Want Your Promoters To Take Note Of Your Displeasure?

[The Voice Of Reason]

I said elsewhere Saturday that it was probably my last post on this forum.

 

I have certainly finished with this sport for good.

 

However, reading the Poole debacle and people's sheer frustration as a result (including the similarly negative comments from some fair-minded Poole supporters), the speedway community is still awaiting a response from the BSPA, SCB and/or Phil Morris. Moreover, supporters are also awaiting comment from their own respective promoters. My perception is that no such statements will be forthcoming via these aforementioned parties.

 

The whole situation absolutely stinks. By comparison to what's gone on over the years, the FTR grading scenario could even be considered a minor misdemeanour given Mr Ford's 'previous'. However, the manner in which this most recent plot of subterfuge has been swept under the carpet appears to have riled many.

 

Oh, and don't we just know that Mr Tatum and Mr Pearson, and all at Sky Sports, will not dare mention the

damage that this further example of pure skulduggery will have upon the sport. Their agenda is undoubtedly quite clear. They want to see a play-off final between Kings Lynn and Poole; and what great box-office it would be to see the season's underdogs come good in the final heat. Real 'Roy of the Rovers' viewing for it's audience.

 

Elsewhere, one of the good guys on here has mentioned having banners to show at the commentary box of the aforementioned dynamic duo when Sky are in town. Good idea in principle, but it would have no effect whatsoever. Our two chums are positioned in a scaffold studio high above the track; and with good camera editing/positioning, you wouldn't even be seen.

 

And would your beloved promoters even allow this? You'd be ejected from the stadium; or possibly face a heavier punishment.

 

So how do we get the sport's governing bodies AND promoters to realise that, as fans, you are saying 'enough is enough'? Very, very simple.

 

YOU, AND ALL OTHERS, SIMPLY BOYCOTT ALL HOME MEETINGS WHEN POOLE ARE IN TOWN.

 

This will hit promoters in the pocket. They will not like it. Who knows, it may even get them to grow a pair, and take on the antics of the aforementioned parties.

 

It will cause an embarrassment for Sky. What response would Messrs. Tatum & Pearson be able to give when apart from the visiting blue & white scarves, they are the only ones on the terracing.

 

It WILL send out a clear message, from genuine speedway fans to their clubs owners, that fans do actually exist, have a voice, and most importantly - need to be heard.

 

It's certainly not an action that should ever be taken lightly. It is however, a lawful one. It is something that may even attract the interest of both local and national media. And before anyone says that it is potentially bringing the sport into disrespute well I'm sorry, if something is already in the gutter, the best thing that can happen is that it's dragged out of it kicking and screaming.

 

What I do know is that comments upon forums simply fall on deaf ears. Clearly, that's evident by the complete lack of response, or any statement to date, from those people running this sport.

 

What I also recognise is that it would need YOU, via word of mouth, social media, etc. to advise others accordingly. Maybe those with some form of relationship with local radio or media could spread the message via those channels? The media love a story with controversy; particularly during the Summer when, very often, sports news is somewhat thin on the ground.

 

I have totally walked away from this sport for good, after a love affair of 40 years. I do not for one moment expect you to do similar.

 

But I would ask you to consider this idea. It is, to my mind, the ONLY way left to make your voices heard. It is the ONLY way in which you can make those in authority recognise the difference between fairness, and unfair changes that are sucking the very lifeblood from this once-great sport. It is, to my mind, the ONLY way in which people-power can potentially overcome the injustice that is so prevalent within Elite League Speedway; and make those in authority listen and take notice.

 

I will not make any further comment, as there is nothing more for me to say.

 

I wish each and every one of you health and happiness in the future.

 

The future of British Speedway is potentially in your hands. Please don't lose the opportunity.

Edited August 12, 2014 by The Voice Of Reason

[stevebrum]

Top post.

I must admit i wouldn't have gone to Wolves if Poole were due again this season.

Perhaps we should all email our respective promotions to show our disdain.

Its certainly one of the questions i will be putting to CVS/Adams at our next talk in.

[bigcatdiary]

Good post and perhaps it's time we let the powers that be know enough is enough.

 

To be fair the principle of boycotting matches with Poole is sound but falling attendances throughout the sport over the last few years should be getting the message across that things have to change.

[philfromcov]

actually i do.

 

i have not seen poole since 2010 and have no intention of seeing them again.

[lucifer sam]

Good grief - all this montonous Poole bashing is starting to get very boring. Get a grip.

 

All the best

Rob

[stevebrum]

Good grief - all this montonous Poole bashing is starting to get very boring. Get a grip.

 

All the best

Rob

 

 

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Edited August 12, 2014 by stevebrum

[mudflaps]

 

 

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your best ever post steve - huge congrats!

[Star Lady]

I understand the sentiments entirely and I shall not be going to Lynn vs Poole this Thursday. That's a personal decision and I wouldn't encourage others to do the same because whichever club it is, a boycott could well be the financial straw that breaks the camels back. I wouldn't want that on my conscience.

Years ago I really couldn't stand Hancock and Hamill, still can't if truth be told. I refused to boo them but always turned my back to the track when they came round, except when racing of course. Maybe this is a way fans could show their displeasure without hitting clubs finances. Whenever a Poole rider comes round before the race turn your back. When Poole do a parade, turn your back. Probably won't do any good but Sky would find it hard to hide it at televised matches if the whole of the crowd turned their backs. Get a newspaper involved and who knows what could happen

[stevebrum]

your best ever post steve - huge congrats!

 

 

Just need to find one of yours FP, still waiting..

[moxey63]

What is the story? I don't trawl all threads and would like to know what Poole have done now..

Edited August 12, 2014 by moxey63

[KevtheRev]

Not sure not attending a meeting will achieve much as I don't think we could reach out to enough people.

 

I like the idea of turning your backs on riders - that would be a little difficult to cover up on TV.

Alternatively how about the wearing of a Bright Coloured T-Shirt - Yellow for example with a STOP THE ROT logo ( if it could be organised get all profits going to the SRBF).

Edited August 12, 2014 by KevtheRev

[BWitcher]

What is the story? I don't trawl all threads and would like to know what Poole have done now..

 

Replaced Brendan Johnson with Benji Compton as one of their fast track riders.

 

To do so, Benji Compton has mysteriously tumbled down the fast track list (which is meant to be based on current form, his current form has been good)... and more importantly a rule has been changed to allow it to take place. The rule being changed on the BSPA site the day after the change had been announced... nothing to do with the outcry of course.

[spanner47]

It's the rules that have allowed him to do it, same every season. The bloke is brilliant at what he does, and when the need arises he has the financial clout to do what he wants. Every other promoter could have done the same. I don't agree with boycotting away meetings as the decent promoters will suffer, but I've always said that the BSPA events should be boycotted until they listen to the fans. Let's face it, every year most of these meetings are beset with numerous problems. This season like no other the fans are (almost) united on many fronts, the cheap reserves, too much doubling up to name but two.

[Gemini]

 

 

.....spanner47.......It's the rules that have allowed him to do it, same every season. The bloke is brilliant at what he does, and when the need arises he has the financial clout to do what he wants. Every other promoter could have done the same.

 

But could they? More than likely the rule wouldn't have been changed mid season for another promoter.

Edited August 12, 2014 by Gemini

[SteveLyric2]

I said elsewhere Saturday that it was probably my last post on this forum.

 

I have certainly finished with this sport for good.

 

However, reading the Poole debacle and people's sheer frustration as a result (including the similarly negative comments from some fair-minded Poole supporters), the speedway community is still awaiting a response from the BSPA, SCB and/or Phil Morris. Moreover, supporters are also awaiting comment from their own respective promoters. My perception is that no such statements will be forthcoming via these aforementioned parties.

 

The whole situation absolutely stinks. By comparison to what's gone on over the years, the FTR grading scenario could even be considered a minor misdemeanour given Mr Ford's 'previous'. However, the manner in which this most recent plot of subterfuge has been swept under the carpet appears to have riled many.

 

Oh, and don't we just know that Mr Tatum and Mr Pearson, and all at Sky Sports, will not dare mention the

damage that this further example of pure skulduggery will have upon the sport. Their agenda is undoubtedly quite clear. They want to see a play-off final between Kings Lynn and Poole; and what great box-office it would be to see the season's underdogs come good in the final heat. Real 'Roy of the Rovers' viewing for it's audience.

 

Elsewhere, one of the good guys on here has mentioned having banners to show at the commentary box of the aforementioned dynamic duo when Sky are in town. Good idea in principle, but it would have no effect whatsoever. Our two chums are positioned in a scaffold studio high above the track; and with good camera editing/positioning, you wouldn't even be seen.

 

And would your beloved promoters even allow this? You'd be ejected from the stadium; or possibly face a heavier punishment.

 

So how do we get the sport's governing bodies AND promoters to realise that, as fans, you are saying 'enough is enough'? Very, very simple.

 

YOU, AND ALL OTHERS, SIMPLY BOYCOTT ALL HOME MEETINGS WHEN POOLE ARE IN TOWN.

 

This will hit promoters in the pocket. They will not like it. Who knows, it may even get them to grow a pair, and take on the antics of the aforementioned parties.

 

It will cause an embarrassment for Sky. What response would Messrs. Tatum & Pearson be able to give when apart from the visiting blue & white scarves, they are the only ones on the terracing.

 

It WILL send out a clear message, from genuine speedway fans to their clubs owners, that fans do actually exist, have a voice, and most importantly - need to be heard.

 

It's certainly not an action that should ever be taken lightly. It is however, a lawful one. It is something that may even attract the interest of both local and national media. And before anyone says that it is potentially bringing the sport into disrespute well I'm sorry, if something is already in the gutter, the best thing that can happen is that it's dragged out of it kicking and screaming.

 

What I do know is that comments upon forums simply fall on deaf ears. Clearly, that's evident by the complete lack of response, or any statement to date, from those people running this sport.

 

What I also recognise is that it would need YOU, via word of mouth, social media, etc. to advise others accordingly. Maybe those with some form of relationship with local radio or media could spread the message via those channels? The media love a story with controversy; particularly during the Summer when, very often, sports news is somewhat thin on the ground.

 

I have totally walked away from this sport for good, after a love affair of 40 years. I do not for one moment expect you to do similar.

 

But I would ask you to consider this idea. It is, to my mind, the ONLY way left to make your voices heard. It is the ONLY way in which you can make those in authority recognise the difference between fairness, and unfair changes that are sucking the very lifeblood from this once-great sport. It is, to my mind, the ONLY way in which people-power can potentially overcome the injustice that is so prevalent within Elite League Speedway; and make those in authority listen and take notice.

 

I will not make any further comment, as there is nothing more for me to say.

 

I wish each and every one of you health and happiness in the future.

 

The future of British Speedway is potentially in your hands. Please don't lose the opportunity.

Pardon?!

 

Why would any media -national, local or otherwise - be interested in some sort of supposed conspiracy theory, voiced on a minor sport's fan forum? There is no 'controversy' amongst the clubs or riders. There has been no disagreement in the speedway press, other than probably a couple of reader letters. In fact, the vast majority of speedway fans, especially those that still actually attend meetings on a regular basis, have no interest, knowledge nor opinion on the matter as long as there are still usually 7 riders against 7 riders at every meeting.

 

By all means write to the BSPA/SCB/ACU offices and/or every individual club and ask for an explanation or clarification and see what replies you get............

Edited August 12, 2014 by Skidder1

[Vincent Blachshadow]

In fact, the vast majority of speedway fans, especially those that still actually attend meetings on a regular basis, have no interest, knowledge nor opinion on the matter as long as there are still usually 7 riders against 7 riders at every meeting.

Yes, probably true.

 

It's a heck of a lot of the thousands that have already left the sport that care about it.

 

Not the best way to start getting them back.

[The White Knight]

Once again Speedway is shown in a bad light. When will they learn?

Edited August 13, 2014 by The White Knight

[Trees]

So Poole have a meeting tonight, perfect opportunity for someone to ask Ford or Middlo the answer? We have them at Lynn tomorrow, I get that chance then, Buster too :-)

[stevebrum]

It's the rules that have allowed him to do it, same every season. The bloke is brilliant at what he does,

 

 

NO, the rules were altered and one rider mysteriously dropping down the FTD to benefit only one team allowed him to do it.

[Tsunami]

Pardon?!

 

Why would any media -national, local or otherwise - be interested in some sort of supposed conspiracy theory, voiced on a minor sport's fan forum? There is no 'controversy' amongst the clubs or riders. There has been no disagreement in the speedway press, other than probably a couple of reader letters. In fact, the vast majority of speedway fans, especially those that still actually attend meetings on a regular basis, have no interest, knowledge nor opinion on the matter as long as there are still usually 7 riders against 7 riders at every meeting.

 

By all means write to the BSPA/SCB/ACU offices and/or every individual club and ask for an explanation or clarification and see what replies you get............

Quite agree Skidder.

 

I didn't realise that the signing of Benji was going to be the cause of the end of the world. Get a grip, the lad has been signed possibly because of the lack of riders, and all involved seem to be consenting. I think some on here have a protest board, and just wait for the next thing to post on it. Sad.

Edited August 13, 2014 by Tsunami