RS50 359 Posted July 22, 2023 4 hours ago, 4BM said: Looking at he Speedway GB site it shows that Peterborough have to arrange to race Sheffield twice at home (possible 6 points for Sheffield inc bonus points) Also, there is only one Monday/Thursday date between now and the end of August, when both teams don't have a match, but that is the date the British final is taking place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 430 Posted July 22, 2023 dont tell me the UN are getting involved in speedway as well as everything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,278 Posted July 22, 2023 5 hours ago, iainb said: Don't forget Leicester also have to fit in the 2022 Jubilee Trophy Final That's an August 2024 deadline... Or maybe 2025.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitch 57 Posted July 22, 2023 Also you get buster canceling meetings because of a broken gate for one meeting, and another to sort his finances out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted July 22, 2023 There will be rain offs which will make things even worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,278 Posted July 23, 2023 God.... Moan, moan, moan.. That's all you ever get on here.. I am sure they will have planned for all situations and there will be a seamless transition into the play offs from the qualifiers... Let's have some faith in those who do such a magnificent job in running the sport in the UK... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitch 57 Posted July 23, 2023 Panthers vs Kings Lynn on Monday 24th is OFF 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted July 23, 2023 6 hours ago, mikebv said: God.... Moan, moan, moan.. That's all you ever get on here.. I am sure they will have planned for all situations and there will be a seamless transition into the play offs from the qualifiers... Let's have some faith in those who do such a magnificent job in running the sport in the UK... You'd think the authorities would be used to clubs falling to complete their fixtures before the cut-off in previous seasons & so discussed how to avoid it happening again at the AGM right? Or am I expecting too much? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 413 Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 10:02 PM, Call me wolfie said: There will be rain offs which will make things even worse. … and riders holidays! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellioth4 67 Posted July 24, 2023 Peterborough have 3 fixtures now to re-arrange at home. Fixtures neeing dates are: Leicester Vs King's Lynn (B) Peterborough V King's Lynn (B) Peterborough V Sheffield (A and Sheffield V Wolves (B) Wolves V Leicester (B) - mentioned in Programme last week September 4th, but no official info on website) Few issues with only 6 weeks left before the play-offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfie456 500 Posted July 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, ellioth4 said: Peterborough have 3 fixtures now to re-arrange at home. Fixtures neeing dates are: Leicester Vs King's Lynn (B) Peterborough V King's Lynn (B) Peterborough V Sheffield (A and Sheffield V Wolves (B) Wolves V Leicester (B) - mentioned in Programme last week September 4th, but no official info on website) Few issues with only 6 weeks left before the play-offs. Sheffield v Wolves B fixture is scheduled for August 24th so have to rearrange tonights A fixture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathcote 51 Posted July 24, 2023 So the cut off date for league fixtures to be completed is the 31st August...but why? Ok there may be some contractual agreements with Eurosport/WBD to ride the play offs and finals on certain dates, but they don't start till the 11th Sept, so why cant someone in authority now step up to the plate and announce that they are moving the KO Cup final dates from the 4th and 7th September to the first 2 dates in October? As there are no guarantees whatsoever that the 2nd semi between Ipswich and Peterboro will have been ridden by the 4th September anyway, given that it could be raining on the 7th August. Plus there is no agreement with TV channels to show the KO Cup...BSN can adjust their schedule at a moments notice anyway. The moving of the KO Cup final dates would then allow 2 extra days to ride unfinished league matches, of which Sheffield and Peterboro currently have 3, so not all will be finished anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted July 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Heathcote said: So the cut off date for league fixtures to be completed is the 31st August...but why? Ok there may be some contractual agreements with Eurosport/WBD to ride the play offs and finals on certain dates, but they don't start till the 11th Sept, so why cant someone in authority now step up to the plate and announce that they are moving the KO Cup final dates from the 4th and 7th September to the first 2 dates in October? As there are no guarantees whatsoever that the 2nd semi between Ipswich and Peterboro will have been ridden by the 4th September anyway, given that it could be raining on the 7th August. Plus there is no agreement with TV channels to show the KO Cup...BSN can adjust their schedule at a moments notice anyway. The moving of the KO Cup final dates would then allow 2 extra days to ride unfinished league matches, of which Sheffield and Peterboro currently have 3, so not all will be finished anyway I imagine the date was brought forward due to the ridiculous situation last year of running play offs in October (November for the championship) when its wet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyke 275 Posted July 24, 2023 Every year, every single year 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathcote 51 Posted July 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, therefused said: I imagine the date was brought forward due to the ridiculous situation last year of running play offs in October (November for the championship) when its wet Well they now have a simple choice, finals etc in October, or race them on the current specified dates and run the risk of Ipswich winning the grand final when they only made the play offs due to Sheffield not completing their fixtures in August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
