pete cc 322 Posted October 23, 2014 If the elite league runs on only one day a week, monmore will only be used once a fortnight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted October 23, 2014 Oh dear. Here we go again! Quite a sad coincidence that the Cup Final at Monmore Wood will be staged on the 19th anniversary of the closure of Dudley Wood! Perry Barr isn't an easy venue to get to from our area on a weekday. Could Sunday be an option perhaps? I know that the Brummies suffered from planning restrictions but I don't know he detail. Does anyone know if two meetings a week are allowed?... and then you have to have enough spare dates. Quite a problem (or is it just Ladbrokes positioning to put the rent up??????) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Sweetman 480 Posted October 23, 2014 Have Cradley ever looked at The Dell.Perfect location and facilities already in place.Is it still council owned ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 23, 2014 If things get desperate, what about stoke. it was used by the heathens before in 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TividaleHeathen 11 Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I for one would like to hear from Ladbrokes, it was only 12 months ago that CVS said there would be no issue in us moving upto the premier league and riding upto twice a week if needed. Edited October 23, 2014 by TividaleHeathen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raymondbudd 57 Posted October 23, 2014 I for one would like to hear from Ladbrokes, it was only 12 months ago that CVS said there would be no issue in us moving upto the premier league and riding upto twice a week if needed. I think as Arthur Cross (who is far more knowledgable than me on this) has explained. Dog tracks recieve a subsidy on meetings from the betting industry. As such it extremely unlikely that a Cradley match at Monmore can generate anything like the income that can be gained from a greyhound meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted October 23, 2014 I for one would like to hear from Ladbrokes, it was only 12 months ago that CVS said there would be no issue in us moving upto the premier league and riding upto twice a week if needMM Maybe that comment from CVS came from a speedway point of view rather than a landlords. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattJ81 51 Posted October 23, 2014 If things get desperate, what about stoke. it was used by the heathens before in 1996. There were unsustainable losses in 96 even with from what I remember weren't bad crowds (certainly by today's standards). Have Cradley ever looked at The Dell.Perfect location and facilities already in place.Is it still council owned ?. It's a very heavily populated area though isn't it? I would imagine it was one of the first sites considered all those years ago as a ready made stadium, not sure if it is council owned to be honest - not that it would make much difference with Dudley Council. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted October 23, 2014 I am shocked at this news. Thought the Heathens were going Premier next year,no problem. Desperately need to find somewhere so they can move back home. How is the search going ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted October 23, 2014 If elite did go 1 night a week on a monday then it will be 1 home match for Wolves every other week. Meaning you could ride when wolves are away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 23, 2014 If elite did go 1 night a week on a monday then it will be 1 home match for Wolves every other week. Meaning you could ride when wolves are away It would also mean Heathens race on the alternate Monday - and on the supposition Monday night will be exclusive for EL fixtures. Are all the EL stadiums able to race on Mondays - no other attractions at the stadiums for those clubs who are only tenants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted October 23, 2014 If elite did go 1 night a week on a monday then it will be 1 home match for Wolves every other week. Meaning you could ride when wolves are away Thats just not going to happen. The promoters don't want it. It certainly works in Sweden/Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted October 23, 2014 Another solution would be to run on the Monday's that Wolves don't use, depending on amount of fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 23, 2014 Thats just not going to happen. The promoters don't want it. It certainly works in Sweden/Poland. Isn't the problem in UK that many stadiums are rented for speedway and they may/are used for other things on certain nights - possibly Mondays involved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummie Kev 519 Posted October 23, 2014 Sad to hear of this news, with the level of support Cradley get I really hope a solution is found. Its been very tough for Midlands speedway with ourselves in the mire, threats to Coventry's future and now the Heathens There are obviously big efforts to bring the Brummies back, the talk was PL but it seems Tony was keeping his cards close to his chest and this is porobably the reason. If we come back and go PL, it would be hard to see the Heathens able to use PB with the planning consent only allowing 1 night a week racing+ the amount of meetings. Two solutions I see are: 1. Brummies return and go EL, Cradley stay in the Nl and race their meetings at Monmore and Perry Barr when both ourselves and Wolves dont race. 2. Like someone said earlier, we both go NL amd share the stadium, given the amount of fixtures in the NL its viable. Personally I would prefer EL or PL but it does keep both clubs running. I dont see any other track where the Heathens can ride unless they can get Ladbrokes to reconsider with Monmore. Stoke is surely too far and Brandon isnt close either and already have Bees and Storm there. Maybe we could try and get Birmingham City Council to agree to 2 nights a week racing, Wednesday and Sunday?. Worth a try. I really hope something can be done and ALL midlands clubs can race next season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
