oldtimer 340 Posted December 3, 2013 Speedway in 2014 will be broadcast by the Walt Disney Corporation as they already have one Mickey Mouse production. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted December 3, 2013 I appear to have started a whole new thread within a thread! On YouTube there is Bert Royal v Steve Logan in a singles match. Meanwhile - let's hope there is some announcement soon regarding live league speedway on a channel, be it Sky, BT, Eurosport etc. What about Kendo Nagasaki the masked mystery man from Japan with the red eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin_t 219 Posted December 3, 2013 What about Kendo Nagasaki the masked mystery man from Japan with the red eyes.He was a bloke from Stoke named Peter Thornley. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted December 3, 2013 I appear to have started a whole new thread within a thread! On YouTube there is Bert Royal v Steve Logan in a singles match. Meanwhile - let's hope there is some announcement soon regarding live league speedway on a channel, be it Sky, BT, Eurosport etc. As told by Bolton Wrestler Billy Howes to my dad: Howes, Royal and Faulkner were being driven back to Bolton from a bout in Sheffield late at night when their car was flagged down by two rough ar$ed 'Teds'. "Give us a lift to manchester" said 'Ted' 1. "Sorry mate, car's full" says Billy. "that's ok, pal, we'll take the car, GET OUT!" says 'Ted' 2. "What happened next?" says my old fella. ....."We got out". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walshy1974 24 Posted December 4, 2013 Bit off topic but still Sky.. The speedway coverage may've not always be to everyone's satisfaction, but Sky've definitely got it right with there "Myspecialday" series which started today. Get a tissue ready (it's not porn) if you have a heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Just annonced in a Tweet Speedway Family @SpeedwayFamily 4m BREAKING - Sky Sports have agreed a 5 year broadcasting deal only with Elite League, leaving the league available to a new title sponsor! Edited December 4, 2013 by ekimba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted December 4, 2013 As told by Bolton Wrestler Billy Howes to my dad: Howes, Royal and Faulkner were being driven back to Bolton from a bout in Sheffield late at night when their car was flagged down by two rough ar$ed 'Teds'. "Give us a lift to manchester" said 'Ted' 1. "Sorry mate, car's full" says Billy. "that's ok, pal, we'll take the car, GET OUT!" says 'Ted' 2. "What happened next?" says my old fella. ....."We got out". haha, A similar occurence happened in the States where a car containing I think Bret Hart, Davey Boy Smith (British Bulldog) and I believe Andre the Giant was being driven by a very small, thin manager. I can't remember the exact details of what led up to it but a similar thing happened. Andre in his youth would not be someone you would want to anger lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,658 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) So a 5-year TV-only deal with Sky again - and the chance to attract a new 'Main' sponsor for the League(s)!! That should at least assist clubs and riders in attracting their own corporate sponsors! Edited December 4, 2013 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 307 Posted December 4, 2013 Who were the last firm / brand to put their name to speedway prior to Sky Sports? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walshy1974 24 Posted December 4, 2013 Who were the last firm / brand to put their name to speedway prior to Sky Sports? Gawd knows, but the elite league could be onto a nice money spinner if they play this right. Advertising on a big scale to potentially millions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,796 Posted December 4, 2013 Who were the last firm / brand to put their name to speedway prior to Sky Sports? SkyBet in 2004? http://www.crash.net/speedway/news/100423/1/sky_bet_sponsor_elite_league.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie B 262 Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) BSPA statement from their website THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) are aware of media reports appearing on Wednesday afternoon regarding a potential new TV broadcast deal.The BSPA would like to clarify the situation and we can confirm negotiations are ongoing but no contract has been signed.As soon as there is anything further to report, we will do so accordingly. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.23374 Edited December 4, 2013 by Robbie B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 307 Posted December 4, 2013 So sky again, only others I can remember from childhood are Gulf and Homefire I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormMarketing 22 Posted December 4, 2013 There are a few companies putting money "out there" at the moment... You have either got to look at a company that is cash-rich such as QuickQuid or Wonga or alternatively you would have to look at a more industry-lead back in the shape of maybe a tool company like Milwakee or Teng Tools etc. I am sure there are lots of options if the brand exposure on offer was right to one of these corporates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 4, 2013 So sky again, only others I can remember from childhood are Gulf and Homefire I thinkDurex and those L Ron Hubbard books (Dianetics or something). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
