Woz01 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) I think Buster has made the right decision if he thinks the track won't be perfect after morning rain. Kings Lynn certainly don't want another shambles like the other week. Edited July 26, 2017 by woz01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytsejam Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Really can't see Holder ever riding for Lynn again after those words from Chapman today!! He says "some top flight riders" so who else is he refering to?...can't be Batchelor as we have been assured that he was injured and SURELY we wouldn't be lied to, would we?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm surprised KL fans are so gracious towards Buster and the promotion. If they were serious about running speedway then another way has to be found to protect the track from the ever predictable rain that seems to arrive on a Wednesday. This is an Premier club not a back water National league fixture AND what makes it even worse is the BSPA Chapman runs the ******** show! I'm sure the animosity shown by some of the riders is well founded. Rant over.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 An interesting and honest article in the EDP, but surely Rob is a Promoter at Lynn, so why did Buster say “I’m sure it’s not the end of his time with the club and we are sure to see him again very soon.” That leaves some unanswered questions, and although I'm a great fan of Rob's, how can you be a Promoter of a Speedway Club, and yet not take any active part in its running? Is he a "silent partner"? Also if Buster is going to call meetings off every time we have a shower of rain, the fans are going to soon get pretty fed up with that. Seems like the tail is wagging the dog at the moment! Well at least he is to be congratulated for keeping us up to date, but in the long term there are still lots of issues to be addressed, is there any support on this forum for a drop back in to the Championship again? The mystery of is Rob Lyon a Promoter in name only ( since Buster stepped down to Chair the BSPA ) has been clarified. Yes he was a Promoter on paper this season and now can no longer play an active part, other than at the end of the telephone. That cannot be acceptable to the BSPA can it? I thought there had to be two named / listed Promoters - so do they have to be active? All still murky I thought after reading it. Re future call off's, from that statement, fans can draw their own conclusions and believe that it is off, if the weather is in any way dubious. Likely to be about 50% of the time in England. If there is any more speedway at KL after this season it hardly matters if it is Premiership or Championship because of doubling up. so either would be welcome in theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) I came within a mile of the stadium at 5.45 and the roads were dry.Very overcast though. Having just read Busters honest statement regarding weather/sponsors and some riders (who think they are bigger than the club,not his words,but mine) That "meeting" and the attitude of some riders seems to have got in his head. Don't fancy it,then do one would my attitude. Edited July 26, 2017 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I came within a mile of the stadium at 5.45 and the roads were dry.Very overcast though. Roads always dry out pretty quick.Tracks clay based is a different matter though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Can't blame Buster,riders need to take good look at themselves.Speedway is dying on its feet mainly because fans are being taken for granted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Really can't see Holder ever riding for Lynn again after those words from Chapman today!! He says "some top flight riders" so who else is he refering to?...can't be Batchelor as we have been assured that he was injured and SURELY we wouldn't be lied to, would we?!! I think most know what he meant..Holder,no thanks.Batch...Well he was injured for 24 hours.After his 4 points against the Lions ,we will see if this trend continues.My guess would be that he's average may well drop from now until the end of the season. I think he's a mood rider.. Not sure what one he will be in after all the fiasco of the last few weeks. Roads always dry out pretty quick.Tracks clay based is a different matter though. Having read Busters statement,i edited my post. Edited July 26, 2017 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I thought there had to be two named / listed Promoters - so do they have to be active? All still murky I thought after reading it. Dale Allitt is still co-promoter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Thanks this is his VIP manager - think what you like go idiot yourself Sorry f..k gets changed to idiot - but who gives a rubbish Actually be a man come to Nick and myself and say that to our faces. Are you man enough Should be more professional on the forum David imho.. But can understand after such harsh comments,but don't drag yourself down to that level.. Always look forward to your insight and news on the Stars..Keep it up Edited July 26, 2017 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I think what the riders did was unprofessional. Buster IMHO has a perfect right to tell the truth about why tonights meeting has been called off. Riders have to realise their actions have consequences. Fans have complained that they have been kept in the dark, me included, Buster now says it how it is and you call him unprofessional. You can't have it both ways. http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/king-s-lynn-stars-chief-pulls-plug-on-meeting-as-rob-lyon-takes-a-step-back-1-5123163?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it words from Rob Lyon I think it is indiscreet rather than unprofessional and it is not likely to make the situation any better. I think Buster has made the right decision if he thinks the track won't be perfect after morning rain. Kings Lynn certainly don't want another shambles like the other week. You simply can't have a situation where meetings are called off because the track isn't perfect because you will be postponing probably about half your fixtures. Weather conditions are such that you just can't do that every week. While I would maintain that some riders should think about whether they should be riding at all if they are reluctant to do so on anything that is even remotely second grade, promoters bear a responsibility to ensure that they track is as good as it can be - and that responsibility is to riders and fans alike. The shambles of the other week is at least down in part to an awful track surface that required a significant amount of remedial work during the meeting. Chapman might be going on about the potential repercussions of sponsorship if riders refuse to ride but even if they did if the track was terrible the damage would be almost as great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Buster should have pulled the stars out of the league and kept the young stars going. At least the NL boys have a go when track conditions are far from ideal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Buster should have pulled the stars out of the league and kept the young stars going. At least the NL boys have a go when track conditions are far from ideal. Wow All for a couple of riders..What about the other riders with contracts,what about sponsors etc. Edited July 26, 2017 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Wow All for a couple of riders..What about the other riders with contracts,what about sponsors etc.my post was tongue in cheek, honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Connor Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Very honest heartfelt article in my opinion. 5 miles from the track and we have had rain. I just hope holders actions on that night along with others aren't looked back on as the turning point of this club. I'd be gutted if we drop leagues like Eastbourne and lakeside. Even more gutted if we lose it completely. The club needs us to rally round and support it more than ever right now I recon. Sucks that people are sticking the knife in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Very honest heartfelt article in my opinion. 5 miles from the track and we have had rain. I just hope holders actions on that night along with others aren't looked back on as the turning point of this club. I'd be gutted if we drop leagues like Eastbourne and lakeside. Even more gutted if we lose it completely. The club needs us to rally round and support it more than ever right now I recon. Sucks that people are sticking the knife in I hope not.From Busters statement it seems like a few riders with no nads who think they can do what they like and not ride at track that a lot lesser rider can(no disrespect) We know the 2 main riders.They earn to much abroad.......Get rid Edited July 26, 2017 by Bald Bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I hope we hear from Dale soon, this team is his team, he knows them and has worked more closely with them than anyone. Fingers crossed his tests find nothing and it was the stress of the night only, how the club needs him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Already some Buster comments on there and TBH it's hard to disagree with him. Wonder whether Chris Holders promised statement will appear anytime soon He's waiting for Darcy's first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry_Bee Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I agree with previous posts that it will be a big surprise to see Holder back at Kings Lynn. What on earth is going on there though, not so long back Kings Lynn was a very popular and seemingly we'll run club? Now they can't seem to get the track right, the riders are not happy and I used to be a big fan of buster but why does it always have to be the case that you think the right man is in charge and then he changes and causes so much trouble for himself and the club. In his position he in my opinion should have nothing to do with a club, I'm amazed holder didn't get a 2 month ban the way he speaks about him but with out actually naming holder. What ever you think of what happened last week, if there is one rider who won't risk getting injured is Chris Holder and I can't blame him. He has been effected by Darcy's crash and these bikes don't need any excuse to start lifting in a corner. On a track where the dirt hasn't mixed well and is patchy grippy then slick why go out and risk being out for weeks. Why has it become so hard to get a track right? To come out with the statement why tonight's meeting was cancelled is not very professional, not something the head of British speedway should be coming out with. A way to annoy many riders I'd guess, but these guys want to race speedway not motocross. We as fans want to see racing not riders trying to get round 4 laps without falling off. Sad to see and I feel for kings Lynn fans. If the promotors feel it's ok to race on then let's see them hop on a bike and do a few laps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Fans asked for Buster to be honest.And he was.He did what the fans asked.All the Lynn fans want is that he tells it like it is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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