damosuzuki Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 If Swindon are having trouble they should at least update via social media. No way the track can be ready now and at least if the supporters knew they could assist in some way surely (eg by getting a campaign going or whatever). Really hope it isn't the case but this looks like a scam on the developers behalf if there is no information forthcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Ah yes, but 'its all about the base, no trouble!!' You're too old for that song Edited November 30, 2015 by Steve0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Is there any news about Oxford's supposed return next season? Yes they're doing a track share at The New Abbey I heard, now to be called the Troy Batchelor Arena. Saw the girders for the new stadium stored at the Groundwell Park n' Ride when I was visiting the premises of a nearby club programme advertiser, she said three lorries turned up, will be gathering cobwebs then. The club/fans would have been looking forward to starting the new season at their new home with increased crowds, if they start at the old Abbey a lot of peeps wont bother going after paying for the Farewell and will feel they've been conned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yes they're doing a track share at The New Abbey I heard, now to be called the Troy Batchelor Arena. Saw the girders for the new stadium stored at the Groundwell Park n' Ride when I was visiting the premises of a nearby club programme advertiser, she said three lorries turned up, will be gathering cobwebs then. The club/fans would have been looking forward to starting the new season at their new home with increased crowds, if they start at the old Abbey a lot of peeps wont bother going after paying for the Farewell and will feel they've been conned. I shall be going as I was astute enough to miss the 'disrespectful' Farewell meeting anyway... FYI Keef - Interesting article recently in the Adver re Moonrakers, see below.. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14039077.Tales_of_the_underground___Swindon_s_smuggling_network_/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Not sure about that Moose. Swindon have a sold hard core of fans that will turn up rain,wind or shine. Once the fans start to see the new stadium taking shape, enthusiasm will gain momentum. At least the Famous Abbey track will be there to start the 2016 season and help to bed in the new team which will no doubt be led by the inspirational Doyle. Rather than the Troy Batchelor arena, I'd rather the 'Batchelor bogs'. Kind of has a special 'ring' to it, if you get where I'm coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I shall be going as I was astute enough to miss the 'disrespectful' Farewell meeting anyway... FYI Keef - Interesting article recently in the Adver re Moonrakers, see below.. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14039077.Tales_of_the_underground___Swindon_s_smuggling_network_/ Good article by Mr.Hudson...strange bloke, I spoke to him once when I worked for the Adver, once was enough! Not sure about that Moose. Swindon have a sold hard core of fans that will turn up rain,wind or shine. Once the fans start to see the new stadium taking shape, enthusiasm will gain momentum. At least the Famous Abbey track will be there to start the 2016 season and help to bed in the new team which will no doubt be led by the inspirational Doyle. Rather than the Troy Batchelor arena, I'd rather the 'Batchelor bogs'. Kind of has a special 'ring' to it, if you get where I'm coming from? An ever-decreasing hardcore band. Doyley is a great signing but no Darcy Ward. The new stadium would have brought many new and ex-fans in at least initially. The club need to do more PR, especially when fans are prepared to give up their free-time for nought to do leaflet distribution or whatever to bring in new fans. Get involved more in the local community like the football and ice-hockey clubs do. The bogs are to be renamed the "Lord Loocan Suite" I hear. Edited November 30, 2015 by Mad Moose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 There are also tunnels in north Swindon going from Cheney Manor north to the Church in Akers Way, but not sure if these were for hiding smuggled contriband or just the hiding of priests when Cromwell was about. These were found when they built some of the houses in Cheney Manor Road. Ah yes, but 'its all about the base, no trouble!!' The new stadium is being built where there is a concrete carpark so they can just chuck a light sprinkling of shale on top of it and end up with a track similar to Wimborne Road 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 If you build it he will come 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 The new stadium is being built where there is a concrete carpark so they can just chuck a light sprinkling of shale on top of it and end up with a track similar to Wimborne Road Or how about that 70's disco number 'Get yer groove on get yer blue groove on' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remembertheracers Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Will it be built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Swindon Speedway on twitter have said there will be more information regarding the new stadium tomorrow morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Will it be built? What did you say? Ah-ha, now we can read it! Edited December 1, 2015 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCagney Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Swindon Speedway on twitter have said there will be more information regarding the new stadium tomorrow morning Tel is organising a Farewell Meeting for the new stadium? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Swindon Speedway on twitter have said there will be more information regarding the new stadium tomorrow morning Is someone finally going to start doing some digging? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Is someone finally going to start doing some digging? Yes they have given Rosco a spade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Is someone finally going to start doing some digging? Starman is doing plenty on the Poole thread. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Starman is doing plenty on the Poole thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 First half of the season in the old stadium before a move mid season. I know people will grumble but to me the main thing is we have the old stadium as a fall back and we have speedway in 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 An 'as you were'announcement. Nothing to see here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 An 'as you were'announcement. Nothing to see here. Yeah pretty much. I think the whole of 2016 will be spent at the old gaff so as long as we can see the new gaff being built then I will be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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