dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: ...funny, though, that fans have no problem singing inane chants at football matches. Could speedway cope with 'Jack Holder what a ₩@#£€& , what a ₩@#£€&' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Surely that song would be sung about all the holder clan. Oh and don't forget one for Jason Doyle Edited June 1, 2018 by Baldyman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Think those chants tend to be 'insert you own choice of ₩@#£€&' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Omg, there is plenty of choice, could be singing that chant for hours on end. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 On 5/31/2018 at 1:56 PM, BurntFaceMan said: It's more than just the team ethic, it's everything. It looks cool, it's the image, it's the brand. If there is one thing the powers that be don't get (and trust me, there is a lot that they don't get) it's branding. I've never known a sport to be so out of touch with the modern era. It doesn't look that cool. If it did, youngsters would be flocking to Tracks to watch Speedway - and they aren't doing that. So - as I say - these bloody suits cannot be that 'cool'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Ipswich taking it one step further Not only matching race suit but fully co-ordinated bike covers also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Ipswich taking it one step further Not only matching race suit but fully co-ordinated bike covers also And superb they look too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Najjer said: And superb they look too! And IMO this is the major point Yes it is extra expense and yes you dont win because of a fancy suit and covers BUT any future upturn in the sport will be down to attracting quality higher profile sponsors They would only want to showcase themselves is this kind of professional manner 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Ipswich taking it one step further Not only matching race suit but fully co-ordinated bike covers also Easy to confuse the riders, otherwise yes very professional........but the big whammy 2 guest riders in your team & the whole thing look's a shambles!!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Ipswich taking it one step further Not only matching race suit but fully co-ordinated bike covers also I remember Oxford adopting co-ordinated bike covers during the time they were known as 'Silver Machine'...damn awful nickname! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: I remember Oxford adopting co-ordinated bike covers during the time they were known as 'Silver Machine'...damn awful nickname! Indeed, Mr Wagstaff started it at Lynn in 2000 when the riders all have silver bike covers to go with the black race suits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Peterborough also had matching covers under Rick & Julie. The Ipswich kit definitely looks superb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 15 hours ago, stevehone said: Peterborough also had matching covers under Rick & Julie. The Ipswich kit definitely looks superb Likewise Reading when they were the 'Bulldogs'. Somerset also had matching bike covers in 2008 and 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 15 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Indeed, Mr Wagstaff started it at Lynn in 2000 when the riders all have silver bike covers to go with the black race suits. LIke him or hate him, he did try things to spruce things up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 23 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: And IMO this is the major point Yes it is extra expense and yes you dont win because of a fancy suit and covers BUT any future upturn in the sport will be down to attracting quality higher profile sponsors They would only want to showcase themselves is this kind of professional manner So just to be clear on what you are saying - sponsors will be attracted if the team is all decked out in matching stuff?! Would they still be attracted if the team languishes at the bottom of the league?! No disrespect to Ippo - just asking.......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 12:33 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Ipswich taking it one step further Not only matching race suit but fully co-ordinated bike covers also Yes I think they look great, they look a professional outfit just like it should be. The Poole lot looked terrible last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Dornier fixer said: Yes I think they look great, they look a professional outfit just like it should be. The Poole lot looked terrible last year. As well as Somerset and the Championship clubs who didnt bother. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Personally yes i think it would/should be great if all clubs had team kevlars it just has to be listed as part of the contract /signing on fee. As a rider you are expected to wear this design kevlar every match, here is £5-600 go get them made to the design we specify. If you wish to spend more that's your own choice. Its not rocket science to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Personally yes i think it would/should be great if all clubs had team kevlars it just has to be listed as part of the contract /signing on fee. As a rider you are expected to wear this design kevlar every match, here is £5-600 go get them made to the design we specify. If you wish to spend more that's your own choice. Its not rocket science to be honest. In Poole's case that would/ could be 14 x £500-600 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: So just to be clear on what you are saying - sponsors will be attracted if the team is all decked out in matching stuff?! Would they still be attracted if the team languishes at the bottom of the league?! No disrespect to Ippo - just asking.......! Someone has to be bottom Of course a team towards the top will be more attractive than one lower down due to it being natural to want to link to success and greater TV exposure etc I stand by the claim that higher profile sponsors would expect that type of professional set up rather than a rag bag of different coloured suits and bibs with different sized and style detachable numbers etc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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