thecoombdog Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I went to White Hart Lane yesterday for the 1st time in a couple of months and was amazed at the progress they have made on the new ground compared to the last time I went. Considering the build there is probably 1000 times more complicated its worrying to see the lack of progress at our gaff here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Any updates on the progress of the new rosco arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 There was a delay, due to the tea urn not working, but Keith has stepped in and loaned them the spare from Kings Lynn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 That's a relief. I wouldn't want anything to hold up the project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Two words.....Clarke Osbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Two words.....Clarke Osbourne. Don't you swear at me! Seriously he was the front man of Bristol Stadium Ltd. who owned Oxford Stadium back in the early seventies and attempted to sell the stadium for re-development until a committee of speedway and greyhound enthusiasts got together to save it for future generations. Edited February 2, 2017 by steve roberts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 So still no further forward? :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 So still no further forward? :sad: I'm not sure if this is further forward but here is what Alum Rossiter had to say on Facebook today ~ copied because I know you aren't on there TWK. Lady's and Gentlemen this is the Home of Swindon speedway until you see another building going up we will continue to race at the Abbey . The time to worry is when they start to knock down this stadium down and there isn't a new one in the corner. As I was at the very first council meeting from the off,the council made it very clear that the new one had to be built before they take down the Abbey. Understand your frustration but we have a track we have a team so let's not worry about the new one until it's built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 If it's built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 If it's built. This really has been a public relations disaster and hasn't been handled at all well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm not sure if this is further forward but here is what Alum Rossiter had to say on Facebook today ~ copied because I know you aren't on there TWK. Lady's and Gentlemen this is the Home of Swindon speedway until you see another building going up we will continue to race at the Abbey . The time to worry is when they start to knock down this stadium down and there isn't a new one in the corner. As I was at the very first council meeting from the off,the council made it very clear that the new one had to be built before they take down the Abbey. Understand your frustration but we have a track we have a team so let's not worry about the new one until it's built. Thank you very much Gemini. I hope your Dogs are well. This really has been a public relations disaster and hasn't been handled at all well. Remember steve - this is Speedway. :sad: Situation normal. :sad: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 FIM World U21 final on July 23. This must be in doubt if they don't crack on soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thank you very much Gemini. I hope your Dogs are well. Remember steve - this is Speedway. :sad: Situation normal. :sad: ...but I think that you'd agree that even within speedway's standards this is one hell of a mess...considering that the farewell meeting was held the season before last! It has been handled badly and information lacking as regards development and /or progress of same. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Is it me!!!! My understanding is the new track partly covers where the old track is so how can the new track be finished and ready to race while the old track is being demolished. It would mean the old track disappearing and the new track being finished off in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 ...but I think that you'd agree that even within speedway's standards this is one hell of a mess...considering that the farewell meeting was held the season before last! It has been handled badly and information lacking as regards development and /or progress of same. Yes - just when something goes belly up (Belle Vue ) they manage to improve on the cock up. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yes - just when something goes belly up (Belle Vue ) they manage to improve on the cock up. :( Why not offer Swindon a ready made stadium...Oxford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Why not offer Swindon a ready made stadium...Oxford! Hoow would the Swindon Fans feel about that though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Hoow would the Swindon Fans feel about that though? Oxford 'Budgies' has a nice ring to it! I remember Robert Maxwell (remember him?) wanting to relocate Oxford Utd and amalgamate with Reading and call the team Thames Valley! Imagine the uproar that caused! Edited February 3, 2017 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Why not offer Swindon a ready made stadium...Oxford! Trouble is, that stadium has the Sword of Damocles hanging over it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanF Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 If Oxford Stadium was available, there would already be a team racing in it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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