stevebrum 6,821 Posted June 11, 2021 On 6/8/2021 at 4:51 PM, Warriors said: It definitely needs to be one big league next year, because what we're watching at the moment is definitely not premier League. There are not enough riders of suitable quality for one big league so it’s impossible. I’m glad that’s the case too. 2 hours ago, Warriors said: That's Birmingham gone, sadly that's just the start. They aren’t gone. They are on hold, more teams to announce this until the ridiculous restrictions are lifted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted June 11, 2021 As I have posted elsewhere , the idea of one big league of the present teams has long since sailed into the sunset. Doubling up/doubling down has seen that one off. Just list the number of riders available to race . We already have a galaxy of rising stars allegedly to give young UK riders more track time. (or to save money?) It's only remotely possible witha much reduced number of teams. Then how many riders would find it financially worthwhile to race in a league of perhaps 12 teams ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted June 11, 2021 A League of 12 teams is 22 meetings. More than the Premiership is currently offering it's riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted June 11, 2021 Yes agreed, BUT there are very few Premiership ONLY riders . I make it 4 (Batchelor Bewlay Becker H Andersen) Of those they woudl probably complan about extra meetings in the UK due to extra travelling to Europe. The vast majority rely on racing in at least 2 UK leagues, They would take a reduction in meetings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Yes agreed, BUT there are very few Premiership ONLY riders . I make it 4 (Batchelor Bewlay Becker H Andersen) Of those they woudl probably complan about extra meetings in the UK due to extra travelling to Europe. The vast majority rely on racing in at least 2 UK leagues, They would take a reduction in meetings. I make it 6,Holder,Kurtz,just saying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted June 11, 2021 Yes missed those 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted June 11, 2021 58 minutes ago, tellboy said: I make it 6,Holder,Kurtz,just saying 57 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Yes missed those 2 Although Holder doesn't even ride in the Premiership when it doesn't suit...... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Yes missed those 2 Make that 7,Ellis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted June 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Although Holder doesn't even ride in the Premiership when it doesn't suit...... I hope he doesn't ride Thursday,but then they could have a NL rider in his place and still beat us quite easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted June 11, 2021 Another awful score from Proctor tonight riding for Leicester only beating one rider.2pts from 4 rides 1 against Lawlor Edinburgh reserve and once getting a point when only 3 riders in the race.When will the management wake up and smell the coffee,if almost all the fans can see he's not suited to the job why can't they 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismorton 332 Posted June 11, 2021 BWD will take his place soon I'm sure.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, chrismorton said: BWD will take his place soon I'm sure.. No work permit for BWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColeTrickle 24 Posted June 11, 2021 What is Iversen's current average. Would he fit for Proctor? Iversen is struggling atm but might see a weak British League as an opportunity to get back into form! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunce 347 Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, tellboy said: Another awful score from Proctor tonight riding for Leicester only beating one rider.2pts from 4 rides 1 against Lawlor Edinburgh reserve and once getting a point when only 3 riders in the race.When will the management wake up and smell the coffee,if almost all the fans can see he's not suited to the job why can't they Even Simon Lambert banged in 13 points tonight. Isn't he our "permanent" reserve! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted June 12, 2021 22 hours ago, ColeTrickle said: What is Iversen's current average. Would he fit for Proctor? Iversen is struggling atm but might see a weak British League as an opportunity to get back into form! Iversen cannot. He rides in Denmark and Sweden, plus 1st division in Poland that limits his leagues to 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
