False dawn 2,307 Posted October 21, 2022 14 hours ago, foreverblue said: .....what if was still called the summer trophy..... They'd have withdrawn because it's Autumn now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,179 Posted October 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, foreverblue said: In the last part of their statement it refers to lack of dates and the weather which is far more believeable than the name of the trophy. What would the excuse be if it was still called the summer trophy. To say it is in deference to the Queen passing is ridiculous, they must be all royalists in Glasgow!! We are the majority. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,381 Posted October 21, 2022 If it goes back to the "Summer Cup" next year, would the amount of "sunny days" we get determine whether the finalists stay in the competion or not? Could be 50/50 if that's the case to be honest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,258 Posted October 21, 2022 10 hours ago, mac101 said: would think it was the BSPL Perhaps the BSPL should make a staiement and clear the matter up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted October 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, mikebv said: If it goes back to the "Summer Cup" next year, would the amount of "sunny days" we get determine whether the finalists stay in the competion or not? Could be 50/50 if that's the case to be honest... Can't call it the Summer Trophy out of respect to Spud who is retirering l Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,466 Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Assuming all goes well we can run a Coronation Cup Competition next season, and hope the Monarchy keep in good health.!! Edited October 21, 2022 by Fromafar 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 956 Posted October 21, 2022 I’m glad we’ve finally got some clarity. I’m disappointed, but I understand. Is it the real reason? I don’t know. But honestly, for all the noise, the fact is this: clubs should not be left to decide fixtures. I can’t think of any other professional sport where that happens. This is the root of a lot of issues. Fixtures need to be centrally managed, so clubs have regular fixtures and we avoid some of these bun fights. It would remove one of the regular frustrations people have, which is I think at least part of the issue we’ve had with this competition. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted October 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Noelinho said: I’m glad we’ve finally got some clarity. I’m disappointed, but I understand. Is it the real reason? I don’t know. But honestly, for all the noise, the fact is this: clubs should not be left to decide fixtures. I can’t think of any other professional sport where that happens. This is the root of a lot of issues. Fixtures need to be centrally managed, so clubs have regular fixtures and we avoid some of these bun fights. It would remove one of the regular frustrations people have, which is I think at least part of the issue we’ve had with this competition. As I posed earlier, it would be interesting to know what the riders take on this is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper 198 Posted October 21, 2022 5 hours ago, cinderfella said: Just noticed that as recently as Tues (18th) Leicester were still under the impression that Glasgow would still contest the Jubilee Final according to their Website. Something really does stink about this with absolutely no consideration to fans. I think Leicester knew on the 18th Glasgow would not be competing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snapper 198 Posted October 21, 2022 5 hours ago, iainb said: Such royalists... I don't think Glasgow even marked the Queen's passing! They should just front up... no need to bring the Queen's death into it at all, sick! Yes Glasgow did mark the Queen's passing https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9477547/rangers-pub-bristol-bar-changes-name/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseq7 369 Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, snapper said: Yes Glasgow did mark the Queen's passing https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9477547/rangers-pub-bristol-bar-changes-name/ I'm feeling a bit queasy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,179 Posted October 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Joseq7 said: I'm feeling a bit queasy. I’m not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseq7 369 Posted October 21, 2022 38 minutes ago, Gazc said: I’m not. In fact it's pure geein me the boak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 350 Posted October 21, 2022 A club decides that it won't fulfill an official fixture Would that happen in any other professional sport? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted October 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, noaksey said: A club decides that it won't fulfill an official fixture Would that happen in any other professional sport? Perhaps you consider all the various things that have happened this and in previous seasons this just confirms how unprofessional speedway actually is and badly managed and administrated. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
