False dawn 2,298 Posted September 27, 2017 Why is this always the stock response from speedway fans? Why is it a farce? A meeting has been rained off, it's nothing new. There is plenty of time to run it. Because we give ourselves no wiggle room at a time of the year when rain is a distinct possibility. And do you think the farcical (whoops there's that word again) relegation meetings should be run at all, given air time and squeeze forward the play offs? You're right, there is plenty of time to run the play offs. But there is a chance a really good meeting, be it the end of a semi or a leg or two of the final, might not be on TV. Is that silly or just farcical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Why is this always the stock response from speedway fans? Why is it a farce? A meeting has been rained off, it's nothing new. There is plenty of time to run it. No there is not. Certain riders are off to Australia for the GP and certain riders contracts could have ended. Edited September 27, 2017 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted September 27, 2017 If you don't run your regular league fixtures before the cut off then it's tough. BV should be told, run it before Monday or forfeit the tie. BV can run tomorrow and Friday not a problem but do you think wolves want that?? We could of run it last Saturday on a double header with the Colts but do you think wolves would of wanted that? This is the league title were talking about and you wanted it decided by the weather. Might as well give up if that's the case, race for 6 months but if your semi is rained off your out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted September 27, 2017 No there is not. Certain riders are off to Australia for the GP and certain riders contracts could have ended. So three weeks to run three meetings. As I said, plenty of time. If it's shown on TV, all well and good, if not, so be it. Might make for a bigger crowd. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted September 27, 2017 No there is not. Certain riders are off to Australia for the GP and certain riders contracts could have ended. riders contracts run until 31st October. Riders don't leave for Aussie until gone 21st October. Plenty of time. So three weeks to run three meetings. As I said, plenty of time. If it's shown on TV, all well and good, if not, so be it. Might make for a bigger crowd. Yep spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 27, 2017 riders contracts run until 31st October. Riders don't leave for Aussie until gone 21st October. Plenty of time. Not if we have lots of rain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted September 27, 2017 BV can run tomorrow and Friday not a problem but do you think wolves want that?? We could of run it last Saturday on a double header with the Colts but do you think wolves would of wanted that? This is the league title were talking about and you wanted it decided by the weather. Might as well give up if that's the case, race for 6 months but if your semi is rained off your out. Tomorrow wouldn't leave us Wolves fans much time to arrange time off work etc let alone turning up with half a team but never mind, would be great for BV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveZodiac 61 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) BV can run tomorrow and Friday not a problem but do you think wolves want that?? We could of run it last Saturday on a double header with the Colts but do you think wolves would of wanted that? This is the league title were talking about and you wanted it decided by the weather. Might as well give up if that's the case, race for 6 months but if your semi is rained off your out. Not sure if BV would want to race on Friday as isn't Fricke in the World U21s ? In any case the weather forecast for Friday is just as bad. Edited September 27, 2017 by SteveZodiac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAN ON THE TERRACE 37 Posted September 27, 2017 Its off ... www.wolverhamptonwolves.co/news.php?extend.2830 also www.bellevueaces.co/newsitem.aspx?id=2242 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted September 27, 2017 Its off ... www.wolverhamptonwolves.co/news.php?extend.2830 also www.bellevueaces.co/newsitem.aspx?id=2242 Didn't bother reading the last 2 pages then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted September 27, 2017 Here's a solution - run the 2nd leg on Monday, the first leg of the final next Wednesday and the second leg at Swindon the following Monday (to replace the relegation playoff). That way everyone gets to see the racing! EDIT - And Swindon fans get to see their team lift the trophy at home this year Nope, not for me. The first leg at Swindon has already been announced for Monday so the other teams have to settle their Semi by then, whether it's a "double header" on Monday or a coin toss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 27, 2017 Its off ... www.wolverhamptonwolves.co/news.php?extend.2830 also www.bellevueaces.co/newsitem.aspx?id=2242 Not exactly news is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted September 27, 2017 Nope, not for me. The first leg at Swindon has already been announced for Monday so the other teams have to settle their Semi by then, whether it's a "double header" on Monday or a coin toss.Another double header, great idea, they always work out well!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted September 27, 2017 Surely the obvious thing to do as BT Sport have announced they are showing Speedway on the 9th(relegation/promotion) is to show Belle Vue v Wolves next Monday and then final on Wed 4th and Mon 9th. then they all can decide on the Prom/Relg match whether they show it on a different date. Stop being sensible !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Restating is this Friday 29th september. So that fricke missing and possibly bewley. Wolves at full strength except JT Wolves clear favourites now BTW heavy rain forecast all day but late afternoon onwards Edited September 27, 2017 by Phil The Ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
