Massey Harris Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 So Bowden's licence hasn't been revoked - "Chairman Alex Harkness has made it clear that the pre annual meeting did not have the authority to revoke anybody's licence" Ok Mr Harkness, which meeting has got the authority then? Reading between the lines is dangerous, I know, but something has sparked this frenzy off is Bowden in or out? Is the only reason it hasn't been revoked is that the meeting didn't have the authority? Did they try to revoke it but couldn't because they didn't have the authority? Will bulldozing the arena improve facilities and give the consortium a better basis to work from? Is Bowden threatening criminal damage? What did the police officers do on the last 2 Friday's instead of visiting St. Boniface arena? Is there really a solicitor who will listen to this cock? "These comments are damaging my business by suggesting my licence has been revoked. He added: "I have decided to take legal advice over the comments made on these forums and possibly take further action." So Mr Bowden, you've threatened to close it, you've threatened to sell it, you've threatened not to sell it, you've denied it's for sale to a consortium, you've announced a consortium is buying it, you've threatened to bulldoze it, you've acknowledged you've had cashflow problems, you've not been able to pay your riders, you've had the police on site on at least 2 occasions, your family members and associates have allegedly been brawling in public, you've finished bottom of the league, your Team Manager will not work with you if the bid fails - all of this played out in the public domain and you want me to represent you because your customers are damaging your business? I think it's a bit ******* late for that Mike! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 The ironic thing regarding Plymouth is that it probably was the best supported Team in the PL by a long way when it joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 TRAGIC!!! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Another toy has been thrown from the pram!! http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/bulldoze-St-Boniface-Arena-Plymouth-Devils/story-17044792-detail/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothers Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Oh dear! Queue Elton:- "It's sad, so sad It's a sad, sad situation And it's getting more and more absurd" Edited October 7, 2012 by Boothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Another toy has been thrown from the pram!! http://www.thisisply...tail/story.html While it may very well be true that Mr Bowden hasnt had his licence revoked,you`d think the BSPA would do well to look at the comments in this article and consider whether or not Mr Bowden really should be in control of a speedway club,to threaten to bulldoze a stadium seems a very petty way to respond to critisizm on a forum. It may just be the best thing for all concerned that Bowden and Plymouth Speedway go their separate ways. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 He may have changed his name by deed poll to "Mike Bowden-Mallett" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouncers monkeymask Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 after what the mallets did at newport would hope the bspa are watching ....very closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 And do what, precisely? Are they supposed to be some sort of private police force, monitoring he situation of a property owner going about their property? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilforever Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 And do what, precisely? Are they supposed to be some sort of private police force, monitoring he situation of a property owner going about their property? ah but there we have it as Bowden is not the property owner, the local college own the land and Bowden leases it and a clause in his lease states that he must return the land to its former appearance when he finishes with it so all in all he has to do it if he doeasnt want anyone to play his game any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) ah but there we have it as Bowden is not the property owner, the local college own the land and Bowden leases it and a clause in his lease states that he must return the land to its former appearance when he finishes with it so all in all he has to do it if he doeasnt want anyone to play his game any more But he is not that stupid, if he was to put it back to it's former appearance it would cost him a lot of money, if someone comes in and offers him money for the club, and they can get the college to give them a lease, it would suit Mike Bowden down to the ground, he gets some money that way and don't have to pay anything out, he can't pay the riders, what makes anyone think he will want to pay anyone money to knock the place down, all the talk about him knocking the place down, is what it is, all talk. Edited October 7, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 This is just the sort of sad situation which arises when a body of people like the BSPA are all cosy and matey with each other behind closed doors. If they'd have appointed someone like John Berry (his own man if ever there was one) to oversee the running of British Speedway, people like Bowden, Phil Bartlett, Bill Barker, Allen Trump, Nigel Wagstaff and the Hortons wouldn't have been allowed anywhere near the sport. I suppose when it's all over, the usual speeches such as 'we've learnt from this' will be spouted by the management committee, when we all know full well that they won't have done. My deepest sympathies go out to all loyal Plymouth supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Basically bowden has to return the land as it was when he obtained it... No matter how much we hate it, bowden can remove anything he put on the land and get rid of the lot... Similar to the malletts at newport they didnt own the land but could do what they wanted with their assets i.e tractors, bowsers, shale etc The guy is a total clown but its his right to do what he wants with anything he added to the land after he obtained it, whether we like it or not. Its his right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie392 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 My father is so totally p......d off with all the nasty vile comments that are posted on the forums and so I am and the rest of my family if this was written about you how would you feel. All this hype In the paper by certain staff have jumped the gun by saying certain things. My father has consulted his solicitors and what has been said is slander. You all know he built the track and has put a lot of effort in down at the SBA. Why don't you just wait and see what happens! Like last Fridays paper quoted my father still has his license. So please keep your remarks to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Harris Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Over a long period of time your father has misled the Speedway community and let's be honest he wasn't even entirely honest with you was he? The who said what or when is not really relevant it's full of emotion but the facts can't be denied, for whatever reason he's had a shocking year with his business but even worse he has traded with his riders, the BSPA and his customers through the media. What on earth do you expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur cross Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Doesn't look like your dad's solicitors are much good if they've told him the comments are slanderous as that's only the case if he's been told them face-to-face - the moment any comments are quoted or broadcast in any papers, social media, radio or tv it becomes a matter of libel instead of slander because those comments can now be seen/heard by anyone not around any original face-to-face incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 ah but there we have it as Bowden is not the property owner, the local college own the land and Bowden leases it and a clause in his lease states that he must return the land to its former appearance when he finishes with it so all in all he has to do it if he doeasnt want anyone to play his game any more Alright, technically not the landowner. But if he went in & decided to take out all the temporary buildings, or do anything else to the infrastructure he's put in place. What precisely is the BSPA supposed to do about it, assuming they were "watching .... very closely"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 As has been said before whatever Mike has put into the SBA like temporary buildings, Tractors, Track grading equipment, The fence, anything that is not of a permanent construction and even the track surface he can remove at any time providing that the landlords have not removed his permission to access the land or until all the above has been sold to the new consortium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 My father is so totally p......d off with all the nasty vile comments that are posted on the forums and so I am and the rest of my family if this was written about you how would you feel. All this hype In the paper by certain staff have jumped the gun by saying certain things. My father has consulted his solicitors and what has been said is slander. You all know he built the track and has put a lot of effort in down at the SBA. Why don't you just wait and see what happens! Like last Fridays paper quoted my father still has his license. So please keep your remarks to yourself. plymouth fans are totally p....d off with your dad and you actually maybe behaving the way you all do is acceptable to your lot i.e look how many times the police has become involved in various incidents involving one or more members of your family so i suggest if you dont like reading peoples opinions started behaving in respectful manner keep the grandson well away from the sba hes nothing but trouble which even you would find hard to defend some of his behaviour,respect has to be earnt! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) My father is so totally p......d off with all the nasty vile comments that are posted on the forums and so I am and the rest of my family if this was written about you how would you feel. All this hype In the paper by certain staff have jumped the gun by saying certain things. My father has consulted his solicitors and what has been said is slander. You all know he built the track and has put a lot of effort in down at the SBA. Why don't you just wait and see what happens! Like last Fridays paper quoted my father still has his license. So please keep your remarks to yourself. I think if you look at the meaning of the word slander in the Dictionary it says Slander false defamatory statement, i think what has been said about your father is far from it, not everyone can be wrong. Edited October 8, 2012 by Devildodger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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