Paul Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Looking forward to this A10 derby match. Think after Hackney’s performance against Belle Vue, they will have ironed out some of there set up problems and can only see a Hackney win here. Looking forward to see how Jake Knight performs around the tight Hoddesdon track. Don’t forget updates will be available via twitter @hackneyspeedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes Paul, like you, I'm looking forward to this meeting as I do with all National League matches, but just hope there is some dirt on the track so they can race rather than ride, and in safety. Do they print a proper Hackney programme, or is it the normal Rye House proggie with 'Hawks' details inside. Don't suppose there will be many KL folk there as the 'Stars' are racing at Eastbourne that same evening, which is a shame for followers of the club. Weather forecast sounds good, so if any KL or Rye House folk aren't following their senior sides on their travels, then do pop down to the Hoddesdon circuit for 7.00pm. Oh, I've just been told admission is £12 for concessions, which is scandalous, so may think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes Paul, like you, I'm looking forward to this meeting as I do with all National League matches, but just hope there is some dirt on the track so they can race rather than ride, and in safety. So do the riders Do they print a proper Hackney programme, or is it the normal Rye House proggie with 'Hawks' details inside. Don't suppose there will be many KL folk there as the 'Stars' are racing at Eastbourne that same evening, which is a shame for followers of the club. Weather forecast sounds good, so if any KL or Rye House folk aren't following their senior sides on their travels, then do pop down to the Hoddesdon circuit for 7.00pm. Oh, I've just been told admission is £12 for concessions, which is scandalous, so may think again. Should be a good meeting providing the track is done right, should get Bob D up there to show how it`s done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes Paul, like you, I'm looking forward to this meeting as I do with all National League matches, but just hope there is some dirt on the track so they can race rather than ride, and in safety. Oh, I've just been told admission is £12 for concessions, which is scandalous, so may think again. You have to be joking, Mike. I have lost count of how many times I have been to Rye House and I have never seen any dirt on the track. That price isn't the slightest bit amusing and might be one reason why gates at Hoddesdon are poor. I'll be down for this one on my first visit south of Watford Gap (I think King's Lynn might be north of that) this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhidassa Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Yes Paul, like you, I'm looking forward to this meeting as I do with all National League matches, but just hope there is some dirt on the track so they can race rather than ride, and in safety. Do they print a proper Hackney programme, or is it the normal Rye House proggie with 'Hawks' details inside. Don't suppose there will be many KL folk there as the 'Stars' are racing at Eastbourne that same evening, which is a shame for followers of the club. Weather forecast sounds good, so if any KL or Rye House folk aren't following their senior sides on their travels, then do pop down to the Hoddesdon circuit for 7.00pm. Oh, I've just been told admission is £12 for concessions, which is scandalous, so may think again. That's how much it costs me as a concession for EL speedway at King's Lynn! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 That's how much it costs me as a concession for EL speedway at King's Lynn! !! Yeah I know, that's what makes the NL price so outrageous and unattractive to would be punters. Uncle Len spoke at the Norfolk Arena recently and urged people to pay their money at the turnstiles and support the kids, as they are our sports future. He's 100% correct of course, but not at that price. I could understand it if they were a stand alone club in that league but they're not, and as far as I'm concerned, that is ripping people off. No good moaning if your crowds are poor at any time Len, because you're the cause of it. As far as I'm aware, other clubs concessions rates are: - Belle Vue £7 Buxton (Stand Alone) £8 Dudley (Stand Alone) £6 Stoke (Stand Alone) £10 Mildenhall (Stand Alone) £10 Scunthorpe/Sheffield £8 Hackney at Lakeside £10 Newport £8 Isle of Wight (Stand Alone) £11 King's Lynn £8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Five posts about/on this meeting and that's it!! Are there any Hackney/Rye House or King's Lynn fans that are going to attend this meeting? What are your thoughts on the meeting, and who do you think will win? Is it thought many people will be in attendance? Is there any Hackney merchandise? Is the programme for 'Hawks' meeting a decent read, or is a boring sheet of paper? Will you.....................Will I.................Oh heck, is there anyone out there that wants to show any interest in the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Five posts about/on this meeting and that's it!! Are there any Hackney/Rye House or King's Lynn fans that are going to attend this meeting? What are your thoughts on the meeting, and who do you think will win? Is it thought many people will be in attendance? Is there any Hackney merchandise? Is the programme for 'Hawks' meeting a decent read, or is a boring sheet of paper? Will you.....................Will I.................Oh heck, is there anyone out there that wants to show any interest in the meeting? Well when I mentioned things like pricing on another thread it appeared to upset a few people, especially your old mate parsloes. Rye, opps! Sorry I mean Hackney; will be without Ben Morely who is with the Rockets up North. There is a heavy shower forecast for around 7pm tonight so hopefully the track will be prepared with that in mind. Crowds have been poor at Rye this year but I will be attending this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwayfan54 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is Scott campos riding this one? If there is some dirt on the track I think Jake N & Lewis K will go quite well round hoddesdon. I think it will be another close meeting. Come on the stars!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is Scott campos riding this one? If there is some dirt on the track I think Jake N & Lewis K will go quite well round hoddesdon. I think it will be another close meeting. Come on the stars!!! I don't think Scott Campos is coming into the side until next Wednesday......but there again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket11 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'm looking forward to this one. My first viewing of the Hawks so not sure what to expect, a shame Morley will not be riding as he has picked up his performances over the last few Rockets meetings, can see it not being too busy tonight even with Lynn the visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) According to the Met Office website, http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html and entering the track's postcode, NO further rain is forecast until the early hours of tomorrow morning so see you there this evening I hope! Edited May 7, 2011 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. Thanks Edit - Now sorted. Edited May 7, 2011 by crazysue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwayfan54 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Is the meeting still on does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) As far as I know yes it is - on my way there Edited May 7, 2011 by BossMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollie roger Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 As far as I know yes it is - on my way there BOSSMAN ,what is your problem? I wish I could attend and watch Family Compete for "HACKNEY"My family have been racing motorcycles before I was born 58 years ago.I have encouraged a family member to race on the grass,His son to progress to race for Rye House cobras 2010 ,this year HACKNEY HAWKS.Whats is your problem? 40 years ish ago I had problems at Canterbury speedway .I met a guy at a grass meeting I was racing at a few years later,he recounted the match 15 ish years later,we agreed to diagree but we are still mates after so long after the fact We raced and respected each other for many years until we both packed up racing Bikes.I was dragged kicking and screaming to watch an 11 year old RIDE Not race a 100cc bike.7 Bloody hard years later PRATS LIKE YOU complain. IF YOU KNEW HOW MUCH RIDERS FAMILIES PUT INTO TEENAGE RIDERS you would be totally gobsmacked.I AM TOTALLY TATS OFF WITH WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU who whinge and know nothing about the inside of the sport> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippy Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 BOSSMAN ,what is your problem? I wish I could attend and watch Family Compete for "HACKNEY"My family have been racing motorcycles before I was born 58 years ago.I have encouraged a family member to race on the grass,His son to progress to race for Rye House cobras 2010 ,this year HACKNEY HAWKS.Whats is your problem? 40 years ish ago I had problems at Canterbury speedway .I met a guy at a grass meeting I was racing at a few years later,he recounted the match 15 ish years later,we agreed to diagree but we are still mates after so long after the fact We raced and respected each other for many years until we both packed up racing Bikes.I was dragged kicking and screaming to watch an 11 year old RIDE Not race a 100cc bike.7 Bloody hard years later PRATS LIKE YOU complain. IF YOU KNEW HOW MUCH RIDERS FAMILIES PUT INTO TEENAGE RIDERS you would be totally gobsmacked.I AM TOTALLY TATS OFF WITH WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU who whinge and know nothing about the inside of the sport> What is your problem? I can see nothing wrong in Bossmans postings only the fact that he/she was on way to see the meeting and asking why there was little interest in the meeting on the forum. So, what is your problem, please enlighten us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm an idiot (forget it Parsloes)..............IT'S OFFICIAL. I now admit that I fall into the above category, as I just could not sit at home and miss this meeting all because of Len wanting to rip us fellow pensioners off, so I duly made the journey from Norfolk so as to top up the poor old boys state pension. As much as I wanted to boycott the meeting, like seemingly the majority of fans in that neck of the woods do, I just felt/feel that the riders deserve better than that, and need our support. Did I enjoy proceedings.......the answer is yes, very much so, after almost suffering two cardiac arrests! The first threat of CA came on arrival at the turnstiles, when confirmation of £12 for a concessionary admission was received. Another flutter came when I was asked if I really wanted more than one racecard (yep, no programme as such) for the two of us that entered (to be fair, they were given without any further question), when at that price, I should have been afforded the box full. Once inside the well kept stadium, and I'm being sincere with those comments, I stopped to use my inhalers so as to reboot my shocked system, before proceeding to see what goodies the HACKNEY track shop had for sale. Trackshop one HACKNEY/RYE HOUSE/LAKESIDE supporter said, "You're 'avin' a 'bleedin' larf ain't yer, you'll get blah blah all at this place". So disappointed that I couldn't puchase a souvenir with the resurrected Hackney name on (I know it's weird that a former Wimbledon fan should ever want to contemplate buying anything with that name on it), I made my way to the very steeped stepped grandstand, and chose a good vantage point where the pigeons hadn't previously visited. Next task was to read the programme (sorry, racecard) which consisted of 'Lens Lines' printed on a RYE HOUSE headed document, which took less than a minute (Why can't a proper Hackney programme be produced, like Boston did at King's Lynn?). Chips eaten, coffee drunk, Lens Lines read and an interesting chat with some former Wimbledon fans sat at the side of me, it was time for the march-out, led by the ever increasing wealthy Uncle Len. "Good evening ladies, gentlemen, boys & girls" came the greeting from the enthusiastic and aging sounding promoter, as I realised my heart rate and peak flow readings had returned to normal, following my earlier shock on arrival at the stadium. Enter the second almost CA as Len requests that we all run about a lot due to the fact there are not many punters in, and it will help make it look more!!!!!! Oh dear Leonard George Silver, born Mile End, Tower Hamlets on the 2nd February 1932, when oh when are you going to realise and accept that the reason people aren't there, is due to a large extent because of your pricing policy. Apart from the fact that generally speaking, folk can't afford to pay £12 to watch a National League meeting when they also have a Premier League side operating at the same venue, it's plain to see that those who can, aren't prepared to do so. Speculate to accumulate Len, you might lose a few bob at the turnstiles by reducing the admission price, but on the other hand get the shortfall back through your catering outlets. As for the meeting itself, I've got to say that it was raced on a very well prepared track, with little evidence of it's notorious blue line making an appearance. The riders looked as though they were contended with the conditions that were presented to them, and this showed in the quality of the racing (my third best meeting of the season at any track). As much as I would have like the Young Stars to have won, it wasn't to be, and the better team on the night did emerge victorious. Shane Hazelden at just 17-years of age, looks a gilt-edged prospect, as does Ben Hopwood and Ben Morley, and they will play a huge part in any future success that Hackney may reap. King's Lynn too look a side for the future, with the likes of Jake Knight, Tom Stokes, Lewis Kerr and Oliver Rayson poised to make the big breakthrough. So in conclusion, it was an extremely enjoyable evening, the like of which could and should be seen by a lot of local people, if only the price was.......well you know. Good luck to both teams for the remainder of the season, and thanks for the almost second to none entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ye Gods Mimmo!!! You sound like that son of a preacher man old Busty used to sing about! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ye Gods Mimmo!!! You sound like that son of a preacher man old Busty used to sing about! :lol: Yep, that's me, didn't think you'd be able to remember that far back...but there again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.