Skidder1 7,637 Posted March 1, 2018 According to the SS today, Team GB is to be 'franchised out' to a private entity rather than BSPA. It would seem that Rob Painter of Revolution Speedway is the frontrunner for the franchise, with the BSPA's insistence that Rosco remains Team Manager - at least for this coming season. Comments........?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted March 1, 2018 How can a national sports team be given to the control of a private entity? Well I suppose it is speedway! On second thoughts no one could do as badly as the BSPA so it's probably an improvement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted March 1, 2018 Didn't Woffy offer to do it. Why not let him have a go if they are franchising it? What credentials does this Rob Painter have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted March 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Grachan said: What credentials does this Rob Painter have? Money? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted March 1, 2018 It is like F1 or Moto GP - the governing body has franchised them and it has been a success. Perhaps British Speedway as a whole should be franchised 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted March 1, 2018 46 minutes ago, Grachan said: Didn't Woffy offer to do it. Why not let him have a go if they are franchising it? What credentials does this Rob Painter have? Rob Painter was mechanic to Jason Crump and later on Rory Schlein and/or Danny King? Rob is/was also 'Revolution Speedway' who I believe lease Speedway Bikes to riders and had a Team classification at the FIM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted March 1, 2018 It makes a lot of sense if the franchisee will invest in TeamGB and attract the best rider in British speedway back into the fold. Revolution certainly seem to be good at promoting their "brand". I wonder if GoSpeed are in the running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted March 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, MattK said: It makes a lot of sense if the franchisee will invest in TeamGB and attract the best rider in British speedway back into the fold. Revolution certainly seem to be good at promoting their "brand". I wonder if GoSpeed are in the running? Ohhhh MattK you spoilt my happy thoughts about this with your last sentence. It hadn't crossed my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted March 1, 2018 THEY'RE not ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted March 1, 2018 Perhaps they'll get rid of that stupid title "Team GB" and call it "Great Britain" 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted March 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Perhaps they'll get rid of that stupid title "Team GB" and call it "Great Britain" HOPE so... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Team GB is an embarrassing effort to seem trendy. Its Great Britain. perhaps they will organise test matches against someone we can beat!! Edited March 1, 2018 by ch958 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Midland Red said: Perhaps they'll get rid of that stupid title "Team GB" and call it "Great Britain" ...or even England! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 767 Posted March 1, 2018 Will Great Britain or England be riding in Test Matches again ? Otherwise there is only the "Speedway of Nations", now that there is no Speedway World Cup anymore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted March 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, ch958 said: Team GB is an embarrassing effort to seem trendy. Its Great Britain. perhaps they will organise test matches against someone we can beat!! Argentina, France or Italy it is then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites