mikebv Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) Fancy running a business where your main competitors are allowed to tell you when you can open? So they can then use your employees... Only in Speedway.. Edit: British Speedway... Thank goodness it is ran so brilliantly, as if it wasn't ran so brilliantly I could actually see a day when it might end up struggling... Edited July 5, 2018 by mikebv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, mikebv said: Fancy running a business where your main competitors are allowed to tell you when you can open? So they can then use your employees... Only in Speedway.. Edit: British Speedway... Thank goodness it is ran so well, as if it wasn't it could end up struggling... when you can open? and close ffs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 45 minutes ago, Whisperer said: How are sales of the Gerhardt engines going? Hello, is there anybody there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 10 hours ago, Whisperer said: Hello, is there anybody there? Put a new thread up you may get an answer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Will the Worky riders refuse guest bookings on these disputed Fridays? Will the Worky promotion ask them to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlislecomet2 Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 I know I am sticking my head above the parapet a little and that it is very late in the day to be altering the fixture list, but does anybody know how many Saturdays is it we can't race because of stadium availability. For a club that applied and were refused permission to run on Fridays, we seem to have more than the odd one. Who gave the assurances to Laura that some Friday meetings would not be a problem. Is there an official BSPA statement out there somewhere regarding the cancelling of Friday meetings. The last time I looked no other club has issued a similar statement to ours. As far as I aware we were one of the first clubs to struggle find a guest on a Friday due to the number of fixtures on that night. Now that our season is finally about to start the problem of rider availability is only going to get worse, particularly for us I agree, but it will surely affect everyone to some degree. I know its going to be a ballache to rearrange fixtures at short notice but surely it is better than teams made up of novices. The fixture list was a joke to start with, this latest twist just compounds things. At least the BSPA have finally acknowledged this and have tried to do something about it (I will get my coat). Call me naïve, but I have no time for conspiracy theorists. See you at DP tonight (Friday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Will the Worky riders refuse guest bookings on these disputed Fridays? Will the Worky promotion ask them to? while I wouldn't want to see the riders loose the chance to earn money it would be nice to protest if any such club asked them to guest after all weve seen it many time ride against you and score big points guest for you on garunteed fee and score sod all or ride against such clubs as a guest and ride your socks off to make them wish they hadn't stopped you racing at home that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Reading the peterboro thread they are ok to ride on fridays due to the stadium being free, wonder if we could try the same sure town would play ball lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Workington next home meeting is on the 28th of July.......maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Reading the peterboro thread they are ok to ride on fridays due to the stadium being free, wonder if we could try the same sure town would play ball lol. As far as I can see, that's just one Friday. In addition, my suspicion is that Peterborough's difficulties with stadium availability are far worse than those of either Lakeside or Workington. Having said that, to tell a club that its arranged fixtures must change half way through the season when they have been agreed is farcical. Word I got was that there was no issue until a certain club lost a couple of riders to injury and couldn't get guests which, frankly, makes sense. I think it was clear from the outset that rider availability could be a problem if all the teams in the league were riding on one night (in which case one or two should have been refused permission to do so) but it seems that this decision has been dictated by self interest (there's a surprise ). What makes the situation even worse is I have also heard that teams have refused to come next week and on 27/28 July. In the circumstances, they shouldn't have a choice. Edited July 7, 2018 by Halifaxtiger 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Have thought all along its all down to mr godfrey just wish someone had the balls to stand up to him and to force the other teams to come when we have use of derwent park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Godfrey and Chapman SHOUT the loudest in any "discussion" and invariably get their way. They will be swept away in the end but sadly so will speedway as we know it in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Have thought all along its all down to mr godfrey just wish someone had the balls to stand up to him and to force the other teams to come when we have use of derwent park. It can't be his fault entirely. Even if the idea to change was his - which is possible, if not likely - he can't carry it through on his own. Others must have supported it, so they are equally culpable. In addition, lets not forget that Workington have been struggling to survive for a number of seasons. Even if fixtures hadn't been changed, there's no guarantee that they would come to the tapes in 2019. Having said that, this ridiculous and selfish action unquestionably makes things more difficult for Laura Morgan. I know how much she cares about Workington Speedway but there will be limits. This could help push her towards thinking she really has had enough 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Halifaxtiger said: It can't be his fault entirely. Even if the idea to change was his - which is possible, if not likely - he can't carry it through on his own. Others must have supported it, so they are equally culpable. In addition, lets not forget that Workington have been struggling to survive for a number of seasons. Even if fixtures hadn't been changed, there's no guarantee that they would come to the tapes in 2019. Having said that, this ridiculous and selfish action unquestionably makes things more difficult for Laura Morgan. I know how much she cares about Workington Speedway but there will be limits. This could help push her towards thinking she really has had enough The ideal scenario for those who want one big league in 2019, the sixty four thousand dollar question is which will be the next club to be exited. Lakeside or Peterborough? What about that club miles from anywhere in Berwick where the new promotion have sunk their heart, souls and money into saving the sport on Tweedside? It could be any other club but one thing's for sure there are more casualties to come. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Whisperer said: The ideal scenario for those who want one big league in 2019, the sixty four thousand dollar question is which will be the next club to be exited. Lakeside or Peterborough? What about that club miles from anywhere in Berwick where the new promotion have sunk their heart, souls and money into saving the sport on Tweedside? It could be any other club but one thing's for sure there are more casualties to come. I think you are hearing exactly the same as me. It seems that the number of clubs in the planned league is less than that currently in existence so a few have to go, which suggests to me that the annulment of racing licences is less motivated by a determination that speedway clubs pay their debts (which has scarcely been a major issue in the past) than ensuring that future plans can be realised. I have heard that the promoter of one of the clubs you have mentioned (and it doesn't take the genius of an Einstein to work out which one) is about as popular as a lion at a zebra birthday party. He'd be the one to get hit, but they'd have to find a reason for it. Edited July 7, 2018 by Halifaxtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlislecomet2 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Halifaxtiger said: What makes the situation even worse is I have also heard that teams have refused to come next week and on 27/28 July. In the circumstances, they shouldn't have a choice. Exactly, if clubs have been dictated to as to when to race their home fixtures, surely the away teams need to be told when they must race unless they have a compelling reason not to. We need all teams to compromise for the sport as a whole , not one or two teams selfishly looking out for themselves only. Is that too much to ask, recent history tells us it is unfortunately. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.N.Other Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 The management made several announcements last night to indicate the odds are looking good that there WILL be a meeting on 28th July, My guess is it will be against Newcastle in the KOC. Lets wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Carlislecomet2 said: Exactly, if clubs have been dictated to as to when to race their home fixtures, surely the away teams need to be told when they must race unless they have a compelling reason not to. We need all teams to compromise for the sport as a whole , not one or two teams selfishly looking out for themselves only. Is that too much to ask, recent history tells us it is unfortunately. Correct and the 2 outstanding fixtures yet to be re-arranged should be the first 2 to be told, yes I mean Sheffield and Scunthorpe. As members of the Management Committee they should assist Workington by declaring their intention to support the difficult circumstances the Comets face and get their team's arses up to Derwent Park smartish! Edited July 7, 2018 by Byker Biker Spelling error 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I thought we did assist them when they asked to cancel the home meeting, royal wedding and fa cup day and 3 riders missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 27 June 2018 at 8:38 AM, Marksman said: Just looking at the World Cup fixtures, England will most likely be in the Quarter Final of the World Cup to be played at 1900 on Friday 6th July. That would no doubt have a big impact on the crowd for the Berwick meeting next Friday. When is the cut off date,and what chances of all clubs completing fixtures before cut - off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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