Belle Vue 2027

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

Coleman's hand at the BSPL AGM

Edited 19 hours ago by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

[TheOpinion]

Too bad about Dan. I had a feeling going back to the summer. But we've already won most of our titles without him anyway. Crazy to think that as of next season Brady will have done the same number of seasons for the aces as Dan - not counting his few 2026 meetings. 3 times as many titles too 😉

Unless we let go one or two of Zach/Norick/Tate, the team is going to be a lot weaker next season, so we'll have to settle for our usual pattern of winning the league every other year. 4 in 6 years anyone?

Edited 4 hours ago by TheOpinion

[PhilTheAce]

14 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Coleman's hand at the BSPL AGM

wheres the 3 card trick, dans missing 

[PhilTheAce]

19 minutes ago, TheOpinion said:

Too bad about Dan. I had a feeling going back to the summer. But we've already won most of our titles without him anyway. Crazy to think that as of next season Brady will have done the same number of seasons for the aces as Dan - not counting his few 2026 meetings. 3 times as many titles too 😉

Unless we let go one or two of Zach/Norick/Tate, the team is going to be a lot weaker next season, so we'll have to settle for our usual pattern of winning the league every other year. 4 in 6 years anyone?

we will definitely be weaker, tbh, it will be nice to not batter teams all the time, my finger nails have grown massively last season, so i can now go back to biting them come heats 13 and after 

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

1 minute ago, PhilTheAce said:

wheres the 3 card trick, dans missing 

 

[PhilTheAce]

Just now, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[FishersGate]

I still think having Kurtz is a game changer. I think strength n depth with a number 1 will still bring in good performances.

[ouch]

27 minutes ago, TheOpinion said:

Too bad about Dan. I had a feeling going back to the summer. But we've already won most of our titles without him anyway. Crazy to think that as of next season Brady will have done the same number of seasons for the aces as Dan - not counting his few 2026 meetings. 3 times as many titles too 😉

Unless we let go one or two of Zach/Norick/Tate, the team is going to be a lot weaker next season, so we'll have to settle for our usual pattern of winning the league every other year. 4 in 6 years anyone?

 

If we have a 2028. The way Ipswich go about their business chasing a bit of tin usually sees a few casualties left in their wake.

Apparently the tears from these lost fans create another river in their town (usually followed by a laughing emoji)

 

 

[Daniel Smith]

I actually fear for Belle Vue.

If the season starts badly for them they have so much more to lose than any other club.

Can't be cheap with the stadium running costs and they have one of the biggest fan drop-offs of any club when results are bad.

If any club in the Premiership is "a must" for a competitive team, it's Belle Vue.

[TTT]

24 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said:

I actually fear for Belle Vue.

If the season starts badly for them they have so much more to lose than any other club.

Can't be cheap with the stadium running costs and they have one of the biggest fan drop-offs of any club when results are bad.

If any club in the Premiership is "a must" for a competitive team, it's Belle Vue.

Agree.

Banter aside, I genuinely hope that Belle Vue can pull a rabbit out of the hat because a strong Belle Vue is good for British Speedway.

If B. Cook and Lidsey haven't actually put pen to paper then I'd be on the phone to them straight away as they're the best options when it comes to performers around the NSS.

If they have signed Northampton and Sheffield contracts then I'd be looking at Matej Zagar, He's a fan favourite that give Aces fans a boost and he's a rider who could perform a lot better than his average at a Club that's very close to his heart.

[Robinh88]

2 hours ago, TTT said:

Agree.

Banter aside, I genuinely hope that Belle Vue can pull a rabbit out of the hat because a strong Belle Vue is good for British Speedway.

Speedway forum subscription

 

If B. Cook and Lidsey haven't actually put pen to paper then I'd be on the phone to them straight away as they're the best options when it comes to performers around the NSS.

If they have signed Northampton and Sheffield contracts then I'd be looking at Matej Zagar, He's a fan favourite that give Aces fans a boost and he's a rider who could perform a lot better than his average at a Club that's very close to his heart.

No thanks

[TheOpinion]

Is Sayfutdinov not an option?

[TTT]

11 minutes ago, Robinh88 said:

No thanks

What's wrong with them? All score way above their GSA around the NSS.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

27 minutes ago, TheOpinion said:

Is Sayfutdinov not an option?

Yes he is - from what I've heard every club has shown interest and he hasn't ruled out a UK return 

[Aries]

 

[tocha]

21 minutes ago, TTT said:

What's wrong with them? All score way above their GSA around the NSS.

Nothing wrong with them but there would be no room for Zack Cook unless they opt to drop Blodorn and Zishke as it would leave just 7.73 left for the final two riders. Unfortunately, Belle Vue are victims of their own success last season, Before they sign anyone they will have to shave off 5.19 from their combined averages.

[Steve Irving]

17 minutes ago, tocha said:

Nothing wrong with them but there would be no room for Zack Cook unless they opt to drop Blodorn and Zishke as it would leave just 7.73 left for the final two riders. Unfortunately, Belle Vue are victims of their own success last season, Before they sign anyone they will have to shave off 5.19 from their combined averages.

Well, they’ve managed to shave off 8.56 in one fell swoop. 
 

problem solved. 

[TTT]

20 minutes ago, tocha said:

Nothing wrong with them but there would be no room for Zack Cook unless they opt to drop Blodorn and Zishke as it would leave just 7.73 left for the final two riders. Unfortunately, Belle Vue are victims of their own success last season, Before they sign anyone they will have to shave off 5.19 from their combined averages.

(In NSS Riding Order) I'd go.

 

1. B. Kurtz

2. 4.50 Assessed Rider from abroad

3. Z. Cook

4. N. Blodorn

5. B. Cook or J. Lidsey (If one of them hasn't put pen to paper elsewhere)

6. 3.00 (U21)

7. F. Hodder (If fit)

 

Edited 37 minutes ago by TTT

[PhilTheAce]

1 minute ago, TTT said:

I'd go.

 

1. B. Kurtz

2. 4.50 Assessed Rider from abroad

3. B. Cook or J. Lidsey (If one of them hasn't put pen to paper elsewhere)

4. N. Blodorn

5. Z. Cook

6. 3.00 (U21)

7. F. Hodder (If fit)

 

luckily mike aint you

Edited 37 minutes ago by PhilTheAce

[ouch]

3 hours ago, Daniel Smith said:

I actually fear for Belle Vue.

If the season starts badly for them they have so much more to lose than any other club.

Can't be cheap with the stadium running costs and they have one of the biggest fan drop-offs of any club when results are bad.

If any club in the Premiership is "a must" for a competitive team, it's Belle Vue.

Where’s the proof for the drop off comment? We are the only club to have the level of support to remain in the top division for nearly 100 years (the same age as many speedway fans lol). You also have to remember how utterly sh*** we were after Perrin got fed up and then when all our cash was going towards the NSS.

Just this century we have had

2000 2001 2007 2009 2012 last

2002 2010 2013 2014 2nd to last.

During that time we have seen countless teams yo yo between leagues or lost altogether whilst our support for top league racing has remained steadfast. That was such a bizarre comment given the facts.