Bagpuss Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Well if the Aces v Robins Shield meeting goes ahead tomorrow good luck to any neutrals in identifying which team is which!! Almost identical race suits with some having the same sponsor - CFS - on both!! Helmet colours? Anyway they aren't almost identical at all. How long do we have put up with this childish nonsense just because your club have downgraded to race jackets? Edited March 18, 2018 by Bagpuss 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I was thinking of organising a Team Suits for Poole collection at the NSS tomorrow. It is upsetting to see a once proud club in such obvious financial difficulties. This year team suits, next year an elastatic band in place of the starting gate, it's so sad. Especially this year when they are celebrating they're 70th anniversary. Fortunately, a relatively minor event compared to our 90th celebrations but even so, no doubt important to them. Unfortunately, even after searching for several minutes I can't find my cap so the plans for the collection have had to be abandoned. Perhaps for the best as security had warned me that I might be in danger of physical attacks. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 For anybody who has seen Ipswich's racesuits this year, that is EXACTLY the reason why all top flight teams at least should have them. Marketing and professionalism almost to perfection! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Najjer said: For anybody who has seen Ipswich's racesuits this year, that is EXACTLY the reason why all top flight teams at least should have them. Marketing and professionalism almost to perfection! Look good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: Look good. Perfect reason why team suits work well. Very professional. Tons better than the poundland use your own approach of some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) It makes no sense to me why all teams haven’t racesuits. The main sponsor at Swindon is pleased with them along with the other 9 on the suits. All in the same place....how many can you get on a race jacket? Edited March 19, 2018 by hyabb17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Look good. Ipswich always look professional, like the pre-season studio photo session = quality team pics.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 I've noticed two more Championship sides with team suits which look smart - As my mate said ''Poole look like they've got dressed in the speedway lost property cupboard''.... Couldn't sum it up better myself!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: I've noticed two more Championship sides with team suits which look smart - As my mate said ''Poole look like they've got dressed in the speedway lost property cupboard''.... Couldn't sum it up better myself!!! Haha, I like that! So which nickname is going to stick for the 2018 bookies favourites and biggest Club in the land Poole 'Pikey' Pirates Poole 'Poundland' Pirates Poole 'Lost Property' Pirates 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) Adding another 2P worth: ahead of the new season, and excellent 'Star preview, so far there are 3 teams (no names mentioned) whose suits don't match for all 7 riders. Just sayin'..... Edited March 28, 2018 by martinmauger added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 The Brummies suits look great - very bright! Good to see a NL side making an effor! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 2 hours ago, martinmauger said: Adding another 2P worth: ahead of the new season, and excellent 'Star preview, so far there are 3 teams (no names mentioned) whose suits don't match for all 7 riders. Just sayin'..... They are all near as damn it so doesn't matter in the slightest. That'll be down to rider personal preference. Somerset have had their P+P today and the race jackets look awful. Like something from the mid 90s. Jason Doyle has his race jacket sewn in as part of his suit and doesn't even have the main team sponsor on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Team suits do look more professional in a photograph or for promotional work. However...for me, I find it harder to distinguish who is who in a race, unless I look at the helmet colours and remember who's in the programmed ride. I found it much easier to instantly work out which rider was who, when they wore individual leathers. The individual colours stood out more. Riding styles were also easier to see for some reason. For example riders like Simon Wigg and Leigh Adams instantly stood out because of their colours and style. I'd personally prefer to see riders in their own style and distinctive Kevlars/Leathers with Club race jacket. The Race Jacket being distinctive, and not a small symbol surrounded by massive sponser's name. Birminghams big red 'B' on yellow, and Belle Vue's Large 'Ace' really stand out. Swindons robin and somersets just get lost somehow. Perhaps instead of team kevlars, team bike covers and fork covers would be better? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 If there is any chance of dragging the sport of speedway into anything like modern times, teams racing in identical race suits must be part of that. After all the vast majority of the sport is a team event so should reflect that, when riders go to race in individual events and want to look like an individual then fair enough but IMO a team event you should look like a team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Interestingly; Debbie Hancock was asked about the kevlars at P&P today. Said that they had to get the jackets sorted even back before any team work was done and wanted to use the money (before BT deal had been struck) elsewhere, Doyle and also track work with the new drainage system in place etc. She said she is as much of a fan as anyone else on the race suits and we will perhaps have them another season. Yes they aren't very nice Jackets this season and look very odd but i'm pretty happy where the money has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 9:01 PM, screm said: If there is any chance of dragging the sport of speedway into anything like modern times, teams racing in identical race suits must be part of that. After all the vast majority of the sport is a team event so should reflect that, when riders go to race in individual events and want to look like an individual then fair enough but IMO a team event you should look like a team. Agree with this, as a side note that picture of the Poole team in this weeks Speedway Star looks awful. They look like a team out of the National League. Hardly fitting for the so called " Manchester United of speedway " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 So called by Poole fans, lol. They are the Poole team of 21st century top level UK speedway. Knock yourselves out. Pmsl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Embarrassing from Poole and Somerset. Should be made mandatory that all top flight sides must have team kevlars. Excuse of saving a few quid is pathetic. Show a bit of professionalism ffs. Makes the sport look pikeyish. The self proclaimed "Manchester United" of speedway looking like a rag tag bunch thrown together is a terrible look for the sport & that club. Looks like they've gone back to 1988. Somerset over paying Doyle as their excuse for no suits is dreadful. Team kevlars was one of the few professional things about the sport & now we have Ford being a t0sser & Somerset taking us back to the 80's. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chris said: Embarrassing from Poole and Somerset. Should be made mandatory that all top flight sides must have team kevlars. Excuse of saving a few quid is pathetic. Show a bit of professionalism ffs. Makes the sport look pikeyish. The self proclaimed "Manchester United" of speedway looking like a rag tag bunch thrown together is a terrible look for the sport & that club. Looks like they've gone back to 1988. Somerset over paying Doyle as their excuse for no suits is dreadful. Team kevlars was one of the few professional things about the sport & now we have Ford being a t0sser & Somerset taking us back to the 80's. I suggest that you watch Debbie's interview on the Somerset twitter where she explains about her decision rather than posting about something you clearly know nothing about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, rebelwonderkid said: I suggest that you watch Debbie's interview on the Somerset twitter where she explains about her decision rather than posting about something you clearly know nothing about. You have just been quoted above as saying Hancock preferred to over pay Doyle than purchase team kevlars. Embarrassing for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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