Ben91 1,743 Posted November 17, 2023 Hopefully this seemingly barmy idea works out for Oxford. I can’t see how fans will be able to afford to attend meetings in enough numbers to make all the teams break even. I can’t see how they’ll be able to fit all their fixtures in, especially if the Chargers compete in the full version of the third tier. I also think not using the Cheetah’s name that fans identify with for the Premiership side is an error. I wish them well and want to see speedway thriving. I worry that this could jeopardise a track that so much hard work went into bringing back to the sport however. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted November 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Manifesto said: Good to see Oxford in the top flight.. if the team rumoured is true possible title winners I don't think there's anyone who is not cheered, even delighted to see Oxford in the top flight. It's great news for a club rising from the ashes who clearly has a good and faithful following. But running in all three leagues looks ambitious to say the least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooky 65 Posted November 17, 2023 Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarBoy 165 Posted November 17, 2023 If doubling up still exists which I'm assuming it will... Will Oxford be allowed to use the same riders in both their Spires and Chargers teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted November 17, 2023 Just now, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. Please don't take my comments as being negative. I've been to Oxford a few times this year and it's great to see the crowds and feel the atmosphere. I'm just concerned that the promotion may be jeopardizing their future by taking on 3 leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted November 17, 2023 Huge gamble by oxford but fair play and best of luck to them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted November 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. It’s not negativity, it’s realism 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeW436 597 Posted November 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Hooky said: Got to love all the negativity from people. British speedway supporters are the gift that will keep giving. Agreed, does my head in. Anyway best of luck to Oxford, brave but I wish them all the best. Gutted not to have my team involved next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted November 17, 2023 50 minutes ago, StarBoy said: If doubling up still exists which I'm assuming it will... Will Oxford be allowed to use the same riders in both their Spires and Chargers teams? Why not, makes a lot of sense if they do use most of the riders in both teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted November 17, 2023 The two times I ventured to Cowley last season were by far the biggest two crowds I had witnessed in domestic British speedway since the 90's. But 3 leagues seems too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted November 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Steve55 said: Why not, makes a lot of sense if they do use most of the riders in both teams. Replace Nicholls in the Premier team with a number 1 and it might work. Would people still pay to watch a championship team though? It's intriguing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 17, 2023 59 minutes ago, StarBoy said: If doubling up still exists which I'm assuming it will... Will Oxford be allowed to use the same riders in both their Spires and Chargers teams? 8 minutes ago, Steve55 said: Why not, makes a lot of sense if they do use most of the riders in both teams. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a 4/5 rider overlap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted November 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a 4/5 rider overlap Be a good idea to get the fans on board, watching the same riders (or most of them) every week, something to identify with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Steve55 said: Be a good idea to get the fans on board, watching the same riders (or most of them) every week, something to identify with. I agree It could be the blueprint for the future for all Prem teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teromaafan 586 Posted November 17, 2023 Oxford Spires? Where has that come from? in view of the fan demograph, would have thought the ‘Rebels’ name would have been resurrected. Nostalgia….It’s not what it used to be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
