T.W. Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I am sure I read in the Reading Chronicle a few weeks back (possibly when I went to the Reading FC V. Hull City game), a quote from John Posselwhite along the lines of "We have a million and one things to do before the season starts, not least of which is getting the stadium ready for the World Cup".... And when its ready it will still be a refuse site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 If you look at this site http://www.crash.net/calendar_view~cid~19.htm its got Poland and Sweden for the first two meetings and Cardiff for the playoff and final. Wouldn't that be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 If you look at this site http://www.crash.net/calendar_view~cid~19.htm its got Poland and Sweden for the first two meetings and Cardiff for the playoff and final. Wouldn't that be good <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The World Cup should be held on a proper Speedway track not a hen run like Reading, no prizes for guesing why its being held there, is there? The meeting should be held at Sheffield, its a racers track and a good surface well prepared. The Stadium and Restraunt / bar facilities are second to non, and that includes the likes of Poole or Coventry. Its a neutral track for most of the top riders who mostly ride in the Elite League, so come on Speedway Authorities, lets get together and stage an important meeting like this at a good race track and also a Stadium with excellent facilities. Its within easy reach of the M1 Motorway, and its a central Venue for fans from both the North and South of the Country, good car Parks etc. Why should the fans from the North have to travel down to Poole or Coventry every time a major event is held in this Country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 If you look at this site http://www.crash.net/calendar_view~cid~19.htm its got Poland and Sweden for the first two meetings and Cardiff for the playoff and final. Wouldn't that be good Wouldn't that be expensive. BSI aren't going to get 40,000 to the final, nevermind the race-off. A non-starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Yeah,i heard this a few days back.Can't for one minute think there is any truth in it.It's never going to attract enough to make Cardiff affordable.And what if the Brits fail to get through?!?!Exciting as they might be can't see too many punters wanting to shell out 30 quid or so to see Poland win Subedei and Honey maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 can't see too many punters wanting to shell out 30 quid or so to see Poland win Subedei and Honey maybe You forgot HenryW and Rico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Well Cardiff can fit in if you look at the lack of events between the 26th June and 29th August. Maybe they have got a good deal. Also any events they have after the GP are concerts so is there any way some part of the track can remain in place? I am only speculating here but maybe there is a possibility. Not sure I would be too keen though as its fine for a GP but after the fun at Swindon last year I would want a bit more terraces atmospere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-D Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 It was confirmed by JP at the Reading forum last night that subject to the back straight stand being removed / opened up then there is a good chance the play off and final will be held at Reading this year. He believes Reading have a safety certificate for 7000-8000 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 It was confirmed by JP at the Reading forum last night that subject to the back straight stand being removed / opened up then there is a good chance the play off and final will be held at Reading this year. He believes Reading have a safety certificate for 7000-8000 people. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did he say when a decision is likely to be made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-D Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Did he say when a decision is likely to be made? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No as until the back straight is sorted and that has to be done by the landlords Stadia UK it cannot be confirmed. I personally would expect it to be confirmed by the 8th March at the P&P day as the many media will be rathered at the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 No as until the back straight is sorted and that has to be done by the landlords Stadia UK it cannot be confirmed. I personally would expect it to be confirmed by the 8th March at the P&P day as the many media will be rathered at the stadium. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks JD - Thats what I was getting at. There has to be a date when the final decision is yes or no. As you say P & P seems like the most suitable date. I can imagine the press release saying that the announcement of the WC will be on 8th March during P & P - good way of getting in a few more local papers. Personally I think it's all a bit late but there is nothing we can do about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 It was confirmed by JP at the Reading forum last night that subject to the back straight stand being removed / opened up then there is a good chance the play off and final will be held at Reading this year. He believes Reading have a safety certificate for 7000-8000 people. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What an absolute Shambles, that the Speedway authorities in this Country decide to run Important Meetings like the World Team Cup, at a Stadium like Reading. But wait for it, they can only run there if the Stadium owners take down a Stand. That will Impress the Media, and no mistake, is it any wonder we are not taken Seriously by the National Press thes days. I wonder if it would have been held at Reading, if it was still owned and run by Pat Bliss, under the Premier League Banner. I very much doubt it, I would like someone to tell me that I am wrong in the Statement I have just made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 What an absolute Shambles, that the Speedway authorities in this Country decide to run Important Meetings like the World Team Cup, at a Stadium like Reading. But wait for it, they can only run there if the Stadium owners take down a Stand. That will Impress the Media, and no mistake, is it any wonder we are not taken Seriously by the National Press thes days. I wonder if it would have been held at Reading, if it was still owned and run by Pat Bliss, under the Premier League Banner. I very much doubt it, I would like someone to tell me that I am wrong in the Statement I have just made. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay You are wrong. I dont agree that you are wrong but as you said you needed someone to tell you this fact I thought i should be the one!! Think I'll go to bed now - nite nite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony159 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 What an absolute Shambles, that the Speedway authorities in this Country decide to run Important Meetings like the World Team Cup, at a Stadium like Reading. But wait for it, they can only run there if the Stadium owners take down a Stand. That will Impress the Media, and no mistake, is it any wonder we are not taken Seriously by the National Press thes days. I wonder if it would have been held at Reading, if it was still owned and run by Pat Bliss, under the Premier League Banner. I very much doubt it, I would like someone to tell me that I am wrong in the Statement I have just made. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Think the only reason the World Team Cup is likely to be run at Reading is because Posselwaite runs Reading ........ Cant think of any other reason . Anyone know of any valid reason for such an important meeting to be run there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Anyone know of any valid reason for such an important meeting to be run there? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Who cares what the reason is? It's being run by BSI not the BSPA so is less likely to to be a complete and utter shambles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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