Aviator Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) An interesting article in the Daily Echo on the possible future of Poole Speedway. Thoughts? https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/16835558.play-off-results-will-not-affect-pirates-boss-matt-fords-decision-on-his-future/ Edited September 12, 2018 by Aviator Addition of link as requested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, Aviator said: An interesting article in the Daily Echo on the possible future of Poole Speedway. Thoughts? Maybe if you had linked the article we would have some thoughts !! https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/16835558.play-off-results-will-not-affect-pirates-boss-matt-fords-decision-on-his-future/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Reading the article could or does imply that this could be matts last season at poole will be interesting to see how it all works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 41 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Maybe if you had linked the article we would have some thoughts !! https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/16835558.play-off-results-will-not-affect-pirates-boss-matt-fords-decision-on-his-future/ Good point, we’ll made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Perhaps the cart dealer could take it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEHOLS54 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Perhaps he is awaiting the outcome of the BSPA AGM in Nov to decide whether to move on. If he doesn't like the outcome of what is decided and if they decide to water down/weaken and push out World or potentially World class talent for a lower level product, he may decide it really is time to go. I believe Matt is the kind of guy who may prefer to let teams sign their own talent similar to what POL/Swe do with no points limits and maybe a 1/2 young home grown rider to compliment similar to the way they do in POL. With so many rumours flying around on what may happen in 2019, I wonder if as a promoter he already has a heads up on what is planned, and maybe he doesn't like the way its going. Can't believe internal meetings have not already taken place among promoters and the powers that be as to what may be in store for 2019. Rumours and comments are already starting to slip out so maybe a draft has already been proposed ahead of the AGM. Having said that we all know Matt is a master of utilising the local media to put a positive spin on the club and his own position. He is hardly going to undersell the asset, but most of us know ultimately its a question of how potential interests view the viability of the sport going forward. Even if is a solvent business, Speedway is not the sport it was 10 or even 5 year ago with many teetering on the brink with little sign of an upward turn in fortunes going forward. Would anyone be willing to purchase a club under those circumstances ?? - Even someone with deep pockets. I have big doubts on that score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 If Ford leaves Poole, that's bad news all round for the club. No other businessman will run it the way he has and with the uncertainty over the stadium he will find it extremely difficult to find a buyer imo. Whist nobody wants clubs to close down, if Poole do, there's certainly an element of reap what you sow. Peterborough and Coventry fans will understand what's meant by that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: If Ford leaves Poole, that's bad news all round for the club. No other businessman will run it the way he has and with the uncertainty over the stadium he will find it extremely difficult to find a buyer imo. Whist nobody wants clubs to close down, if Poole do, there's certainly an element of reap what you sow. Peterborough and Coventry fans will understand what's meant by that. Agree. Bad news for Poole if he jacks it in. He has done his best for himself and the club. But I don't think he will imho. The threat of quitting might help some things go his way in the next AGM. Add to that, what is the club worth? What will actually be for sale ?. And how does he value it?, wrong time to try and sell a good club, but with a rented venue. What ever happens the main thing for UK speedway is that Poole lines up in 2019 and i'm confident they will. The mind boggles. Edited September 12, 2018 by Bald Bloke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: Agree. Bad news for Poole if he jacks it in. He has done his best for himself and the club. But I don't think he will imho. The threat of quitting might help some things go his way in the next AGM. Add to that, what is the club worth? What will actually be for sale ?. And how does he value it?, wrong time to try and sell a good club, but with a rented venue. What ever happens the main thing for UK speedway is that Poole lines up in 2019 and i'm confident they will. The mind boggles. Had the same thoughts, leased stadium, assets with no value if the league standard gets lower. All that's for sale are two old tractors and a BSPA licence, even that may be worthless if clubs like Rye House have theirs for sale. Edited September 12, 2018 by MARK246 Spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Large box of tissues for Gavan, anyone?! The article states that there is another commercial project that has seriously interested Matt Ford (Shame its not buying into Ipswich, just to picture Gavan's reaction!!) so now it will come down to whether another businessman (men) matches MF's valuation of the club - together with some security of tenure over the stadium development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 After a bit googling, I didn't realise Matt is his middle name. His actual name is Cecil Has his hand in a nursery called Nemo's currently, so maybe looking to expand that road of interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: After a bit googling, I didn't realise Matt is his middle name. His actual name is Cecil Has his hand in a nursery called Nemo's currently, so maybe looking to expand that road of interest. He don't look like a Cecil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Large box of tissues for Gavan, anyone?! The article states that there is another commercial project that has seriously interested Matt Ford (Shame its not buying into Ipswich, just to picture Gavan's reaction!!) so now it will come down to whether another businessman (men) matches MF's valuation of the club - together with some security of tenure over the stadium development. Wouldnt want any club to fold..................and certainly wouldnt want Matt Ford at Ipswich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Gavan said: Wouldnt want any club to fold..................and certainly wouldnt want Matt Ford at Ipswich Even if he made Ipswich the best team in the championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: If Ford leaves Poole, that's bad news all round for the club. No other businessman will run it the way he has and with the uncertainty over the stadium he will find it extremely difficult to find a buyer imo. Whist nobody wants clubs to close down, if Poole do, there's certainly an element of reap what you sow. Peterborough and Coventry fans will understand what's meant by that. What a stupid thing to say. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 41 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: What a stupid thing to say. Im not sure why we are talking about this. We still have 2018 play off's to go yet, and nothing is done till its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Think the other interest could be the sheeps bladder kickers over at the Tatnum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: Im not sure why we are talking about this. We still have 2018 play off's to go yet, and nothing is done till its done. Seems like “head in the sand” response from somebody who might be looking for something else to do on Wednesday evenings in 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebee Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I heard rumours this was coming and decided to make a return to forum after confirmation came elsewhere. As an ex-Coventry fan I would like to offer my commiserations to some of the Poole supporters on here. If Ford goes it will be a big loss to Poole but you Poole fans will know that he will have the left the sport in a much better position than when he became involved in it! His service to the well being of the sport and its fair and honest running is second to none (and none is pretty bad). Oh, and if the stadium is unfortunately converted to student flats or a Wetherspoons I suggest a certain Mr Shovlar could come up with a good name for the new facility. Must go and get a tissue to wipe my tears away! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Arthur54 said: Even if he made Ipswich the best team in the championship Doesn’t bother me wether we are the best or not The sport as a whole is what matters not just one club. Ive always said Matt Ford has been good for Poole as a business but he certainly isn’t good for the sport as a whole and it has to be said that some of Pooles title wins have had controversy about them. So no I would rather have my club run the way it is right now and keep the sport running 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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