Tsunami Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yeah... Must feel a bit of a prat with todays news, eh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Kids nowadays would rather be sat behind there Ipads that go to speedway. Rubbish it's because robbing promotors have put the price they charge for under 16's up over the years. My mum took me & 3 mates when we were kids & was charged nothing,me & those 3 still go. I know people who don't go now as they can't afford or justify paying for them & their children. Any adult should be entitled to take 2 under 16's in for free as they are the future fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Rubbish it's because robbing promotors have put the price they charge for under 16's up over the years. My mum took me & 3 mates when we were kids & was charged nothing,me & those 3 still go. I know people who don't go now as they can't afford or justify paying for them & their children. Any adult should be entitled to take 2 under 16's in for free as they are the future fans. I agree with you kids under a certain age should get in for nothing, but promoters need to make money to keep clubs afloat, otherwise there would be a lot more clubs disapearing, We, don't get the crowds we used to get in the early 70's and yet we are still far and away the best supported club in the country. But once kids reach 16 they are employable. But no, kids nowadays are more interested in sitting behind a ipad or laptop than going to speedway. Now, im very sure you will disagree with me. Won't take an einstien to work that out. Edited January 29, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 It is great news that the Bees are up and running again, after losing speedway for 20 years in Leicester, the best thing to happen was when we got it back again at BP. Then DH put us in the EL and tried to put together a team for 3 years of nothing better than NL riders bar Jason Doyle, even he got fed up in the end of have no riders to back him up. Then towards the end of last season, things started to look glumb to say the least and it looked like the Lions would close yet again, but thanks to a lot of work behind the scenes, we have been given another life line. It is not the best circumstances to ask the Bees fans to support thier team in another stadium, it is not that it is a million miles away from Brandon, from the way things look, Brandon will be up and running in the early part of the seaon, maybe after 4 or 5 meeting, but if the fans say sod it I am not going to watch my team anywhere but Brandon, then all the hard work that has been done to save the club will be for nothing. If the fans stay away, then who ever is running the show, will take a second look at things and not even bother putting the stadium to rights again. So it goes like this no fans turning out to watch thier team, even if it means they are 15 minutes late, that that will be the last we will see of the Bees. Don't let it happen, please give them the support they need. It is horrid to lose your club, seen it happen to me twice. Weird that Doyley went back to Swindon & still has no decent back up in the team😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Give it a chance eh.. As as a fans goes.Think it will a bad move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 As as a fans goes.Think it will a bad move. Thats yours and Philfromcovs opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think Buster has played a blinder since he was appointed Chairman of the BSPA. I had my doubts when he was first selected, but he has put his heart and soul into it in a very sensible and quiet way, That's the way he works. He has delegated out his business to trusted friends and colleagues, whilst he single handed took the lead on all three doubtful speedway. He has been the catalyst to different situations with authorities, owners and promotions, and probably got 2 coming to the tapes on time, whilst Sandhu does his own impression of a wrecking ball let loose. And the same fans still think it's Horton's fault at Coventry, as if Sandhu was some sort of saviour fighting against Horton. If Buster fails at Coventry it is down to one man and that is Sandhu, not Buster, Horton or even Heaver. Some of you really need to give yourselves a good shake and rid yourselves of the negative biases/dogma that you carry around especially since 2010. Just to add insult to injury we have his son lurking in the background, apparently delighted at the comments criticising his father and the BSPA. Just as well he didn't hear the comments about him, when he was the main man driving around and around the Millennium and Cardiff in his open topped Black BMW a few years ago. As I said on the 24th Jan, and believed Buster was the chap who could deliver if it could be saved, we have today's statement that he has. So that's a satisfactory solution for Belle Vue, Leicester and now Coventry. What a man, after all the doubting Thomas's(or Jonathans or UK Martin's) on here doubting his ability to get satisfactory resolutions. Sandhu of course has got to keep to his promises to repair the damage, and that is where I have a slight concern. With the publicity this situation has got even upto council leader level, one would hope that Sandhu has some sort of conscience to honour this promise. We all had to wait till there was something good to announce, but the anxious doubters must now agree that it was worth the wait. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thats yours and Philfromcovs opinions. Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I agree with you kids under a certain age should get in for nothing, but promoters need to make money to keep clubs afloat, otherwise there would be a lot more clubs disapearing, We, don't get the crowds we used to get in the early 70's and yet we are still far and away the best supported club in the country. But once kids reach 16 they are employable. But no, kids nowadays are more interested in sitting behind a ipad or laptop than going to speedway. Now, im very sure you will disagree with me. Won't take an einstien to work that out. Children now have to stay on at school, go to college until they are 18 unless they get a job as an apprentice. That means there are such a smaller percentage who will be working like there used to be. I know quite a few who don't go to speedway as they simply can't justify spending the money with the kids charge. That's money the clubs have lost & possible future fans. How does that make good business sense?. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Children now have to stay on at school, go to college until they are 18 unless they get a job as an apprentice. That means there are such a smaller percentage who will be working like there used to be. I know quite a few who don't go to speedway as they simply can't justify spending the money with the kids charge. That's money the clubs have lost & possible future fans. How does that make good business sense?. Ask the promotions. Put pen to paper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Ask the promotions. Put pen to paper..I have at Swindon & suggested a idea of having a half season ticket as people don't buy a season ticket due to missing meetings through family holidays. Didn't get an answer though surprise surprise. I play golf & my club issue membership based on how much you can play by buying block rounds at a cheaper rate the more you play but it caters for everyone. About time speedway did it as well as the golf club is now getting much more money than it was before. Edited January 29, 2017 by Crazy robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have at Swindon & suggested a idea of having a half season ticket as people don't buy a season ticket due to missing meetings through family holidays. Didn't get an answer though surprise surprise. I play golf & my club issue membership based on how much you can play by buying block rounds. About time speedway did it as well as the golf club is now getting much more money than it was before. I not disputing the fact, but how many clubs do we have in our league ? Draft out one letter copy it make your point and send it to each club. With your name and address enclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 No. I know they don't , most of them live south of Coventry and Leicester is at least as far as Stoke was for the Heathens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Whilst I regard myself as just being a Speedway fan I do have a soft spot for the Bees and have made a 125 mile round trip for most of their home meetings for many years now even though traffic congestion seems to have got worse and the unhelpful 7.30pm start time doesn't make it any easier, although I accept many preferred this as opposed to 8pm. Leicester is a 160 mile round trip and I will make every effort to get there as well! Unfortunately I only have on track (Rye House at 94 miles) that is less than a 100 mile round trip so travelling a great deal is my only option for Speedway, unless I move of course. I appreciate many will struggle to get to Leicester because of time constraints but I hope those who can do turn out to support the seven riders who have stayed very loyal to the club. Good luck to the Bees in 2017! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why should Coventry get a cheap rental deal off Leicester , is shale , fence panels and air fence repair so much cheaper in Leicester that they can afford to rent out the stadium at bargain cut prices. If Coventry speedway want to rent the stadium then they should pay a fair price for it. The deal is being done to assist Coventry and Leicester are not a charity shop. Who says they are? Just because one fan suggested it doesn't mean he's correct. So, the best plan for the "Bees" faithful to do, is keep an eye on what's happening at Brandon... If, you see workmen, (workwoman are also available) pretty soon, you will know it's a temporary track share.. However, if f**k all is being done come March, you will at least know the score.. There are workmen at Swindon allegedly but bugger all is being done so I don't think that idea will work. I`ll be going its nearer for me. And me. After 32 years of driving down the M69 to support the Bees I'll only have a few miles to go now. ok M69 gets congested at the M1 end on Fridays where it reduces to 2 lanes from 3 with only 1 lane for the M1 North. I don't remember posting repeatedly like your quotes ~ only the once ~ but to reply I'd just say that it's an easy left turn onto the M1 North so no great problem. Of course if there were traffic lights on the roundabout it would be better still and would really please SCB who is a big fan of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I don't get why all these under 16s are skint?? I did 2 paper rounds everyday except Sunday, when I only did 1, from the age of 11, by the time I was 14, I worked full time hours at a local tree/shrub grower during the summer holidays, and also did a little bit of gardening for people locally, on a weekly/fortnightly basis for pocket money as well. So as a youth, say from 11 to age 16, I was never skint, and we had to pay to get into speedway, our family couldn't afford to pay for us to every week.. The youth today, don't they do any work for pocket money? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Children now have to stay on at school, go to college until they are 18 unless they get a job as an apprentice. Eh? What apprenticeships are there now for 16yo school-leavers? A succesion of tories (including Blair) took away those opportunities decades ago! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Agree....my son is 16 now and still at school (by force of government rules and not allowed to have a job..don't get me going on politics arse0le rubbish). He does some work with his brother during holidays but its not a regular income. Yet this season he will be expected to pay adult price..about £17 or so..its disgusting...he loves speedway but £17 is monstrous for 16 year olds. What the hell are promoters doing charging this? A plea to them is what is needed here. I know it's NL but Lakeside are to be absolutely commended for their admission prices...£1 for kids up to 16. Wow. Good on them.All kids go free at Peterborough until they reach 16. They then pay concession prices 16-17.http://www.peterboroughpanthers.co/ticketoffice Edited January 30, 2017 by Noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Monster Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 What a disaster anyone who thinks this is good news needs to think again First meeting maybe most will turn up Then Crap track No facilities Impossible to get a good view Freezing Realisation that this was the plan all along Impossible to park Crowds drop We will never get back Cradley mark 2 Its already the end Impossible to get a good view????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Long before there is any possibility of a return to Brandon ( if there ever is or was such an opportunity ) Horton will be bemoaning the lack of fans attending and throw in the towel. This sounds like a generous act by someone ( must be Buster as Darcy said a firm " it will not happen" ) and it always sounds good to keep two teams going ( is that mostly because of Sky's demands on min. numbers? ). Can't see it ending well as both teams need more fans than have regularly attended at Leicester and I can't see enough Bees fans bothering to travel as lets face it the shape of the Leicester track does not lend itself to good racing! The person who took the final decision to cut down the lights and remove so many fittings at Brandon, as to make it unusable and too expensive to re-instate, did so to end racing at Brandon. All a bit pathetic really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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