essaitch Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Apologies for having an opinion. If you read what I have written (which you cannot have done) I have no issue whatsoever with Bjarne Pedersen. I am questionning the whole concept of a testimonial. Surely a rider entertains the fans every week and gets well paid for it. In this environment where people are losing their jobs for fun then in my opinion (which are entitled to disagree with) it is obscene for a rider to pocket cash from a testimonial. Sure I do not have to go and people have a choice whether to do so or not. I just think thsat in todays climate its wrong for ANY rider to benefit from a testimonial other than those who have serious injuries. Sad that you make it personal but I guess that is the only way you can deal with a debate. Do try to accept that there may be an opinion other than yours !! When footballers on £100K a week still get testimonials I really can't see the problem while people are happy to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 When footballers on £100K a week still get testimonials I really can't see the problem while people are happy to go? That's fair enough, its all about opinion and neither are wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nij Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Talking to a few people last night at the Poole social evening, there may be interest in a package to help groups of up to four people join together to sponsor a race or a rider. I would be eager to hear from anyone who thinks this might be of interest and you can email me for more details at talkpirates@yahoo.com or private message me through this board. There is a scheme now in place for two or four persons to split the cost. This should make contributions more affordable for those who would like to be involved at a more modest level. thanks again for looking ......Nij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady s Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Talking to a few people last night at the Poole social evening, there may be interest in a package to help groups of up to four people join together to sponsor a race or a rider. I would be eager to hear from anyone who thinks this might be of interest and you can email me for more details at talkpirates@yahoo.com or private message me through this board. There is a scheme now in place for two or four persons to split the cost. This should make contributions more affordable for those who would like to be involved at a more modest level. thanks again for looking ......Nij could you not put details of what the sponsorship deals will be so we can see i have loke and cant find any info anywhere also how about details of hotels for thiose fans wishing to attend bj'stestimonial and that will have to stay over for a couple of days also what the entrance price is likeley to be. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Nicki Pedersen and Kenneth Bjerre are the latest riders confirmed, both will be riding for Newcastle. Bournemouth Echo Edited January 15, 2009 by Hector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nij Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 could you not put details of what the sponsorship deals will be so we can see i have loke and cant find any info anywhere also how about details of hotels for thiose fans wishing to attend bj'stestimonial and that will have to stay over for a couple of days also what the entrance price is likeley to be. thanks in advance Thanks lady s.....I sent you a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady s Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks lady s.....I sent you a message. thank you i have recived both your p.m;s and the infomation is very helpfull we are hoping to be there for bjarne . susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nij Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Taken from POOLE SPEEDWAY WEBSITE News Page 29.02.09.... MORE RIDERS CONFIRMED...... Krzystof Kasprzak has been confirmed as a starter for Bjarne Pedersen's Testimonial Meeting that will get the 2009 season underway for the Dorset club on March 18th. The popular Pole amongst the regulars on the Wimborne Road terraces will be lining up for the home side along with Swede Daniel Davidsson, whilst double world U21 champion Emil Saifutdinov will again make a rare UK appearance. The brilliant Russian, who twice denied Chris Holder the taste of a world individual crown, rode in Poole's Jubilee Meeting in 2008 and is regarded very highly by Pirates club owner Matt Ford, who has made no secret of the fact that he would dearly love to bring the youngster to the club. Speaking about the latest riders to confirm their availability, Poole skipper Bjarne Pedersen admitted "I am getting more excited about the meeting as it gets nearer and I think it is going to be a very special occasion. I am really pleased Emil has agreed to ride and he will be representing the Newcastle side". Pedersen who has become very much 'part of the furniture' at Wimborne Road will also be riding for Danish club Holstebro in 2009 and Vastervik in Sweden but will be switching clubs in Poland as he leaves Gdansk for Tarnow. Edited January 29, 2009 by Nij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 The line-up is looking amazing! I have seen a lot of testimonial meetings at poole and this one probably has one of the best line-ups i have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Anybody got any idea what the admission prices for the testimonial are. Adult, children and concessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I know its a very long way for Newcastle fans to travel, but the chance to see Emil Saifudinov riding for Newcastle has to be worth it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hannibal Thomas Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I know its a very long way for Newcastle fans to travel, but the chance to see Emil Saifudinov riding for Newcastle has to be worth it, right? To be honest Steve, if Emil is serious about his future in World Speedway, would you really have expected him to ride for a team other than Newcastle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollyanna Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Anybody got any idea what the admission prices for the testimonial are. Adult, children and concessions. Prices not announced yet, Tsunami. Will post on here when they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Prices not announced yet, Tsunami. Will post on here when they are. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nij Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) http://www.poolespeedway.net/09-website/news.php Last remaining sponsorship opportunities include sponsorship of Emil Sajfutdinov, Chris Holder, and Carl Stonehewer. you can contact the testimonial committee on... talkpirates@yahoo.com Regards..Nij Edited February 10, 2009 by Nij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 To Newcastle fans. Good response to the trip and we are in the process of booking the bus and the rooms which we are told is within walking distance to the stadium. Steve and I will be contacting everyone in the next couple of days with prices and for final numbers. We are looking at about £70 per adult for bus/hotel room and £40 per child at the moment. Be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hannibal Thomas Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 can't help but think Bjarne has made a mistake with the venue for his testimonial, if he was serious about getting a big crowd, where better to stage it than Newcastle? With the feel good factor of the Juul/JFK reign keeping the city the place to be in Western Europe, one can only think Bjarne is totally crackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Has Bjarne got a website for his testimonial where we can get more info or buy merchandise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Has Bjarne got a website for his testimonial where we can get more info or buy merchandise? www.pedersenracing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 www.pedersenracing.com Thanks Thought he might have a testimonial website or a linkfrom his site to section for his testimonial but could not see it, probably not looking hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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