thebaron 434 Posted January 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, RS50 said: A final paragraph which effectively says "we know something you don't know"??? Eurosport streaming meetings where fans cannot attend ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 122 Posted January 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, RS50 said: Does not specifically state that they are interested in joining this year. One possible explanation. A very good point, silly of me to make such an assumption when speedway is involved. Thanks for thinking around the box and keeping me on the straight and narrow. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyd 165 Posted January 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, Najjer said: Ahhhh the good old “details to be revealed in due course” British Speedway classic. What a shambles The quote of “details to be revealed in due course” really means " if and when we think of something we will let you know" 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 177 Posted January 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, Islander15 said: We literally know less now than before the statement! All it’s done is raise more questions and give zero answers. Making it up as they go along 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted January 14, 2021 Meanwhile.... any news on the biscuit front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, the outsider said: Eurosport streaming meetings where fans cannot attend ? If that was true then a lot of happy supporters will be grateful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted January 14, 2021 im assuming theyre not stupid people so why do they waste our time putting out such a stupid statement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, poole keith said: im assuming theyre not stupid people so why do they waste our time putting out such a stupid statement? And you know what it makes you and me when you assume anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Meanwhile.... any news on the biscuit front? Chocolate digestives were sold out. Had to go with biscuit replacement instead! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,274 Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, the outsider said: Eurosport streaming meetings where fans cannot attend ? Given how positive all the information has been about the Eurosport contract you would hope that it is something along the lines of showing live Speedway, with or without crowds.. The inference has been that they are in it for the 'long haul' and want to see the Sport grow both here and abroad, so maybe they will have decided that they may as well take the plunge now, Covid or not... They are part of a truly huge organisation so may see funding the excercise worth doing to reap reawards in the coming years..? Let's hope so... There has been a real focus, from the comments made by several promoters, on making the top league 'clearly different' so maybe the reason has been to ensure that TV coverage can start as agreed in the contract... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 177 Posted January 14, 2021 30 minutes ago, Gunner85 said: If that was true then a lot of happy supporters will be grateful. Streaming is an idea that at very least must be explored. OK its not the same as being there, but its likely to be some time before even a small number of fans can go into stadiums. Charging for a streaming service could potentially be a lifeline for these clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 370 Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, RS50 said: Does not specifically state that they are interested in joining this year. One possible explanation. I suspect that its Plymouth who want to join the Championship and that they will take on the fixtures that had probably been allocated to Somerset. This would make sense as its as difficult to get to Plymouth as Somerset on some days of the week. I have edited this as I realise I have used the word sense! Sorry! Edited January 14, 2021 by Happy Hunter addition & spelling! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted January 14, 2021 The cynic in me says that the new team in the Championship will only be told if they can run after all the current teams have sorted out their teams leaving the new team with no riders to make a competitive team with. I hope I am wrong! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted January 14, 2021 Will mr godfrey be happy if plymouth ride home meetings on friday nights, it could effect his crowds 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Chris116 said: The cynic in me says that the new team in the Championship will only be told if they can run after all the current teams have sorted out their teams leaving the new team with no riders to make a competitive team with. I hope I am wrong! Well if the rumours of Newcastle signing Ben Barker are true it would suggest that you're very much correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites