Rob B 1,257 Posted December 4, 2008 In view of the world wide credit crunch and growing demands for higher wages that are coming from our speedway riders, there is a real risk of financial instability in Polish speedway. It is quite possible that, if nothing is going to be done, then the 2010 season might have to be suspended. Having this in mind, we, the shareholders and chairmen of speedway clubs that make up the Polish Speedway ExtraLeague, have decided to take up rigorous steps to overcome the growing problem of financial crisis. The blue print of new regulations is being prepared to create a work market in 2010, adequate to the financial situation and financial capabilities of Polish ExtraLeague clubs. As a result there won't be enough openings for the average level riders. This in turn should lower the ever growing financial demands when it comes to contracting riders. We want to retain the high standard of our ExtraLeague , the standard our supporters over the recent years, have become accustomed to. Therefore we are determined to carry out our plan as we see no other alternative. Signed by - club chairmen and shareholders of the Polish Speedway ExtraLeague Ltd If this happens the GP riders will be running back here in a hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted December 5, 2008 Or it may persuade a few to retire ....................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy den boy 19 Posted December 5, 2008 keep the door to the uk firmly locked to these so called superstars who think they can call all the shots,it will make them think the next time they try to do as they please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekker 239 Posted December 5, 2008 Will be interesting to see the proposals they come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Butler 0 Posted December 5, 2008 QUOTE (Rob B @ Dec 4 2008, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In view of the world wide credit crunch and growing demands for higher wages that are coming from our speedway riders, there is a real risk of financial instability in Polish speedway. It is quite possible that, if nothing is going to be done, then the 2010 season might have to be suspended. Having this in mind, we, the shareholders and chairmen of speedway clubs that make up the Polish Speedway ExtraLeague, have decided to take up rigorous steps to overcome the growing problem of financial crisis. The blue print of new regulations is being prepared to create a work market in 2010, adequate to the financial situation and financial capabilities of Polish ExtraLeague clubs. As a result there won't be enough openings for the average level riders. This in turn should lower the ever growing financial demands when it comes to contracting riders. We want to retain the high standard of our ExtraLeague , the standard our supporters over the recent years, have become accustomed to. Therefore we are determined to carry out our plan as we see no other alternative. Signed by - club chairmen and shareholders of the Polish Speedway ExtraLeague Ltd If this happens the GP riders will be running back here in a hurry. I'm impressed that the Polish promoters are, at the end of the 2008 season, already drawing up plans for 2010. British Speedway Promoters Association to note! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schumi 0 Posted December 5, 2008 Will be interesting to see the proposals they come up with. The Poles do have a fair degree of latitude, since they survived for a few years with just one foreign rider per team and therefore have the domestic riders available. They could just go back to that scenario. In 2009 teams will have to field at least three Poles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted December 5, 2008 Just out of curiosity, we ought to do a bit of a what if analysis. Supposing one league went belly up - be it Poland or UK - what would the impact be on the other leagues, riders, fans, the GP circus, TV etc? Then, what would happen if two leagues shut down - Poland and EL. Finally, what about Poland, UK AND Sweden?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekker 239 Posted December 5, 2008 British Speedway Promoters Association to note!Hence the 3 year plan the bspa is currently in year 2 of ? RON BUTLER to note! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 0 Posted December 5, 2008 never heard anything so pathetic.. yes ive read it but can anyone believe that would happen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted December 5, 2008 It says they might unless they sort the league financially ie stop paying out more wages than they can afford ................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 0 Posted December 6, 2008 i just cant see it personaly. torun riders got a 10k bonus EACH for winning the league WITHOUT asking! it was only told to them on the night of the 2nd leg of the play off which they won Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 767 Posted December 6, 2008 It's a bit ridiculus really. All they have to do is cut the wages. There is no other league the superstars can go to from Poland, so they have to accept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Butler 0 Posted December 6, 2008 Hence the 3 year plan the bspa is currently in year 2 of ? RON BUTLER to note! Thank you for that reminder, Dekker. My sincere apologies to any promoter reading this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 0 Posted December 8, 2008 It's a bit ridiculus really. All they have to do is cut the wages. There is no other league the superstars can go to from Poland, so they have to accept. thats true but i think you will always get anonimous(?) "sponsor" making the wage up so its very difficult to police Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
