Steve0 5,517 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited September 27, 2017 by Steve0 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted September 27, 2017 If it doesn't go ahead tonight then it's only fair Wolves are sent through to the final. Belle Vue will have had two attempts to stage the meeting. More importantly, I remember how upset many Belle Vue fans were last year they were robbed because they finished above Wolves in the table and it was clear how important this issue was too them. Too often rulings go against Belle Vue so this time the BSPA should adhere to the Aces fans wishes and send the higher placed team through. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 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 Which is why I will be doing a rain dance next monday in Swindon. We ended up top and should be able to choose home or away first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 27, 2017 MEETING OFF. restating date to be confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.V 72 1,054 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Maybe next year the bspa might schedule the meetings better so that we do not have breaks in June and July and then not a mad panic at the end of the season. The Polish and Swedish league season start after ours and finish before ours its as if they know its a summer sport. As you say if they got on with the season we could finish earlier and perhaps miss some of this weather. Ps and get the knockout cup done and dusted before the playoffs start the final is still not in the fixture list yet. Edited September 27, 2017 by B.V 72 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted September 27, 2017 MEETING OFF. restating date to be confirmed That is very sensible, the forecast couldn't be worse. Late rain offs help nobody. re-staging date could be interesting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Championship final tomorrow, u21 final Friday, Euro pairs final Sat, Poland Sunday.....reckon it'll be Monday. Which would mean the final moving to Wednesday & Thursday perhaps, Swindon home 2nd Edited September 27, 2017 by hyabb17 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted September 27, 2017 BT aren't really in a position to call the shots, the BSPA are paying them to show it, so they'll just have to change their schedule a bit. Next Monday is best solution then get rid of that relegation nonsense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 27, 2017 Championship final tomorrow, u21 final Friday, Poland Sunday.....reckon it'll be Monday. Which would mean the final moving to Wednesday & Thursday perhaps, Swindon home 2nd If BT had not changed things from normal Swindon would have chosen the 2nd leg. The following monday might be better for Swindon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted September 27, 2017 Why are you being so negative? Thorsells injury was unfortunate. Lindgren can take an R/R, which means if he is on his game he can score 18, he is a class above every Belle Vue rider, this year. If Schlein, Riss & Masters can add a few second places Wednesday, 13 points is a defend-able advantage to take to NSS. Howarth & Greaves need to nick a few thirds also. It's called being a realist. Masters is out of form since coming back from injury, Rory scored 5 on his only visit this year whilst Howarth has been their once for 7 points. It's the play offs, I get it, riders step their game up or fold under pressure. We have lost by 13 and 16 on the encounters this season. Is losing by 20 without your number 2 really being negative? I don't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEITH M 850 Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) BT aren't really in a position to call the shots, the BSPA are paying them to show it, so they'll just have to change their schedule a bit. So how come if that's the case BT didn't change their schedule tonight ... BT couldn't care less if they show it or not IMO.. Speedway is just a slot filler to them Edited September 27, 2017 by KEITH M 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 27, 2017 Meeting off then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted September 27, 2017 So how come if that's the case BT didn't change their schedule tonight ... BT couldn't care less if they show it or not IMO.. Speedway is just a slot filler to them Because their schedule is full of champions league football tonight which they paid a fortune for, they had no input into the rescheduled date otherwise it wouldn't have been tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanner47 336 Posted September 27, 2017 So how come if that's the case BT didn't change their schedule tonight ... BT couldn't care less if they show it or not IMO.. Speedway is just a slot filler to them I'm sure we all know the answer to that, a little competition called the Champions league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted September 27, 2017 Seems a sensible decision to call it off early. Certainly saves the hassle of the M6 for a wasted journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
