Comet Dan 111 Posted May 23, 2017 It will be more difficult than ever for teams to complete fixtures on time. Too many fixtures in both leagues when so many riders are doubling up and down coupled with individual competitions and continental leagues. Something has to give, either fewer fixtures or fewer doubling up riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted May 23, 2017 You have never been involved in planning speedway fixtures have you. No I have not, but I do pay to watch a Panthers representative team, not a patched up team of misfits it's bad enough when you have to replace riders through injuries but this bank holiday situation could and should have been avoided and to think it's o/k and just go ahead with it doesn't sound like a club with any ambitions to me but that's o/k because i'm only Joe Public Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted May 23, 2017 Joe Public. The most important part of any speedway team, but the one that is thought about the least🤔🤔 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,610 Posted May 23, 2017 Are you enjoying it with a smile on ya chops? That's wind pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,173 Posted May 23, 2017 No I have not, but I do pay to watch a Panthers representative team, not a patched up team of misfits it's bad enough when you have to replace riders through injuries but this bank holiday situation could and should have been avoided and to think it's o/k and just go ahead with it doesn't sound like a club with any ambitions to me but that's o/k because i'm only Joe Public  Perhaps you can introduce yourself to me or Ged at the next meeting and we can attempt to explain the situation which you think could and should have been avoided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maneacat 473 Posted May 23, 2017 Perhaps you can introduce yourself to me or Ged at the next meeting and we can attempt to explain the situation which you think could and should have been avoided. It worries me we may have even more team problems after the weekend away fixtures in Scotland - there are no fixtures at all listed on the BSPA website for Tuesday the 30th - could that date not have been used for this fixture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,482 Posted May 23, 2017 Perhaps you can introduce yourself to me or Ged at the next meeting and we can attempt to explain the situation which you think could and should have been avoided.Maybe you or Ged can talk to the BSPA on how that situation could be avoided.They don't listen to fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,173 Posted May 23, 2017 It worries me we may have even more team problems after the weekend away fixtures in Scotland - there are no fixtures at all listed on the BSPA website for Tuesday the 30th - could that date not have been used for this fixture? Attendances have been dreadful on Tuesdays in the past and the management are naturally keen to avoid fixtures that end up costing them a fortune (understandably) which is why we avoid weekdays in general. Â Available dates for Sundays, Fridays and Bank Holidays are very limited due to other events at the Showground with an increased fixture list this year not helping at all. Â Doubling up clashes, overseas and world championships etc cause immense rescheduling problems as you will appreciate when involving 14 riders associated promoters and team managers. Maybe you or Ged can talk to the BSPA on how that situation could be avoided.They don't listen to fans. I have recommended several times that the Premiership and Championship run on different race nights, it would end the doubling up problems overnight. Â What evidence do you have that the BSPA listen to anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted May 23, 2017 Perhaps you can introduce yourself to me or Ged at the next meeting and we can attempt to explain the situation which you think could and should have been avoided. Â Â Â "Erm Hello Ged . Let me introduce myself .. I'm New era Panthers off the BSF - Dick Butler wanted me to come over and can you please explain to me a situation which you think could and should have been avoided." Â Ha ha PMSL... Â you just couldn't make it up!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdjfan 107 Posted May 23, 2017 New era Panther your a bit clueless you just can't rearrange fixtures here there and everywhere. There are all the riders to consider not to mention the availability of the showground!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,507 Posted May 23, 2017 I think NEP has a good point. We are talking 1 fixture, & I would rather look to reschedule it, & watch our own riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,482 Posted May 23, 2017 Attendances have been dreadful on Tuesdays in the past and the management are naturally keen to avoid fixtures that end up costing them a fortune (understandably) which is why we avoid weekdays in general. Available dates for Sundays, Fridays and Bank Holidays are very limited due to other events at the Showground with an increased fixture list this year not helping at all. Doubling up clashes, overseas and world championships etc cause immense rescheduling problems as you will appreciate when involving 14 riders associated promoters and team managers. Â I have recommended several times that the Premiership and Championship run on different race nights, it would end the doubling up problems overnight. What evidence do you have that the BSPA listen to anyone. None ,that's their trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted May 23, 2017 Â Â Â "Erm Hello Ged . Let me introduce myself .. I'm New era Panthers off the BSF - Dick Butler wanted me to come over and can you please explain to me a situation which you think could and should have been avoided." Â Ha ha PMSL... Â you just couldn't make it up!! 👍..I thought the same..I didn't know Ged's right hand man was on here! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted May 23, 2017 ..I thought the same..I didn't know Ged's right hand man was on here! and I thought that NEP was Geds underpants after backing him previously 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,173 Posted May 23, 2017 and I thought that NEP was Geds underpants after backing him previously No that's Flyin Panther, well the brown bits anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
