stevebrum 6,838 Posted January 20, 2014 .............. only 14 according to SCB. The Premier League would survive without them. I notice that you never mention the squandered MONEY? :nono: Doubt it, they would struggle. With regards the `squandered money` - if you have read other posts i have made about the state of British speedway and how it is run you will know exactly my feelings on that. FWIW - if the PL had their own TV contract i reckon they would do exactly the same thing, So no, tne PL is not the golden way of doing things in the slightest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,806 Posted January 20, 2014 Has anybody said they would rather have no speedway? No. But that was the alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,719 Posted January 20, 2014 No. But that was the alternative. It is possible to be happy that speedway continues at the Showground, but saddened because its not in the Elite Lge.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,828 Posted January 20, 2014 It is possible to be happy that speedway continues at the Showground, but saddened because its not in the Elite Lge.. Perfectly summed up Blu.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Blachshadow 2,941 Posted January 20, 2014 The PL would struggle to run without using riders from the EL. Simples. No it wouldn't. If the riders could ride only EL or PL most riders coming into the sport would sign for PL clubs. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,838 Posted January 20, 2014 No it wouldn't. If the riders could ride only EL or PL most riders coming into the sport would sign for PL clubs. Believe that if you choose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincent Blachshadow 2,941 Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Believe that if you choose. Of course they would. If signing for an EL team meant they couldn't ride in the PL they'd have to ride EL only and get by on three or four points a match. How many EL riders are in their formative years in the sport? The reason they sign EL at the outset is because they will be loaned out to PL clubs until they become good enough to step up. If that is taken away from them they'd sign at the lower level and wait for an EL team to sign them. If none does, they will still make a living as PL riders. Where will the rider signing EL but not good enough for the top level ride? EL teams would have to buy these riders once they become good enough to ride at the top level ONLY and even then they may decide to stay at PL level - less money per point but more than likely more points scored.Remember, this is only if they can't ride in both leagues. Edited January 20, 2014 by Vincent Blackshadow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 20, 2014 Of course they would. If signing for an EL team meant they couldn't ride in the PL they'd have to ride EL only and get by on three or four points a match. How many EL riders are in their formative years in the sport? The reason they sign EL at the outset is because they will be loaned out to PL clubs until they become good enough to step up. If that is taken away from them they'd sign at the lower level and wait for an EL team to sign them. If none does, they will still make a living as PL riders. Where will the rider signing EL but not good enough for the top level ride? EL teams would have to buy these riders once they become good enough to ride at the top level ONLY and even then they may decide to stay at PL level - less money per point but more than likely more points scored.Remember, this is only if they can't ride in both leagues. You are right. These days the Elite League Clubs could NOT afford to 'buy' any of the Premier League Riders anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,838 Posted January 20, 2014 You are right. These days the Elite League Clubs could NOT afford to 'buy' any of the Premier League Riders anyway. So Poole didn't buy Grajzconek ?? Swindon didnt buy Morris? Belle Vue didnt buy Worrall? Lakeside havent just paid for Lawson??? Wolves didnt buy Wells?? Of course they would. If signing for an EL team meant they couldn't ride in the PL they'd have to ride EL only and get by on three or four points a match. How many EL riders are in their formative years in the sport? The reason they sign EL at the outset is because they will be loaned out to PL clubs until they become good enough to step up. If that is taken away from them they'd sign at the lower level and wait for an EL team to sign them. If none does, they will still make a living as PL riders. Where will the rider signing EL but not good enough for the top level ride? EL teams would have to buy these riders once they become good enough to ride at the top level ONLY and even then they may decide to stay at PL level - less money per point but more than likely more points scored.Remember, this is only if they can't ride in both leagues. If there was only one league then it would be aimed at the top boys. The rest of the PL standard riders would be part of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted January 20, 2014 So PLKOC return leg at Scunthorpe arranged for 26th May and yet another match Fisher could miss. Its a 3pm start though so could he get to Brandon in time for the evening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,838 Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) So Poole didn't buy Grajzconek ?? Swindon didnt buy Morris? Belle Vue didnt buy Worrall? Lakeside havent just paid for Lawson??? Wolves didnt buy Wells?? Still waiting for the response White Knight............. Edited January 20, 2014 by stevebrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren2 65 Posted January 20, 2014 Still waiting for the response White Knight............. Relevance to this thread, zero. Who will the last Panther be? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,719 Posted January 20, 2014 Relevance to this thread, zero. Who will the last Panther be? Ales Dryml would be splendid imo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,838 Posted January 20, 2014 Relevance to this thread, zero. Who will the last Panther be? A question was asked and a point was made. Perhaps you can let The White Knight and Vincent Blackshadow know they have no relevance on this thread also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren2 65 Posted January 20, 2014 A question was asked and a point was made. Perhaps you can let The White Knight and Vincent Blackshadow know they have no relevance on this thread also. OK to all posts that have no relevance to this thread would they be so kind as to PM or create a new topic. I come on this thread hoping to read about 2014 Panthers believe it or not... Ales Dryml would be splendid imo... As an asset would be cost effective also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
