snapper Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said: As we celebrate 70 years to this day that the club rode its first ever match, they have also announced that we now have a team sponsor for the season in staggs bar in Musselburgh. A new sponsor in a pub 32 miles from the track what happened to the Black Bull I would have thought that would have been a better shout I can't see many fans dropping in for an after meeting pint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 What is going on with our "at the gate" admission prices, I have just looked at a thread on the Premiership section comparing prices at the gate and ours are £18.50 which is more expensive than the Premier clubs. I understand there are incentives to buy early and purchase discount cards but surely this top price is going to put off any casual visitor. I cant make it every week due to work so I have to pick and choose when I can go at the last minute, so I grudge this amount, and that would be the same at any Championship club. Go to Somerset and you can see the world champion for less that we pay Why are we so expensive, can someone explain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 10/03/2018 at 4:29 PM, cornhillcowboy24 said: mmmmmm the only who can afford £18-50p a monachs match are the glasgow owners lol lol According to the star this week that appears to be the dearest for either league, let alone the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewmac Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: According to the star this week that appears to be the dearest for either league, let alone the championship. It does seem rather excessive. Obviously someone has to be the most expensive track in Britain to watch speedway, but given the fact that we are in the 2nd tier, and that we have neither a world champion to pay, nor exactly what you'd call a luxurious stadium to spectate at, it's quite hard to accept the price as it stands. Not everyone wants to sign up for the Blue or Gold cards for whatever reason and it certainly will not encourage anyone new at these prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapeworm Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 £18.50 is a bargain to watch the Tigers but maybe slash the price for lesser visitors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 a bargain ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 5 hours ago, ekimba said: What is going on with our "at the gate" admission prices, I have just looked at a thread on the Premiership section comparing prices at the gate and ours are £18.50 which is more expensive than the Premier clubs. I understand there are incentives to buy early and purchase discount cards but surely this top price is going to put off any casual visitor. I cant make it every week due to work so I have to pick and choose when I can go at the last minute, so I grudge this amount, and that would be the same at any Championship club. Go to Somerset and you can see the world champion for less that we pay Why are we so expensive, can someone explain ? This at the gate price is a joke like you say casual visitors will be few and far between ,that they way the want it though! Good luck with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 this makes workingtons attempt at gaining entry a BARGAIN . at least you wont have to park your car. buy a ticket . REPARK your car . then Q up again to gain entry into the ground . £18.50 a proper bargainand all for 5 mins Q ing . bargain . someone please work this q thing out for me . see wucky official site for details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Cannot find PATG prices listed on Official website, mind you if they're the highest in the UK, this might be intended. They've also bumped the progy price up from £2.80 to three quid - imo this is too expensive & will probably encourage more to bring their own pre-printed score sheets. Think whoever is responsible is trying to "persuade" occasional punters to book online/obtain a blue card instead. Also noticed that Sam Masters is still listed as Team Captain under club info. - tut tut. Edited March 30, 2018 by cyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 In Speedway Star this week 4 different adult prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, cyclone said: Cannot find PATG prices listed on Official website, mind you if they're the highest in the UK, this might be intended. They've also bumped the progy price up from £2.80 to three quid - imo this is too expensive & will probably encourage more to bring their own pre-printed score sheets. Think whoever is responsible is trying to "persuade" occasional punters to book online/obtain a blue card instead. Also noticed that Sam Masters is still listed as Team Captain under club info. - tut tut. If you go on Official site and book tickets for the match it tells you the PATG price. £18.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Fromafar said: If you go on Official site and book tickets for the match it tells you the PATG price. £18.50 Thanks , see it now but it's not prominently displayed and you have to dig down to find it. Also noted that there's a 50p booking fee per transaction, so if only purchasing 1 adult ticket online, the total cost will be £18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 21/12/2017 at 12:43 PM, Gazc said: Just a bit of fun chief. You see what i did there but as its for charity iil take your bet. Name your charity mate, the boy is hopeless. He’ll be binned by end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, JanAnderson said: Name your charity mate, the boy is hopeless. He’ll be binned by end of May. Early day's how many times have you seen a rider unable to ride Armadale in the first few meetings, i wouldn't write him off just yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Gazc said: Early day's how many times have you seen a rider unable to ride Armadale in the first few meetings, i wouldn't write him off just yet. Hmm. I hope you’re right but the early signs are far from promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 http://edinburghmonarchs.co/news-centre/article/2018-05-22/matt-bows-out-for-now So Matt has decided to step down from the sport for just now, wish him all the best. Interesting to see what we do now, like for like or make another change along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 feel sorry for matt. he always tried in his time @ workington and gave his all to the club . i hope its not too long before we see the tango man back on a bike and enjoying life again . he will be missed this season as far as i am concerned . always smiling and well turned out . i hope he is not lost to the sport forever and suddenly pops up anywhere , (even Glasgow ) ! have a wee bit of crossing @ the weekends matt . enjoy motorcycling again . good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 It’s a shame for the lad, but no surprise really. Speedway has become too expensive for riders. Long gone are the days when they’d turn up with a bike strapped to the back of a car. You’re gonna see a lot more of this as promoters cut the points money of journeyman second strings/reserves to pay for the likes of Nicholls, Harris, Schlein, Morris et al. Expect a few more who’ll have to “take a break” from speedway due to financial reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8scot Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Really sorry to hear this news about Matt, thoroughly decent guy. All the best mate, take care 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Assuming Edinburgh make a straightforward 'like for like' change, who is the clever money on to get the call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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