Reliant Robin Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Just read the article, it does say either 'sell or offload' which would indicate he's open to handing the Club over to the right set of hands without necessarily selling it. I guess we'll wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 He more or less says he wants to be out before it closes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwright71 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 4 hours ago, frigbo said: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/speedway/17391790.swindon-robins-chairman-terry-russell-keen-to-see-a-succession-plan-at-the-club/ Sounds very similar to Matt Ford. 2 long term speedway dyed in the wool speedway promoters who know the game is nearly up and want to sell their club before it is worth nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 6:50 AM, steve roberts said: I would have thought, and I'm no expert, that getting the base right was the most important factor. We all remember the nonsense that was Bristol and I recall that when Peterborough's track was first laid they dug down a number of feet to lay a decent foundation so as the track wouldn't cut up and also drain satisfactorily. Don't forget the NSS infamous opening night disaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Am surprised there is not a challenge at the start of the season to test the track out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiarule Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 In sure they'll be plenty of behind closed doors activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Whereabouts does Terry Russell live to be 200 miles from Swindon ? I thought he was a London/Essex lad. That ain't 200 miles unless he avoids right turns at junctions and hitting the motorways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtiger Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 8:23 PM, Noodles said: Don't forget the NSS infamous opening night disaster Yes an infamous night. I was there at the NSS. A complete disaster for the sport. What a total disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 9:16 PM, Triple.H. said: Whereabouts does Terry Russell live to be 200 miles from Swindon ? I thought he was a London/Essex lad. That ain't 200 miles unless he avoids right turns at junctions and hitting the motorways Think he lives in Kent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 13 hours ago, auntie doris said: Think he lives in Kent. Probably something to do with the name of his company - Kent Sweepers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at least his company is not" Amazon" or "Iceland",that really would be to much travelling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Probably something to do with the name of his company - Kent Sweepers. Nothing to do with him as far as I know. His company was Sabre Cleaning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sotonian said: Nothing to do with him as far as I know. His company was Sabre Cleaning. Yeh, Sabre was/is him, Kent Sweepers was just the sponsors i think. Anyway, according to companies house, he's based in Gravesend. Certainly a fair trek, but not 200 miles by any means. Edited February 1, 2019 by The Doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Is he on Sky Sports racing or is it a lookalike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Sotonian said: Nothing to do with him as far as I know. His company was Sabre Cleaning. He sold out his Cleaning business pretty early on, and made a lot of money from the sale. Got the feeling that some riders close to him also worked in the company but I might be wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tsunami said: He sold out his Cleaning business pretty early on, and made a lot of money from the sale. Got the feeling that some riders close to him also worked in the company but I might be wrong. Pretty sure Andy Galvin did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Tsunami said: He sold out his Cleaning business pretty early on, and made a lot of money from the sale. Got the feeling that some riders close to him also worked in the company but I might be wrong. I believe Alan Mogridge (?) did at one time? Edited February 1, 2019 by steve roberts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, steve roberts said: I believe Alan Mogridge (?) did at one time? You are both correct. When i worked at Wimbledon back in the 1980's, they were both working at the stadium for the cleaning company. They were also top riders in the old NL at the time. I wonder how many professional riders combine jobs these days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Andy Galvin [even though he went off the rails] and Alan Mogridge were worth the admission money on their own at most tracks. Top entertainers 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) On 2/1/2019 at 7:47 PM, racers and royals said: Pretty sure Andy Galvin did. He did and Andy used to come out to the AGM's abroad with Dave Pavitt for a few days away. Andy was like a son to Terry. Edited February 25, 2019 by Tsunami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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