em1500uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 In which case he's a bigger twit that I previously thought. I'm sure it was Matt Ford who Radio Norfolk were talking to. Either way, I'm not really sure that he's telling lies as such... The last EL fixture was Coventry v Wolverhampton on September 26th. When was the original league fixture completion date? I can't say I remember. Does anyone else remember when it was? Or have we all gone past caring? Well said. On the subject of fixtures I'm sure all promoters have to agree to it at the beginning of the season. It's a pity a few didn't voice their misgivings then, or do they only get concerned when they are getting flack. However there are still 2 weeks left of this season so I fail to see what the panic is. Oh yes light bulb moment, it's so Sky can televise it and they dictate when. Well hold on just a cotton picking minute is this the same Sky that are not going to show the third most important meeting of the season but will deign to show us key heats. Well Sky here's a bit of advice, rubbish happens sometimes and you have to take the rough with the smooth. You may have lost some dosh last week, but so did Matt Ford/Poole as no doubt did Coventry then and will again tomorrow if tonight does not go ahead. That's not to mention all the fans that have made the effort to travel etc. You just have to suck it up as they say. That's part one of today's rant, no doubt I'll be back later The sport needs the Sky money though... We'd probably be lost without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm sure it was Matt Ford who Radio Norfolk were talking to. Either way, I'm not really sure that he's telling lies as such... The last EL fixture was Coventry v Wolverhampton on September 26th. When was the original league fixture completion date? I can't say I remember. Does anyone else remember when it was? Or have we all gone past caring? That meeting was after the cut-off date and didn't count. We knew that was going to be the case for about 4 weeks. the cut off date was, as it always was, 22nd September. The meeting on Friday 26th September had no bearing on Matt Fords ability to run a meeting at Poole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalman Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Don't forget last seasons playoff final 2nd leg at Birmingam was raind off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Mr Ford would make an excellent MP, has plenty to say about something that he thinks somebody else has done wrong, even though it has very little relevance to the issues he is facing, yet nothing at all about the fact that somebody who works for him created an unsafe track last Monday week through incompetence. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) That meeting was after the cut-off date and didn't count. We knew that was going to be the case for about 4 weeks. the cut off date was, as it always was, 22nd September. The meeting on Friday 26th September had no bearing on Matt Fords ability to run a meeting at Poole. Just seen a previous reply of yours to someone else. Yes, I can see that now You were already in the play offs at that stage anyway and Wolves were well out of contention so it was only ran after the cut off point to complete the fixture. I believe clubs get fined if they don't complete all fixtures before the season's end? So yeah, as you say, that fixture didn't count, so what is Mr Ford prattling on about then? As I said before, start the league much earlier in March and have an earlier date for league completion. I know there's the SGP in New Zealand to think about, but are there going to be that many GP riders over here racing next year? I doubt it. Edited October 16, 2014 by em1500uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 No NZ GP next year anyway Em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The sport needs the Sky money though... We'd probably be lost without it. I'm not convinced of that to be honest. This mess is mainly down to Sky - they wanted play offs - they want it when they want it not when clubs will have their riders etc- then they don't even show one of the semis. I'm old enough to remember speedway before Sky. We ran till Oct 31, we still can but that doesn't suit Sky. No thought for riders who have ridden all season, fans who travel, Coventry who can't promote the final properly or anyone else. I could go on but I'll jus get more angry. The whole thing is a farce. The biggest farce is no one knows what wil happen if tonight does not happen cos Sky haven't decreed when they want it !!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 No NZ GP next year anyway Em. No? There's not? Oh jesus Right. I'll go crawl back into the hole I've just dug for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Not necessarily..... there is an Aussie one in October instead so an earlier start will still be required! High time they tried to get the season wrapped up by the end of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm not convinced of that to be honest. This mess is mainly down to Sky - they wanted play offs - they want it when they want it not when clubs will have their riders etc- then they don't even show one of the semis. I'm old enough to remember speedway before Sky. We ran till Oct 31, we still can but that doesn't suit Sky. No thought for riders who have ridden all season, fans who travel, Coventry who can't promote the final properly or anyone else. I could go on but I'll jus get more angry. The whole thing is a farce. The biggest farce is no one knows what wil happen if tonight does not happen cos Sky haven't decreed when they want it !!! OH has just managed to secure a half day tomorrow so we can go up to Coventry, having booked and cancelled leave for the other occasions Dogs booked in to Doggy hotel again, we're booked in to a hotel again...Will we be cancelling again? I'm worn out with it all to be honest ..Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em1500uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm not convinced of that to be honest. This mess is mainly down to Sky - they wanted play offs - they want it when they want it not when clubs will have their riders etc- then they don't even show one of the semis. I'm old enough to remember speedway before Sky. We ran till Oct 31, we still can but that doesn't suit Sky. No thought for riders who have ridden all season, fans who travel, Coventry who can't promote the final properly or anyone else. I could go on but I'll jus get more angry. The whole thing is a farce. The biggest farce is no one knows what wil happen if tonight does not happen cos Sky haven't decreed when they want it !!! I actually can't disagree with any of that SL. Personally, I'd rather not have Sky's involvement, or have the play offs, but that's what we all have to deal with. I still think the sport needs the Sky money myself though. If it weren't for that, I know what I'd be telling them to do Not necessarily..... there is an Aussie one in October instead so an earlier start will still be required! High time they tried to get the season wrapped up by the end of September. Now I did know about the SGP in Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 OH has just managed to secure a half day tomorrow so we can go up to Coventry, having booked and cancelled leave for the other occasions Dogs booked in to Doggy hotel again, we're booked in to a hotel again...Will we be cancelling again? I'm worn out with it all to be honest ..Sigh Me too, hope it's not cancelled although no guarantee we will win anyway. Weather today has been much better just hope it doesn't rain again until late evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Me too, hope it's not cancelled although no guarantee we will win anyway. Weather today has been much better just hope it doesn't rain again until late evening. Have you escaped the heavy showers, we've had some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I just hope that if the track is not fit for RACING tonight the riders stick together and refuse to ride. Despite all the problems a rain off will cause, the most important consideration is riders safety, I for one will not criticise any rider that won't ride. Hopefully none will be pressurised. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hopefully, this will be settled 'on track' but with 7 of the 14 riders being 'guests' it is hardly a ringing endorsement for speedway in general. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hopefully, this will be settled 'on track' but with 7 of the 14 riders being 'guests' it is hardly a ringing endorsement for speedway in general. I don't see how the sport can be criticised for the guest situation. Both Poole & KL have suffered terrible injuries to riders this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Have you escaped the heavy showers, we've had some? No. Heavy shower about an hr ago. Stopped now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Have you escaped the heavy showers, we've had some? No that's what i mean't by hoping it doesn't rain again but showers are forecast for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packerman Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Back in the days when Poole were a poor side in the 80's October was full of challenge fixtures to pad the season out. If you were fortunate to have a good team the league cup & KOC were raced then. hope the weather stays away as I might get to only my second fixture of the season :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) maybe this should be decided by the pool(e)s panel..we can then get on and have a final Edited October 16, 2014 by Mike.Butler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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