SteveLyric2 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Matts always come out to watch the racing. I really don't know where you get these things from. Quite right Starman!! Matt usually watches most heats from the main grandstand steps adjacent to the office and directly behind the Re-Run cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEHOLS54 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Quite right Starman!! Matt usually watches most heats from the main grandstand steps adjacent to the office and directly behind the Re-Run cameras. Matt will always have his haters amongst those mainly jealous of the fact he is the most successful Promoter in the modern day era in UK. He will always be branded as arrogant/a cheat and numerous other negative things by those who would love to have had him running and investing/bringing good sponsorship and riders to the club. The guy is a full time promoter who has given countless hours into trying to make them the Man Utd of Speedway since he took over. Of course there will always be the snipers damning him when he makes smart moves around the system but fully legal in processing them. He has the foresight most seasons to sign good riders and help develop good young talent. He can see things in overseas averages as well that others cant be bothered to spend the time on. Not everything always works but even Alex Ferguson didn't get it right every season. Long may that continue. He was also right in expressing his open thoughts yesterday about performance and 2018. Its his club and he is fully entitled to say what he thinks and what he intends to do in putting it right. I applaud him for it and too right that maybe 4 of the current squad wont be back next year HOPEFULLY. He is saying what most Poole fans think anyway in my opinion. Those that snipe at Matt Ford or the fools calling him Lord Fraud can keep it up as it will continue to mean he is doing his best and giving his all to get the best riders and the most entertainment he can get for Poole Supporters and Speedway in general. Now lets see the usual suspects come forward with their negative comments towards his. The joy of the forum huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Counting the money ? Counting the trophies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 There has been several clubs enjoy successful periods over the last 90 years or so with many having insults thrown their way. Arrogant is a regular one but until Ford came along I have never heard of promoters/managers continually referred to as cheats. There is a reason for that. I branded him the "self confessed cheat" after he admitted to it in The Star 13 years ago when he had won very little so my motivation to do so wasn't based on his incredible success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Matt will always have his haters amongst those mainly jealous of the fact he is the most successful Promoter in the modern day era in UK. He will always be branded as arrogant/a cheat and numerous other negative things by those who would love to have had him running and investing/bringing good sponsorship and riders to the club. The guy is a full time promoter who has given countless hours into trying to make them the Man Utd of Speedway since he took over. Of course there will always be the snipers damning him when he makes smart moves around the system but fully legal in processing them. He has the foresight most seasons to sign good riders and help develop good young talent. He can see things in overseas averages as well that others cant be bothered to spend the time on. Not everything always works but even Alex Ferguson didn't get it right every season. Long may that continue. He was also right in expressing his open thoughts yesterday about performance and 2018. Its his club and he is fully entitled to say what he thinks and what he intends to do in putting it right. I applaud him for it and too right that maybe 4 of the current squad wont be back next year HOPEFULLY. He is saying what most Poole fans think anyway in my opinion. Those that snipe at Matt Ford or the fools calling him Lord Fraud can keep it up as it will continue to mean he is doing his best and giving his all to get the best riders and the most entertainment he can get for Poole Supporters and Speedway in general. Now lets see the usual suspects come forward with their negative comments towards his. The joy of the forum huh Sorry to everyone for repeating this diatribe, but why could you not have been more objective and accepted that he has from time to time CHEATED and it is that, rather than jealousy, that annoys so many fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Sorry to everyone for repeating this diatribe, but why could you not have been more objective and accepted that he has from time to time CHEATED and it is that, rather than jealousy, that annoys so many fans. Matt doesn't cheat, he's just one step in front of everyone else, if he was running British speedway there's a good chance it wouldn't be in the mess it is now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Matt doesn't cheat, he's just one step in front of everyone else, if he was running British speedway there's a good chance it wouldn't be in the mess it is now*awaits responses with popcorn 🍿 at the ready* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Funny isn't it how all of the success is down to Ford and the current problems entirely the fault of the riders but he's certainly not the only promoter who fails to see their own shortcomings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Funny isn't it how all of the success is down to Ford and the current problems entirely the fault of the riders but he's certainly not the only promoter who fails to see their own shortcomings.If the team looked bad on paper i would go along with what you're saying. But the team looked decent on paper, so not sure how it is MF's fault if they don't do it on track. That is Middlo/riders area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Is that because the current Poole team riders are taking a bit longer to do 4 laps?!! I would answer that, but won't though fear of getting a ban... Sorry to everyone for repeating this diatribe, but why could you not have been more objective and accepted that he has from time to time CHEATED and it is that, rather than jealousy, that annoys so many fans. Thats what it boils down to Jealousy.. He does the job properly, not a half hearted atempt like most promotions. Edited August 17, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Counting the trophies Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 So on one hand Pooles success is down to Matt Ford as a promoter not resting on his laurels and all other clubs would like a Matt Ford in charge he is the reason for Pooles championships. Yet now the team is awful that's not Matt Fords fault it's the riders!!!!! The sheer blinkered Poole fans are a joy to behold! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Great to see Kacper Woryna absolutely smoking Zmarzlik and Pawlicki in the Euro Pairs!! lol Ooops sorry wrong thread - but I think I'll leave it on here anyway! :-) Edited August 17, 2017 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Great to see Kacper Woryna absolutely smoking Zmarzlik and Pawlicki in the Euro Pairs!! lol Ooops sorry wrong thread - but I think I'll leave it on here anyway! :-) Not trying to make some kind of announcement are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Rich Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hello everyone, I am new to this forum, love my speedway in spite of all the current problems! Started watching in the early 70's at Oxford then followed the team to White City. Always looked upon the Pirates as my second team, going to watch them whenever on holiday in that part of the world. When Oxford closed my nearest track was Swindon but I could not bring myself to support "the old enemy" (sorry Rosco!) So Poole it was, even though I live 105 miles away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 So on one hand Pooles success is down to Matt Ford as a promoter not resting on his laurels and all other clubs would like a Matt Ford in charge he is the reason for Pooles championships. Yet now the team is awful that's not Matt Fords fault it's the riders!!!!! The sheer blinkered Poole fans are a joy to behold! Gavin I thought you would be following your own team tonight, they are riding, or would you rather talk about your beloved pirates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Gavin I thought you would be following your own team tonight, they are riding, or would you rather talk about your beloved pirates He doesn't have a team mate he uses Ippo as an excuse for his team, even though he might go once a year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) If the team looked bad on paper i would go along with what you're saying. But the team looked decent on paper, so not sure how it is MF's fault if they don't do it on track. That is Middlo/riders area.When he signs a rider who does better than his average, better than he looks on paper, Ford takes the credit. It follows that you accept the blame if you sign riders who perform worse than they appear on paper. If you are in charge the buck stops with you and you accept the responsibility and publicly you accept the blame. Edited August 17, 2017 by Aces51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Gavin I thought you would be following your own team tonight, they are riding, or would you rather talk about your beloved piratesi was at Ipswich thanks for your concern though. I'm just wondering that when Poole have won the league Matt Ford ' knows what he is doing' yet this season it's the riders fault. So it's good to know that if Middlo and Ford are not responsible this season then they obviously weren't when Poole won it either!! If a football team is poor the manager goes as he is responsible for signing the players and motivating them Yet somehow in all of this Middlo isn't at fault!! And who signed these riders??? Oh that will be Matt Ford!!! He doesn't have a team mate he uses Ippo as an excuse for his team, even though he might go once a year..5 times now this season including tonight plus I've recently been abroad......with my family.....I'm sure you could afford a holiday for one on the back of selling some comics....cretin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Welcome Kacper Woryna!!! Lots of rumours was going to be a HL but on his average from last season should be a power house. Let's hope that BSPA dont change rules. And for anyone who doubts Matt's commitment he is still putting in money which is good to see. This should also help with Coventry raise some funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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