KIRKYLANE Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Good luck in 2017 Hope to make a trip down Edited February 3, 2017 by KIRKYLANE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzafl Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Well said no name , we are all looking forward to the new venture that is Plymouth Speedway, The New Beginning.... Mark i wish you and Laurence every luck with the team.. although i dont live in Plymouth any more i will always have a soft spot in my heart for the team and the people invovled.. I know the struggles you will have locally but i really do believe you have the best team in place to make this the success it deserves to be and i look forward to visiting this year to watch the team ride again although you may not get the top businesses involved right now when they see it is run properly they will soon be coming to you to put their name to the team.. it will take time because the Devils have been messed about by more than one promoter now and not run properly.. but i know you guys have it all under control it will just take a bit of time for people to forget the past and move on as you can clearly see by this forum topic.. !! Edited February 3, 2017 by no name 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 General questions: Has anyone been charged with the damage to the air fence @ the tail end of last year? What measures are being taken to stop these Morons in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybegood Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 New cctv being installed, new fence to be erected before the meeting , taken down and stored after the meeting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 New cctv being installed, new fence to be erected before the meeting , taken down and stored after the meeting That's good to hear Mark, You deserve good crowds with the population of Plymouth it must be achievable, put on a good slick show, tight racing, home wins & dancing with the Captain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilman Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Previous visitors to the St Boniface Arena are in for a surprise this season when they see the transformation Mark and his loyal team are working on. Still loads to do but with some good weather and a few extra hands the completion date of Friday 7th April is achievable. That night will be Meet the Riders at the Smithaleigh Hotel followed by Press and Practice on the 8th. First meeting on Good Friday 14th April opposition to be announced. New era, New look, New optimism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 FOA Mark & Laurence With the N.L. fixtures out tomorrow, you would do well to run on any Friday that Zummerset don't have a home fixture, that alone could add 50-100 (Exeter based) to your gate. Any clues yet for team manager/coach? Not long now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I thought the team manager was going to be Laurence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceRogers Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I thought the team manager was going to be Laurence. It is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I thought the team manager was going to be Laurence. Laurence, that's a big mistake in my opinion, you (along with Mark) will have more than enough to do @ home meetings. You need a team manager/coach who can give the team both riding & machine advise & just as important keep the fathers of certain younger riders in check. I wish you both the best for 2017 & may your turnstiles merrily click away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceRogers Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Laurence, that's a big mistake in my opinion, you (along with Mark) will have more than enough to do @ home meetings. You need a team manager/coach who can give the team both riding & machine advise & just as important keep the fathers of certain younger riders in check. I wish you both the best for 2017 & may your turnstiles merrily click away! been doing it for many years !! We will have plenty of back up advice on machines . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Laurence, that's a big mistake in my opinion, you (along with Mark) will have more than enough to do @ home meetings. You need a team manager/coach who can give the team both riding & machine advise & just as important keep the fathers of certain younger riders in check. I wish you both the best for 2017 & may your turnstiles merrily click away! Wild horses wouldn't drag him away from that, Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Delighted to see that Plymouth have been give the U19 Final Weather permitting I will be there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I think theybheld the u21 a couple years back when the weather was dreadful and it was utter chaos. Hopefully better this time round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceRogers Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Turn Two ...hopefully the weather in July will not be like that ...... and what happened in the past is in the past ..... onwards and upwards!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 been doing it for many years !! We will have plenty of back up advice on machines . With the exception of Peter Adams all the best & most successful team managers/coaches have been ex riders. Peter Adams has worked with & learnt from many top riders (O. Olsen etc.)but he is the exception. Laurence I can honestly say your talents can be better used running the overall show (i.e. CVS) ATB whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncooseboy Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Have you also tried the Mayflower 400 committee people for sponsorship, they need the word of the festival to be spread to as wide an area in the UK as possible it will be in 2020 the Donald I understand has been invited don't forget, if the dream team come over they could well be interested in backing a US team if not the devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilman Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 As a member of the Plymouth Chamber, well up to date with local events and opportunities. I presume you mean Donald Duck, he will have more appeal the other Donald in the opinion of many. Certainly the idea of the Dream Team that summer would be of interest possibly as a season opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenceRogers Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 With the exception of Peter Adams all the best & most successful team managers/coaches have been ex riders. Peter Adams has worked with & learnt from many top riders (O. Olsen etc.)but he is the exception. Laurence I can honestly say your talents can be better used running the overall show (i.e. CVS) ATB whatever you do. Your views Chris. I have worked with top riders.....including Steve Bastable, Simon Cross, Erik Gundersen, Jan O Pedersen, Hans Nielsen, Greg Hanock, Team USA, Chris Harris ....worked alongside Gary Havelock at Coventry , Billy Hamill and Lance King with Team USA..... I know how to handle riders at all levels Chris . Most of the Devils side have ridden for me before so I know how they tick. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) With the exception of Peter Adams all the best & most successful team managers/coaches have been ex riders. Peter Adams has worked with & learnt from many top riders (O. Olsen etc.)but he is the exception. Laurence I can honestly say your talents can be better used running the overall show (i.e. CVS) ATB whatever you do. Sheffield did amazingly well last season, but have a look and see what their fans think of their ex rider team manager (now ex team manager). Gary May has certainly been one of the most successful, but he never got beyond being an NL reserve or so. John Campbell often manages Edinburgh, who have also been very successful recently and he has never ridden. Eastbourne's hail of trophies over the last two seasons has been impressive and they had Glenn Martin and Connor Dugard (who have also never ridden). As you say, Peter Adams has been hugely successful and it would be unfair to say that that is down to being with top riders - the 1978 speedway yearbook (his first BL win with Coventry) states that he played a major part in that win. Thee was no way on this earth that the team manager at Plymouth was going to be anyone but Laurence. I am biased, but I really don't see why they would need or want anyone else. Edited February 24, 2017 by Halifaxtiger 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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