Makes perfect sense for Peterborough after the Sheffield match which clearly threw a spanner in their plans. They should be able to beat Wolves over 2 legs on this seasons evidence.
No point in worrying about the final until you get there.
In my view anything fan based will fall at the hurdle which says someone has to be responsible for any losses incurred. Fans won't be able/prepared to stump potentially unlimited cash calls if losses are made.
First and foremost you need someone to take responsibility for the whole project then look at ways that fans can assist perhaps along the lines of the Edinburgh model.
In this climate you'd have to say chances are remote at best but you never know
Problem is as THJ referred to in his original post is how would any losses incurred as the season progresses be covered?
There has to be a vehicle to run the club and the shareholders/directors/trustees are going to be on the hook for any losses that wouldn't be covered by funds raised to date.
You might get people to stick in a sum of money at the start or a regular payment but what would happen when a cash call came in the middle of the season....
Tricky
Flint is a good lad, giving his best and has done reasonably well overall but he rides a wide line at Wolves which can be done by riders with a bit of nous and fast bikes. Tough for someone inexperienced to pull it off
Any future for Newcastle or any other club can't be based on getting more people through the gate. That's the easy way to losing money.
Base your budget on this seasons attendances deduct rent and expenses and pay the riders what remains. If that isn't viable then it's a shame but close down.
Enjoy it while you can. The redevelopment of the Showground in whatever form it takes is pretty inevitable as has been known for a few years now.
The chances of the speedway track surviving any redevelopment must be minimal
Van Straten always will have an eye on the bottom line so this wouldn't surprise me if he's confident Wolves can beat BV it offers the option of the best crowd.
If Wolves get to the final that sells itself