Reliant Robin Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 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. Agreed, I think that's how it will end up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Statement just confirms what a few fans have been stating, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 But where are the fans - home and visiting - going to park?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) On people's new driveways I reacon with all the houses being build around the stadium Not shocked to hear the news but thank fully the developers were not allowed to demolish the stadium before the new one had been started. Edited December 2, 2015 by Pirates Of Poole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 But where are the fans - home and visiting - going to park?? There has been talk of using the old Groundwell Park and ride site, but not sure if that is a possibility. If they do use it they will have to get someone to run a shuttle service to the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Just glad i missed the abbey farewell meeting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 so the farewell meeting wasn't actually a farewell meeting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 so the farewell meeting wasn't actually a farewell meeting! Always thought it was odd running the meeting with no stadium to move into. Still, no doubt they got a nice pay cheque to go towards the costs, assuming they don't try fool no one again with another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Just glad i missed the abbey farewell meeting It was worth going to listen to the club captain make an utter fool of himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 so the farewell meeting wasn't actually a farewell meeting! No it was a 'practice farewell meeting' so they could find out what they shouldn't be doing at a 'proper farewell meeting'. So next time they say 'farewell' they will get it right. Not only that, they will be able to have the 'farewell meeting proper' when it's really time to say farewell. Then they will be able to say 'a proper farewell' to all those they really want to say goodbye to properly. I will leave it to the informed to fill in the appropriate names, when it comes to saying goodbye, to all those they really want to say a 'proper farewell' to, in the 'proper manner'. Not only that they will be able to have the 'proper farewell meeting' in the last week when they say 'goodbye properly' to the old stadium and have a 'Hello meeting', to welcome folk to the new stadium, the following week. But the 'Hello meeting' will probably be a 'practice Hello meeting', to find out what they shouldn't be doing at a 'proper Hello meeting'. Then at the end of the season they will have the 'proper Hello meeting' so they can say 'Hello properly' to the new stadium. But, not only that, as it will be the end of the season, they will be able to say 'Hello' and 'Farewell' at the same time. They will be playing 'Hello Goodbye' by the Beatles at this meeting so as to avoid any confusion as to what the meeting is about. This will enable them to complete the circle of meetings, to the general satisfaction of all concerned, other than those they want to say a 'proper goodbye' to at the old stadium and never see again. Talking about circles, in 'speedway circles', all of the above is known as 'good business'. I hope all of this clears up any confusion that you may have had regarding as to what is proper and what isn't proper at Swindon Speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Just glad i missed the abbey farewell meeting Glad I was there to see the old crowd of riders from the late 60s side for probably the final time, and the super fireworks, and the splendid programme...now they have to get them all to come back again for one last hoorah, to be called The Fair Tell meeting in honour of El Tel Russell, and Batch must write a new speech...oh dear what a bloody willy up! At least the speedway looks safe for the immediate future? The Robins to be renamed The Budgies because of all the Aussies in the side! Edited December 2, 2015 by Mad Moose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 It was worth going to listen to the club captain make an utter fool of himself. Never heard what was said, I know people weren't impressed. Could you summarise please? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) No it was a 'practice farewell meeting' so they could find out what they shouldn't be doing at a 'proper farewell meeting'. So next time they say 'farewell' they will get it right. Not only that, they will be able to have the 'farewell meeting proper' when it's really time to say farewell. Then they will be able to say 'a proper farewell' to all those they really want to say goodbye to properly. I will leave it to the informed to fill in the appropriate names, when it comes to saying goodbye, to all those they really want to say a 'proper farewell' to, in the 'proper manner'. Not only that they will be able to have the 'proper farewell meeting' in the last week when they say 'goodbye properly' to the old stadium and have a 'Hello meeting', to welcome folk to the new stadium, the following week. But the 'Hello meeting' will probably be a 'practice Hello meeting', to find out what they shouldn't be doing at a 'proper Hello meeting'. Then at the end of the season they will have the 'proper Hello meeting' so they can say 'Hello properly' to the new stadium. But, not only that, as it will be the end of the season, they will be able to say 'Hello' and 'Farewell' at the same time. They will be playing 'Hello Goodbye' by the Beatles at this meeting so as to avoid any confusion as to what the meeting is about. This will enable them to complete the circle of meetings, to the general satisfaction of all concerned, other than those they want to say a 'proper goodbye' to at the old stadium and never see again. Talking about circles, in 'speedway circles', all of the above is known as 'good business'. I hope all of this clears up any confusion that you may have had regarding as to what is proper and what isn't proper at Swindon Speedway. "Hello Goodbye" has now been adopted as the new club song as the team enter the track, replacing the famous Jacko's "Rockin Robin". With perhaps Tom Jones "Green Green Grass Of Home". Edited December 2, 2015 by Mad Moose 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 About the 5th press statement saying the stadium has be delayed ....now we just got to wait for the next one mid way into the season telling us about the next delay ....Glad we got speedway at the abbey next season but wish we would cut the bull ...sadly the whole farewell meeting was sold on a lie/false promise . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 There has been talk of using the old Groundwell Park and ride site, but not sure if that is a possibility. If they do use it they will have to get someone to run a shuttle service to the stadium. Don't tell them about our secret parking spot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remembertheracers Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) THE FACTS Readng/Smallmead you all know what happened, I won't repeat it and get condemned again. Milton Keynes Groveway Stadia UK 2006 statement "Milton Keynes Greyhound Stadium will soon be relocated to nearby Elfield Park. Initial construction works have recently been completed to facilitate the relocation. " Bristol Eastville - Fire South Stand 1980. Bristol Rovers soon have to leave Eastville and play at Twerton Park, Bath. You choose to believe Stadia UK even want to build a new stadium if you will. I hope to be proved wrong but..... Edited December 2, 2015 by remembertheracers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Just glad i missed the abbey farewell meeting You haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCagney Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 THE FACTS Readng/Smallmead you all know what happened, I won't repeat it and get condemned again. Milton Keynes Groveway Stadia UK 2006 statement "Milton Keynes Greyhound Stadium will soon be relocated to nearby Elfield Park. Initial construction works have recently been completed to facilitate the relocation. " Bristol Eastville - Fire South Stand 1980. Bristol Rovers soon have to leave Eastville and play at Twerton Park, Bath. You choose to believe Stadia UK even want to build a new stadium if you will. I hope to be proved wrong but..... We are aware of all of this. I'm sure you think you are being helpful, but........ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie17 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I know people are being put down for being "doom mungers" but come on stop hiding your head in the sand. There is plenty of other land to develop on the site but the builders are specifically building right next to the stadium. Coincidence? I think not. Things are not being done in the order promised. A real concern. This new stadium is a real doubt, the developers don't want to build it, there's no money in it for them, houses bring in a lot of revenue. As for Stadia Uk.. Well 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 We are aware of all of this. I'm sure you think you are being helpful, but........ its called reality, perhaps you should take a pinch of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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