Ringitsneck 348 Posted January 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Should have been tried long ago. Would it hurt to give it a go for one season? Operate without a crowd ? Pay out wages with no income ? No income in 2020 and no income in 2021? Yes that would hurt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,845 Posted January 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Richard Weston said: Law on contract doesn’t work like that only in Bspl fairy land. Good lawyer will run rings round them. An example. A few years ago Lakeside signed the ageing Bjarne Pedersen. A few weeks before the season started Lewis Bridger came out of retirement and was a much better prospect than the past-his- sell-by-date Pedersen, so before a wheel was turned Pedersen was sacked and replaced by Bridger. Nothing Pedersen could do about it. His only remedy was to sue for loss of earnings but as he hadn’t raced he hadn’t earned anything.. Tough on Bjarne but he cant claim loss of money he never had in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted January 12, 2021 Is the AGM meant to be this weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted January 12, 2021 Godfreys solution will be that ALL FIXTURES next season should be run at Scunthorpe. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 12, 2021 22 hours ago, HGould said: Back in November and December weren't people being encouraged to drive hundreds of miles to ride speedway bikes round Scunthorpe? Pot kettle black! And with covid19 restrictions in place & social distancing observed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted January 12, 2021 52 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Is the AGM meant to be this weekend? This Thursday. Stand by for another postponement as officially one less premiership team and now two other clubs with dog tracks being told no crowds this year. If there’s to be a season, and it’s a big IF, they have to have a premiership to comply with the TV contract so they will be pressing the likes of Poole and Somerset to step up with a promise of a bigger slice of the TV money and using Doyle as the no.1 in which ever team will step up, as he’s ridden for both of them in the past. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted January 12, 2021 6 hours ago, E I Addio said: An example. A few years ago Lakeside signed the ageing Bjarne Pedersen. A few weeks before the season started Lewis Bridger came out of retirement and was a much better prospect than the past-his- sell-by-date Pedersen, so before a wheel was turned Pedersen was sacked and replaced by Bridger. Nothing Pedersen could do about it. His only remedy was to sue for loss of earnings but as he hadn’t raced he hadn’t earned anything.. Tough on Bjarne but he cant claim loss of money he never had in the first place. He would have lost out financially so would have had a claim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted January 12, 2021 45 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: This Thursday. Stand by for another postponement as officially one less premiership team and now two other clubs with dog tracks being told no crowds this year. If there’s to be a season, and it’s a big IF, they have to have a premiership to comply with the TV contract so they will be pressing the likes of Poole and Somerset to step up with a promise of a bigger slice of the TV money and using Doyle as the no.1 in which ever team will step up, as he’s ridden for both of them in the past. Well according to the Bournemouth Echo, publically Poole aren't looking to move back up.. “Obviously losing Swindon is a massive blow for the Premiership but our plans stay the same. We are committed to the Championship for 2021.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted January 12, 2021 The Championship are not the problem when and if the season gets the go ahead.IMO Once again the BIG league are the problem.One of these days !!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ringitsneck said: This Thursday. Stand by for another postponement as officially one less premiership team and now two other clubs with dog tracks being told no crowds this year. If there’s to be a season, and it’s a big IF, they have to have a premiership to comply with the TV contract so they will be pressing the likes of Poole and Somerset to step up with a promise of a bigger slice of the TV money and using Doyle as the no.1 in which ever team will step up, as he’s ridden for both of them in the past. That figures. As I mentioned yesterday concerns over another PL Club It's only a local rumour but have heard Wolverhampton may have issues with Ladbrokes and crowds and may sit out season. Don't know if Brummies affected as not Ladbrokes. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted January 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, Fromafar said: The Championship are not the problem when and if the season gets the go ahead.IMO Once again the BIG league are the problem.One of these days !!!! May be best if Championship had the TV deal for 2021 if 12 teams as far more interesting and competitive league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,845 Posted January 12, 2021 56 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: He would have lost out financially so would have had a claim. What has he lost ? How does he prove his loss ? How can he prove he wouldn’t have crashed on the first bend and been out for the season ? The three essential parts of a contract are offer acceptance and consideration (ie paymement). But whichever way you break it down the season ends on 31st October all contracts lapse. Speedway has been around long enough that even the thickest of promoters (ie Rob Godfrey) have all these things tied up in standard contracts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: Godfreys solution will be that ALL FIXTURES next season should be run at Scunthorpe. And on Friday nights! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: Godfreys solution will be that ALL FIXTURES next season should be run at Scunthorpe. At least it's a plan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, cityrebel said: And on Friday nights! No chance it will be double headers over Friday Saturday and Sunday brilliant for me I live local Share this post Link to post Share on other sites