Steve0 5,517 Posted September 24, 2021 7 hours ago, noggin said: Even more so with only six teams, farcical that a team fourth out of six could be champions. C’mon Sheffield :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted September 24, 2021 If Troy shows some form Sheffield are more than capable of becoming p/off winners . Congrats to “Dads Army” for being the best team overall this season. A remarkable performance from a team of experienced riders who have frankly demonstrated how poor the “ best of the rest “ are in UK speedway 2020. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSS1 41 Posted September 24, 2021 10 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: No not at all - it’s almost as funny as the much over hyped “Millenium Stadium” Give me Hyde Road any day over the “National Speedway Stadium” … all I have ever seen at the “NSS” is 4 riders getting further and further apart as the “race” progresses…. And the TV pundits continually telling me what a wonderful track it is …….. think you need a trip to spec savers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve0 said: C’mon Sheffield :-) Lol, c'mon Adam & Troy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,238 Posted September 25, 2021 23 hours ago, noggin said: Even more so with only six teams, farcical that a team fourth out of six could be champions. Not really farcical though, that was known at the start of the season. The regular season is simply qualifying for the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 4:41 PM, gazzac said: Time to revert to league toppers at the end of the season crowned champions. Old argument but any hint of credibility the playoffs had (if they ever did) has gone totally now. Not a case of 'who dares wins' now, as 'who cares wins'. Tend to agree. However doing away with play-offs would leave a big black hole, with the season finishing for most teams in August. How about introducing an end-of-season trophy competition with all teams taking part on a knock-out basis for a big sponsored trophy (e.g. the Eurosport National Speedway Trophy)? All six teams go into hat to decide their opponents in the first round and race off home and away. The three winners then go into a pool and race off against each other home and away to decide the winner. I reckon this beats the play-off charade, whereby the team finishing fourth out of six can end up being crowned league champs. What's more, I can't see any reason why Eurosport wouldn't be willing sponsors. Other team sports seem to exist quite well with side-by-side league and cup competitions, why not speedway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,211 Posted September 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, 4thbender said: Tend to agree. However doing away with play-offs would leave a big black hole, with the season finishing for most teams in August. How about introducing an end-of-season trophy competition with all teams taking part on a knock-out basis for a big sponsored trophy (e.g. the Eurosport National Speedway Trophy)? All six teams go into hat to decide their opponents in the first round and race off home and away. The three winners then go into a pool and race off against each other home and away to decide the winner. I reckon this beats the play-off charade, whereby the team finishing fourth out of six can end up being crowned league champs. What's more, I can't see any reason why Eurosport wouldn't be willing sponsors. Other team sports seem to exist quite well with side-by-side league and cup competitions, why not speedway? The big problem there is "big sponsored trophy" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,007 Posted September 25, 2021 41 minutes ago, 4thbender said: Tend to agree. However doing away with play-offs would leave a big black hole, with the season finishing for most teams in August. How about introducing an end-of-season trophy competition with all teams taking part on a knock-out basis for a big sponsored trophy (e.g. the Eurosport National Speedway Trophy)? All six teams go into hat to decide their opponents in the first round and race off home and away. The three winners then go into a pool and race off against each other home and away to decide the winner. I reckon this beats the play-off charade, whereby the team finishing fourth out of six can end up being crowned league champs. What's more, I can't see any reason why Eurosport wouldn't be willing sponsors. Other team sports seem to exist quite well with side-by-side league and cup competitions, why not speedway? Eastbourne won a trophy called the gold cup before they did the playoffs in the NL, only one season so that must be kicking about somewhere. Just need the sponsored part now, simples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted September 25, 2021 9 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: Not really farcical though, that was known at the start of the season. The regular season is simply qualifying for the playoffs. Sure everyone knew, still seems wrong with only six teams, I would have seeded the league winners straight to the final, and next two to semi. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,512 Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:22 PM, NSS1 said: think you need a trip to spec savers He,and you, are entitled to an opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victor meldrew 7 Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 9:17 PM, noggin said: Lol, c'mon Adam & Troy. You seem to have a problem with Adam and Troy being employed by Sheffield - when your club couldn't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, victor meldrew said: You seem to have a problem with Adam and Troy being employed by Sheffield - when your club couldn't. You seem to be a troll trying to get a reaction! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, victor meldrew said: You seem to have a problem with Adam and Troy being employed by Sheffield - when your club couldn't. Your name suits you, I'm not apologising for wanting Adam and Troy to do well, I don't have a team to support, so support next best thing our ex riders, you're the one with a problem. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victor meldrew 7 Posted September 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, noggin said: Your name suits you, I'm not apologising for wanting Adam and Troy to do well, I don't have a team to support, so support next best thing our ex riders, you're the one with a problem. I apologise, I misunderstood your LOL re them riding for Sheffield. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 8:22 PM, NSS1 said: think you need a trip to spec savers To be fair, many Belle Vue fans have said the racing hasn't been great this season compared to past seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites