ray c 2,299 Posted October 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gavan said: So with all the money 'already on the table' you have to ask why then is Matt Ford asking Poole fans to vote what they want to do? This money cant be enough to help Poole speedway or there would be no need for Matt Ford to ask the fans what they think..............he would be welcoming in the new money and stating that Poole will be top league This just seems to me that there are much bigger issues at Poole then......................as you say a team may move up, so why would the sports most successful club of recent times even be considering the thought of dropping down? the bigger issue is that matt is still trying to sell the club.which seems nobody wants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, PHILIPRISING said: WITH a new TV deal, including money, already on the table cannot see Poole or any other of the current PL teams dropping down. More likely that at least one CL track will move up. Agree, think you should take what MF says with a pinch of salt! A 75% saving dropping to CL is nonsense. If that was the case all clubs would be in CL...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 370 Posted October 13, 2019 Somerset dropped back down last season because of costs, so who knows what Matt Ford is thinking ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve0 said: If any team wanted to drop down - it’s not a foregone conclusion and they would need to be accepted into that league. Do you really think that if a club said they were dropping down (to economically preserve their long-term future) that the BSPA would say, no you have to stay in your current league (and therefore close!)? Edited October 13, 2019 by Gambo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammer1969 421 Posted October 13, 2019 That wouldn't surprise me the BSPA seem to be living in their own little world and not the real world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 13, 2019 There are some right idiots on here. Running a team in the CL is not 75% cheaper than PL. It is 25% cheaper, 75% of the costs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted October 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: There are some right idiots on here. Running a team in the CL is not 75% cheaper than PL. It is 25% cheaper, 75% of the costs! Correct What Ford is saying is that if it costs £1000 to run in the top league its costs £750 in the lower league.............not £250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) That’s fine to say the outgoing costs are 25% less what he fails to mention is how diluted the income will be. Gates, lower admission, sponsorship, corporate, share of BSPA events etc. Edited October 13, 2019 by semion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: The way I read that is that the CL costs about 75% compared to PL therefore costs are 3 quarters the top level figures That would seem more realistic to me given many costs (rent, insurance, track maintenance etc) are pretty much fixed whichever league Rider points costs perhaps halved therefore an overall reduction of 25% looks a realistic position Then when less than 75% of the current crowd show up due to the drop in league.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, BWitcher said: Then when less than 75% of the current crowd show up due to the drop in league.. Indeed but thats where the promotion have to show their worth. When the Witches switched there were similar concerns but crowds actually stabilised and then increased due to what was a more consistent offering Granted being more competitive than we had been for some time is very likely to have had as positive an impact as any other factor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Regarding the track, there is a rider who doesn't agree with you! Hans Andersen! He says a rider who has issues with it is just speaking 'hot air.' Wasn't surprised by his comments tbh as when he was a Poole rider he did say the 'bumps' and 'ruts' were just home advantage! Also said if they made it smoother they would make it easier for other teams to win there! Edit - he only said this last week btw! Looking for a team place maybe #optionsopen Edited October 13, 2019 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 13, 2019 2 questions that don't seem to have been considered but I'm sure will be a major item at the AGM - 1. If Poole choose Championship, how many other SGBP teams might also drop? 2. If the new TV deal is with Eurosport as rumoured, what level of meetings will they wish to cover live?! ie will it only be SGBP meetings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted October 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: 2 questions that don't seem to have been considered but I'm sure will be a major item at the AGM - 1. If Poole choose Championship, how many other SGBP teams might also drop? 2. If the new TV deal is with Eurosport as rumoured, what level of meetings will they wish to cover live?! ie will it only be SGBP meetings? Answer to question 1 more might want to come up 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: 2 questions that don't seem to have been considered but I'm sure will be a major item at the AGM - 1. If Poole choose Championship, how many other SGBP teams might also drop? 2. If the new TV deal is with Eurosport as rumoured, what level of meetings will they wish to cover live?! ie will it only be SGBP meetings? When they showed speedway before they showed a few Championship meetings, some of which were as good or even better than the top league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted October 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: When they showed speedway before they showed a few Championship meetings, some of which were as good or even better than the top league. that was sky though I think we have to see whether bt actually bid for next year as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites