BuzzCagney Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Is that the best they could do? There are plenty of big name companies in town and they couldn't get interest from any of them? Even Terry Russell hardly sounds enthused by it, does he. I'm sure Mr Sykes will feel thrilled when he reads the article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Robins announce a new main sponsor. Doesn't sound like the most lucrative of things but good to see a loyal business man invilved: http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/robins-new-main-sponsor-announced/ Is that the best they could do? There are plenty of big name companies in town and they couldn't get interest from any of them? Even Terry Russell hardly sounds enthused by it, does he. I'm sure Mr Sykes will feel thrilled when he reads the article! ...and equally less thrilled if he reads this forum!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Fair ...and equally less thrilled if he reads this forum!! Fair play to him for stepping up I'd say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Here is some good news, I have not got the time to call up all the previous pessimistic posts. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/abbey-stadium-plans-to-be-announced-today/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Here is some good news, I have not got the time to call up all the previous pessimistic posts. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/abbey-stadium-plans-to-be-announced-today/ That's really good news and just shows what can be accomplished. I just hope there will be enough other teams around to compete there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Great news for Robins fans and the sport in general - although I have got a reference library of Clarke Osborne's previous statements..............!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 A lot more detail on the stadium here. I like the sound of the new lighting (although I'm not sure what LED lighting is) but my tired old eyes often struggle to see the far corner of the track on dark evenings. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/building-work-on-robins-new-home-to-begin-inside-three-months/ One worry though (always have to find a negative) if it's planned to be complete next March that doesn't leave much room for lateness as all building projects seems to be. Hope it's an unfounded concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Great news really happy for all Swindon fans its a great feeling knowing that your club has a bright future with all the tales of woe over the last few years. Edited March 20, 2015 by B.V 72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers in Gravy Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.28498 Work to start in ten weeks and "definitely" racing there in 2016. Terrific news for Swindon and for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Isn't it funny how this stadiums being built has been handled compared to that of BV. This one is just slowly getting on with it, without the OTT proclamations of wonderful news and no silly deadlines. As a result, theres been no arguing about it. Funny that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Excellent news. I hope the new stadium is completed on time with a superb track and facilities. For those who can't just enjoy taking pleasure from this good news without taking a dig at Belle Vue they may want to consider that they are comparing two entirely different projects. The National Stadium project was initiated and taken forward by Belle Vue, they have been responsible for the design, raising the necessary financial guarantees and will own and run the stadium. As I understand it, Swindon will be tenants of a stadium which someone else is having built. They are not quietly getting on with anything other than waiting for others to consult with them, as necessary and to provide them with the finished stadium. Edited March 20, 2015 by Aces51 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I see the plans involve housing. Sandhu could do something similar and not knock Brandon stadium down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I see the plans involve housing. Sandhu could do something similar and not knock Brandon stadium down. It's a concern that there doesn't seem to be any progress towards finding a new home for the Bees. It would be a tragedy if a club with the history and stature of Coventry were to be lost to the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) I just hope that when the housing project has been finished and all the people move into their little boxes. That they don't start winging and wineing about the noise coming from the stadium. It is always a problem when you have houses close to the track, even when folks know it is there, you always get some A**e who will get up a petition, to stop all the noise daft sods and so petty too. I just hope that who ever is designing the track do a better job of it then they did at Leicester, because that is an issue, of a blank canvas that went terribly wrong. If they had just let Sam Emerlenco finish what he starte instead of pulling up all the pegs he put down and then DH changed it all to his own idea, that has been a contention of so many people about a track that needs to be changed, but the powers that be see no wrong and won't back down. I wish all the Robins fans the best in their new home and that it dosen't bring you any problems. Sandu has prommised the Bees so much with even telling them last season that he would find them a new home and build a new stadium before the 3 years are up. Well thats 1 nearlly gone and still no signs of anything further happening. Just hope they get sorted out because to lose the Bees would be a tragic lose to the sport, far to many clubs have been lost over the years because of greedy landlords. Edited March 20, 2015 by weatherwatcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Jeremy Heaver has comment on the Facebook site that they've look at sites in and around Coventry but nothing suitable yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnoone Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 A lot more detail on the stadium here. I like the sound of the new lighting (although I'm not sure what LED lighting is) but my tired old eyes often struggle to see the far corner of the track on dark evenings. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/building-work-on-robins-new-home-to-begin-inside-three-months/ Here is some info on LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting which will give much improved viewing compared to the existing lights. Long and predictable lifetime: The projected lifetime of LED street lights is usually 10 to 15 years, two to four times the life of currently used lights More accurate colour rendering. Improved colour rendering makes it easier for drivers to recognize potential road hazards Quick turn on and off: Unlike fluorescent lamps, which take time to heat up once switched on, LEDs come on with full brightness instantly. Less attractive to nocturnal insects: Nocturnal insects are attracted to ultraviolet light emitted by many conventional light sources. Reduced glare: Directing the light downward onto the roadway reduces the amount of light that is directed into driver's eyes. Higher light output even at low temperatures: While fluorescent lights are comparably energy efficient, on average they tend to have lesser light output at winter temperatures I just hope that when the housing project has been finished and all the people move into their little boxes. That they don't start winging and wineing about the noise coming from the stadium. It is always a problem when you have houses close to the track, even when folks know it is there, you always get some A**e who will get up a petition, to stop all the noise daft sods and so petty too. I just hope that who ever is designing the track do a better job of it then they did at Leicester, because that is an issue, of a blank canvas that went terribly wrong. If they had just let Sam Emerlenco finish what he starte instead of pulling up all the pegs he put down and then DH changed it all to his own idea, that has been a contention of so many people about a track that needs to be changed, but the powers that be see no wrong and won't back down. I wish all the Robins fans the best in their new home and that it dosen't bring you any problems. Sandu has prommised the Bees so much with even telling them last season that he would find them a new home and build a new stadium before the 3 years are up. Well thats 1 nearlly gone and still no signs of anything further happening. Just hope they get sorted out because to lose the Bees would be a tragic lose to the sport, far to many clubs have been lost over the years because of greedy landlords. I live near the stadium and was advised by the local councillor that new design techniques will reduce the amount of noise that escapes the new stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 That is good news then. I would think in this day and age that any new stadium could be made almost sound proof, with the modern technology they have brought in to alter and move the sound around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 All sounded good til they announced they are designing the track shape to be the same as Cardiff....zzzzzzzzzzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 It's only shaped like Cardiff, it will obviously be a different surface and will be permanent track too so more manageable. http://www.swindonlinksport.com/2015/03/20/new-abbey-to-be-based-on-gp-track/ Interesting stuff about the viewing gallery and outside seating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are we installing the grade 2 listed back street bogs? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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