Tom Turner 347 Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) No doubt about it this is a great post maybe some promoters might take note.? I am somewhat doubtful that any promoter will take note, but like I have said before (like many fan's I expect) I am more than happy to offer my help free of charge. The sport is in need of an urgent refreshment. Edited September 4, 2013 by Synikalle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manchesterpaul 447 Posted September 3, 2013 Premier Sports also heavily promote speedway during breaks with prolonged highlights (not just during a speedway broadcast either) and also include it in their 'coming up on Premier Sports' trailers, not often Sky do that in their trailers. Ok not for September they aren't having just seen their current trailer lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Potter 2 109 Posted September 3, 2013 An EXCELLENT Post Synikalle. :approve: Actually to answer your Mobile 'Phone question. I DO have an Internet enabled 'Phone with which I struggle manfully. In my day 'Phones were just for 'ringing people up'. :blink: So TWK you can look at the Updates to see how your modern team is doing well 2 of your own team + 4 guest + rider replacement. Also if they have had to use the Joker ups sorry Tactical Ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) So TWK you can look at the Updates to see how your modern team is doing well 2 of your own team + 4 guest + rider replacement. Also if they have had to use the Joker ups sorry Tactical Ride. Look up updates on it, you are joking. TWK has only just worked out how to use the phone. Same here Ian. I do like the sound of the new ideas for the younger and those older fans who are technically minded, I will continue to use the phone for ringing people up and the computer for the internet . Edited September 3, 2013 by A ORLOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Potter 2 109 Posted September 3, 2013 Look up updates on it, you are joking. TWK has only just worked out how to use the phone. Same here Ian. I do like the sound of the new ideas for the younger and those older fans who are technically minded, I will continue to use the phone for ringing people up and the computer for the internet . Only 4 years younger than TWK myself & I use mine most days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,642 Posted September 4, 2013 Shame that all these good modern ideas are on a Sky Speedway thread!!? Certainly worth an eye-catching headline thread of its own! Maybe if Sky are no longer involved it will be easier for clubs to utilise their own footage on social media sites, as I understand the current agreement with Sky does not 'encourage' promoters or fans from using their own 'unofficial' footage either on their own sites or on social media. That's why there are a few 'unofficial' fan sites/forums/podcasts etc around. I'm not saying its right but if its a contractual agreement with the Piper, then its the Piper that gets to play the tune!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Turner 347 Posted September 4, 2013 Shame that all these good modern ideas are on a Sky Speedway thread!!? Certainly worth an eye-catching headline thread of its own! Maybe if Sky are no longer involved it will be easier for clubs to utilise their own footage on social media sites, as I understand the current agreement with Sky does not 'encourage' promoters or fans from using their own 'unofficial' footage either on their own sites or on social media. That's why there are a few 'unofficial' fan sites/forums/podcasts etc around. I'm not saying its right but if its a contractual agreement with the Piper, then its the Piper that gets to play the tune!! What is a good way of getting attention from promoters? Is there any channels for feedback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 4, 2013 What is a good way of getting attention from promoters? Is there any channels for feedback? Yes - go up and have a word. That is the only Feedback channel of which I am aware. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manchesterpaul 447 Posted September 4, 2013 It is not Sky's job to promote speedway. Just touching on that particular point, it is their job to promote the programmes that they show, and they do indeed heavily promote most of their sports with trailers and pre and post event coverage on Sky Sports News. Speedway has always seemed to be an invisible dirty kept secret to their promotional team lol. Yet if has frequently occupied a slot in their main sports live sports channel during the prime time viewing hours which makes it a very strange state of affairs. It's like the impenetrable fortress that the newspaper sports editors had even when speedway was drawing great crowds and outdrawing their local football teams in some places, speedway had practically zero coverage and it was very hard to find results. Don't know if the results issue has changed as i haven't bought a printed newspaper for many years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 4, 2013 Just touching on that particular point, it is their job to promote the programmes that they show, and they do indeed heavily promote most of their sports with trailers and pre and post event coverage on Sky Sports News. Speedway has always seemed to be an invisible dirty kept secret to their promotional team lol. Yet if has frequently occupied a slot in their main sports live sports channel during the prime time viewing hours which makes it a very strange state of affairs. It's like the impenetrable fortress that the newspaper sports editors had even when speedway was drawing great crowds and outdrawing their local football teams in some places, speedway had practically zero coverage and it was very hard to find results. Don't know if the results issue has changed as i haven't bought a printed newspaper for many years. It hasn't. I have written to my Daily Paper (the 'i') a couple of times requesting thay they put Speedway in the Results Section. No joy at the moment I'm afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,642 Posted September 4, 2013 Speedway results and fixtures tend to be in the 'red tops' on a regular basis, plus the occasional news item (or in the case of the Sun - a small column every Saturday!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Potter 2 109 Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Yes - go up and have a word. That is the only Feedback channel of which I am aware. Then they will tell you not to bother coming again. Which has been known to happen. Edited September 4, 2013 by Mad Potter 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Turner 347 Posted September 4, 2013 Then they will tell you not to bother coming again. Which has been known to happen. Believe me I have tried. They are far from approachable, especially when you make any suggestion that they don't already know best. Not to cause offense but it is the truth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 4, 2013 Then they will tell you not to bother coming again. Which has been known to happen. I know - I've already tried it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 132 Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know the rule regarding this and Cook, since both meetings have been re-arranged which does he ride in Can't see a reply to this one anywhere... As both matches were re-arranged fixtures, then normal rules apply to who CC rides for as if they were both initial runnings of the meetings. As Cookie is an Edinburgh rider first and foremost and only doubling up with Belle Vue, he'll thankfully be at Derwent Park (weather permitting) to lead the Merry Monarchs to another away win:) Edited September 5, 2013 by Nutz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
