Grachan Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 It's always wise to invite your neighbours to a noisy house party Exactly. And they might enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCagney Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Screw the neighbours. The speedway was there long before they were. Suck it up or move. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Screw the neighbours. The speedway was there long before they were. Suck it up or move. It's all very well having that sort of attitude, but surely it's better to try and make it something local people are actually interested in. Edited January 25, 2016 by grachan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCagney Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Nice idea and good luck with that. But if all they want to do is bitch then its still pretty much just screw 'em. EDIT: Swindon, indeed speedway as a whole, needs to cut prices to attract fans back who have deserted the sport. Giving reduced admission to placate a few whiney neighbours isn't really the Big Plan the sport needs. In fact it might only serve to piss of long standing supporters who have been there through thick and thin. And thinner. And thinner again. Edited January 25, 2016 by BuzzCagney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 So assuming the new stadium is being built at some point, and untill such time Does anybody know how long you have in the Abbey Can you run in there for a full season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yes please to Twelve Oaks, as I could ride my bike to Speedway from Lechlade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I live near Newbury racecourse and they sometimes put concerts on. Every time they do, local residents get a voucher for cheap admission to a race meeting. It's a gesture that is appreciated. I completely agree with this - I too live within earshot of Newbury racecourse and the freebie/discounted tickets for local residents are definitely appreciated and would possibly be a good idea for the Swindon promotion to consider... grachan - We must almost be neighbours! I'm just off Pinchington Lane near the car dealerships - anywhere near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I completely agree with this - I too live within earshot of Newbury racecourse and the freebie/discounted tickets for local residents are definitely appreciated and would possibly be a good idea for the Swindon promotion to consider... grachan - We must almost be neighbours! I'm just off Pinchington Lane near the car dealerships - anywhere near you? I'm on the racecourse estate, off Westwood Road. I've never actually taken up one of the offers, but it does make you feel respected. It's all very well people having a "stuff the local residents, if they don't like it then tough" attitude, but it's exactly that sort of attitude that could get tracks closed down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm on the racecourse estate, off Westwood Road. I've never actually taken up one of the offers, but it does make you feel respected. It's all very well people having a "stuff the local residents, if they don't like it then tough" attitude, but it's exactly that sort of attitude that could get tracks closed down. Cheap to tickets to local residents could be seen in a number of lights..... 1) trying to get locals on side and in stadium 2) Bribing locals to stop them complaining 3) Looked at by the hard core supporters with disdain, as regular supporters don't get cheap tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Cheap to tickets to local residents could be seen in a number of lights..... 1) trying to get locals on side and in stadium 2) Bribing locals to stop them complaining 3) Looked at by the hard core supporters with disdain, as regular supporters don't get cheap tickets Well Newbury Racecourse seems to be doing ok. Personally, I can't believe that supporters are so disdainful about getting local residents onside. Edited January 26, 2016 by grachan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well Newbury Racecourse seems to be doing ok. Personally, I can't believe that supporters are so disdainful about getting local residents onside. Wasnt one of the issues Mildenhall had/has, that "we were here first, you knew we were here when you bought your house!" cuts no ice legally when it comes to the EHO carrying out its 'noise pollution' duties? The more the residents are kept onside the better.. I have even seen new golf courses giving free membership to those with houses adjacent to keep them 'sweet'... Makes total sense... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Swindon will have their new track. What is disappointing is the poor communication over the last year from the promoters towards it's fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Swindon will have their new track. What is disappointing is the poor communication over the last year from the promoters towards it's fans. I don't think it's poor at all. They can only communicate what they know, and have always updated whenever there are any actual real developments. Plus Rosco is very available and open on Facebook and is a member of the Swindon Speedway group on there. I'm not really sure what people expect from them when developments are pretty much out of their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I always wonder how this works.... it's definately much better to have Speedway in town, as if a car's needed you lose fans. Ashfield is right next to an estate but doesn't seem to be an issue. IMO if it's finished by half ten I'd like to have a speedway track nearby. It's the football crowd that used to annoy me at my last place as they were steaming and or parked their car in your drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I don't think it's poor at all. They can only communicate what they know, and have always updated whenever there are any actual real developments. Plus Rosco is very available and open on Facebook and is a member of the Swindon Speedway group on there. I'm not really sure what people expect from them when developments are pretty much out of their hands. I think most people have found it very poor how they have gone about the press statements the silly false deadlines and the con of a farewell meeting ....I think fans expect honestly and the club to be realistic . Lets be honest they have also been very naïve with there dealings with gaming international . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Don't understand all the fuss about the farewell meeting to be honest. I think people need to lighten up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I always wonder how this works.... it's definately much better to have Speedway in town, as if a car's needed you lose fans. Ashfield is right next to an estate but doesn't seem to be an issue. IMO if it's finished by half ten I'd like to have a speedway track nearby. It's the football crowd that used to annoy me at my last place as they were steaming and or parked their car in your drive! With respect, Ashfield is in Possilpark - hardly the most salubrious part of Glasgow. I know I wouldn't want to live there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Don't understand all the fuss about the farewell meeting to be honest. I think people need to lighten up. I understand the fuss ...if your naïve then your unlikely to understand I guess . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I understand the fuss ...if your naïve then your unlikely to understand I guess . Naive? Or just not so anal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I think most people have found it very poor how they have gone about the press statements the silly false deadlines and the con of a farewell meeting ....I think fans expect honestly and the club to be realistic . Lets be honest they have also been very naïve with there dealings with gaming international . Naive in their dealings with Gaming International? I think they've actually done a bit of a job on them by keeping pressure very much on rather than allowing it to go quiet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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