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get it written into their contract ,,,,,,"must attend club functions/ PR " (not just presentation night)

 

 

At least they are being honest and open about it. (unlike some management/ ruling bodies)

If the fans called for a cheaper night then haven't booked tickets it must be annoying for the promoter? She is telling you the whole story not just saying it's cancelled, no surmising, you know exactly why it's cancelled.

I know she is frustrated but should not be talking to the fans like she did in that press release. It's beyond unprofessional as someone else said you wouldn't expect a statement like that from anyone else. Plus the bit about meaningless meetings is beyond a joke too. I'm pretty sure Debbie would wish her riders to ride for her if we had a meeting running over. The rider is contracted to that club are they not. Putting statements out like that will cause riders to not want to ride for us and fans to leave.

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She stated on the Club Website last week that there were only a few tickets left !!! I know that is a marketing ploy but I think she has been totally unprofessional and has shot herself in the foot over this one !!!


If the fans called for a cheaper night then haven't booked tickets it must be annoying for the promoter? She is telling you the whole story not just saying it's cancelled, no surmising, you know exactly why it's cancelled.

Still totally unprofessional in my book. She has offended a hoard of people and should make a statement to calm things down or she could be on her own next season !!! I wonder what Garry May's view is !!!

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She stated on the Club Website last week that there were only a few tickets left !!! I know that is a marketing ploy but I think she has been totally unprofessional and has shot herself in the foot over this one !!!

 

Still totally unprofessional in my book. She has offended a hoard of people and should make a statement to calm things down or she could be on her own next season !!! I wonder what Garry May's view is !!!

As Garry is ultra professional he will back the club statement.

 

Think you'll find the dig is at the riders.

I find it unbelievable that certain riders want paying to turn up to presentation evenings.

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As Garry is ultra professional he will back the club statement.

 

Think you'll find the dig is at the riders.

I find it unbelievable that certain riders want paying to turn up to presentation evenings.

More of a dig at the fans tbh calling us moaners and basically saying fans can't be bothered. Well I would like to see how many people bother to help her when she asks for help and for the volunteers on at a meeting. Probably forgot the amount of times fans came to her aid and what we have done even before she was even promoter. If she wants to say fans don't bother like she has in the statement she is truly misinformed and needs to research her history.

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More of a dig at the fans tbh calling us moaners and basically saying fans can't be bothered. Well I would like to see how many people bother to help her when she asks for help and for the volunteers on at a meeting. Probably forgot the amount of times fans came to her aid and what we have done even before she was even promoter. If she wants to say fans don't bother like she has in the statement she is truly misinformed and needs to research her history.

poole dont do anything not even a rider of the season

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Where has this come from? Would be a good signing but as a 2nd heat leader[/quo

 

He wont stay at Poole and wants to remain in south of England. Live with Matt still, Somerset would be most likely .poole and Somerset get along quite well(you have lots of our assets) Wright and Josh G. Have another one?

 

 

Would make your team better.

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Hans produced two little master classes at the OTA this last season. Several brilliant rides to keep the opposition out. He is real class (and nasty with it when he wants).

 

He’d be a great signing for the Rebels.

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Never agreed with this old adage. The customer is not always right, but they are always the customer and should be treated as such.

 

As I see it, several riders couldnt care less attitude is rubbing off on the supporters. Doubling up was permitted to support those that couldnt make one league pay. Too many (not all) appear to have forgotten this and are now taking the pi$$. Doubling up should be limited to British riders only. Sink or swim Johnny.

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Hans produced two little master classes at the OTA this last season. Several brilliant rides to keep the opposition out. He is real class (and nasty with it when he wants).

 

He’d be a great signing for the Rebels.

I haven't witnessed him this season at the OTA but he has been a class rider for many years and would be a good signing. I follow Hans on Twitter and he is always honest in his opinion of himself as to how he performed which i also like.

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If the fans called for a cheaper night then haven't booked tickets it must be annoying for the promoter? She is telling you the whole story not just saying it's cancelled, no surmising, you know exactly why it's cancelled.

I think there is another point of view - read the language she used it's just not necessary and will alienate many supporters -its a shocking way to speak to your punters and terrible PR. I can't believe it's still on the website. Who uses words like 'if the fans can't be bothered' - seriously, its terrible.

 

Fans have paid hundreds of pounds this year to support their club with a ridiculous fixture list and multiple guests per meeting and deserve better than this ! Prices have gone up considerably for a family. Many haven't moaned, we have just turned up and paid our money to support our club each week win lose or draw - and I for one will continue to do so.

 

A lot of fans will lose goodwill with the promotion unless this is retracted and an apology is forthcoming .

 

With Speedway in this Country generally on the decline you don't want to give fans a reason to not bother attending.

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