jenga 2,998 Posted October 19, 2020 will it take place in the UK or not ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuxtonTiger 119 Posted October 19, 2020 Can not see a full season, just hope it's a bit better than 2020. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted October 19, 2020 We all have to hope for an April start if possible. If crowds are limited to reduced numbers I think some may have to sit out season or part of it. Most worried about teams like mine that rent stadiums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,685 Posted October 19, 2020 Cant see a start before mid May/June 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, HGould said: We all have to hope for an April start if possible. If crowds are limited to reduced numbers I think some may have to sit out season or part of it. Most worried about teams like mine that rent stadiums. In what context HGould? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 343 Posted October 19, 2020 June start being contemplated I've heard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted October 20, 2020 Good Friday is April 2 next year and the start of Easter bank holiday weekend. Speedway should put a laser focus on that date to get the leagues going. Who knows how bad Covid-19 will be then but Good Friday should be the target. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted October 20, 2020 9 hours ago, JohnHyam said: In what context HGould? I think @JohnHyam he is referring to greyhound racing which is going on in Covid secure stadiums without spectators. The thought is that stadium owners will not want to let crowds in and risk closure when things tick along with the dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 20, 2020 I think it'll very much depend on Eurosport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 343 Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Richard Weston said: I think @JohnHyam he is referring to greyhound racing which is going on in Covid secure stadiums without spectators. The thought is that stadium owners will not want to let crowds in and risk closure when things tick along with the dogs. Monmore is allowing pre booked spectators in now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, noaksey said: Monmore is allowing pre booked spectators in now That's excellent news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted October 20, 2020 Hope for the best, plan for the worst. April seems like pie in the sky in my opinion but I sincerely hope I’m wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, noaksey said: Monmore is allowing pre booked spectators in now what , in the close. season ? joke ................ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 24, 2020 Something that I don't think anybody has mentioned yet is the plan to just run 2021 as if it were 2020 with the same teams etc. I think, while this would be a nice idea, it's only going to take one club to break ranks and the rest will do the same. There are going to be some riders out there, who have had successful seasons in Poland who's stock has risen and I think they'll be looking for better deals. Jaimon Lidsey had a great season in Poland, came of age, finished WU21 champ, I'm not suggesting he'll be holding out for more money... but he bloody well should be as a self employed business man. Also he finished 2019 with a 5.16 average, he must be a 7 to 8 point rider now, can you see other clubs being happy with him starting on a 5.16? Robert Lambert has already indicated he may be giving UK a miss next season, who would he be replaced with? After his successful season in Europe is he better than his final 2019 average of 7.61? To run 2021 as 2020 seems rather simplistic to me and controlling riders demands and decisions is rather like herding cats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,618 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) I believe its the Championship league that intends to run 2021with the same 2020 1-7s. Not sure thats been agreed at Premiership level? Edited October 24, 2020 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites