Ray Stadia Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Looks like the 'Fat Lady' is singing. :sad: I wonder what song she is singing TWK.........'We'll Meet Again'. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I wonder what song she is singing TWK.........'We'll Meet Again'. ? No Ray. This one: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Iy%27s+over+song&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=y1L3WNLGHIvHXpvTk-gE :sad: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I wonder what song she is singing TWK.........'We'll Meet Again'. ?That is actually what was played after the presentation of the final stock car meeting, to be quite honest watching the Facebook videos of people walking around the track taking in the iconic venue one last time with that playing in the background was pretty emotive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I must admit I had tears in my eyes after the last speedway meeting at Wimbledon in 1991. The only other time I've bawled was at West ham's farewell in 1972, but I was only a kid then so I had an excuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I must admit I had tears in my eyes after the last speedway meeting at Wimbledon in 1991. The only other time I've bawled was at West ham's farewell in 1972, but I was only a kid then so I had an excuse! I felt the same way at Sunderland - TWICE. 1964 Closure. 1974 Closure. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I felt the same way at Sunderland - TWICE. 1964 Closure. 1974 Closure. :cry: Rayleigh.....1973 closure. At least you had a an extra year TWK! You lucky devil! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Rayleigh.....1973 closure. At least you had a an extra year TWK! You lucky devil! But what date did Rayleigh open Ray? Sunderland only began their second Speedway adventure in 1971. The first venture only lasted for nine Meetings in 1964. Four years didn't seem very long. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 But what date did Rayleigh open Ray? Sunderland only began their second Speedway adventure in 1971. The first venture only lasted for nine Meetings in 1964. Four years didn't seem very long. :sad: I am not sure TWK. I was only 15 when they closed for good. But I do believe they were a track that was open, then closed, open then closed etc. Speedway tracks have a habit of following this pattern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Hull closed mid-1949 (my dad was there as a mere boy so I wasn't even twinkle in his eye), I watched from 1974 when I was deemed old enough for homes and then aways in 1978 til closure again in 1981 (big shock). Dreams can and do come true, though it still seems a dream at times, re-opened in 1995 saw many aways but missed but 3 home meets (illness, last second transport issues and a won holiday) closed yet again in 2005 (big surprise but on reflection not a huge shock). So 3 sad closures in total though I only experienced 2 of them and now live in the sad 'longer without than supporting home town team', last, Craven Park, era that is. I still watch, read about and enjoy speedway, prob always will but it isn't and never will be the same. Sigh.... Edited April 20, 2017 by Martin Mauger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 The diggers are now in the car park at Plough Lane pulling up the tarmac. The end is nigh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hull closed mid-1949 (my dad was there as a mere boy so I wasn't even twinkle in his eye), I watched from 1974 when I was deemed old enough for homes and then aways in 1978 til closure again in 1981 (big shock). Dreams can and do come true, though it still seems a dream at times, re-opened in 1995 saw many aways but missed but 3 home meets (illness, last second transport issues and a won holiday) closed yet again in 2005 (big surprise but on reflection not a huge shock). So 3 sad closures in total though I only experienced 2 of them and now live in the sad 'longer without than supporting home town team', last, Craven Park, era that is. I still watch, read about and enjoy speedway, prob always will but it isn't and never will be the same. Sigh.... I can certainly relate to your Post Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Plough Lane ablaze. Suppose it'll save a few quid on demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Plough Lane ablaze. Suppose it'll save a few quid on demo. Posted that earlier,but then thought it was all a mistake and the fire was near the stadium.Not the stadium itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 What a sad end to such an iconic Stadium and an historic Speedway Team. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 As i said,as far as i know the original news is wrong.The fire is near the stadium,but not the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Anyone confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Anyone confirm? Yep. Was a pile of waste set alight at a storage yard. Lfb have confirmed this. Defo not the stadium itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thank you for that Doctor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 The whole site is boarded up now. It is impossible to see inside without a ladder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 The whole site is boarded up now. It is impossible to see inside without a ladder! On that basis, is there a chance we might see the mighty Dons race there in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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