hagonshocker Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 It's all f******g bulls excrement but as long as the rose tints are kept happy then that's all that matters I wonder if the management will be having a fans forum before AprilWell we have more management than fans at the moment! Not to mention a few hangers on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I went to Swindon last season to see the wolves, took 3 mates with me who were new to Speedway, after the meeting all 3 said who the hell would buy a new house next to a Speedway Track, answer No one. The new statium will not be built, Coventry this year Swindon next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I went to Swindon last season to see the wolves, took 3 mates with me who were new to Speedway, after the meeting all 3 said who the hell would buy a new house next to a Speedway Track, answer No one. The new statium will not be built, Coventry this year Swindon next year. Think you are on the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans fan Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I went to Swindon last season to see the wolves, took 3 mates with me who were new to Speedway, after the meeting all 3 said who the hell would buy a new house next to a Speedway Track, answer No one. The new statium will not be built, Coventry this year Swindon next year. been posted on a greyhound forum that glass has been seen looking at oxford greyhound stadium ,i'd be really worried if I was a Swindon fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Can people actually believe that the Swindon fans have been lied to for so long.I fear the worst to be honest i just hope the old stadium is still up in September no bulldozer in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Can people actually believe that the Swindon fans have been lied to for so long.I fear the worst to be honest i just hope the old stadium is still up in September no bulldozer in sight. I have my doubts the new stadium will ever see the light of day but if it just a delay and it will be built at some point why don't they just say and be honest with people , it's now march and nothing has been done except a wall of which that could be a wall to a housing estate , I feel so sorry for the fans of Swindon speedway , that not knowing if your team has a new track or even a future or not , the growth of the houses around the track is a major worry also ,if they came out and said the track isn't being built they would be subject to all sorts of pressure and obstacles , keeping quiet means nobody can object or start campaigns until it is too late because the new residents will have a voice and the government will back them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I went to Swindon last season to see the wolves, took 3 mates with me who were new to Speedway, after the meeting all 3 said who the hell would buy a new house next to a Speedway Track, answer No one. The new statium will not be built, Coventry this year Swindon next year. I'd be happy to live next door to speedway track and I'd guess plenty of other fans would be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I have my doubts the new stadium will ever see the light of day but if it just a delay and it will be built at some point why don't they just say and be honest with people , it's now march and nothing has been done except a wall of which that could be a wall to a housing estate , I feel so sorry for the fans of Swindon speedway , that not knowing if your team has a new track or even a future or not , the growth of the houses around the track is a major worry also ,if they came out and said the track isn't being built they would be subject to all sorts of pressure and obstacles , keeping quiet means nobody can object or start campaigns until it is too late because the new residents will have a voice and the government will back themDean is it in the Deeds from 1949 that a sporting facility must stay there forever or is it a myth.? We shall see come September i know it seems mad but if speedway continues there they will still sell all those houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Many thought our new stadium wouldnt happen but it did, yes there have been problems in the first year of operating but hopefully we can now push on. If it did one thing it was to prove how difficult it is to bring this type of project to a conclusion. We saw with reading how plans can fall apart, in Swindons case like the NSS i believe they will get a new stadium, the council down there seems to be supportive of speedway, as for houses near the track we have housing close by so dont think that would put a stop to the plans. And anyone buying would know there is a speedway track nearby similar to people who buy houses near airports, railway lines etc. Many at BV started to think it wouldnt happen it did, it will happen in Swindon too. Look forward to visiting on April 6th the Abbey has plenty of memories. Edited March 4, 2017 by bellevueace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 been posted on a greyhound forum that glass has been seen looking at oxford greyhound stadium ,i'd be really worried if I was a Swindon fan With yesterday's Oxford Mail article that there is a group seeking to set up a 'Social Enterprise' with Oxford Council for Speedway and Greyhounds to return to Oxford Stadium, then I guess its no surprise to learn that Bill Glass might be looking at the Oxford facility, no matter what may happen at Blunsdon in the future!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Many thought our new stadium wouldnt happen but it did, yes there have been problems in the first year of operating but hopefully we can now push on. If it did one thing it was to prove how difficult it is to bring this type of project to a conclusion. We saw with reading how plans can fall apart, in Swindons case like the NSS i believe they will get a new stadium, the council down there seems to be supportive of speedway, as for houses near the track we have housing close by so dont think that would put a stop to the plans. And anyone buying would know there is a speedway track nearby similar to people who buy houses near airports, railway lines etc. Many at BV started to think it wouldnt happen it did, it will happen in Swindon too. Look forward to visiting on April 6th the Abbey has plenty of memories.Don't be misled by Swindon Borough Council.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Although people who don't follow speedway think it's a noisy dirty sport in reality it's not, the dust is nothing like it used to be and as for noise you can barely hear the bikes when there at the other end of the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Don't be misled by Swindon Borough Council.... Oh right, its just I got the impression they were right behind the continuation of speedway in Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Oh right, its just I got the impression they were right behind the continuation of speedway in Swindon. Only if it suits them. They have not got a clue what they are doing re other issues in the town so I would not trust them re their assurances about speedway or getting the developers to stick to what we have all been told. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 With yesterday's Oxford Mail article that there is a group seeking to set up a 'Social Enterprise' with Oxford Council for Speedway and Greyhounds to return to Oxford Stadium, then I guess its no surprise to learn that Bill Glass might be looking at the Oxford facility, no matter what may happen at Blunsdon in the future!!Timing is rather suspect isn't it? Drag the supposed new Swindon stadium out with little progress and now it seems Oxford is a goer for greyhounds again, you have to consider those buggers at GI/Stadia UK didn't want speedway initially in there proposed new greyhound stadium and let's be honest they still don't and before anyone mentions Swindon Borough Council insisting it does include it then pah take that with a pinch of salt!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 So what is the delay ?clearly there is nothing happening or even signs that work is about to start so there obviously a reason for the lack of work , has the planning been rejected or some other reason , either some sign of work or some answers are needed and soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remembertheracers Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Why don't the local media run stories on the delay/inaction? I have never thought the new stadium will be built as long as Osbourne and GI are involved, they will drag it out and play the long game. The current stadium is very run down now, it could be condemned. Or there could be a fire or two like at Eastville when they wanted Bristol Rovers out of the place due to a peppercorn rent. At Reading there was only ever going to be a new one, despite the council helping with land, unless a casino or someone paid every last ha'penny of it. A very well known former Reading official first met Osbourne in the mid 70's and described him as slippery and likened him to a snake! Dont blame Russell, Bowden or Rossiter. They may be afraid of pushing publicly but why the local rag and radio stations have not run stories and asked hard questions on it in unexplicable - you begin to wonder how much desire there is behind the wall or earth mound of silence. Sense Swindon folk are now coming out of their sleepwalking and sweet dreams thinking and smell the coffee for real. Edited March 4, 2017 by remembertheracers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) The local rag has been involved but when questioned just repeats the information that is put out by Osbourne and GI. As mentioned before the speedway just rents the stadium and track so really has no power to push GI. Edited March 4, 2017 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 All Conlon contractors & their hut have now left the stadium so read into that what you can. Honesty is a past thing sadly these days & from the Swindon promotors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 So what is the delay ?clearly there is nothing happening or even signs that work is about to start so there obviously a reason for the lack of work , has the planning been rejected or some other reason , either some sign of work or some answers are needed and soonMerely delaying tactics from UK Stadia and GI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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