Starman2006 2,356 Posted August 29, 2017 probably lower points limit to reduce costs and most promoters would support the move,i would guess poole crowds down around 20% this yr so need to control the outgoings Matt will still push for the higher points limit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurntFaceMan 413 Posted August 29, 2017 probably lower points limit to reduce costs and most promoters would support the move,i would guess poole crowds down around 20% this yr so need to control the outgoings This forum is like a vacuum for intelligence. The crowds are down because of the last cost cutting exercise. The crowds will only go up when we spend money and increase quality! Why can't anybody understand this basic fundamental? If we reduce costs again next season, we'll have to reduce them again the following season and then again the following season... Eventually there will be no costs left to reduce as there won't be any sport left! Cutting cost = Reduction in quality Reduction in quality = Reduction in attendance Reduction in attendance = Reduction in revenue Reduction in revenue = Cost cutting required. If attendances are down 20% this year alone, imagine how screwed this league will be in 4 years time! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted August 29, 2017 Matt will still push for the higher points limit. i was responding to skidders post where he indicated matt ford had said he was hoping for a lower points limit 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dump that clutch 630 Posted August 29, 2017 Surprisingly, I was told that MF was overheard to state he would be hoping for a lower points limit to start next season??!! Matt will still push for the higher points limit. hmmm, who to believe.. there's only one way to find out 'to coin a certain catchphrase' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted August 29, 2017 I agree with BurntFaceMan. If you want to attract people to the sport then you need the best riders. The GP series has quite a good viewing on BT Sport. And people only see that and want to see that on a regular basis. Not convinced that Matt wants the points limit to go down. Be better to put the limit up to 50 and with fixed race nights that could see GP stars in all teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,037 Posted August 29, 2017 Nope. When Timo moves into the 1-5 he will end up struggling just like Klindt and Starke. He didn't struggle in the 1-5 vs Leicester!! I agree with BurntFaceMan. If you want to attract people to the sport then you need the best riders. The GP series has quite a good viewing on BT Sport. And people only see that and want to see that on a regular basis. Not convinced that Matt wants the points limit to go down. Be better to put the limit up to 50 and with fixed race nights that could see GP stars in all teams. Maybe Matt is doing some reverse psychology! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted August 29, 2017 Is it only Poole fans who believe the big names will come?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted August 29, 2017 He didn't struggle in the 1-5 vs Leicester!! I know but that was only 1 meeting though. Just my opinion. I would like to see this top 5 1. Janowski 2. Woryna 3. C. Holder 4. J. Holder 5. B. Kurtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted August 29, 2017 So that leaves about 18 points for the two reserves!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,648 Posted August 29, 2017 Fair point. Lets see if I can guess. Skidder could you answer the following questions please. Does this rider currently ride in Britain? Has this rider ridden in Britain in the past? Is the rider a Poole asset? Is the rider a HL, 2nd string or reserve? Is the rider British? As you are clearly overcome with excitement and anticipation I'll give you a clue by answering one of your questions.. The answer to one of your questions is YES! I know but that was only 1 meeting though. Just my opinion. I would like to see this top 5 1. Janowski 2. Woryna 3. C. Holder 4. J. Holder 5. B. Kurtz You might be lucky with 2 of those!!!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted August 29, 2017 This forum is like a vacuum for intelligence. The crowds are down because of the last cost cutting exercise. The crowds will only go up when we spend money and increase quality! Why can't anybody understand this basic fundamental? If we reduce costs again next season, we'll have to reduce them again the following season and then again the following season... Eventually there will be no costs left to reduce as there won't be any sport left! Cutting cost = Reduction in quality Reduction in quality = Reduction in attendance Reduction in attendance = Reduction in revenue Reduction in revenue = Cost cutting required. If attendances are down 20% this year alone, imagine how screwed this league will be in 4 years time! They dont understand, no quality no league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted August 29, 2017 As you are clearly overcome with excitement and anticipation I'll give you a clue by answering one of your questions.. The answer to one of your questions is YES! You might be lucky with 2 of those!!!!? Only 2. J. Holder isn't going anywhere on his average. Must be him who has signed for 2018. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted August 29, 2017 I think it's just a rumour flying around. I don't buy it for one second. Considering 2 weeks ago he said he wanted fix race nights because more GP riders I've had other people involved with Poole. That this is rubbish. It's a rumour flying around no evidence. Let's just see what happens. Let's see if we can still get in the top 4 this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,648 Posted August 29, 2017 As you are clearly overcome with excitement and anticipation I'll give you a clue by answering one of your questions.. The answer to one of your questions is YES! You might be lucky with 2 of those!!!!? Updated: As I 'm in a good mood tonight I'll give you a 2nd clue - The answer to 2 of your questions is YES!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted August 29, 2017 Updated: As I 'm in a good mood tonight I'll give you a 2nd clue - The answer to 2 of your questions is YES!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
