Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted October 28, 2018 The sport needs an independent panel which should be run by a commercial/promo comany who would bring fresh ideas to the sport. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 28, 2018 46 minutes ago, Pirates Of Poole said: The sport needs an independent panel which should be run by a commercial/promo comany who would bring fresh ideas to the sport. Only if they are prepared to invest? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, Trees said: Only if they are prepared to invest? Then it wouldn't be independent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Pirates Of Poole said: I can ussure you it won’t be either of the latter! Was prob wishful thinking! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brylcream boy 141 Posted October 28, 2018 9 hours ago, wealdstone said: Does anybody seriously think that "The Gang of Two" and their disciples will do anything other than what is in their own self interest? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spl77 337 Posted October 29, 2018 18 hours ago, wealdstone said: Does anybody seriously think that "The Gang of Two" and their disciples will do anything other than what is in their own self interest? Hopefully yes as this self interest appears to be killing the sport. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 29, 2018 15 hours ago, foamfence said: Then it wouldn't be independent. How are they gonna be paid otherwise? They would have to invest in the sport as a whole until their ideas bring in revenue. Unless they could bring investment into the sport from the start via sponsorship etc but then they'd have to be on a percentage only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwright71 206 Posted October 29, 2018 When the head of the BSPA says there is nothing wrong with the product you know the sport is stuffed. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Trees said: How are they gonna be paid otherwise? They would have to invest in the sport as a whole until their ideas bring in revenue. Unless they could bring investment into the sport from the start via sponsorship etc but then they'd have to be on a percentage only. They aren't going to be working all day or every day, in similar circumstances committees might be paid expenses or a modest fee. Most if not all of them would be likely to be retired anyway, not that it's going to happen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, iwright71 said: When the head of the BSPA says there is nothing wrong with the product you know the sport is stuffed. When you see the scruff or hear him speak you know the sport is stuffed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted October 29, 2018 21 hours ago, wealdstone said: Does anybody seriously think that "The Gang of Two" and their disciples will do anything other than what is in their own self interest? Which particular 'Gang of 2' are we talking about here? I'm hearing KC is stepping down?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted October 29, 2018 Now, all we need to hear is RG will follow KC in standing down - Let it be confirmed as the first bit of good news for UK speedway. No eulogies needed, please. However if as is forecast there is little or no change in how UK speedway is to be structured, little progress will be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) On 10/28/2018 at 11:22 AM, Trees said: The majority of clubs keep the the majority of their team members from year to year imo Most of the club's rip their teams up during the year! Look at Poole and Leicester, the worst offenders, tbf Swindon did pretty well this year Edited October 29, 2018 by iainb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Which particular 'Gang of 2' are we talking about here? I'm hearing KC is stepping down?! Hurrah!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, iainb said: Most of the club's rip their teams up during the year! Look at Poole and Leicester, the worst offenders, tbf Swindon did pretty well this year That’s not MOST clubs .... the Stars have kept the majority of their riders from year to year, for sure 2017 to 2018 was an exception although we resigned a few of the team we ended up with plus NKI came back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
