Starman2006 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 AM not just talking about the stadium executives but the general staff without whom things wouldn't tick over as smoothly as they do. THOUGHT the opening ceremony was terrific and the riders, who knew nothing about it until an hour before the start (and not much then) enjoyed it. Brainchild of BSI Event Manager Gemma Fordham who wanted to "give every rider their own moment in the spotlight." "It was like being a rick star for a few seconds," said Hancock. What happened to the Welsh National Anthem, i was looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 What happened to the Welsh National Anthem, i was looking forward to that. They sang it, but the TV didn't cover it... As for the suggestions about Wembley. Well, that would kill it for me and I simply wouldn't go and I know I'm not alone and I'm sure BSI know that. But we get this every year after Cardiff..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) What happened to the Welsh National Anthem, i was looking forward to that. It came just before the National Anthem of GB! (You had to be there!) Edited July 14, 2014 by Chalkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thought Crump did an excellent job he was a natural in front of camera and in fact I think Scott was a bit embarrased and found it difficult to contribute, Think Scott would be out of a job if Crump was available permanently I would suggest Jason is the cost of an airfare, are eurosport were willing to pay that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 AM not just talking about the stadium executives but the general staff without whom things wouldn't tick over as smoothly as they do. THOUGHT the opening ceremony was terrific and the riders, who knew nothing about it until an hour before the start (and not much then) enjoyed it. Brainchild of BSI Event Manager Gemma Fordham who wanted to "give every rider their own moment in the spotlight." "It was like being a rock star for a few seconds," said Hancock. General veiw of all i know attended said it was boring Phil. Its not for the riders but the paying public Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 General veiw of all i know attended said it was boring Phil. Its not for the riders but the paying public Phil. We'll have to take your word on that. Or we could judge it based on the fans voices out here in the public domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 It came just before the National Anthem of GB! (You had to be there!) The reason i bring it up is its very moving, but only if its sung properly like that chap did, if any of the riders don't get Goosebumps standing there listening to that then they shouldn't be their.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 The reason i bring it up is its very moving, but only if its sung properly like that chap did, if any of the riders don't get Goosebumps standing there listening to that then they shouldn't be their.. Shouldn't be their what? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I thought the into was a bit of a let down after the build up on here. Without the build up it would have probably been ok. Should know by now to take anything Phil Rising bigs up with a pinch of salt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Well back to normality again after our annual gp trip....I know there are probably reasons which we as fans do not know about, but felt (in my opinion) that the fanzone was in the wrong position ( they had to pay for this road closure and maybe they had no choice but to move from Westgate Street it didnt work, but hopefully back there in 2015), there didnt seem to be much goin on, such as music, chat with NPearson/riders on stage etc and repeated again in couple of hours, only stalls of same old bikes etc and Magoos were repeated alright Once we'd been round there was no reason to go back. Monster drink and Stickers gone in no time, these giveaways should be more spaced out not a whopping queue into one area. As for the area cleared for the stuntman 'Stunter 13' to do his stuff....dont even get me started on that one! Why close a road the length of 100m to give him fenced off area size of 15'x10' to try and do his thaing!!! Loved the light show and opening ceremony although it did go on a bit too long...Felt the atmosphere in the stadium was a bit silent this year, I read we were not getting music pre event and interval so was expecting it but thought we'd have had the music to get the fans going, bongo drums on the big screen etc, it was just the presentation and racing, and a bit stagnated in between...........however I will be there in 2015 already got the hotel booked !! Think the idea muted in this thread about maybe having another meet on the sunday ( time the gp to be before the final of SWC or some other meeting) to make the effort of track laying worth more than a day!....probably boils down to costs of hiring stadium though. Had 5 newbies with us this year and they loved it......think next year we'll have to drive further and get to Somerset on the friday (if the pairs is on 2015) as it certainly sounded to be the place to be this year!! Well Done Tai and your charity fundraising GOSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Maybe let me do the pre event show and rider presentation as i know i can do a far better job We'll have to take your word on that.Or we could judge it based on the fans voices out here in the public domain. Most think the same as me.Went on too long, should of had the riders on the spot in dark and lit up on naming them. Would of been quicker and more dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) General veiw of all i know attended said it was boring Phil. Its not for the riders but the paying public Phil. EVERYONE around my mob thoroughly enjoyed the opening ceremony. Or would you prefer they just come out on an open truck? Maybe let me do the pre event show and rider presentation as i know i can do a far better job Most think the same as me.Went on too long, should of had the riders on the spot in dark and lit up on naming them. Would of been quicker and more dramatic. I suppose you could say that it would give it a lift... boom, boom! Edited July 15, 2014 by PHILIPRISING 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 How anyone can say the introductions went on too long is beyond me-normal GP parade takes about 15 mins-this was only slightly longer and racing started maybe 5 mins late-if they had stood in their positions in the dark I would have thought I had been transported back 12 months !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Just trying to make it better Phil. Speedway needs young people and this is not really up to it these days in terms of presentation Better but could be so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Maybe let me do the pre event show and rider presentation as i know i can do a far better job Most think the same as me.Went on too long, should of had the riders on the spot in dark and lit up on naming them. Would of been quicker and more dramatic. AND your evidence for "most" is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 How anyone can say the introductions went on too long is beyond me-normal GP parade takes about 15 mins-this was only slightly longer and racing started maybe 5 mins late-if they had stood in their positions in the dark I would have thought I had been transported back 12 months !! i can and will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 AND your evidence for "most" is? IT'S all in the eye of the beholder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 One thing I really didn't get with the intro was we have a British World Champion, a rider who was in a good position to be Champion again this year but they announced Greg last. Why? They also messed up Jason Garritys into too.Its not the first time they have messed up the intro for British riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theknow 2 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 IT'S all in the eye of the beholder... Indeed and the plus 50 brigade loved it getreal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adder Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I thought the intro in the Stadium was innovative and well done. Only (very minor) gripes I may have is that the PA/music wasn't loud enough (I was sat top tier back straight) and the firework display seems to get shorter by the year. As I posted earlier in this thread Fanzone was a mess and needs to be moved back to St Mary's Street but apart from these few minor issues I thought overall it was a very good production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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