whippy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) So when did they know the weather was going to be bad for the Friday, on Thursday, so why leave it till the Friday morning, when everyone knew on the Thursday what the forcast for the Friday was, I don't see the point in waiting till the Friday morning, because up until mid Friday afternoon it was sunny, and it was still cancelled in the morning, so being sunny on Friday morning made no difference to the decision to put the meeting off. we were on A14 on our way to Plymouth when we found out by chance. fortunately we were staying over in Plymouth and as we are in Cornwall now so we will be able to pop over 'the border' on 13th !! Edited September 8, 2013 by whippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travertine Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Makes you wonder how folk survived before the advent of the information superhighway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Makes you wonder how folk survived before the advent of the information superhighway! cos they just did,,, but still moaned about it, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Friday 13th George English spoke on the microphone at tonight's home meeting. He was adamant that we will not be riding this coming Friday as Richie has committed to ride for Kings Lynn and he is not prepared to ride this match without Richie there. (He also seemed to suggest that the meeting should not have been called off when it was - and that it possibly could have been run) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophykid Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 George English spoke on the microphone at tonight's home meeting. He was adamant that we will not be riding this coming Friday as Richie has committed to ride for Kings Lynn and he is not prepared to ride this match without Richie there. (He also seemed to suggest that the meeting should not have been called off when it was - and that it possibly could have been run) It was raining in the Plymouth area during the early evening, and seemed a fair call to postpone the fixture IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfiemorris Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 T'was raining hard in Saltash about teatime, Thought the end of the world was coming all day? Big black clouds, And I mean BIG, but didn't come to anything till later on. Raining till 8ish, quite hard, if I recollect correctly? Big disappointment it didn't happen, but, the SBA don't take kindly to being rained on! Not happening on the 13th either I believe? so not sure when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (He also seemed to suggest that the meeting should not have been called off when it was - and that it possibly could have been run) I am surprised at any promoter even suggesting such a thing (if that was the case). He, of all people, should know that with very rare exceptions teams do not postpone matches without very good cause indeed. The forecast wasn't good, so Plymouth called it off as early as possible to avoid the huge expense of a rain off and everybody travelling unnecessarily. Fair decision to my mind, and certainly not one that they should be criticised for. One thing is certain when you call (or don't call) a match off : you can't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I am surprised at any promoter even suggesting such a thing (if that was the case). He, of all people, should know that with very rare exceptions teams do not postpone matches without very good cause indeed. The forecast wasn't good, so Plymouth called it off as early as possible to avoid the huge expense of a rain off and everybody travelling unnecessarily. Fair decision to my mind, and certainly not one that they should be criticised for. One thing is certain when you call (or don't call) a match off : you can't win. Isn`t there "history " between Newcastle and Plymouth ? Bowden refused to go to Newcastle I seem to remember ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondsRock Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Isn`t there "history " between Newcastle and Plymouth ? Bowden refused to go to Newcastle I seem to remember ? Sent a team of NL riders as they had no chance of winning iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluthetiger Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Worrall riding in EL, Tully committed to race at Edinburgh -- did Newcastle ever agree to ride on 13th, or was this just a Plymouth assumption that they would? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Isn`t there "history " between Newcastle and Plymouth ? Bowden refused to go to Newcastle I seem to remember ? Quite possibly, but thankfully that (and he) is in the past. TBH the Diamonds will win with or without RW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Isn`t there "history " between Newcastle and Plymouth ? Bowden refused to go to Newcastle I seem to remember ? You might be right............but you certainly can't judge the current promotion (or indeed most promotions) by the standrads of bowden, or bear grudges over something he did or did not do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 You might be right............but you certainly can't judge the current promotion (or indeed most promotions) by the standrads of bowden, or bear grudges over something he did or did not do. I wasn`t but George English obviously still doesn`t want to forget what went on before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I wasn`t but George English obviously still doesn`t want to forget what went on before. How the hell do you know that? :mad: I normally like reading your Posts R&R - BUT - you are WAY out of line with this one. :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I wasn`t but George English obviously still doesn`t want to forget what went on before. Absolute nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) George English spoke on the microphone at tonight's home meeting. He was adamant that we will not be riding this coming Friday as Richie has committed to ride for Kings Lynn and he is not prepared to ride this match without Richie there. (He also seemed to suggest that the meeting should not have been called off when it was - and that it possibly could have been run) So did George English say these things or not-If he did then I suggest he hasn`t forgotten what went on in the past.He is certainly being less than helpful getting the fixture in. Edited September 11, 2013 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 So did George English say these things or not-If he did then I suggest he hasn`t forgotten what went on in the past.He is certainly being less than helpful getting the fixture in. NO!!! :angry: He is being sensible if one of his TOP Riders is unavailable. Question: WOULD YOU DO IT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfiemorris Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 So did George English say these things or not-If he did then I suggest he hasn`t forgotten what went on in the past.He is certainly being less than helpful getting the fixture in. Don't be so bloody daft! First of all. Bowden's gone. Forgotten, End of. And as far as the getting the meeting on, well, there's no-way the new promotion SAID that it was going to be the 13th! I believe they asked? as the Devils were available. Not sure when, but again I believe, that Newcastle declined the date. I have reason to believe that the original match was rightfully called off because of rain and a crap weather forecast and, that the match will go ahead asap, weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 And as far as the getting the meeting on, well, there's no-way the new promotion SAID that it was going to be the 13th! you sure?? I've seen posters advertising it on twitter etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfiemorris Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) As a Devils supporter, as sure as I can be? It was reported in the local Herald that the 13th was hopefully the new date and I think people latched on that, as I did. Last night (10th) a Memorial match for Tony Sanford is taking place on the 13th (weather permitting) I think the Promotion left it with Newcastle to decide? I have no reason to believe otherwise. Edited September 11, 2013 by devils205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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