steve roberts Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, Grand Central said: I know Rossiter tries to look like a teenager. But does he really need to come across as a petulant adolescent in his public statements too ? Never been a fan of Rossiter...always remember when he came onto the third bend terracing at Cowley once to talk to some Poole fans and in earshot of "Cheetahs" fans condemned them. Perhaps their dislike of him carried over from the incident that ultimately ended Andy Hackett's career? I didn't witness it personally but was informed about it by those that did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Toto said: Rosco and Kilby will be the death of the club. Swindon need someone with some backbone to question and provide answers from the developers .Rather than saying it will happen like a scene out of Field of Dreams. Fair enough if that's how you feel. I would suggest though that you put yourself forward, make an offer to the promotion and put your money where your mouth is. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, JamesHarris said: Fair enough if that's how you feel. I would suggest though that you put yourself forward, make an offer to the promotion and put your money where your mouth is. The usual stock answer. Which is a fair answer, but doesn't help the future of speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Grand Central said: I know Rossiter tries to look like a teenager. But does he really need to come across as a petulant adolescent in his public statements too ? Don't you mean "Australian Teenager?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, JamesHarris said: Fair enough if that's how you feel. I would suggest though that you put yourself forward, make an offer to the promotion and put your money where your mouth is. Is that the answer to any critcism.? Nearly as stupid as asking fans if they have ever ridden a speedway bike. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jonny the spud said: The pair of them do more for the club than you’ll ever realise My understanding is that they get paid to do a job, just like most people. Edited March 26, 2021 by Toto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 7 hours ago, JamesHarris said: Fair enough if that's how you feel. I would suggest though that you put yourself forward, make an offer to the promotion and put your money where your mouth is. What?? Buy a team with no stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Toto said: My understanding is that they get paid to do a job, just like most people. They aren't the owners that's a definite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Trouble is that the promoter of any particular team often doesn't own the stadium and are therefore often compromised by their landlord's whims. We experienced it often enough at Cowley and remember when Bristol Stadiums Ltd owned Oxford Stadium and put the venture at risk (!975) until the SOS Committee stepped in at the last minute. Oxford enjoyed great stability during the Northern Sports era but after their collapse the stadium's future was always under threat although Steve Purchase did offer continuity but only leased the stadium. Edited March 26, 2021 by steve roberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Toto said: Is that the answer to any critcism.? Nearly as stupid as asking fans if they have ever ridden a speedway bike. Have you ridden a speedway bike before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 9 hours ago, JamesHarris said: Have you ridden a speedway bike before? Yes i have. I lasted half a lap on the track spare at Wimbledon before hitting the fence. It looks easy, until you start to turn left! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 43 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Yes i have. I lasted half a lap on the track spare at Wimbledon before hitting the fence. It looks easy, until you start to turn left! I attended one of Olle Nygren's Training Schools just to say I gave it a try and gain respect for those who go out and entertain us not that I needed confirmation of that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lefty Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: Yes i have. I lasted half a lap on the track spare at Wimbledon before hitting the fence. It looks easy, until you start to turn left! I attended a Jim Wells / Jack Millen Training School at Stoke. I learnt how to drift wide and nudge riders into the fence, Signed: N Pedersen (Denmark). 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 I had me a jawa in the 70s and despite riding road bikes most of my life and still love it as I approach 60 the sheer terror of riding a speedway bike has never left me lol , they are all absolute madmen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 52 minutes ago, GAH said: Any sign of work starting ??? This has to be one of the longest ever sagas within speedway circles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 If work hasn't started on the "new" stadium I can't see it ever happening. Time a protest Swindon fans. Anyone know where Mr Osbourne lives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 You would hope that Alun Rossiter is keeping tabs on the situation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 They said Belle Vue would never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 20 hours ago, keepturningleft said: They said Belle Vue would never happen. The first meeting didn’t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 this quiet year has been a holiday for the locals, they've enjoyed the peace - they'd be in for a shock when the racing starts and there'll be hell on. Possibly all part of the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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