Edinburgh V Ipswich Ch 18/8/17 @ 7.30pm

[Gazc]

Club statement outlining the events leading to the postponement yesterday:-

 

http://www.edinburghmonarchs.co/news-centre/article/2017-08-19/club-statement-edinburgh-v-ipswich

 

I would add that Graeme & Gordon Campbell, who had been working hard to get the track raceable, stood at the exit in their muddy overalls at the end, and apologized to departing customers and also fielded any questions.

 

Furthermore John Campbell did come outside prior to the turnstiles being opened and explained that the riders were willing to race if further remedial work on the track was undertaken, but added that further rainfall would inevitably result in cancellation.

 

IMO, if Edinburgh can be faulted for anything it is that they will always try to get a meeting on, rather than throw the towel in early.

Don't think any blame can be levelled at anyone , it is that time of the season that teams are trying to get meetings on when possible to beat cut off dates.

[Fromafar]

Club statement outlining the events leading to the postponement yesterday:-

 

http://www.edinburghmonarchs.co/news-centre/article/2017-08-19/club-statement-edinburgh-v-ipswich

 

I would add that Graeme & Gordon Campbell, who had been working hard to get the track raceable, stood at the exit in their muddy overalls at the end, and apologized to departing customers and also fielded any questions.

 

Furthermore John Campbell did come outside prior to the turnstiles being opened and explained that the riders were willing to race if further remedial work on the track was undertaken, but added that further rainfall would inevitably result in cancellation.

 

IMO, if Edinburgh can be faulted for anything it is that they will always try to get a meeting on, rather than throw the towel in early.

Was there any more rain?

[Mr Blobby]

Was there any more rain?

 

There was a really heavy shower that went on for about 10 minutes just as the gates were originally due to open, if that never came I think we would of seen some speedway last night.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

Don't think any blame can be levelled at anyone , it is that time of the season that teams are trying to get meetings on when possible to beat cut off dates.

This is a general point and not levelled specifically at Edinburgh but if that same attutude applied in April May June then potentially there wouldnt be such a backlog in the first place.....

[MD]

This is a general point and not levelled specifically at Edinburgh but if that same attutude applied in April May June then potentially there wouldnt be such a backlog in the first place.....

Never a truer word said and its been the same for the last 3-4 years. However some of the same clubs who moan about having too many fixtures in August and September are the same ones who point blank refuse re-staging dates in that April to June period.

[Fromafar]

Never a truer word said and its been the same for the last 3-4 years. However some of the same clubs who moan about having too many fixtures in August and September are the same ones who point blank refuse re-staging dates in that April to June period.

I Personaly don't understand why clubs are so reluctant to use the alternate night to restage rain offs, they all have afew avialable.If there is no co-operation points should be awarded IMO .

[george.m]

Have to laugh at one of the comments on FB by someone representing Edinburgh's promotion perspective.

Some fans not happy with the lack of communication during the wait after 7:30 whilst track prep was taking place.

Representative says we'll "take that on board".

 

Seriously? With all the years of experience you're just learning that now?

Give me a break.