SteveLyric2 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 How right you are. Especially if you spend the Wednesday night in a Budget Hotel on the South Coast with a group of friends. 'friends'????!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 To elaborate. I don`t think the Ward case was ever mentioned in the Star before it came to court, the first I saw of it in the Star was when it was all done and dusted in Wards favour . I might be wrong but thats what I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Has anyone got the text of what was said about the Belle Vue track watering incident last year? Likewise has anyone got the text of the report of the goings on when Belle Vue eventually did host Poole, in the atrocious rain, when the fans that entered the stadium had to freeze and get soaked for the privilege of watching Poole be allowed enough races to get their 7 point lead before the meeting was abandoned? Is the text available for the interview with Scott Nicholls for why he decided to retire from Team GB? Was there an investigation into the goings on that caused the suspension and demise of the Brummies web site and the role played by AP Media in that? Edited January 28, 2014 by The Pedaler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Might be wrong but I don`t think the Ward case was ever mentioned in the Star until Ward had come up smelling of Roses Thought we weren't allowed to name the alleged victim on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 POSTED this in error on the Sky deal thread ... meant for here IN response to those who suggest there is nothing in SS that cannot be found elsewhere ... our winter Best of British series has proved tremendously popular and this week's spotlight on Tai Woffinden is outstanding. Deputy Editor Andrew Skeels, who hails from Scunthorpe and occasionally 'spannered' for Rob Woffinden, has done an excellent job, delving into his intimate knowledge of the family, and Peter Oakes has weighed in with a piece on Peter Adams and his role with the current World Champion. There is also an excellent feature on the demise of the Isle of Wight and a lengthy interview with Garry Stead. In answer to the query about readers' letters ... over the past two months SS received on average around six per week. We are considering using some that do not find their way into SS to be included in Speedway Star Xtra, which is currently attracting around 2500 hits per week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 IN response to those who suggest there is nothing in SS that cannot be found elsewhere ... our winter Best of British series has proved tremendously popular and this week's spotlight on Tai Woffinden is outstanding. Deputy Editor Andrew Skeels, who hails from Scunthorpe and occasionally 'spannered' for Rob Woffinden, has done an excellent job, delving into his intimate knowledge of the family, and Peter Oakes has weighed in with a piece on Peter Adams and his role with the current World Champion. Been looking forward to the Andy Skeels piece on Tai Woffinden. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 To elaborate. I don`t think the Ward case was ever mentioned in the Star before it came to court, the first I saw of it in the Star was when it was all done and dusted in Wards favour . I might be wrong but thats what I believe. 'Barking' up the wrong tree there I think!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Has anyone got the text of what was said about the Belle Vue track watering incident last year? Likewise has anyone got the text of the report of the goings on when Belle Vue eventually did host Poole, in the atrocious rain, when the fans that entered the stadium had to freeze and get soaked for the privilege of watching Poole be allowed enough races to get their 7 point lead before the meeting was abandoned? Is the text available for the interview with Scott Nicholls for why he decided to retire from Team GB? Was there an investigation into the goings on that caused the suspension and demise of the Brummies web site and the role played by AP Media in that? POSTED this in error on the Sky deal thread ... meant for here Shame that they were late onto this thread...it means that you won't have seen my questions on the previous page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 So let me get this straight...when there is a new TV deal to be announced, twice in their press release do the BSPA take all the credit for the deal for themselves, with big man Alex Harkess mentioned in despatches. HOWEVER, when something goes pear shaped, the organ grinder is nowhere to be seen, leaving the monkey in charge, who in turn passes all the blame onto GoSpeed (and by inference - Terry Russell) - who got none of the credit for the new Sky deal. What a shambolic dishonourable shower that this sport has in charge of it. I hope that Speedway Star investigate this matter thoroughly, and report the in depth facts for all speedway fans to read about. Recycling the press releases just won't work in this instance. Oh, and respect to Neil Middleditch for his comments - http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/10980390.Speedway__Middleditch_blasts__disgraceful__ousting_of_Havelock_s_night/ And another one for the Speedway Star to get their teeth into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Personally I read the Star for results and articles about Speedway. Generally the important things are reported with a positive slant which is fine by me. I have no interest in News of the World type articles involving Speedway, there's enough negativity and guesses reported as fact on here to last anybody a lifetime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Personally I read the Star for results and articles about Speedway. Generally the important things are reported with a positive slant which is fine by me. I have no interest in News of the World type articles involving Speedway, there's enough negativity and guesses reported as fact on here to last anybody a lifetime! If we were to get a NOTW type investigations into the goings on in speedway riders private lives,half of it would never be suitable to print. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why not re-name Speedway Star - "PRAVDA"? If all you want is good news stories and announcements of record production figures by the state tractor factory... If that's the sort of thing that you really want then let's go back to Speedway Star just being an official mouthpiece for the BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 WE have been been and never will be an official mouthpiece for the BSPA ... suggest that to anyone at Rugby and they would probably choke with laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why not re-name Speedway Star - "PRAVDA"? If all you want is good news stories and announcements of record production figures by the state tractor factory... If that's the sort of thing that you really want then let's go back to Speedway Star just being an official mouthpiece for the BSPA. It would confuse a lot of Russians for one thing. Always a Mail fan myself but enjoyed reading the articles on the Brit World Champions in my local ASDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 If we were to get a NOTW type investigations into the goings on in speedway riders private lives,half of it would never be suitable to print. my god, now theres a story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why not re-name Speedway Star - "PRAVDA"? If all you want is good news stories and announcements of record production figures by the state tractor factory... If that's the sort of thing that you really want then let's go back to Speedway Star just being an official mouthpiece for the BSPA. Is there any particular reason you follow speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) WE have been been and never will be an official mouthpiece for the BSPA ... suggest that to anyone at Rugby and they would probably choke with laughter. Good, so we can expect some interesting and investigative and insightful reporting on the goings on over "Havvygate" and the new SkySports deal then can we?? Edited February 1, 2014 by The Pedaler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 ACTUALLY doesn't seem there is much to investigate in my view. Seems like a typical British speedway cock-up. Doubt whether there is any sinister motive behind it that insightful reporting is likely to uncover. The piper calls the tune, Sky stage soccer matches on nights of their choosing so why not speedway? The BSPA/Go Speed whoever should simply have told Sky that in this instance it wasn't possible to have and screen the ELC on March 21 because of Garry Havelock's pre-arranged testimonial. They could have gone for a week later, might even have been able to tie in with GP riders assembling in London on the 30th to fly to New Zealand. The actual terms of the new Sky deal (how much they are paying) is a matter for the BSPA and SKY and unless either is prepared to reveal the sums involved (which they are not) that's how it will stay. But there is plenty more in the interview we are carrying with Terry Russell (sorry, does that constitute another free ad?) next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Good point Phil. As you say, at the moment the sums involved in the new Sky/Speedway deal remain confidential, but I think it is fair to say that it is more than a few pence less than the one that allows Sky to mess about with the football fixture list. Having said that, I think it is clear that Speedway needed the TV contract a tad more than TV needed Speedway, so it appears that we are at a disadvantage when Sky require a bit of tweaking of the schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 THINK you will find UK speedway appearing on various days of the week rather than essentially Mondays during the up-coming season... their summer schedule is quite light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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