place.. Too many teams (or not enough riders) to ever keep the Leagues competitive and with no relegation each team basically decides it's own level, sometimes based on the ego of the Promoter...  For me, the top league should have no more than 10 teams with six riders per team.. 60 riders needed and all above a four point average.. No make weights allowed at the bottom end of the teams..  40 point average per team, meaning you could have one 4/5/6/7/8/9 point plus rider per team if you so wished.. With the top league becoming an aspirational motivator for the other clubs to aspire to. Not "I've got a few quid, I want to race in the Premiership".. No point having the 'flagship league' loaded with uncompetitive teams as this would just be damaging the 'Speedway GB' brand even further... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 27, 2018 14 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Any news on the sale front Skidder. What I mean is anyone interested. Wouldn't expect you to let anything out that shouldn't be. Nothing relevant for this Somerset thread!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 1:35 PM, james1234 said: I Can see Bomber at Somerset next year with Jack Holder going back to Poole Can you.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted October 27, 2018 21 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Will Somerset want to be racing on a Friday night ..... if so they need to send a note to Mr Rob Godfrey who is in charge of allocation of race nights Yes and what a cock up he has made of that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 27, 2018 21 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Will Somerset want to be racing on a Friday night ..... if so they need to send a note to Mr Rob Godfrey who is in charge of allocation of race nights But will they be allowed to or are we continuing with the screw up of fixed race nights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, A ORLOV said: But will they be allowed to or are we continuing with the screw up of fixed race nights Nothing wrong with fixed race nights - if the Championship clubs had allowed the Prem clubs to stick to Mondays/Thursdays as agreed with FIM, and agreed that for any Thursday fixture clashes the Prem clubs should have priority! Edited October 28, 2018 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Nothing wrong with fixed race nights - if the Championship clubs had allowed the Prem clubs to stick to Mondays/Thursdays as agreed with FIM, and agreed that for any Thursday fixture clashes the Prem clubs should have priority! But it did end up like a dogs dinner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: But it did end up like a dogs dinner. Yes with some clubs affected much more than others. For example Somerset have been quoted as saying they were pleased with their good crowd attendances on their 'off night' as it was much easier on the M5 for fans to get there rather than on a Friday Edited October 28, 2018 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: Yes with some clubs affected much more than others. That is often the usual result of many of the bspa's ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites