ray c 2,299 Posted November 9, 2020 lets hope all stadiums will be available as well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,905 Posted November 9, 2020 It'll all end in Tiers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 11, 2020 Plymouth i feel sure would want to compete in the championship next season, held 2 meetings last season against all odds which were hugely successful, stadium upgrades include new stand with seating,upgraded stadium lighting and the track is the best its ever been ,willing to run on a Tuesday which would make a great southern tour,Plymouth Tuesday, Somerset Wednesday, Poole Thursday hopefully the forward thinking management committee would not be so shortsighted as to at least have a conversation with the gladiators promotion they seem happy enough to have Newcastle in the league with all that they got going on and only 1year left on their lease,Plymouth for the championship would be good for the league imo. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, lewy said: Plymouth i feel sure would want to compete in the championship next season, held 2 meetings last season against all odds which were hugely successful, stadium upgrades include new stand with seating,upgraded stadium lighting and the track is the best its ever been ,willing to run on a Tuesday which would make a great southern tour,Plymouth Tuesday, Somerset Wednesday, Poole Thursday hopefully the forward thinking management committee would not be so shortsighted as to at least have a conversation with the gladiators promotion they seem happy enough to have Newcastle in the league with all that they got going on and only 1year left on their lease,Plymouth for the championship would be good for the league imo. Poole are running mainly Wednesdays. Edited November 11, 2020 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 11, 2020 40 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Poole are running mainly Wednesdays. Didn't know that if they don't run on Wednesday is Thursday still an option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted November 11, 2020 I thought Thursday was reserved for premier league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: I thought Thursday was reserved for premier league Maybe, still think plymouth deserve a place in the championship why wouldn't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted November 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, lewy said: Maybe, still think plymouth deserve a place in the championship why wouldn't they? In fairness I make you right that they deserve a place. However unless the world changes and travel restrictions are still in place can't see it happening as they will cite lack of riders to go round . Could work if the product was weakened so more upcoming youth were given a go and national league was changed to a proper development league as was its intention. wait with baited breath for the I'm not paying to watch wobblers brigade comment. But unless something drastic happens can't see the powers that be allowing another club in to the league. Hope I'm wrong 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted November 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Could work if the product was weakened so more upcoming youth were given a go Oh.... a like this... then the Rob Godfrey list of 16 would come in dead handy then now wouldn't it... good idea Phil I'll second that... Regards THJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted November 12, 2020 16 hours ago, lewy said: Didn't know that if they don't run on Wednesday is Thursday still an option In theory as there are now no greyhounds at Poole Stadium, the Pirates could go with any day of the week - bar Mondays/Thursdays reserved for Premiership. Wednesday is and always has been the preferred and regular meeting day for Poole and one of the key reasons why Pirates will be in Championship as they lost money and crowds running on Thursdays. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: In theory as there are now no greyhounds at Poole Stadium, the Pirates could go with any day of the week - bar Mondays/Thursdays reserved for Premiership. Wednesday is and always has been the preferred and regular meeting day for Poole and one of the key reasons why Pirates will be in Championship as they lost money and crowds running on Thursdays. interesting point about the "protected PL days". If Poland is going to dictate where Riders who are not Poles can and can't ride (e.g pick one other League only), shouldn't the Swedes and UK dictate that the only day they will protect is Tuesdays and basically open up PL to 6 days a week. Stuff the Poles. That could strengthen the PL immediately as some of the bigger CL Clubs might consider running PL on their preferred race nights. Poole / Leicester / Glasgow the most likely beneficiaries maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, HGould said: interesting point about the "protected PL days". If Poland is going to dictate where Riders who are not Poles can and can't ride (e.g pick one other League only), shouldn't the Swedes and UK dictate that the only day they will protect is Tuesdays and basically open up PL to 6 days a week. Stuff the Poles. That could strengthen the PL immediately as some of the bigger CL Clubs might consider running PL on their preferred race nights. Poole / Leicester / Glasgow the most likely beneficiaries maybe? If the Prem and Championship clubs are in a free for all for racenights, that will cause problems for those riders doubling up. Also lets not forget Denmark on Wednesdays and Fridays. Edited November 12, 2020 by Skidder1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 14, 2020 Is the general consensus that plymouth should be denied the chance to join the championship if so what justification would you offer for that,seems crazy to say that there is not enough riders,which would mean we have to many teams! Surely we want more teams not tracks closing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted November 14, 2020 36 minutes ago, lewy said: Is the general consensus that plymouth should be denied the chance to join the championship if so what justification would you offer for that,seems crazy to say that there is not enough riders,which would mean we have to many teams! Surely we want more teams not tracks closing? no i think they should be allowed however there is a lack of riders if supporters want the same level of rider that are already competing. if they weaken the product slightly and allow good standard NL riders in more than enough to go round. personally think they should stop doubling up or down for any rider over say 23 and no doubling up for any non british passport holder . hopefully that would give more team places and stop young british riders drifting away from the sport as there are the lack of oppertunities 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: no i think they should be allowed however there is a lack of riders if supporters want the same level of rider that are already competing. if they weaken the product slightly and allow good standard NL riders in more than enough to go round. personally think they should stop doubling up or down for any rider over say 23 and no doubling up for any non british passport holder . hopefully that would give more team places and stop young british riders drifting away from the sport as there are the lack of oppertunities 100% agree ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites