cowboy cookie returns? 747 Posted November 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, klstarsfan said: Who??? Laguta racing fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted November 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Well if Oxford are riding in 2 leagues - as has been rumoured - then I hope they re-name one of the teams!! Scott Nicholls confirms he is only riding in Championship in 2024. I think depending on team building and admission prices Oxford should make a decent fist of the Premiership. I can't see the championship being well supported though. So people have the money now to go to a meeting once per week which presumably Oxford will be as presumably they'll go for alternate weeks, if they run 2 meetings in the same week that would be madness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, noaksey said: I think depending on team building and admission prices Oxford should make a decent fist of the Premiership. I can't see the championship being well supported though. So people have the money now to go to a meeting once per week which presumably Oxford will be as presumably they'll go for alternate weeks, if they run 2 meetings in the same week that would be madness Depends which one is performing better in their league. If Oxford are top 2 in Champ and bottom 2 in Prem, could see fans heading to the Champ meetings more. Depending on who the visiting teams are though imo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klstarsfan 16 Posted November 17, 2023 2 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: Laguta racing fan Brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted November 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Depends which one is performing better in their league. If Oxford are top 2 in Champ and bottom 2 in Prem, could see fans heading to the Champ meetings more. Depending on who the visiting teams are though imo. Depends on how season tickets might work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted November 17, 2023 7 hours ago, StarBoy said: From the fallout of the AGM, it looks like we're going to be seeing a 7-team league next season: Belle Vue Aces Birmingham Brummies Ipswich Witches King's Lynn Stars Leicester Lions Oxford Cheetahs Sheffield Tigers If that ends up being the case then. The Brummies' seem to be struggling to pay their way in the Championship. Unless same big sponsor comes on board, i fear they might not last the season in the Prem. If Oxford just did either the Champ or the Prem ,i think they would be ok. But to do both could be a disaster financially. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted November 17, 2023 On the evidence of 2023 there are not enough riders of a sufficiently high standard to support a premiership of 7 teams. It would inevitably mean at least one team becoming tailed off from an early stage, with the associated problems that would be entailed both for those clubs and the league. Much better to consolidate into 6 teams and work to ensure they all reach end of the season in good financial state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted November 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said: On the evidence of 2023 there are not enough riders of a sufficiently high standard to support a premiership of 7 teams. It would inevitably mean at least one team becoming tailed off from an early stage, with the associated problems that would be entailed both for those clubs and the league. Much better to consolidate into 6 teams and work to ensure they all reach end of the season in good financial state. Janowski and Tungate could make a re-appearance in British Speedway! (Making up the numbers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooky 65 Posted November 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said: On the evidence of 2023 there are not enough riders of a sufficiently high standard to support a premiership of 7 teams. It would inevitably mean at least one team becoming tailed off from an early stage, with the associated problems that would be entailed both for those clubs and the league. Much better to consolidate into 6 teams and work to ensure they all reach end of the season in good financial state. After hearing Oxfords proposed team, I can’t see it being them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted November 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Hooky said: After hearing Oxfords proposed team, I can’t see it being them. Spill the beans.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,036 Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Hamish McRaker said: On the evidence of 2023 there are not enough riders of a sufficiently high standard to support a premiership of 7 teams. It would inevitably mean at least one team becoming tailed off from an early stage, with the associated problems that would be entailed both for those clubs and the league. Much better to consolidate into 6 teams and work to ensure they all reach end of the season in good financial state. 6 rider teams would be a choice if they felt there wasn't enough quality to go around. But even keeping the 39 limit could ensure each team is competitive, if the mid-season signings return (Woffinden/C.Holder for example) with the dropped riders coming back (J.Holder/Ellis) there's more Prem standard riders to share out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: If that ends up being the case then. The Brummies' seem to be struggling to pay their way in the Championship. Unless same big sponsor comes on board, i fear they might not last the season in the Prem. If Oxford just did either the Champ or the Prem ,i think they would be ok. But to do both could be a disaster financially. Don't think Oxford can do both,but they may do the PL and the NDL Edit:Just seen Oxford are competing at PL and CL level.That could be suicide running the top two leagues imo.Hope it works out for them,but it's a big if imo. Edited November 17, 2023 by tellboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJC 251 Posted November 17, 2023 Birmingham confirmed in the top level. Oxford confirmed all three!! https://oxfordspeedway.club/2023/11/oxford-speedway-confirm-sensational-return-to-the-premiership-as-oxford-spires-the-citys-newest-professional-sports-club/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) I was told last week in confidence, which is why I'm not naming the person concerned that Oxford have a former Birmingham rider lined up. Edited November 18, 2023 by Triple.H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted November 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: I was told last week in confidence, which is why I'm not naming the person concerned who is a sponsor that Oxford have a former Birmingham rider lined up. Zmarzlik? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites