mikebv Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 18 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: I thought it was a decent evenings entertainment. Clearly not the usual broadcast team from the TNT days, more a budget broadcast team, but that’s down to ITV who were never going to throw tons of money at a one off production. However, I think British Speedway can give itself a pat on the back and consider it a job well done, rider presentations were on point, background promotional material looked fresh, the racing got better as the meeting progressed. The interviews were a bit ‘bumpy’ in places, but I don’t think it detracted from the overall presentation. More importantly there wasn’t any cock up’s! Watching tonight, it was clear the "missing bit" is the crowd engagement... Wroclaw v Lublin last week had a stadium rocking, as did, to be fair, the two GP's at the NSS.. The racing is one thing, the crowd interaction is the other part of the equation which will engage those watching on TV... Some very good racing got met with a polite round of applause, and programmes being filled in... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 26 minutes ago, Mgas said: He was wearing the same British speedway t shirt as the rest of the on screen team. So I would guess he was working in some capacity. Was helping Leon flint out, that's the nearest Greg has ever got to a trophy when he was near the rostrum with flint 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 2 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Watching with some non-speedway fans and they are bored. Stop going on about Laguta, your confusing them, he’s not even there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcone44 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago 11 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Watching with some non-speedway fans and they are bored. are you sure its not because they are with you.😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago So after lasts night Final do we think ITV will be in interested in getting more involved in speedway & showing more or is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 10 hours ago, mikebv said: Watching tonight, it was clear the "missing bit" is the crowd engagement... Wroclaw v Lublin last week had a stadium rocking, as did, to be fair, the two GP's at the NSS.. The racing is one thing, the crowd interaction is the other part of the equation which will engage those watching on TV... Some very good racing got met with a polite round of applause, and programmes being filled in... To be honest though part of the lack of interaction is down to demographic of the crowd. desperately need to get some young blood in to the sport! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) Really disappointing line up, gone down hill year by year. Not often nearly a full team is included. Rushen was a real highlight and on the woryna scale of brave. Lambert deservedly won as he's head and shoulders above the rest as you'd expect. Great it was on terrestrial TV but not a particularly exciting meeting. Edited 8 hours ago by ONTWOMINUTES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveArena Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago ITV 4 as they always do have way too many adverts. One point Emma started talking to Schlein and they had to cut him off to go to an ad break! Too long a gap after heat 16 for non speedway fans to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 14 minutes ago, SteveArena said: ITV 4 as they always do have way too many adverts. One point Emma started talking to Schlein and they had to cut him off to go to an ad break! Too long a gap after heat 16 for non speedway fans to understand. They not a subscription channel that’s how they make their money from adverts, and that’s why all they will be bothered about it how many were watching and therefore watching those adverts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Well I liked it, enjoyed the racing on a saturday night and most of all it was free to watch. Not the greatest meeting but it kept you entertained and some of the younger riders showed a lot of grit. This is what we need and I hope ITV4 put more events on. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago When i was 16 i had a paper round a rubbish push bike and dreamed of being world champion ,compare that to young coops today,i hope to see him world champ one day i know he will i told him so at northside last year he smiled and we had a good crac,what a star. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidncohen Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Overall, I thought it was pretty good. The size of the crowd did seem a bit disappointing for a British Final, but hopefully ITV will think about covering the event from now on. Good to hear from the younger riders, who I'm not so familiar with. 40 years, eh - we were blessed with great coverage for many years, and I'm thankful for that period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago has anybody got a link to ITV4, Ive just sent an email but it bounced back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: So after lasts night Final do we think ITV will be in interested in getting more involved in speedway & showing more or is that it? Depends on viewing figures if good viewing figures more people watch the adverts and ITV4 make money regardless of good or bad meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Absolute joke, another rider from the semi final robbed of the chance to race in the British final because someone cant decide when they can or cant be bothered, the SCB should give him a two year ban, since he has trouble deciding when and where he wants to ride, let the decision be made for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, SteveArena said: ITV 4 as they always do have way too many adverts. One point Emma started talking to Schlein and they had to cut him off to go to an ad break! Too long a gap after heat 16 for non speedway fans to understand. Jesus !is there any else left to complain about.All sort they show is interspersed with adverts that how we see it free!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 46 minutes ago, marko said: Absolute joke, another rider from the semi final robbed of the chance to race in the British final because someone cant decide when they can or cant be bothered, the SCB should give him a two year ban, since he has trouble deciding when and where he wants to ride, let the decision be made for him. I was particularly disappointed as I think I could have been possibly next in line to ride!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveArena Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Rory Schlein was the star keeping eye contact with Emma and not looking down every now and then must have been very difficult! ITV may decide to cover the play off final if Arry can have a dickie bird with the right people. Triffic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Thought it was a decent advert for the sport, everyone played there part, Tatum, Allen, Emma, the riders....track was okay considering the weather we have had. Finished on time which will not of gone unnoticed by ITV. Racing wasn't to the high standard of Belle Vue but do you know what?!...I thought everything considered the sport portrayed itself very well. Fingers crossed ITV want a bit more of the sport, now wouldn't it be great if they covered part of the play offs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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