Wee Eck Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 11 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: @IanBrannan are you able to disclose any information in terms of what the imbeciles at the BSPL are advising about this season’s fixtures? It must be a nightmare for BSN; unable to promote or sell literally the only positive product associated with what has become a shambles of a sport in this country. Add to that the fact fans can’t plan travel and accommodation while riders committed to more organised leagues will inevitably encounter availability issues with their UK clubs. The AGM was almost a month ago. They are utterly inept at their job. It’s embarrassing. I am told the CL fixtures are going through the final adjustments and may be out by the weekend. PL is different as there’s still no confirmation on Ipswich and Northampton. I’m sure the drafts will have been circulated - for 5 and for 6 teams - but can’t be finalised until they know how many to plan for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanBrannan Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 On 2/3/2026 at 9:35 PM, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: @IanBrannan are you able to disclose any information in terms of what the imbeciles at the BSPL are advising about this season’s fixtures? It must be a nightmare for BSN; unable to promote or sell literally the only positive product associated with what has become a shambles of a sport in this country. Add to that the fact fans can’t plan travel and accommodation while riders committed to more organised leagues will inevitably encounter availability issues with their UK clubs. The AGM was almost a month ago. They are utterly inept at their job. It’s embarrassing. I think don’t worry about it, soon the day will come and you’ll wonder what all the stress was about 🧘 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanBrannan Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 (edited) And just like that today is the day! Edited February 10 by IanBrannan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 10 hours ago, IanBrannan said: I think don’t worry about it, soon the day will come and you’ll wonder what all the stress was about 🧘 I’m not stressed, Ian. I just don’t think we should normalise low standards. British speedway repeatedly forces its fans to accept the bare minimum as success. That mindset is contributing to the slow death of the sport we love. I’ve raised valid points around logistics, accommodation, hospitality, governance, etc. and those points don’t disappear because the inept BSPL have issued the fixtures over a month later than last season, despite the sport’s blatant decline. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanBrannan Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 29 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: I’m not stressed, Ian. I just don’t think we should normalise low standards. British speedway repeatedly forces its fans to accept the bare minimum as success. That mindset is contributing to the slow death of the sport we love. I’ve raised valid points around logistics, accommodation, hospitality, governance, etc. and those points don’t disappear because the inept BSPL have issued the fixtures over a month later than last season, despite the sport’s blatant decline. I don't think anyone is claiming it is ideal, logistics and accommodation affect everyone. However I think on this occasion it's best to take a bit more time to think things through for the longer term, and hopefully a lot more straightforward in future. Some of the issues are beyond the BSPL, waiting for legal processes or 3rd party discussions etc to run through. Hopefully light at the end of the tunnel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 15 minutes ago, IanBrannan said: I don't think anyone is claiming it is ideal, logistics and accommodation affect everyone. However I think on this occasion it's best to take a bit more time to think things through for the longer term, and hopefully a lot more straightforward in future. Some of the issues are beyond the BSPL, waiting for legal processes or 3rd party discussions etc to run through. Hopefully light at the end of the tunnel now. What exactly do you mean by ”think things through for the longer-term”? What is there to be thought through that will benefit us long-term? This isn’t quantum physics, Ian. It’s planning the same season’s meetings, but with less clubs due to aforementioned decline, since 1929. Every close season represents an opportunity for the BSPL to reset and rebuild. Yet, at arguably the most challenging period in the UK sports’ history, we’ve encountered a ridiculously delayed fixture list and the exciting, groundbreaking outcome from the annual AGM that.. wait for it… the side who scored less in qualifying will get first gate pick in the Championship Pairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 46 minutes ago, IanBrannan said: I don't think anyone is claiming it is ideal, logistics and accommodation affect everyone. However I think on this occasion it's best to take a bit more time to think things through for the longer term, and hopefully a lot more straightforward in future. Some of the issues are beyond the BSPL, waiting for legal processes or 3rd party discussions etc to run through. Hopefully light at the end of the tunnel now. What tunnel are we looking down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Less than a month before the start of the season and still nothing from BSN, even though the fixtures are now out for the CL... I wonder if the media rights holders (SFL) are either trying to sell them down the river in favour of another broadcaster, trying to extort more money out of them... or there's nothing to see here 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 I think its more to do with the fact they can't announce the full package yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 5 minutes ago, M.D said: I think its more to do with the fact they can't announce the full package yet Probably... but some aren't interested in PL, they've been sold separately in the past haven't they? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 28 minutes ago, IainB said: Less than a month before the start of the season and still nothing from BSN, even though the fixtures are now out for the CL... I wonder if the media rights holders (SFL) are either trying to sell them down the river in favour of another broadcaster, trying to extort more money out of them... or there's nothing to see here 👀 Surely they would not shaft one of the best broadcasters of Speedway since Sky. Having said that most of those that run the sport are unscrupulous individuals and frankly nothing is credible any longer and they would shaft anyone. Those in charge never learn and have not got an ounce of sense between them. Cannot even have the balls to publish a fixture list and in failing to do so screw every club who have declare the intention to run. Those in charge are a shower of sh…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 15 minutes ago, IainB said: Probably... but some aren't interested in PL, they've been sold separately in the past haven't they? Yes they did and I would have thought still will, I buy both at the reduced price. I doubt they can even sort their own schedule out right now with ought knowing the make up of the prem, must be a nightmare for them, just like everyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, M.D said: Yes they did and I would have thought still will, I buy both at the reduced price. I doubt they can even sort their own schedule out right now with ought knowing the make up of the prem, must be a nightmare for them, just like everyone else! Agreed... but don't they normally drip feed the actual fixtures out a month at a time rather than a whole seasons worth... ps. I love a conspiracy theory 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 BSN have just announced a 3 year deal to stream championship and premiership speedway that's good news. prices out next week 😀 But after this winter exploits will speedway be still around in 3 years 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 19 minutes ago, Neila said: BSN have just announced a 3 year deal to stream championship and premiership speedway that's good news. prices out next week 😀 But after this winter exploits will speedway be still around in 3 years 🤔 Saw that coming a mile away. Best start applying for loans now folks because I've got a feeling now they've got the exclusive it's going to be big bucks. I for one won't be paying for it if its big money, I'd sooner do without and just watch the GPs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Dave_minall said: Saw that coming a mile away. Best start applying for loans now folks because I've got a feeling now they've got the exclusive it's going to be big bucks. I for one won't be paying for it if its big money, I'd sooner do without and just watch the GPs. Personally I think BSN have the finger on the pulse regarding how much punters would pay, I'm expecting a similar price for full 40 ish championship meetings like last year and probably around 25 is premiership meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 15 minutes ago, Neila said: Personally I think BSN have the finger on the pulse regarding how much punters would pay, I'm expecting a similar price for full 40 ish championship meetings like last year and probably around 25 is premiership meetings Depends how much the rights cost them to aquire now SFL "own" them all of a sudden 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just out of interest what was the season pass cost in 2025? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 minutes ago, Dave_minall said: Just out of interest what was the season pass cost in 2025? PREM 99.99 CHAMP 169.99 Both Combined 249.99 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, IainB said: Depends how much the rights cost them to aquire now SFL "own" them all of a sudden 🤔 Going by what's gone on all winter the clowns in charge probably won't know what they are worth, and will give the rights away 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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