MD 1,307 Posted October 27, 2014 True but when they can be overrated Shads. Whilst local derbies are never meaningless Sometimes like this year they have been meaning less. However when tight bragging rights are to be cherished. True but when one team finishes the season with a team CMA around 50 and the other around 34 its a no contest. Only mug punters would travel to the EH postcode land to see that and we seem to have a few at GLA. I'm all for fans being loyal and sticking with it through the lean times but there comes a time when you say enough is more than enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) True but when True but when one team finishes the season with a team CMA around 50 and the other around 34 its a no contest. Only mug punters would travel to the EH postcode land to see that and we seem to have a few at GLA. I'm all for fans being loyal and sticking with it through the lean times but there comes a time when you say enough is more than enough! Travelled three times to Somerset to see the Rockets score 26, 28 & 20 points. If we'd been there a fourth time I'd have gone again. I guess that makes me a mug too! Edited October 28, 2014 by Shads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted October 28, 2014 I suppose the racing might still have been better than what you see at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willowman 212 Posted October 28, 2014 Travelled three times to Somerset to see the Rockets score 26, 28 & 20 points. If we'd been there a fourth time I'd have gone again. I guess that makes me a mug too! A bit harsh there Shads. Perhaps a 'Masochist' would be a better term to use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted October 29, 2014 Or a glutton for punishment ...............? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted October 29, 2014 Travelled three times to Somerset to see the Rockets score 26, 28 & 20 points. If we'd been there a fourth time I'd have gone again. I guess that makes me a mug too! Either that or fan who sticks by his team no matter what( (unlike, in my experience, a substantial minority of speedway fans) or, just possibly, both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 3, 2014 jenga is always full of wind, maybe you were thinking of him . lol jenga is always full of wind, maybe you were thinking of him . lol no christmas card for you this year wucky laarrd.. what works for me is. 13 heats of speedway, a good 2nd half and a chinky at home, the edible type FOOD,PEOPLE, FOOD. and no double points. and no matt ford riders in the team. lol. ( left over lolly ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 3, 2014 No one ever sticks around for the second half, what about 4 heats, one second half race, another 4 heats , another second half race etc.... the second halfers get a ride in front of a crowd, the public get a few more heats? everyone's a winner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countershaftcounter 360 Posted November 3, 2014 No "superstars" thinking they're gods gift to speedway. except Cookie maybe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted November 3, 2014 In times when people want value for money, I don't think 13 races will cut it, personally I think it should be upped to 18 races. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted November 3, 2014 No one ever sticks around for the second half, what about 4 heats, one second half race, another 4 heats , another second half race etc.... the second halfers get a ride in front of a crowd, the public get a few more heats? everyone's a winner Afraid not my cup of tea. The interruption of the main event with second half races can ruin the continuity of a match, especially if it is a close run thing with the tension building. Also where the completion of the main event is jeopardised by the weather, curfews, etc., to hinder the completion of a team event, would not go down well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted November 3, 2014 I suppose the racing might still have been better than what you see at home.Faster certainly, but most races over by the 3rd bendA bit harsh there Shads. Perhaps a 'Masochist' would be a better term to use.Sums it up nicely Either that or fan who sticks by his team no matter what( (unlike, in my experience, a substantial minority of speedway fans) or, just possibly, both. I prefer that description 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted November 4, 2014 In times when people want value for money, I don't think 13 races will cut it, personally I think it should be upped to 18 races. And the first thing to happen will be the admission going up by a couple of quid or more, to pay for the extra points money that will have to be dished out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) But if it was cut to 13 do you think the admission would be lowered, don't think so. Although I would like to see more races, the current format works fine. Edited November 4, 2014 by Baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted November 4, 2014 But if it was cut to 13 do you think the admission would be lowered, don't think so. Although I would like to see more races, the current format works fine. We had 18 heats in 1993. It lasted that one season. All I'm saying is, I guess, many think we are paying too much already and it's my belief that if we went to 18 heats and they put the admission up (which they almost certainly would do) it would drive even more fans away from the sport and the sport simply can't afford that to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
