The Voice Of Reason Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Never give up on your team mate. The track to me looked fine - maybe a little over-watered for the early heats. I did actually notice after the first three heats especially (as I was standing near the track entry gate/2nd turn) that riders were coming back in after the heats absolutely caked in shale - so clearly visibility was an issue for anyone that didn't trap. However, I thought the tractor grading did the job thereafter. Presentation - yep, a bit of a time-warp but nothing that cannot be improved upon IF the promotion listens. Team-wise, I think you've got a team to be proud of supporting. Excellent strength in depth - with potentially two of the strongest fast-trackers I've yet seen at numbers 6 & 7. Based upon the quality of racing that I saw last night, Lakeside will not be my only visits to Brandon this season. Keep the faif !! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Love your posts Voice of reason. Lovely to hear somebody who is positive and loves speedway. What I have liked about post Lakeside v Coventry and this thread, is the friendly banter & positive reviews on both teams by both sets of fans (music aside lol) Nice to see 2 sets of fans getting on well & enjoying speedway) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 The Simpson's are ready and waiting Jacques, we just need a call and we'll be there x Are you reading this Mick or Neil?!! As Chris is back again at Birmingham his absence from Coventry can't be anything to do with the BSPA. I know you normally take notice of what the fans want so can we end the experiment with the different 'music man' and get Chris back because it's not worked. And while we're on about things not working ditch the National Anthem as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Haven't seen anything yet about the total money raised for Ryan and his family yet. Either at Coventry or Peterborough or both. I would have thought only fair to those who contributed to the collection to be told how it went. I know Ryan received £250 from the proceeds of the Brandon 50/50. Totally agree with the other comments about the presentation and also bemused at the need for an interval when rain was imminent. As a speedway fan first and Coventry fan second I felt cheated of a decent heat 15 because of the rain. This could have been avoided with a bit of common sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I'm pretty much at the end of my ether with Coventry Speedway. If it isn't the choice of team management, it's the track. If it isn't the track, it's the godawful presentation. There really is no atmosphere now. Perhaps best to knock it on the head before it gets even worse? To be completely honest, after our Easter experience. I'm sorry to say we won't be in a rush to come up again anytime soon Edited May 7, 2014 by Jacques 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Haven't seen anything yet about the total money raised for Ryan and his family yet. Either at Coventry or Peterborough or both. I would have thought only fair to those who contributed to the collection to be told how it went. I know Ryan received £250 from the proceeds of the Brandon 50/50. What's the rush? I'm sure it will be announced on Friday what the final total is from Coventry but at the moment it is £720 plus collected and £250 from the 50/50 so probably going to be around £1,000 which is a great total. Peterborough haven't held their collection yet because the meeting on Tuesday was called off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Announcement with regards to Fisher's collection is due to made on Friday at next meeting. I enjoyed Fridays meeting. Weather can't be helped in this country but thought there were alot of good races with passing as well as gating. With how Wide Mikkel was having to go in heat 15 there is no saying he wouldn't have fallen anyway. Look forward to watching him again on Lakesides next visit. Looking forward to Fridays meeting against Swindon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowandblack Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Nothing wrong with 'Blockbuster' but I have to agree that the presentation is either, (a) an extraordinarily well performed piece of period acting in 'the style of 1973' for the amusement of some (well, me); ( not acting and therefore setting the wrong tone entirely for a professional sport in 2014 surely someone outside the knowledgeable commentators in this forum has some inkling about marketing? ..it really isn't just Coventry. All tracks I have visited recently have a similar type of atmosphere. Markedly different to even just a couple of years ago. Even the sunny packed Ben Fund Bonanza at Leicester had a muted, contemplative, reserved crowd. In support of Peter York he does know a bit about speedway. A damn sight more than the guy on British Eurosport commentating on the Best Pairs and Swedish league with Sam Ermolenko...now who is he???? and last night there didn't seem to be a great deal of atmosphere in Sweden either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Nothing wrong with 'Blockbuster' but I have to agree that the presentation is either, (a) an extraordinarily well performed piece of period acting in 'the style of 1973' for the amusement of some (well, me); ( not acting and therefore setting the wrong tone entirely for a professional sport in 2014 surely someone outside the knowledgeable commentators in this forum has some inkling about marketing? ..it really isn't just Coventry. All tracks I have visited recently have a similar type of atmosphere. Markedly different to even just a couple of years ago. Even the sunny packed Ben Fund Bonanza at Leicester had a muted, contemplative, reserved crowd. In support of Peter York he does know a bit about speedway. A damn sight more than the guy on British Eurosport commentating on the Best Pairs and Swedish league with Sam Ermolenko...now who is he???? and last night there didn't seem to be a great deal of atmosphere in Sweden either.... How do you get to watch the Swedish speedway please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 How do you get to watch the Swedish speedway please? On Eurosport most tuesdays CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 On Eurosport most tuesdays CR How have I missed that, what a wally:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 How have I missed that, what a wally:-) You missed a treat last night CR and it wasn't the racing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 ....... and last night there didn't seem to be a great deal of atmosphere in Sweden either.... I'm not surprised. I'd be miserable sitting there too covered in plastic sheeting and an umbrella freezing to death. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Repeated tomorrow at 8.30am and 3.30pm on Eurosport2. I missed it due to a prior commitment so will be watching tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Haven't seen anything yet about the total money raised for Ryan and his family yet. Either at Coventry or Peterborough or both. I would have thought only fair to those who contributed to the collection to be told how it went. I know Ryan received £250 from the proceeds of the Brandon 50/50. Totally agree with the other comments about the presentation and also bemused at the need for an interval when rain was imminent. As a speedway fan first and Coventry fan second I felt cheated of a decent heat 15 because of the rain. This could have been avoided with a bit of common sense. there will be another collection next week to help the young Aussie lads fly there families over What about the soldiers fighting for our country away from there families for months. Edited May 7, 2014 by robert72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 To be completely honest, after our Easter experience. I'm sorry to say we won't be in a rush to come up again anytime soon It's getting that way fast with me and I'm only 15 minutes away... Fingers crossed they sort the track for some better racing on Friday. After watching gripping meetings from Poole, Wolves and Peterborough on Sky, those tracks are clearly in a different league to Brandon right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 there will be another collection next week to help the young Aussie lads fly there families over What about the soldiers fighting for our country away from there families for months. You're quite welcome to organise a collection for them if you want and give generously yourself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 What about the soldiers fighting for our country away from there families for months.And they weren't aware of that fact when they signed up? As Gemini advises, start a collection if you feel that strongly about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Haven't seen anything yet about the total money raised for Ryan and his family yet. Either at Coventry or Peterborough or both. I would have thought only fair to those who contributed to the collection to be told how it went. I know Ryan received £250 from the proceeds of the Brandon 50/50. Totally agree with the other comments about the presentation and also bemused at the need for an interval when rain was imminent. As a speedway fan first and Coventry fan second I felt cheated of a decent heat 15 because of the rain. This could have been avoided with a bit of common sense. After the meeting on Monday the buckets were taken to Mick. Alan offered to take the money and bank it to where ever Mick wanted it to go. At this point Mick asked Alan if he would bank it and raise a cheque to Ryan and present it at the meeting on Friday. That was very nice of him to offer that. I wont be there but Alan will be on hand to pass the money over. Which is very very fitting as he has supported the Fish for many many years!!! And as posted previous on this thread - Its approximately £720 but this was a quick count on the terraces so apologies if we missed a pound or two. there will be another collection next week to help the young Aussie lads fly there families over What about the soldiers fighting for our country away from there families for months. I'm sure if a young Aussie had spent £1,000's on visa applications that got refused and flights tickets that didn't actually get them into the country - without any hope of refund, then I'm sure the same type of collection could go ahead. And remember its one thing holding a bucket up for people to support. Its another thing to see if they support. Every individual that put into the bucket on friday made their own choice. And I am so pleased they chose Ryan and his family. Thank you all again x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Cheetah Snr Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Sandie and All Total money raised was £732-94 Cheque for £733 will be given to Ryan tonight if meeting hopefully goes ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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