SomersetBlue Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 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 !!! Edited October 24, 2017 by Aroundtheboards 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 poole dont do anything not even a rider of the season Poole don't even give a trophy at a individual meeting, never mind rider of the season!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hans might be off to Somerset??? What do people think about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 He's probably cheaper than Holder!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 He's probably cheaper than Holder!!! Would be a better choice than Josh G! And would help the younger guys. Hans is a good leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hans might be off to Somerset??? What do people think about that? Where has this come from? Would be a good signing but as a 2nd heat leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 It's on the Poole 2018 thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 It's on the Poole 2018 thread Does Somerset promotion know this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Does Somerset promotion know this? Probably,Gary may has Poole connections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Yep they own his riding contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited October 24, 2017 by Hodgy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forknights Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Well I may aswell start it most teams have a 2018 fan section.any thoughts on team for next year ? Fantastic to see the 2018 thread started with the use of the confederate flag Coomie, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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