TB1 130 Posted October 12, 2015 Can't imagine more than one or two promoters are making any money given the current state of British speed way. Eastbourne have learnt a very cold lesson.perhaps that's the way forward for all teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted October 12, 2015 Not for me. Much prefer premier league racing. But did not Chris Louis say he wished to build up a pool of riders to get back up in the Elite League Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) That's what he said. So since Chris took over he has built a pool of tungate Heeps doolan and risager and Manzares. I wouldn't call that a great pool of riders to go elite racing with and would any of them be any better than a poor second string. One day it would be nice to race in the top league again, but I don't think we are ready yet. Obviously others may not agree with that. Edited October 12, 2015 by baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) It's PL in 2016 for the Witches. Confirmed by Louis in today's Ipswich Star. "It's a huge winter for us" he said. "We need a new air fence which is very costly for a club like us. Just keeping the club going is a task in itself. "But we will be entering the PL in 2016 and I'm going to build a team in a change of direction to other seasons." Louis is giving nothing away as regards what he means by that, but he did confirm that King and Covatti the two shining lights from 2015, both want to race for Ipswich again next year. "I know Danny and Nico are big fans' favourites and all I can say is that I want them back, they want to come back, but until contracts are signed, I can't confirm anything." Courtesy of the Ipswich Star. So we can pencil in King and Covatti it seems, but we'll have to wait to find out what Louis means by "change of direction to other seasons". Is the reference to money a hint that next years team will be put together on more of a budget? Edited October 13, 2015 by Hong Kong Phooey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 13, 2015 The need for a new air fence is not a surprise. I have also heard that the collapsable sections may need attention too. Cost could run to £40-50k I would guess(??) Thats a lot of money out of the overall budget unless a very big commercial deal can be secured. Danny and Nico would be a great start. Entertainment is the key for me. Looking forward to it already!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted October 13, 2015 The need for a new air fence is not a surprise. I have also heard that the collapsable sections may need attention too. Cost could run to £40-50k I would guess(??) Thats a lot of money out of the overall budget unless a very big commercial deal can be secured. Danny and Nico would be a great start. Entertainment is the key for me. Looking forward to it already!! Agree on King and Covatti those two were box office at times this season. Can't imagine anyone being unhappy if they put pen to paper. The remaining five could be interesting as it sounds like fresh faces could be incoming. I'd personally love to see Ellis back if he can get himself away from Lakeside and avoid another Friday EL track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted October 13, 2015 Surely there will be fast track from national to premier. Please no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 13, 2015 Id be more than happy to see Adam back too. He certainly needs a PL place next year or his progress could stall IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Blue 616 Posted October 13, 2015 It's PL in 2016 for the Witches. Confirmed by Louis in today's Ipswich Star. "It's a huge winter for us" he said. "We need a new air fence which is very costly for a club like us. Just keeping the club going is a task in itself. "But we will be entering the PL in 2016 and I'm going to build a team in a change of direction to other seasons." Louis is giving nothing away as regards what he means by that, but he did confirm that King and Covatti the two shining lights from 2015, both want to race for Ipswich again next year. "I know Danny and Nico are big fans' favourites and all I can say is that I want them back, they want to come back, but until contracts are signed, I can't confirm anything." Courtesy of the Ipswich Star. So we can pencil in King and Covatti it seems, but we'll have to wait to find out what Louis means by "change of direction to other seasons". Is the reference to money a hint that next years team will be put together on more of a budget? I'm pretty sure that this years team wasn't exactly high budget, if he goes much lower we'll be fighting to avoid the wooden spoon unless riders that improve on their averages can be found from somewhere! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 13, 2015 I think next year's team will be a top heavy one. I think we have tried the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) King and Covatti get them signed asap without them this past season the Witches would have been looking at the wooden spoon. Think the Edinburgh model of a top heavy team looks the best way to go after their recent history over the past few season's. If the money is there for a top heavy big hitting top 4-5 go for it but this is all if's but's and maybe's until people find out whats going on at the promoters AGM. Edited October 13, 2015 by Pob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric6 9 Posted October 13, 2015 i haven't put myself forward, I am currently helping a local sportsman and also have my own promotion to look after ableit in a different sport - still in my head, would love to get involved with the witches at some point p.s. King Ellis Covatti Wilson-Dean Worrall Morris Castagna Would it fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcoz88 14 Posted October 13, 2015 If you want top heavy, why not try something like this- 1- King 9.54 2- Heeps 5.87 3- Anders Thomsen 6.62 4- N Busk Jacobsen 6.91 5- Covatti 7.55 6- Tom Stokes 3.00 7- Zach Wajtkneckt 3.00 GSA total of 42.49 if my maths is right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 13, 2015 i haven't put myself forward, I am currently helping a local sportsman and also have my own promotion to look after ableit in a different sport - still in my head, would love to get involved with the witches at some point p.s. King Ellis Covatti Wilson-Dean Worrall Morris Castagna Would it fit? Id expect there are plenty that would welcome a new guy on the scence. That team I think would be comfortably under the 42.5. May be a new limit to work with and perhaps a #7 draft/3 pointer that needs to be factored in though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted October 13, 2015 Id expect there are plenty that would welcome a new guy on the scence. As long as this new guy has plenty of pounds, shillings and pence. Or Dollars, nickels and dimes. i haven't put myself forward, I am currently helping a local sportsman and also have my own promotion to look after ableit in a different sport - still in my head, would love to get involved with the witches at some point p.s. King Ellis Covatti Wilson-Dean Worrall Morris Castagna Would it fit? Yup nearly a point under a 42.50 limit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
