Paulco 7,080 Posted October 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Bagpuss said: 2006 Paul. I remember that season very well Get to my age and the seasons from years ago merge into one lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted October 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Paulco said: Get to my age and the seasons from years ago merge into one lol Only remember as Lynn won the treble and it was Mildy’s first season back in the second division, went to nearly all of their home meetings that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted October 19, 2019 have we forgotten that the automatic right to travel to and work in the UK will soon be gone. In football you have to prove so many international caps i believe for non EU players so the likes of Iverson would be ok but what about others? Has this even been considered? What are the chances of work permits for second string and reserve foreigners while GB riders are unemployed? It would change the face of UK speedway completely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted October 19, 2019 44 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Only remember as Lynn won the treble and it was Mildy’s first season back in the second division, went to nearly all of their home meetings that year. Aye you were a formidable outfit that year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted October 19, 2019 51 minutes ago, ch958 said: have we forgotten that the automatic right to travel to and work in the UK will soon be gone. In football you have to prove so many international caps i believe for non EU players so the likes of Iverson would be ok but what about others? Has this even been considered? What are the chances of work permits for second string and reserve foreigners while GB riders are unemployed? It would change the face of UK speedway completely. We will cope regardless. Britain existed long before the European Union and will do so long after leaving it. I wouldnt doubt there would be a deal with Australia and New Zealand to allow certain trades to come here and work. Time will tell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) well of course it did but the capacity for running 18 teams at a decent level would be compromised. I would suggest this brings a single division even closer BTW its not up to speedway about Aussies and NZ - its the D of E who will be keen to ensure UK riders are employed. The commonwealth means nowt in this case Edited October 19, 2019 by ch958 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted October 20, 2019 Reserves should be riders from the commonwealth only 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 2:45 PM, ch958 said: well of course it did but the capacity for running 18 teams at a decent level would be compromised. I would suggest this brings a single division even closer BTW its not up to speedway about Aussies and NZ - its the D of E who will be keen to ensure UK riders are employed. The commonwealth means nowt in this case The Commonwealth means nothing in all cases. The point im making is im sure HM Government will do a deal with Aus/NZ to allow people of certain trades to come here and work which may include speedway. I dont see one league coming about as the CL is pretty good without the PL, there is nothing in it for the CL teams and i dont see any of them subscribing to two fixed race nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted October 20, 2019 yes but why Aus/NZ - they will have the same employment status as any nationality, including the current EU nations. I see your point and would like it to happen but has anyone actually considered this and the implications? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted October 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Falcon1983 said: Reserves should be riders from the commonwealth only No, thanks. Just Brits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted October 21, 2019 "...The Championship might be increasing to 14 teams next year, and that sounds a far more attractive proposition..." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/speedway/50088970 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted October 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Bear_Bottom said: "...The Championship might be increasing to 14 teams next year, and that sounds a far more attractive proposition..." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/speedway/50088970 a nice wee read . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bear_Bottom said: "...The Championship might be increasing to 14 teams next year, and that sounds a far more attractive proposition..." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/speedway/50088970 I wouldn’t be taking bets on that one. Unless a couple of NL Teams move up (always a possibility) Edited October 21, 2019 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: I wouldn’t be taking bets on that one. Unless a couple of NL Teams move up (always a possibility) Aye with stories circulating yesterday about Kent ( been mooted before ) , Sheffield ( to get their Thursday nights back ) and Berwick ( seriously ??? ) moving up into the Chapman League . Then who will make up the 14 teams I wonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted October 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Paulco said: Aye with stories circulating yesterday about Kent ( been mooted before ) , Sheffield ( to get their Thursday nights back ) and Berwick ( seriously ??? ) moving up into the Chapman League . Then who will make up the 14 teams I wonder It looks like self interest is still rife in the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites