Simonh Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Should the worst happen (and we hope it doesn't) liability is clear. They have known about the issue for several years, it's happened on a number of occasions and it's not been sorted out. I am not the greatest fan of health and safety but surely there is now a case for the Health and Safety Executive to step in in relation to the lighting and generator issue before someone is seriously injured or worse. There must be change. I'd suggest the Promotion who created the problem and the BSPA as governing body who are clearly aware (referees reports) would both have liability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy potter Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 And that would shut the place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonh Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 And that would shut the place!! With serious injuries that could have been prevented HSE would be looking at a broad and detailed investigation. I think shutting would be a lesser worry for those involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 With serious injuries that could have been prevented HSE would be looking at a broad and detailed investigation. I think shutting would be a lesser worry for those involved. I think you're right. Lights going out in the middle of a race causing a fatality or serious injury with evidence that similar failures have happened in the past would be extremely serious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 And that would shut the place!! A human life is worth more than any Speedway team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy potter Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 I don't know what the promotion think they are saving by using an inadequate generator? We used to have lights that were ok back in the day but never this dangerous. As I say one bad crash when the lights suddenly go out and that would be that. If the place has to run on a shoestring budget then as previous comments, a life is more important, so shut the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophykid Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Surely they can run on Sunday afternoons, if the lights are an issue? Stoke has great potential, a shame to see it lingering on in this way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Surely they can run on Sunday afternoons, if the lights are an issue? Stoke has great potential, a shame to see it lingering on in this way. Don't think it's just the floodlights. When the generator trips out, the airfence also seems to deflate, and presumably the referee loses the control panel too and couldn't activate the red lights in the event of a crash? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Does it ever break down during Stock Car events? Or do they not run under lights? Or need warning lights activated?... Some very big crowds at these events so wouldn't want to annoy so many people time and again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 http://www.stokepotters.co/news.php?extend.1069 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I hope Joe has a sponsor for thermal long johns as he'll be involved in a double header on October 31 as Stoke try and finish their hectic 10 home matches in 7 months schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguetrader Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I think you're right. Lights going out in the middle of a race causing a fatality or serious injury with evidence that similar failures have happened in the past would be extremely serious. If a fatality occurred, God forbid, it would be classed as corporate manslaughter. What does it take for this promotion to wake up and face reality. Surely not a fatality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 with| Leicester vacating Saturdays, Stoke becomes an even more likely venue for us on our weekend footy/speedway doubles. I sincerely hope they can run more regularly to avoid ridiculous end of season off night stagings and/or daft start times to get in double headers that short change the public. This promotion frustrates the hell out of me and has done for more years than i can remember... the track could be one of the best around....if only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 How do the council allow them to continue? The facilities being sub human, what rating do the council give the catering and the toilets for being clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 http://www.stokepotters.co/news.php?extend.1069 Good Luck to Joe. As with several signings Stoke have made at reserve over the years i feel it might be a year too early for him but i hope his pockets are deep and he has a successful season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke Potter Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 How do the council allow them to continue? The facilities being sub human, what rating do the council give the catering and the toilets for being clean? https://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/business/stadium-snackbar-newcastle-under-lyme-staffordshire-549237.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy potter Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 bloody hell a 4 for re frying chips!! LOL Mike Butler in reply to you save your money and go to the coast far more entertaining than here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 On 30/10/2017 at 3:19 PM, happy potter said: As I have said before, it's a joke! Feel sorry for people like Griffo who has been down there from the start and has put his heart and soul into his job, it's a pity those who run the place can't be arsed. Programmes being wrong doesn't surprise me, lights going out doesn't surprise me, 10 heats a meeting doesn't surprise me, track in poor shape doesn't surprise me, in fact nothing surprises down there anymore. Glad I spend my hard earned elsewhere than fill those pockets of the people who don't give a toss about the fans. Will the last person out turn the lights off please, if they are still on that is!!!! Looks like generator problems are infectious! http://www.sportbible.com/football/reactions-news-stoke-city-vs-west-ham-will-now-kick-off-at-4pm-after-bizarre-delay-20171216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Chessell’s back! Will he end up being the number 1 on that average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Didnt see that one coming although im glad slugger is back. Going to be tough to maintain his average though especially if he starts at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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