Shadders Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Peterborough certainly did cheat the paying public.It seems quite likely they were financially compensated,but what about the fans that wanted to see Holder?I know myself that i choose the meetings i want to go to based on which riders are appearing.If Holder is advertised then i expect him to be there unless he is injured........ One of, if not the best 4TT's I've seen. Well organised, minimal delays and lovely weather. Thirty two races for £20. I didn't feel cheated Edited August 8, 2017 by Shads 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 We, the paying public, were cheated. I'm a neutral and I went to Peterborough yesterday expecting to see the Championship best racing for a major trophy. At the very least, I thought the home side would put out their best. Shame on you Peterborough. One of, if not the best 4TT's I've seen. Well organised, minimal delays and lovely weather. Thirty two races for £20. I didn't feel cheated Good for you.Your opinion and right,but you obviously don't speak for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) It's very understandable for Peterborough to "agree" for Jack to ride in Poland. That doesn't make it right. Why is it understandable? Edited August 8, 2017 by Crump99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Good for you.Your opinion and right,but you obviously don't speak for everyone. Some people are contrary just for the sake of it. You'd be hard pressed to find a genuine speedway fan who felt "cheated" on Sunday. Edited August 8, 2017 by Shads 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I've just ordered the final from cleancuts. You'll struggle to find 12 better heats of speedway this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Some people are contrary just for the sake of it. You'd be hard pressed to find a genuine speedway fan who felt "cheated" on Sunday. Fair enough.Lost my list of 'genuine' fans and thought False Dawn was on it.My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyb Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Saul was doing that 20 years ago. Wonder what his first nickname was? That's a Panthers quiz question if ever there was one. Or, who was the Golden Bullet? He's on woohaa mode at the moment which is rather unfortunate! Hans Clausen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Fair enough.Lost my list of 'genuine' fans and thought False Dawn was on it.My bad I had three thoughts on hearing Holder would be missing: a.. That's a shame Holder has been fantastic to watch on my previous visits to the Showground this year. Oh well I'll just have to make do with Barker, Wright, Cook, Heeps, Harris, Riss....... b.. Good it makes the competition more open c.. I bet there will be pages and pages of bitching about this on the BSF and facebook 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) I had three thoughts on hearing Holder would be missing: a.. That's a shame Holder has been fantastic to watch on my previous visits to the Showground this year. Oh well I'll just have to make do with Barker, Wright, Cook, Heeps, Harris, Riss....... b.. Good it makes the competition more open c.. I bet there will be pages and pages of bitching about this on the BSF and facebook It is all fair enough arnieg.Some people on here though never seem to realise there are people with different opinions Some people watch a great meeting whilst others watching the same meeting think it i boring.It happens on here a bit.I know even i have been to Vojens and had a good time and most of the Danes around me seemed to have an even better time But i get back home and look on the BSF and there are plenty of posts complaining about how poor it was.We have people here who won't go to meetings because of the silly rules and others who like the rules.We had a guy who got made redundant and had a list of riders he wanted to see and travelled around Europe choosing the meetings,so he could cross people off his list.I have been to meetings because of the riders announced only to find they aren't there and also weren't injured etc.I have also since pointed out a few times that particular tracks were announcing riders in their line-ups who were maybe weeks before injured and out for a while!!!!......We all have different goals and opinions.Just still trying to find that list to see if i am a genuine fan though Edited August 8, 2017 by iris123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I really enjoyed the whole day. As a Poole fan and a Plymouth supporter, I really wanted to see Holder and Starke round there. I do feel that the Peterborough management team let the fans down by devaluing the meeting by allowing Holder to ride in Poland. However, on the day it actually added to the meeting! If Holder had been there,although no one can be certain, it would most likely have been one way traffic with an easier win for the Panthers. As it turned out, going into the Final, I thought P'bro were the weakest team there! Certainly Redcar, Sheffield and Ipswich all looked better balanced sides. As it turned out,ALL the Pbro riders rode their collective socks off so full credit to them. Bomber was pure entertainment all day, Ostergaard produced some stunning moves in the Final, Starke was thereabouts all day, and secured the winning ride. Full credit to Lambert who was deemed the weak link, but came up with some surprising points. Did I feel cheated? No, because in the end, the racing won the day.After all, thats what I pay my admission money for, NOT the so called bigger names. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 It proves we don't need the "superstars "to have a good meeting.We just need to know that they won't be appearing after being advertised as going to be there.Teams are very reluctant to name line-ups these days.!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I've just ordered the final from cleancuts. You'll struggle to find 12 better heats of speedway this season. me too... £12.99 + £2 postage (final only) Bugger they are on factory close down for 2 weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 You really are just a wind up aren't you, I don't believe anyone who has the best interests of speedway would consistently come up with such drivel. well you are good at it because a lot of us have taken the bait but who is baiting who ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Jeremy does a lot of mass debating, normally over average Danish riders, but at the moment Daniel seems to like a young aussie. Edited August 8, 2017 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 me too... £12.99 + £2 postage (final only) Bugger they are on factory close down for 2 weeks!! Taking a well earned holiday at the moment I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 me too... £12.99 + £2 postage (final only) Bugger they are on factory close down for 2 weeks!! Didn't see the point in doing the semi finals as was pretty average viewing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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diamond@heart Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 . Another top quality post which I totally agree with. Couldn't have said it better myself 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Didn't see the point in doing the semi finals as was pretty average viewing..... Yeah couldn't agree more mate.... Especially Semi final 1 when the only passing was by Harris and Oystercard... The Final though was exceptional.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 It is all fair enough arnieg.Some people on here though never seem to realise there are people with different opinions Some people watch a great meeting whilst others watching the same meeting think it i boring.It happens on here a bit.I know even i have been to Vojens and had a good time and most of the Danes around me seemed to have an even better time But i get back home and look on the BSF and there are plenty of posts complaining about how poor it was.We have people here who won't go to meetings because of the silly rules and others who like the rules.We had a guy who got made redundant and had a list of riders he wanted to see and travelled around Europe choosing the meetings,so he could cross people off his list.I have been to meetings because of the riders announced only to find they aren't there and also weren't injured etc.I have also since pointed out a few times that particular tracks were announcing riders in their line-ups who were maybe weeks before injured and out for a while!!!!......We all have different goals and opinions.Just still trying to find that list to see if i am a genuine fan though As for the weekend's meeting . Certain ones on here had their fun moaning about this , that and the next thing . Wanting bans , sanctions , riders burned at the stake , promoters disembowelled , we had the lot . Whilst everyone who attended the meeting had a wonderful time and were royally entertained by some breathtaking racing . So all in all , all tastes were catered for . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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