FAST GATER

Exactly "money" I am under no illusions there but fixed night will finish speedway in this country mark my words for the future if that happens

Totally agree everything is about the "money" but often feel I am the only one that see this !!!!

So PK did not consider riding for Peterborough this season I stand corrected

So did I !!!!

Drawing board or stump up the cash for PK !!!( plan "B" I suspect )

I have no doubts that there is a difference in the ability of riders in the three leagues and I think any rider should be paid as much as they can get within reason ,my point is that while there are issues for all s/way teams the EL spread theirs over everyone else.No one wants to see the demise of the El but it just seems blunder from one problem to the next and thinking these big names returning will improve things,all it will do is drain the last drop of money left in the sport. As to the make up of the El explain to a non s/way fan how the FT system operates and see their reaction protected heats are absolute nonsense ,we are all brainwashed into thinking it's for the future of the sport .

Never mind that what about thinking that a league who can't find or fund a team of seven EL standard riders wants the lion's share of the Sky money to show five EL riders and two NL riders hidden under the guise of the FT system .How many riders have now progressed to full team places, they should have less money for putting a diluted product.The likes of Hancock ,Tai &co aren't coming back anytime soon :mad:when will people realise this .

So they are not all in the same Boat PL can have an EQUAL share of all the problems and short comings of the sport but not the "money" sounds about right .

This just might be the shot in the arm the sport needs well done to all involved I wish you every success for the future and look forward to visiting and seeing the wonderful stadium first hand .

Fair enough just tell the EL that it's all one "Boat " and to share the lifeboats equally including the Sky money if you want equality that's a good place to start ,

The sport has never been the same again IMO and never will be sadly . Could not agree more EL is making their problems the PL's IMO let them sort their own problems out, the future of the sport maybe to run the leagues totally separate where possible I have always thought that .

Some good points I think the fact of the matter is that the cost to riders in league speedway needs to reflect the income of the sport at turnstile , in a perfect world let the GP boys spend (waste ) theirs or sponsors money on the latest "must have's " and excessive tuning costs .In league s/way the running costs need to be cut accordingly ,as I remember in the past bikes used one season in the EL would turn up in the PL the next season and this seemed to work quite well .I remember riders wearing s/hand leathers or having odd mudguards ( B/Briggs being a prime example ) now even in the NL they look like GP bikes and I know that there is a standard to be kept but Briggs said it was more important to have a good motor than fancy guards etc.

Think your right about it being a full time job most riders that I knew back in the 70's in the old NL all had jobs except for the likes of the Owen Bros , John Jackson and alike plus that was supposed to be the the golden era ! Think you right Phil this country is obsessed with football we can expect no help from the media in that respect sadly

I am sure your right a "wise man" said to me when he saw the Street Conversion" this will not be good for speedway, how true those words were all those years ago :cry:

I am sure your right but servicing an engine "once "a season is not in their best interest is it !!!!!

I agree totally too many people think that the problems with the sport will go away if the Big Boys return ,all that will happen is what little money is left will disappear as they will again .

Spot on this is exactly what people need to realise the sport was changed for ever once Olsen got his hands on the world title by forming the SGP and the big money reared it's head in Poland ,Sweden and so on . Work with what you've got and concentrate on making the product you have better I have been to Sheffield a number of times over the last couple of years no super stars were present but great racing in a good stadium with fans who love their speedway and a credit to British speedway .

There is no trick needed merely enough money as you say it is not a hobby to these riders "cash " is king and quite right too they should get as much as they can but PLEASE don't blame schedules.

Or offer them enough money and they would ride any day of the week "Fixed Nights" is just an excuse nothing more !!!!!!!

Quite agree should be riding the EL but will be a great asset to the league if he rides in the PL this season

No doubt at all he is still a force to be reckoned with I am convinced he would be in the Wolves lineup now( I have no proof just IMO) only for their reluctance to meet his financial demands .It is the general consensus of many that he would be the best s/string in the EL if rode in 2016 ,he is great team man and in many ways belies his years in fitness and commitment .

They all look the same when they put their helmets on he is IMO still a bit special on his day and I wonder if he could DU if things go" pear shaped "at Wolves ?

All about the MONEY !!!!!

Sadly those days have gone for good Quite right but who says fixed nights is pleasing the majority or will make more fans attend that don't now,there is no proof !!!!

This supporter wants teams to race when they want not when it MAY suit the chosen few !!!!