TurnTwo Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Dugard snr seems to have put the stock car talk to rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 4 hours ago, gazzac said: As they own the stadium can't think after all these year's they'd be selling up, but both have said how busy they are with their jobs.Perhaps they'll stay as ' directors ' of the club, but relinquish the weekly running of it. Perhaps after involving him after his injury last year making Mark Baseby team manager? Team manager? He will be in the team lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Well that was a lot of huff and puff about a colour change and a possibly short sighted one at that? Obviously its great that it is nothing negative towards the running of the club but i feel the PR machine is misfiring slightly here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just now, Sings4Kings said: Well that was a lot of huff and puff about a colour change and a possibly short sighted one at that? Obviously its great that it is nothing negative towards the running of the club but i feel the PR machine is misfiring slightly here Completely disagree. Its so much more than just a colour change. Its a complete re-branding and new approach to marketing. Maybe it will all fizzle out and all we will see in a years time is the same ole, same ole but just a different colour. BUT, the talk about the need to market and re-brand to get people to come to watch is what we have been wanting to hear for years. Its also a relief. For me the rumours and guesses that the Dugards were selling would have felt a little like the beginning of the end for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 There have been numerous attempted new approaches to marketing over the years by numerous clubs and most have failed. However i do believe Eastbourne will have some successes as they are astute people at the helm but in order for marketing to be a success it requires nationwide cooperation of all clubs not a single approach. As for the colour / rebrand im afraid that Eastbourne will lose their easily recognised identity and fall into the neon fad brigade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I've been led to believe over the years that green is not a lucky colour in sport, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I give them credit for creating interest in the team, which a lot of clubs don’t bother doing anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Well with knight not back and Bailey at mildenhall we must get wood back would be a disaster to loose all of those 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Can see spilled in the team. Maybe both if they are allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Wood 7.61 Brennan 7.21 Spiller 6.63? Powell 5.62 Hunter 5.43 Dugard 3.50 Edwards 3.00 39.00 Not saying it's ideal, but it fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, mmmmethanol said: Wood 7.61 Brennan 7.21 Spiller 6.63? Powell 5.62 Hunter 5.43 Dugard 3.50 Edwards 3.00 39.00 Not saying it's ideal, but it fits. That looks a play-off side to me. A powerful top 3 at home and at least one very good reserve home or away. But I’ll be surprised if Baseby isn’t in. Anyway the team is signed up so we’ll find out soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Think if they are aiming at a total new crowd then some big booming speakers and clubby music ala cardiff could be a strong idea. Run some promotions with the local night clubs and coach company where you have a night at the speedway then a bus will take you to a club in town where on production of your speedway ticket or programme you get in for free. It's a big gamble as you need to attract more new people, then oldies you may lose and alienate, just to break even. People who bought blue and yellow merchandise may be a bit cheesed off, but hey ho. Whether you like the changes or not it most be nice to know your bosses are willing to roll the dice and have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Rider announcement today (15th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Phil The Ace said: Can see spilled in the team. Maybe both if they are allowed i'm sure i read a few months ago that daniel spiller had chosen to ride for germany so wouldn't that stop him from being in the n.l. no reason to expect nathan won't choose to do the same. Edited December 15, 2017 by gee jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Moleman27 said: Rider announcement today (15th) Tom, according to sports argus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 8 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Think if they are aiming at a total new crowd then some big booming speakers and clubby music ala cardiff Blimey....on the condition they leave a 'quiet' part of the stadium for us 'over 40's!!! I can put of with a little Taylor Swift but club music is best err, left in clubs!!! Seriously, I do get where you are coming from though. I remember Terry Russel trying this once. Had some BIG speakers all round the stock car track but they lasted about two matches! I did hear it was due to complaints from locals but if I believed everything I heard. Martin Dugard would have had about 5 comebacks and we would be riding our meetings at the Amex due to houses being built at Arlington! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) knot going to be easy for eastie to put a gd side together. Baileys at mildy, knights average mustn't fit into their plans . early doors obviously but mildenhalls side looks a complete stand out Edited December 15, 2017 by ruckerroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Agree with Midly but dont see why Eastie cant have a good side as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Agree mildy have a great side but what happens once bailey and Ayres sign championship and they lose their spearhead duo to guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 As expected, Tom Brennen back for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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