Skidder1 7,636 Posted May 3, 2020 Even if there is speedway from say July/August, the Premiership only needs 6 home and 6 away meetings to satisfy a 'league' commitment - with or without any play-offs - as well as providing something for Eurosport. Clearly there would need to be some rationalisation of season ticket costs for those fans already committed to them. It would appear that Lee Kilby is this season's fixture guru for the BSPL and has already worked on several different fixture formats depending on any resumption date!! Although not relevant for this section, the Championship could also resort to North and South division fixtures with the winner of each division meeting in a Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Blupanther said: Thanks for the attached Blu. Doyley as ever being as open and as honest about the situation. Furthermore, Confirming my opinion that there will be no British Speedway this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,693 Posted May 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, EnglishRoundabout said: Thanks for the attached Blu. Doyley as ever being as open and as honest about the situation. Furthermore, Confirming my opinion that there will be no British Speedway this season. I suspect you may be correct English, we can only hope all clubs survive to re-open next year. Jason is a top man ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted May 3, 2020 "If there is an option and the restrictions are lifted" he will ride Is that the COVID restrictions or the Polish restrictions.... One or other (or both) may give him no option IMO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted May 4, 2020 15 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: "If there is an option and the restrictions are lifted" he will ride Is that the COVID restrictions or the Polish restrictions.... One or other (or both) may give him no option IMO Both presumably. I see on the SGP article that all riders have to sign a contract to say that they are not contracted to any club in any other country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted May 4, 2020 35 minutes ago, Grachan said: Both presumably. I see on the SGP article that all riders have to sign a contract to say that they are not contracted to any club in any other country. Exactly!! If there is any UK speedway later in the year from say late July/early August any re-jigged or condensed league fixtures could have an effect on those clubs using 'doubling-up' riders aside from any issues arising from the foreign leagues and their contractual obligations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted May 7, 2020 Batchelor has agreed terms with Rybnik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted May 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Batchelor has agreed terms with Rybnik. Does Batchelor still live in Poland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: Does Batchelor still live in Poland If he doesn`t already he will have to for a while. Google translation from the article Batchelor, however, has a contract in the British Isles and there was a risk that he would not agree to basking for the entire season in Poland and choose to ride in Swindon Robins. Especially that his life partner is expecting a child and she can't move to our country for several months. The Australian apparently calculated that even starting for smaller rates will earn more in Poland than in the British Premiership. Edited May 7, 2020 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted May 9, 2020 Well Batch is in the same traffic jam in Poland as Doyley this morning having travelled overnight by ferry to Holland. I assume Batch also has gone with the same club blessing as Doyley?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Well Batch is in the same traffic jam in Poland as Doyley this morning having travelled overnight by ferry to Holland. I assume Batch also has gone with the same club blessing as Doyley?! Swindon wished him well on Twitter so yes seems so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted May 9, 2020 swindon promoters should have shown the same vision as the pirates and be with us in the championship lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Well Batch is in the same traffic jam in Poland as Doyley this morning having travelled overnight by ferry to Holland. I assume Batch also has gone with the same club blessing as Doyley?! Should have took a flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted May 9, 2020 4 hours ago, poole keith said: swindon promoters should have shown the same vision as the pirates and be with us in the championship lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites