jenga Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 lets just say all might not be in place that needs to be the plot cant get any thicker ,CAN IT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 In a make or break season that this is very likely to be, if we even get there that is, then it is a complete mystery to me why the likes of Ricky Wells, Richard Lawson and, for some unknown reason, Aaron Summers names are being bandied about as possible signings?? The last thing we need are riders with no improvement left in them, that's been a failed policy from the last couple of years and can't possibly be revisited if survival and improved crowd levels are what you're after? Only Proctor and Campton for me so far being as my first choice of Ben Barker looks dead in the water so, five places left and at least a trio of good scorers required to be in them? Can't think of any off the top of my head as I'm not sure what's left with us being so late to the party, going to need to be good or we're just wasting our time as "same old" "same old" just is'nt going to cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) hearing reports that changes at the rugby club could bite the speedway on its a#se hope they get things sorted before march Hope no potential signings read that. Edited November 27, 2017 by Argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattfordfan Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 In a make or break season that this is very likely to be, if we even get there that is, then it is a complete mystery to me why the likes of Ricky Wells, Richard Lawson and, for some unknown reason, Aaron Summers names are being bandied about as possible signings?? The last thing we need are riders with no improvement left in them, that's been a failed policy from the last couple of years and can't possibly be revisited if survival and improved crowd levels are what you're after? Only Proctor and Campton for me so far being as my first choice of Ben Barker looks dead in the water so, five places left and at least a trio of good scorers required to be in them? Can't think of any off the top of my head as I'm not sure what's left with us being so late to the party, going to need to be good or we're just wasting our time as "same old" "same old" just is'nt going to cut it? Proctor, Bewley, Campton, Williamson, Bickley and 2 others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hope no potential signings read that. im sure workington town are working on things nothing to do with workington comets ill say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow and black Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 In a make or break season that this is very likely to be, if we even get there that is, then it is a complete mystery to me why the likes of Ricky Wells, Richard Lawson and, for some unknown reason, Aaron Summers names are being bandied about as possible signings?? The last thing we need are riders with no improvement left in them, that's been a failed policy from the last couple of years and can't possibly be revisited if survival and improved crowd levels are what you're after? Only Proctor and Campton for me so far being as my first choice of Ben Barker looks dead in the water so, five places left and at least a trio of good scorers required to be in them? Can't think of any off the top of my head as I'm not sure what's left with us being so late to the party, going to need to be good or we're just wasting our time as "same old" "same old" just is'nt going to cut it? Very much agreed it is a "Make or break" season, not only for us, but a few others as well. Even if we overcome the rugby club's intervention, the issue of compiling a competitive team is a huge problem for Workington, and for several other clubs. Hats off to the likes of Ipswich, Scunthorpe, and Glasgow so far, but the sheer number of options at the top end of teams is limited to say the least. The "Mystery" of the riders you mention isn't a mystery at all really, as there is no-one else! What makes the task even harder for the likes of Newcastle, Berwick, Workington, and Peterborough (Who are supposedly racing on Sundays but are looking towards more Fridays), is the none-availability of those top end riders who are contracted to Polish clubs. The reason Workington wanted Fridays was of course down to many things including being able to track a competitive team. Why do you think Scunthorpe and Glasgow wanted to switch race-nights?. Workington shot themselves in the foot big style by not having any representation at the AGM, but they were not the only club who were not represented. As I have stated on several occasions, there is scope for Workington to race on Fridays as we will have fortnightly official fixtures, and unless we get our wish our team will not have any top end strength I believe. Look at the list of remaining top end riders. I cannot see any of them being options for Workington, except maybe Wells and Summers. The facts are that several teams will be made up without an out and out number one, whereas others will have two or three in their sides (And good luck to them by the way) due to their race-nights not falling on a weekend. I am just very grateful of a team to support, and Laura and her team deserve the highest praise for wanting to run under such circumstances. The facts are that support is needed more than ever at Workington, and we are just not going to have seven riders who are all capable of improvement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Whats the problem with the rugby club. Also Thomas Jorgensen has the potential to raise his average more than any other ream member of 2017 team. I thought he just had bad luck last season but his effort you could not fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 ive heard all this crap about tourists in the lake district but how many are going to travel from the tourist areas while on holiday on our roads to workington also our promotion last year wouldnt speak to fans so how are they gonna get visitors to travel from a hour or so away to watch speedway with absolutly zero promoting You might be surprised - the roads aren't that bad and Keswick is only about 20 minutes away. I must admit I was pretty sceptical about getting the word out but agreed to do a stand at a show for Isle of Wight last season. I had that opinion rammed down my throat as I couldn't believe the interest, counting 10 people at the stadium on race night that I had spoken to on the preceding Saturday. One thing is certain. Within 20 miles or so Workington have an area that attracts huge numbers of visitors. If you don't get out there and make the Comets existence known, you won't get anyone. Has to be worth a shot, surely ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 workington have had stalls and promotional stuff going on at local events most of the time . dont know if they have done one in or around keswik area tho . not too sure about going down millom/barrow way either . one thing for certain the management have done a good few of these stalls and it very much welcomed by all who are given free tickets while attending these shows . its a tuff job and just because you give out , say 500 tickets , it does not mean that 500 EXTRA will turn up . the FREE tickets find their way to the fans that already go . so some time speedway loses out in revenue . good to hear you will be paying us a visit now and again ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very much agreed it is a "Make or break" season, not only for us, but a few others as well. Even if we overcome the rugby club's intervention, the issue of compiling a competitive team is a huge problem for Workington, and for several other clubs. Hats off to the likes of Ipswich, Scunthorpe, and Glasgow so far, but the sheer number of options at the top end of teams is limited to say the least. The "Mystery" of the riders you mention isn't a mystery at all really, as there is no-one else! What makes the task even harder for the likes of Newcastle, Berwick, Workington, and Peterborough (Who are supposedly racing on Sundays but are looking towards more Fridays), is the none-availability of those top end riders who are contracted to Polish clubs. The reason Workington wanted Fridays was of course down to many things including being able to track a competitive team. Why do you think Scunthorpe and Glasgow wanted to switch race-nights?. Workington shot themselves in the foot big style by not having any representation at the AGM, but they were not the only club who were not represented. As I have stated on several occasions, there is scope for Workington to race on Fridays as we will have fortnightly official fixtures, and unless we get our wish our team will not have any top end strength I believe. Look at the list of remaining top end riders. I cannot see any of them being options for Workington, except maybe Wells and Summers. The facts are that several teams will be made up without an out and out number one, whereas others will have two or three in their sides (And good luck to them by the way) due to their race-nights not falling on a weekend. I am just very grateful of a team to support, and Laura and her team deserve the highest praise for wanting to run under such circumstances. The facts are that support is needed more than ever at Workington, and we are just not going to have seven riders who are all capable of improvement. Reading your post, especially this last bit, is the absolute reason behind the last paragraph of my own. I quoted same old same old wont cut it yet this response of yours is what could very possibly have many people looking at whatever team we end up with and say, it's just like last year and look what happened to them? Now fair enough we may not, and I'm not in possession of, any rider availability lists to give any options to you for possibles but I really do feel that we cannot afford to run as a club with an uncompetitive side if we are to attract supporters back to the fold, I'm sorry but I completely disagree with anyone who just wants "a team to watch" irrespective of anything else, we're in dire straits now exacerbating that situation, in my mind, just isn't an option, we've got to be able to do something with it not just watch? One thing that is starting to bug me on here is this "innuendo" about possible trouble caused by Workington RL, exactly what are they planning to do that is causing issues, surely it is in both sports interests to get along in the best possible fashion to maximise profitability? If anyone knows what is going on then lets read it, what are we up against and how is this going to affect the Comets, surely if activities pending are going to be detrimental to the operation of speedway then we need to know now before we even bother picking anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 i think its nothing to do with the speedway OR the rugby club . but it needs sorted A.S.A.P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 You might be surprised - the roads aren't that bad and Keswick is only about 20 minutes away. I must admit I was pretty sceptical about getting the word out but agreed to do a stand at a show for Isle of Wight last season. I had that opinion rammed down my throat as I couldn't believe the interest, counting 10 people at the stadium on race night that I had spoken to on the preceding Saturday. One thing is certain. Within 20 miles or so Workington have an area that attracts huge numbers of visitors. If you don't get out there and make the Comets existence known, you won't get anyone. Has to be worth a shot, surely ? keswick is straight off the a66 then straight to workington go just a few miles more to ambelside or windermere and that extra few miles can take well over a hour in busy tourist season i know i travel them roads quite a lot its this part of the tourist part of the lake district i say is not really catchment area also id say the average tourist that is in the lake district will be more of a fell walker and "greeny" who would class motorsport as a sin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 CUMBRIA , the land of fields n sheep . some of which are pleasant to look at .. the sheep, not the fields .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 keswick is straight off the a66 then straight to workington go just a few miles more to ambelside or windermere and that extra few miles can take well over a hour in busy tourist season i know i travel them roads quite a lot its this part of the tourist part of the lake district i say is not really catchment area also id say the average tourist that is in the lake district will be more of a fell walker and "greeny" who would class motorsport as a sin Agree not many tourists are going to travel from Keswick Windermere etc unless they are Speedway fans on holiday in the Lake District.Poole or Belle Vue on the other hand might attract some passing punters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 also its great to get a few 1 off visitors but its the ones who will come back week after week thats needed a family atmosphere is whats needed again when you have fans coming treat them right in order for them to return 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Keep reading posts about this trouble with the rugby club. Is it a secret ? Why is no one stating whats going on if there is any truth in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 things arnt 100% but your looking too much into it time will tell if all is sorted till then dont worry too much it will easily be sorted if they follow the rules rather than listen to the wrong people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Matt has tweeted that hes available and no club has contacted him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) now that is ajoke . improved year on year . c,mon management . get him signed flippin eck ... CANNOT believe matt has not been informed , one way or another , workington needto get something sorted with matt asap . with the championship being open and teams able to build a team in depth and hopefully squeeze matt in at reserve , its a no brainer . come on management , get him signed .you cant ignore a guy who has increased his average EVERY year ! Edited November 29, 2017 by jenga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 if this is the way workington speedway operates with its riders , I DONT WANT TO BE PART OF WORKINGTON SPEEDWAY IN 2018 . matt is waiting for a phone call to either give him employment in the coming season OR a phone call to say he us not in their 2018 plans . how frigging hard is that to call someone . looks like golden balls holding riders by the gonads again . even a quick call to put him in the picture about the 2018 season . it will be a big loss to miss out on the ever improving matt w . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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