Aces51 2,778 Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) Without doubt the biggest loss of fans at Belle Vue was when Hyde Road closed and we moved to the dog track and the reason many gave was the comparatively poor standard of racing. 3 hours ago, Speedtiger said: Agreed. As has been said I think the original plan was to run BV on Fridays-Saturdays but the new ‘promoters’ who don’t seem to know what they are doing decided or agreed rather stupidly to run meetings on Monday’s and Thursdays. No wonder BV is losing a fortune...and worryingly I don’t know how long it can carry on like this. We fans deserve better. 3 hours ago, Speedtiger said: Agreed. As has been said I think the original plan was to run BV on Fridays-Saturdays but the new ‘promoters’ who don’t seem to know what they are doing decided or agreed rather stupidly to run meetings on Monday’s and Thursdays. No wonder BV is losing a fortune...and worryingly I don’t know how long it can carry on like this. We fans deserve better. They didn't agree rather stupidly to run meetings on Monday's and Thursday's. They had no choice when Poland were given preference for the weekends. People claim that you see much the same riders in the Championship but the overall standard of teams is significantly lower. One big league would be acceptable but I doubt that moving down for a club that has airways been in the top division would, in my view, see even smaller crowds. Edited June 15, 2019 by Aces51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Aces51 said: Without doubt the biggest loss of fans at Belle Vue was when Hyde Road closed and we moved to the dog track and the reason many gave was the comparatively poor standard of racing. They didn't agree rather stupidly to run meetings on Monday's and Thursday's. They had no choice when Poland were given preference for the weekends. People claim that you see much the same riders in the Championship but the overall standard of teams is significantly lower. One big league would be acceptable but I doubt that moving down for a club that has airways been in the top division would, in my view, see even smaller crowds. I don’t agree, who gave Poland priority? It was BSPA who decided on clubs running on ‘fixed’ nights, oh except Swindon and oh and any other club who wanted to change when it suited them. It didn’t work and BV should have stood up and fought there case and run on Friday and/or Saturdays. Running on Monday’s and Thursdays will be the certain death of BV. That’s a fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted June 16, 2019 The FIM gave Poland priority for Fridays and Sundays... Last year we hadMonday and Wednesday and now it is Monday and Thursday..... i agree we should be able to pick our nights... fact is for Premiership Friday and Sunday are out of the question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,143 Posted June 16, 2019 If speedway in the uk said “we racing on a Friday or Saturday for survival”, which riders would it loose.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Gunner85 said: The FIM gave Poland priority for Fridays and Sundays... Last year we hadMonday and Wednesday and now it is Monday and Thursday..... i agree we should be able to pick our nights... fact is for Premiership Friday and Sunday are out of the question Last year the UK had priority for Monday’s and Thursdays - the same as this year. The league chose to run on Wednesdays. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Gunner85 said: The FIM gave Poland priority for Fridays and Sundays... Last year we hadMonday and Wednesday and now it is Monday and Thursday..... i agree we should be able to pick our nights... fact is for Premiership Friday and Sunday are out of the question So run on Saturdays then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted June 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Speedtiger said: So run on Saturdays then! how do wolves / poole/ swindon/ peterboro/ipswich/ run on a saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, geoff58 said: how do wolves / poole/ swindon/ peterboro/ipswich/ run on a saturday That’s there problem, BV should run on a day that is best for them. They have been bullied into running on rubbish days by the clueless clowns at the BSPA. BV promoters should get there fingers out and stick up for the club. Full stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, geoff58 said: how do wolves / poole/ swindon/ peterboro/ipswich/ run on a saturday They don't need to... Just all run on their best night to get their maximum crowd.. Matches are still run with guests and riders missing now on fixed nights so just do exactly the same on the best nights you can get a crowd in.. Edited June 16, 2019 by mikebv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted June 16, 2019 3 hours ago, mikebv said: They don't need to... Just all run on their best night to get their maximum crowd.. Matches still run with guests and riders missing now on fixed nights so just do exactly the same on the best nights you can get a crowd in.. sadly not !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted June 16, 2019 3 hours ago, mikebv said: They don't need to... Just all run on their best night to get their maximum crowd.. Matches still run with guests and riders missing now on fixed nights so just do exactly the same on the best nights you can get a crowd in.. wolves swindon poole kings lynn ipswich all run on there normal race nights & all like us have suffered !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted June 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, geoff58 said: wolves swindon poole kings lynn ipswich all run on there normal race nights & all like us have suffered !!! Kings Lynn ride Monday now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites