cityrebel Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 His company have been getting bad press for years regarding unbuilt stadiums! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 His company have been getting bad press for years regarding unbuilt stadiums! Exactly, it is water off a duck's back to him. He's a bare-faced liar, everyone knows that, but he doesn't seem to care. The idea that we can somehow shame him into building a stadium he doesn't want to build is laughable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Exactly, it is water off a duck's back to him. He's a bare-faced liar, everyone knows that, but he doesn't seem to care. The idea that we can somehow shame him into building a stadium he doesn't want to build is laughable. ...yes and he's smug with it! Remember his time at Cowley when he enjoyed his self publicity and self importance! Edited April 2, 2017 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) In an article in the local paper T Russell admits that we will not be in the "new" stadium this season. At last it is sinking in that Stadia are so full of bull sh#t re the umpteen completion dates. It is unfortunate that speedway are just tenants and have no clout or say but they had the opportunity to buy or build their own stadium when times were good but they did not. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/15206034._No_new_home_for_Robins_this_season___admits_Russell/?ref=twtrec Edited April 6, 2017 by A ORLOV 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 In an article in the local paper T Russell admits that we will not be in the "new" stadium this season. At last it is sinking in that Stadia are so full of bull sh#t re the umpteen completion dates. It is unfortunate that speedway are just tenants and have no clout or say but they had the opportunity to buy or build their own stadium when times were good but they did not. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/15206034._No_new_home_for_Robins_this_season___admits_Russell/?ref=twtrec Personally I think that those in charge, whoever they may be, have been guilty of bull rubbishting since the news of a new stadium was first announced...whenever that was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 In an article in the local paper T Russell admits that we will not be in the "new" stadium this season. At last it is sinking in that Stadia are so full of bull sh#t re the umpteen completion dates. It is unfortunate that speedway are just tenants and have no clout or say but they had the opportunity to buy or build their own stadium when times were good but they did not. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/15206034._No_new_home_for_Robins_this_season___admits_Russell/?ref=twtrec It does say we can stay where we are until the new build is up do you believe it "A ORLOV"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Who's kidding who regarding Stadium can Pratt be so gullible to state in SS that he expected to be in by end of July.B#llrubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 It does say we can stay where we are until the new build is up do you believe it "A ORLOV"?? This is what someone told me but as we only lease the stadium all it takes is for Stadia uk to pull out of the mongrel racing and not lease the stadium due to health and safety or some rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 This is what someone told me but as we only lease the stadium all it takes is for Stadia uk to pull out of the mongrel racing and not lease the stadium due to health and safety or some rubbish. I sincerely hope that Swindon Speedway and their Supporters get their new Stadium. After all of the promises given, it would be almost criminal if they didn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 But not a shock 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 But not a shock Sadly these things happen all too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I don't need to mention Reading do I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Have been told the Stadium car park is being signed off to Conlon Groundworks two weeks as of the end of last week...whether that means for Stadium or something else who knows?!Has this happened yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Has this happened yet?No idea! Lots of smoke and mirrors , Local mp announced in the last few days via twitter that GI/Stadia UK have just agreed to lease the disused park and ride near(ish) the Abbey presumably for parking or storage and that the lego brick stand is assembled sat somewhere oh and a guy called Toby Elliot has said he was pushing the Council into solving the 'drainage issues'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Elliott is our local councillor in Priory Vale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Personally I think the long term future for the sport in Swindon is not good. As has been well documented on this forum GI has a poor record in keeping promises when it comes to building new facilities. I don't know much about Greyhound racing but it seems to be going backwards in terms of popularity (much like speedway). How much of a return are they going to get on their investment? I can't imagine they make much money out of the Robins. As has been mentioned already GI has absolutely no obligation to the Speedway club, I would imagine in truth Terry Russell and Rosco know little more than the rest of us about the progress of the facility. The other thing is the location of the stadium; Blunsdon is now becoming a very built up residential area - give it a few years and there will be a residents committee lobbying the council about noise, parking and other issues linked to the stadium. I know this is pessimistic but building a new venue for speedway in this day and age is very challenging to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Personally I think the long term future for the sport in Swindon is not good. As has been well documented on this forum GI has a poor record in keeping promises when it comes to building new facilities. I don't know much about Greyhound racing but it seems to be going backwards in terms of popularity (much like speedway). How much of a return are they going to get on their investment? I can't imagine they make much money out of the Robins. As has been mentioned already GI has absolutely no obligation to the Speedway club, I would imagine in truth Terry Russell and Rosco know little more than the rest of us about the progress of the facility. The other thing is the location of the stadium; Blunsdon is now becoming a very built up residential area - give it a few years and there will be a residents committee lobbying the council about noise, parking and other issues linked to the stadium. I know this is pessimistic but building a new venue for speedway in this day and age is very challenging to say the least. As Belle Vue found out - but they managed it. While there is life, there is hope - fingers crossed for Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Swindon should bite the bullet, get permission for a full size training track a few miles out and gradually move towards it. Temporary stands as necessary etc. Why on earth anyone is still listening to their bull**** is beyond me. Probably because most people can't imagine lying through your teeth for a few quid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Swindon should bite the bullet, get permission for a full size training track a few miles out and gradually move towards it. Temporary stands as necessary etc. Why on earth anyone is still listening to their bull**** is beyond me. Probably because most people can't imagine lying through your teeth for a few quid. That would make sense because as more houses are built the more people there will be to complain about the stadium. Also if it is built no doubt Stadia will put up the parking charge so more fans will park on the roads in the housing development. The trouble, as it is with many promoters, that when speedway was making a lot of money they did not invest in their own stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Swindon should bite the bullet, get permission for a full size training track a few miles out and gradually move towards it. Temporary stands as necessary etc. Why on earth anyone is still listening to their bull**** is beyond me. Probably because most people can't imagine lying through your teeth for a few quid. i agree - i think beleiving these people is crazy I assume the Robins promoters are not stupid and know this too theres a nice looking bit of land next to Swindon Supermarine - away from houses and aleady used for sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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