orion Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ok, what are the fans getting tonight for this extra cost that they wont get on any other Friday night meeting. Its just another meeting with one set of riders vs another, no extra costs for the promoter who is simply trying to cash in on the situation and i still say its in bad taste. Its one of the reasons why the play offs are now in the PL and they will never go away, its a license for those in charge to print money in trying to mitigate the fact not many bother to show up for the league matches that went before because they have by their own doing become worthless. What do they get in any other sport ? the more important the event the more money it costs as a rule not sure why speedway should be any different . Any final in any sport you tend to pay more money . Speedway clubs as a rule lose money so it's hardly a license to print money. i for one don't blame them trying to make money to clawed some of that back ...only in speedway would anyone bat a eyelid at a price increase for a final as it's just common practice . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is it raining yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is it raining yet? It will take some to top 4th time lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherborne Green Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Looking at all these posts re guests is enough to give anyone a headache. Injuries, etc this seasons have been the worst I can remember. Please rule makers over the winter take a look at this whole situation and come up with a sensible solution that everyone can live with. Also, please possibly less fixtures to get things settled before October which is normally cold and wet. Best luck to all riders tonight and come around safe. I admit I would like Poole to win but then everyone has their team, even though Bomber and Ben come from my part of the country. Yes and I also would like a Somerset victory next week, good luck to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is it raining yet? Nope and shouldn't be until after 8pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It has been a shambolic season in many ways. It's one that I can't say I particularly enjoyed . To many guests, long gaps between meetings etc. However, the playoff finals do usually produce exciting Speedway so I'm looking forward to watching it on the telly. For what it's worth I reckon Coventry will nick it, and that from a Leicester fan is pretty unheard of. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It has been a shambolic season in many ways. It's one that I can't say I particularly enjoyed . To many guests, long gaps between meetings etc. However, the playoff finals do usually produce exciting Speedway so I'm looking forward to watching it on the telly. For what it's worth I reckon Coventry will nick it, and that from a Leicester fan is pretty unheard of. Enjoy. I agree...! cannot wait to see Mick Horton throwing himself in front of the sky camera's at every opportunity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Three quid extra for a play off final. I don't have a problem with that! Not quite sure what will happen with the racecard as the printers will never have time to prepare which teams are playing, let alone who the riders are..how's that going to work? Well I know how mine's going to work. A blank piece of paper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob240866 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 if anybody fancys a bet on this. corals are giving even money on poole +7 points on the handicap. looks big to me... if the rain stays away lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 According to bookies it's Coventry's to lose, lets hope the bookies are wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Let us hope that if they do get this meeting off the ground tonight before any threatened rain it can be started without the usual gardening at the tapes, going up to the tapes turning round and going half way round the track before going forward and back at the tapes, one rider doing it then another just wasting time. False start — when riders move they should be made to go immedately back to the tapes, 2 minutes should go on immediately the red light is switched on. Tanks should be full of fuel at the start of each race to cater for a false start. It will be the same for both teams If only. I would quite willingly rugby tackle that chap on the gate at Coventry who lets them back into the pits if I was 50 years younger. Must admit it hasn't been so bad lately so hope they get a move on tonight. Is Dave Robinson the referee? He'll keep his eye on the clock. Is it raining yet? As long as you keep away from Hinckley you should be okay. ....foreverblue.....According to bookies it's Coventry's to lose, lets hope the bookies are wrong. Coventry's to lose? They've obviously taken some bad advice from someone. My prediction is Bees 42 - Pirates 48. Game over but I couldn't care less because it's not Poole beating us, just a selection of the best guests they could get. Edited October 17, 2014 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Regarding the price hike i think that is a complete insult and yet another case of a promoter taking the P*ss out of the fans, i would stay at home if i was a Bees fan, its not even like you would be lifting the trophy if you win tonight as only the first leg, things like this just leave me shaking my head and questioning just how out of touch are the people who try somewhat badly to run our sport. To be fair... It is a final and many sports have a higher tariff for their respective finals, many a lot higher than three quid... I can see why some people maybe peed off but you do have to remember that this increase tonight will be partly to pay for the winners and losers medals for all the riders who are eligible to receive one, and as at the last count that number stood at 48 (with many being eligible to receive both )!! Then a normal admission fee would have seen the two finals make a loss!! Edited October 17, 2014 by mikebv 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 i think we will miss Josh G tonight got 12 last time at Coventry although Danny King is very capable and has a good record at Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Coventry's to lose? They've obviously taken some bad advice from someone. My prediction is Bees 42 - Pirates 48. Game over but I couldn't care less because it's not Poole beating us, just a selection of the best guests they could get. Never -Cov win tonight by at least 8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny bee firefly Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 i think we will miss Josh G tonight got 12 last time at Coventry although Danny King is very capable and has a good record at Coventry. To be fair that evening josh scored his points from a second string berth against a totally out of touch hansen and the bee's reserves ! King has scored well from the heat leader position on all his visits to brandon this season ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonHWeiner Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Stuck on the M1! What time is Brandon opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Weather been warm and dry all day. Think track should be able to take a bit of water if does rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROCK Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Weather been warm and dry all day. Think track should be able to take a bit of water if does rain. I expect they will water the track well, this afternoon and make it nice and deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Weather been warm and dry all day. Think track should be able to take a bit of water if does rain. Especially if they have run a plough round the outside to suit Chris Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tyrrell Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Will there be a second half tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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