mikebv Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, SPD444 said: It seems that Cook signed to ride for Glasgow before this fixture was arranged, plus Thursday is not a premiership fixed race night which means Glasgow get preference. Don’t know whether we can use a guest, but the sport is a complete joke, Potential race off decider and we lose ourNo. 1 which our management must have known before agreeing to this fixture———- or did they??? It simply shouldn't happen... Imagine trying to explain to a wider sporting audience this scenario with Craig Cook...? That effectively, British Speedways Premier competition must be rendered so inconsequential and worthless (by the very people who run it) that they allow the League below it to have priority on its competitors... Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to any National Company that you are trying to attract to Sponsor the Premiership? Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to any National Mainstream Media outlet that you may be hoping to bring on board, with the aim for them to increase coverage and awareness of your Sport? And Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to fans of the clubs effected, fans who follow the teams through their emotional attachment that only 'team sport' brings...? An independent board or single entity simply wouldn't allow such 'brand damaging' nonsense to take place, as anyone with even just an ounce of business acumen would see such an operating model as nothing other than 'corporate suicide'... That is why of course there never will be an independent board or entity running the Sport.. Let's be honest. If those who run the Sport constantly make decisions that show absolutely no respect for the reputation of the very Championships they run, then really, why should the fans give a monkeys about them either? We could say it's a joke, but sadly, no one is laughing... Edited August 14, 2018 by mikebv 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, mikebv said: It simply shouldn't happen... Imagine trying to explain to a wider sporting audience this scenario with Craig Cook...? That effectively, British Speedways Premier competition must be rendered so inconsequential and worthless (by the very people who run it) that they allow the League below it to have priority on its competitors... Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to any National Company that you are trying to attract to Sponsor the Premiership? Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to any National Mainstream Media outlet that you may be hoping to bring on board, with the aim for them to increase coverage and awareness of your Sport? And Imagine trying to sell that "brilliant concept" to fans of the clubs effected, fans who follow the teams through their emotional attachment that only 'team sport' brings...? An independent board or single entity simply wouldn't allow such 'brand damaging' nonsense to take place, as anyone with even just an ounce of business acumen would see such an operating model as nothing other than 'corporate suicide'... That is why of course there never will be an independent board or entity running the Sport.. Let's be honest. If those who run the Sport constantly make decisions that show absolutely no respect for the reputation of the very Championships they run, then really, why should the fans give a monkeys about them either? We could say it's a joke, but sadly, no one is laughing... Sad to say, but you have hit the nail on the head, great post deserving a wider audience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Apparently Brady is guesting. Good luck with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Meeting preview http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.3159 Main point is that Brady Kurtz is guesting for Cook so no real advantage for BV there if Brady rides like he did monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) If we gate we’ll win, if we don’t we won’t. Giving this fixture a miss. Edited August 15, 2018 by ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Feel for Robins fans deprived of seeing GP rider Cookattheback. Will it affect the attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: Meeting preview http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.3159 Main point is that Brady Kurtz is guesting for Cook so no real advantage for BV there if Brady rides like he did monday. Cook will be happy and least he should score some points at his level and earn some money.The sport is a complete joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 I feel sorry for the Swindon main sponsor who also sponsor Cook. Still I'm sure Brady will do well (12 in Sweden last night!) as a guest and gets some more track practice in before Bank Holiday Monday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins les Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Fred Flange said: Why are some teams allowed to run on their preferred night while Belle Vue are forced to run on what one idiot described as 'one of the better days'? It was agreed for Swindon, as the original fixed race nights were Monday & Thursday but were then changed to Monday & Wednesday because some Championship sides objected. Swindon have a problem with Wednesdays as there are restricted nights due to the greyhound racing. Swindon were given dispensation for a number of meetings due to this. As the Monday & Thursdays were agreed by the international board to be GB's fixed nights, the BSPA should have stood firm & told the clubs that objected to move up to the PL or shut up. Wednesday nights have caused problems for the clubs that have Danish riders as that is the protected night for Denmark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Cook missing... Riss has previous engagement prior to signing. doubt if there will be many Aces fans there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Gunner85 said: Cook missing... Riss has previous engagement prior to signing. doubt if there will be many Aces fans there That means about 6 are not going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Theo piper and Brady Kurtz guesting!! Jack Smith might have a good night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: That means about 6 are not going. That's 4 more than the number of Poole fans who came to the NSS for your last meeting. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Theo piper and Brady Kurtz guesting!! Jack Smith might have a good night! Gives Kurtz a practice for Bank holiday Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: I feel sorry for the Swindon main sponsor who also sponsor Cook. Still I'm sure Brady will do well (12 in Sweden last night!) as a guest and gets some more track practice in before Bank Holiday Monday!! Kurtz is class round Swindon. One of the better visiting riders for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: Kurtz is class round Swindon. One of the better visiting riders for sure. Well he wasn't class Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one of clubs Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Troy Batchelor esque guarantee from Matt Fraud anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 1 minute ago, foreverblue said: Well he wasn't class Monday He will be alright. Through all his up and down performances he usually puts in a good one round our place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Come on Brady... Help the Aces get to within seven points of your own team... Who knows, it might be enough for them to eventually take your own teams place in the play offs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Gunner85 said: Cook missing... Riss has previous engagement prior to signing. They are both riding at Ipswich. Love those fixed race nights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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