RPNY Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) I have to agree with you there David. Please lets see how the season goes before we pass judgement. I'm struggling to understand why there are so many people complaining here. All I've read on here over the last 5+ years (probably since the the 2007 title winning season actually) is people complaining about what a load of rubbish it was at the club. Out dated, poor teams assembled, jobs for the boys etc. A new promotion has come in and changed a few things us and everyone is up in arms. I've no idea what the relationship was between them and Uncle Len was, but if I remember rightly at the start of last season he was still the man in charge with regards to team building etc, so I can't see how BMR are to blame for last season. I will always be grateful to Len. He brought my team back to life after 7 long years. But his time was up. BMR haven't even had a chance to run the show their way yet. Lets give them at least ONE season before we say they are good or bad. Reading what Robbo has to say on the website, I'm cautiously optimistic. Edited February 24, 2016 by RPNYC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hold on before the old man is canonised, I think two fans brought the team back in 1999 and anther 50 put their hands in their pockets, oh and then approached Len to return to speedway.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Hold on before the old man is canonised, I think two fans brought the team back in 1999 and anther 50 put their hands in their pockets, oh and then approached Len to return to speedway..Then, if certain people are to believed, he threw them out Whilst I don't like the idea of doing away with 68 years of tradition the change of colours and logos is surely an attempt to modernise the club, something that supporters have been asking for for ages. I have to say, though, that I am not a fan of the Rockets logo. I like what Berwick have done. They put out a few race jacket/logo designs and had the supporters vote on their favourite Edited February 24, 2016 by Shads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Nice idea Shads, they probably should have done that, but I personally don't blame BMR for incorporating their own colors. As long as they're improving the track, stadium and giving us a decent team to support that's not a top concern... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Nice idea Shads, they probably should have done that, but I personally don't blame BMR for incorporating their own colors. As long as they're improving the track, stadium and giving us a decent team to support that's not a top concern...I'm not overly fussed about the colour change, I happen to like black, it'll make me look slimmer!As long as we're still the Rockets, I'm cool with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Good man Im with you on that one bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 This is a completely new era at Rye House ,lets give it a chance, it could conceivably be better ,time will tell,, but if you do not try it you will never know..Personally im looking forward to the new season some might say for obvious reasons with my grandson Ben riding in both teams.. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 In all the years I have followed the sport I have seen changes to my own club so I understand the mood of the Rye fans, in 1991 Arena Essex suddenly had an air fence and new shaped track, completely new management (the first of many) also almost a new team, over a decade later we had a name change to Lakeside and our colours changed also but it's still the Hammers. Hopefully Rye House will keep their name and it won't be called Lea Valley something, not that there is anything wrong with the Lea Valley, it's just not associated with Motorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startline sid Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I have to agree with you there David. Please lets see how the season goes before we pass judgement. I'm struggling to understand why there are so many people complaining here. All I've read on here over the last 5+ years (probably since the the 2007 title winning season actually) is people complaining about what a load of rubbish it was at the club. Out dated, poor teams assembled, jobs for the boys etc. A new promotion has come in and changed a few things us and everyone is up in arms. I've no idea what the relationship was between them and Uncle Len was, but if I remember rightly at the start of last season he was still the man in charge with regards to team building etc, so I can't see how BMR are to blame for last season. I will always be grateful to Len. He brought my team back to life after 7 long years. But his time was up. BMR haven't even had a chance to run the show their way yet. Lets give them at least ONE season before we say they are good or bad. Reading what Robbo has to say on the website, I'm cautiously optimistic. for all the knockers on here please just wait till you actually go into the stadium before you pass comment. I walked round the track this pm it looks great - if I had spent as much money as has been spent on the track and seeing all the negative comments I would be a bit p***** off. The promotion may be new to speedway but they have been running a very successful 4 car team in the touring car champs for many years which is no mean feat. Everyone has been moaning for the past few seasons about the track, the team and dare I say it the team manager as well - yes there have been massive changes but isn't that what most people wanted!!!! I personally can not wait for the season to start - yes the team is not as strong as it could be but I can assure you there are some very good reasons for that - just bring it on and support the team when you consider some of the problems some clubs are having with their stadiums just be thankful that we still have one. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 for all the knockers on here please just wait till you actually go into the stadium before you pass comment. I walked round the track this pm it looks great - if I had spent as much money as has been spent on the track and seeing all the negative comments I would be a bit p***** off. The promotion may be new to speedway but they have been running a very successful 4 car team in the touring car champs for many years which is no mean feat. Everyone has been moaning for the past few seasons about the track, the team and dare I say it the team manager as well - yes there have been massive changes but isn't that what most people wanted!!!! I personally can not wait for the season to start - yes the team is not as strong as it could be but I can assure you there are some very good reasons for that - just bring it on and support the team when you consider some of the problems some clubs are having with their stadiums just be thankful that we still have one. All it takes is an official post on the club's website to dispel doubts and prove that the paying customers' opinions are being listened to/cared about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 All it takes is an official post on the club's website to dispel doubts and prove that the paying customers' opinions are being listened to/cared about. I thought Sid was BMR's official spokesperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startline sid Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 nothing of the sort just go and have a look - see you in 2 weeks I thought Sid was BMR's official spokesperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmeRay Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I thought Sid was BMR's official spokesperson If he's not he should be. He's done more to ease anyone's fears than any official source. 😉 Edited February 27, 2016 by JmeRay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Reading Sids posts have re-energised my enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startline sid Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Reading Sids posts have re-energised my enthusiasm. just off on holiday - see you at p and p - if you have any spare time this weekend just go and look - you will be amazed and there is a lot more to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemill Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I had a good chat with Robbo last week at the speedway celebration held at Paradise Park . He totally convinced me there is a big future for speedway at Rye . He told me the track work is looking great , also sure he said they had slightly widened the home straight. So after having my worries about the future I am now starting to think it could be rosy . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveTeamBMR Posted February 27, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Reading Sids posts have re-energised my enthusiasm. We are very serious about what we are doing for speedway at Rye. We making a lot of changes, updating the track itself and have more long term plans for updating the spectator facilities. Work has started on the spectator facilities and will be on-going once the season starts. The riders have been in constant consultation with the track re-build, all of us working towards a common goal. Our lack of press updates is not in anyway meant to be secretive or obstructive, we are working all the daylight hours, 7 days a week, to ensure maximum achievements. We are meeting with new challenges each day and quite honestly, updates would be futile with us, sometimes having to change plans hourly. Rest assured, we are building for the future and continued support would be greatly appreciated 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Noticed that a new member joined the BSF at the the end of last month with a username of 'SteveTeamBMR'. Not posted yet, but been viewing the Premier League Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Noticed that a new member joined the BSF at the the end of last month with a username of 'SteveTeamBMR'. Not posted yet, but been viewing the Premier League Forum. Everyone on their best behaviour. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the update. My point of view is that we speedway supporters have lost so many tracks/clubs in the past that when changes start to happen at any track we fear the worst and none of us wants to see another one disappear, you only need to Google 'Defunct Speedway Tracks' to see what I mean. At one time Speedway was the second biggest spectator sport in this country, football being the first. Anyone who does anything to keep the sport alive will get my support and hopefully we will see Rye Rockets finish in the top half of the table this year and maybe even Draught beer in the bar. Edited February 29, 2016 by hammer1969 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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