foamfence Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Norfolk Bear said: I here all the talk re lack of funds , how do teams like Workington & Scunthorpe who get lower crowds manage to build teams of strength? Scunthorpe are subsidised by Stockcars, Workington seem to have good sponsors. It's interesting that Newcastle and Berwick seem to be getting more out of their teams than Redcar.......Unless Redcar are going to surprise everyone at Brough Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenR195 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Norfolk Bear said: I here all the talk re lack of funds , how do teams like Workington & Scunthorpe who get lower crowds manage to build teams of strength? Scunthorpe got a big payoff from their team sponsor to help build their side this year and as for Workington, they can’t afford to pay riders what they agreed on, it’s only a matter of time till Workington close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 haven't you got a track record in being indiscrete? Rather inflammatory statement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ch958 said: haven't you got a track record in being indiscrete? Rather inflammatory statement. That's a fair question in regards to Workington. Quite a statement to make, unless you are absolutely certain of what you are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenR195 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 It’s public knowledge that every season they threaten to close if the crowds don’t increase, I’ve not said anything that is a secret, if they could afford the riders they have, they wouldn’t threaten to close due to lack of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 24 minutes ago, BenR195 said: It’s public knowledge that every season they threaten to close if the crowds don’t increase, I’ve not said anything that is a secret, if they could afford the riders they have, they wouldn’t threaten to close due to lack of money You have slandered the Workington promotion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, RedcarRacer said: You have slandered the Workington promotion.... Only if it isn't true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 half the friggin league threatens to quit every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, BenR195 said: It’s public knowledge that every season they threaten to close if the crowds don’t increase, I’ve not said anything that is a secret, if they could afford the riders they have, they wouldn’t threaten to close due to lack of money If i were you i would find an air raid shelter for the incoming. Are you basing your allegations on fact or is it just your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenR195 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 59 minutes ago, Gazc said: If i were you i would find an air raid shelter for the incoming. Are you basing your allegations on fact or is it just your opinion. My so called allegation is based on a post Laura Morgan put on Facebook saying that if crowd levels didn’t increase then Workington Speedways future could be in doubt, I don’t know what you are making out I’m saying, I’ve not said anything about them doing anything wrong, I’m just saying that paying for decent riders wont be helping their situation, redcar haven’t got a lot of money as the promotion have said quite clearly on multiple occasions and our team this year shows that as they have stated we were on a budget, my point is I don’t know how Workington can afford the teams that they put out, when they were soo close to closing according to their promoter, if they weren’t struggling to afford wages, they wouldnt threaten to close, maybe they have decent sponsors subsiding it, who knows, I’m not accusing them of anything, I think people have misunderstood what I was trying to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 47 minutes ago, BenR195 said: My so called allegation is based on a post Laura Morgan put on Facebook saying that if crowd levels didn’t increase then Workington Speedways future could be in doubt, I don’t know what you are making out I’m saying, I’ve not said anything about them doing anything wrong, I’m just saying that paying for decent riders wont be helping their situation, redcar haven’t got a lot of money as the promotion have said quite clearly on multiple occasions and our team this year shows that as they have stated we were on a budget, my point is I don’t know how Workington can afford the teams that they put out, when they were soo close to closing according to their promoter, if they weren’t struggling to afford wages, they wouldnt threaten to close, maybe they have decent sponsors subsiding it, who knows, I’m not accusing them of anything, I think people have misunderstood what I was trying to say I don't think people, are misunderstanding, what you were saying. I think you are backtracking and changing your tune. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 15 minutes ago, sidewinder said: I don't think people, are misunderstanding, what you were saying. I think you are backtracking and changing your tune. He's got previous and is always in denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 7 hours ago, Gazc said: If i were you i would find an air raid shelter for the incoming. Are you basing your allegations on fact or is it just your opinion. I think anyone who has been to Workington in the last few seasons and seen their gate levels will know their existence is precarious. Its pretty much common knowledge that they survive because of funds pumped in by the promotion. Having said that, I suspect they are anything but alone in that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ominously, cannot access Bears' website this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Website looks to be down due to a hosting issue, I believe this is being looked at with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 4 hours ago, TonyE said: Ominously, cannot access Bears' website this morning. ominously? FFS yeah, you can't get on the site, we're shutting down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Light-hearted comment given the previous posts - would not wish closure on any club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/25/2018 at 3:44 PM, BenR195 said: Scunthorpe got a big payoff from their team sponsor to help build their side this year what utter rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 13 hours ago, montie said: what utter rubbish Oh but Montie, don't you know he is in on all deals, and what he knows he tells. Spy in the camp for his own self promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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