cyclone Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hardly surprising with the mucking about of start time. Speedway and Glasgow speedway need the decent travelling support Newcastle usually bring to boost numbers but they dont seem to realise it That's why I'm not going. The Glasgow Promotion issued a news release on Monday which stated:- "The change to start time has been brought about by us requiring additional time for 3 of our riders to travel back to Glasgow from meeting’s the evening before – Tero is competing in Finland, whilst Saturday night is also the re-staging date for the FIM Europe U21 Championship Final (Rybnik, Poland) which both Victor and Kasper have qualified for. All three riders have secured passage back to Scotland on Sunday, however a 5pm start will allow them vital travel and preparation time ahead of lining-up to face the Diamonds." Although they were tardy in publicising this information, under the circumstances, imo, it was not an unreasonable course of action taken by them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) The Glasgow Promotion issued a news release on Monday which stated:- "The change to start time has been brought about by us requiring additional time for 3 of our riders to travel back to Glasgow from meeting’s the evening before – Tero is competing in Finland, whilst Saturday night is also the re-staging date for the FIM Europe U21 Championship Final (Rybnik, Poland) which both Victor and Kasper have qualified for. All three riders have secured passage back to Scotland on Sunday, however a 5pm start will allow them vital travel and preparation time ahead of lining-up to face the Diamonds." Although they were tardy in publicising this information, under the circumstances, imo, it was not an unreasonable course of action taken by them. Agreed - but - how long were the Promotion going to allow things to drift without informing the most important people - the PAYING SUPPORTERS? It is indicative of why Speedway is on the slide. I have great sympathy with the view of Halifaxtiger. Edited September 26, 2014 by The White Knight 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 spot on comments white night,, as the more support the lads get on the road it gives them a boost as robbo was telling me at the plrc last sunday,, even if they made it a 4pm start we could've had a bigger bus going and it would've swelled the Glasgow coffers a bit but never mind its there loss 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Edinburgh at Peterborough in the League Cup Final on Sunday (5th Oct) So we are, had forgotten all about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 They spoke to the Newcastle promotion on sunday who agreed to the 5pm start.I would think they would have to get permission from the BSPA on Monday for change of start time. They then issued statement on Monday. Sunday to Monday have i missed some days. Pienpeesman 5pm is still better than 6.30 when you start your meetings maybe you need your beauty sleep more than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) The Glasgow Promotion issued a news release on Monday which stated:- "The change to start time has been brought about by us requiring additional time for 3 of our riders to travel back to Glasgow from meeting’s the evening before – Tero is competing in Finland, whilst Saturday night is also the re-staging date for the FIM Europe U21 Championship Final (Rybnik, Poland) which both Victor and Kasper have qualified for. All three riders have secured passage back to Scotland on Sunday, however a 5pm start will allow them vital travel and preparation time ahead of lining-up to face the Diamonds." Although they were tardy in publicising this information, under the circumstances, imo, it was not an unreasonable course of action taken by them. Based upon that information alone, its a perfectly reasonable decision (although riders dashing to and from meetings is hardly unheard of). But that's not the whole picture. As Lioness has said, Glasgow supporters do not want 5pm starts and the later time will put Newcastle supporters off travelling. So what we have, yet again, is the long suffering speedway fan and their wishes and requirements being placed at the back of the queue. One day speedway promotions will learn that taking fans for granted is one the main reasons why the sport is on its knees. Edited September 27, 2014 by Halifaxtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) They spoke to the Newcastle promotion on sunday who agreed to the 5pm start.I would think they would have to get permission from the BSPA on Monday for change of start time. They then issued statement on Monday. Sunday to Monday have i missed some days. Pienpeesman 5pm is still better than 6.30 when you start your meetings maybe you need your beauty sleep more than me You don't do humour do you. 6.30pm on a regular basis (with Floodlights), against a risky 5.00pm on an autumn night with NO floodlights. Your right about PPM, he does need his beauty sleep, badly. Edited September 26, 2014 by Tsunami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 My remarks were made to the people who said who said they would not go because off the 5pm start. They would be home in Newcastle at the same time when your meetings finish. Re run after first bend bunching on average according to updates 6-8 times ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) My remarks were made to the people who said who said they would not go because off the 5pm start. They would be home in Newcastle at the same time when your meetings finish. Re run after first bend bunching on average according to updates 6-8 times ' If they were in a helicopter, maybe. Its 150 miles or so by road from Glasgow to Newcastle or about 2.75 hours travelling time (according to the distance calculator I used, anyway). Allowing two hours for a meeting, they'd arrive back in Newcastle at 9.45 (and that's if they don't stop). I have been to some late meetings at Newcastle before but never one that has taken 3.25 hours. Edited September 27, 2014 by Halifaxtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Can the people who were going on the bus not arrange to go in a few cars instead? If you can try and get up there to support the lads as its our only chance of winning anything this season!! I doubt for most people it has anything to do with the start time as would get home for about 9.45-10pm anyway and also I dont think a bus ran to the league match at Glasgow which started at 3?! COME ON THE LADS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Can the people who were going on the bus not arrange to go in a few cars instead? If you can try and get up there to support the lads as its our only chance of winning anything this season!! I doubt for most people it has anything to do with the start time as would get home for about 9.45-10pm anyway and also I dont think a bus ran to the league match at Glasgow which started at 3?! COME ON THE LADS!! I think you will find that there are cars going Gaz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 They spoke to the Newcastle promotion on sunday who agreed to the 5pm start.I would think they would have to get permission from the BSPA on Monday for change of start time. They then issued statement on Monday. Sunday to Monday have i missed some days. Pienpeesman 5pm is still better than 6.30 when you start your meetings maybe you need your beauty sleep more than me agreed about are start time being at 18.30 at our place as its about 18.45 before the 1st race gets under away so therefore is the meeting going to start at 17.15 or will it be 17.00 with the parade at 16.45 which means the riders who have international meetings on Saturday wont be in the parade as they'll be getting ready for the meeting, 1 things for sure you'll be getting your beauty sleep well before me as I've got to drive back down hopefully with a semi final v the monarchs to look forward to You don't do humour do you. 6.30pm on a regular basis (with Floodlights), against a risky 5.00pm on an autumn night with NO floodlights. Your right about PPM, he does need his beauty sleep, badly. thanks granddad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Rumour (thats all it is for now as nothing official anywhere that I can see) has it that Viktor Palovaara will also be missing for the Tigers this afternoon. Can any of our Newcastle friends confirm? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Mushrooms anyone? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Rumour (thats all it is for now as nothing official anywhere that I can see) has it that Viktor Palovaara will also be missing for the Tigers this afternoon. Can any of our Newcastle friends confirm? Berwick tweeted that Matty Wethers was guesting for Glasgow this afternoon, but didn't say who he was guesting in place of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 He is guesting for Rusty Harrison Steve - thanks though Again I stress this next bit is rumour only - I've not seen any official comment anywhere - apparently Viktor crashed on Friday and suffered concussion so is not fit to ride today. If thats true get well soon Viktor. If its not I am sure someone will put me right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Mushrooms anyone? Magic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 still working on rumours but I think its Danny Phillips in for Palovaara according to a mate at the track. Mason Campton is in too but not sure at this stage who for this might join the last post - Wolbert is missing so its r/r for Wolbert, Wethers for Harrison and Campton in at no 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 still working on rumours but I think its Danny Phillips in for Palovaara according to a mate at the track. Mason Campton is in too but not sure at this stage who for this might join the last post - Wolbert is missing so its r/r for Wolbert, Wethers for Harrison and Campton in at no 2 Bit off a shambles and one off the reasons why i didn't bother today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 from what I have heard from someone at the track Gaz there are many many others have not bothered today either.... ;(when will they learn? Hopefully not before its too late but..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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