stevebrum Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Very unfortunate that the meeting has been cancelled but if it meant losing money that’s the only option. I wouldn’t attend and neither would hundreds of others, meaning a minuscule crowd with the rent remaining the same. Yet EVERY top flight club have agreed to host a round. I fail to see any valid reason why one club can withdraw when all clubs face a potential dip in crowds. I’m sure the cost to get in is much smaller than usual and hopefully someone can confirm this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Very unfortunate that the meeting has been cancelled but if it meant losing money that’s the only option. I wouldn’t attend and neither would hundreds of others, meaning a minuscule crowd with the rent remaining the same. Says it all really .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 still no comment from our promoters I see well not on the website as of yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, ray c said: still no comment from our promoters I see well not on the website as of yet That surprises you as I hope they’re ashamed of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Crazy robin said: That surprises you as I hope they’re ashamed of themselves. Hopefully they haven't said anything cos they are rearranging it but as they are looking at having it at a different track it doesn't seem likely. Communication is not good this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Trees said: Says it all really .... It does, what would your club do , run at a massive loss ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3Scotty Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: It does, what would your club do , run at a massive loss ? No!, run it as agreed at the start of the season. This Sunday at Kings Lynn. Good luck to all the youngsters.. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Heard a rumour the reason Matt Ford won’t run the meeting is because he can’t charge £20 admission!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scrutton Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Kings Lynn are charging £8 on Sunday with children free and £2 for programme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Crazy robin said: Do you not think the clubs that have already held them didn’t lose money on it then?. What a total lack of interest in British speedway the owners of Poole have shown. How you can even defend this is beyond me as it’s one of the very reasons the sport is on its knees. Not defending it. I think if Poole committed to a round they should make sure that obligation is fulfilled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, John Scrutton said: Kings Lynn are charging £8 on Sunday with children free and £2 for programme The massive difference being Kings Lynn don’t pay thousands in rent. Chapman could actually open the gates for free and not lose money, other than peoples time and running costs, fuel, electric etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scrutton Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Would have thought that all money taken would be under what it will cost to run the meeting don't know but would have thought the riders would get some help in expenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: The massive difference being Kings Lynn don’t pay thousands in rent. Chapman could actually open the gates for free and not lose money, other than peoples time and running costs, fuel, electric etc. Not forgetting £x,000 for rider pay....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Not forgetting £x,000 for rider pay....... Fair enough on that. No point Poole running a meeting when the team are at Swindon. We normally take a lot of fans to Blunsdon and being top of the league will no doubt bring a couple of hundred fans along. Those would miss the kids meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3Scotty Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Steve Shovlar said: Fair enough on that. No point Poole running a meeting when the team are at Swindon. We normally take a lot of fans to Blunsdon and being top of the league will no doubt bring a couple of hundred fans along. Those would miss the kids meeting. And totally ignore the kids, who are the future.....Pathetic..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, K3Scotty said: And totally ignore the kids, who are the future.....Pathetic..... the meeting is on the wrong night not necessary plenty more nights in a season not when poole are 60 miles up the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, K3Scotty said: And totally ignore the kids, who are the future.....Pathetic..... I think they charge the most ££ to let them in too. Ford has been good for Poole, because it was making him money. Now it ain't he don't want to know. I think he threatened to pull out if it went to one league, not so long ago. Now he can't sell the club, so he wants it. Do me a favour Edited July 12, 2019 by Bald Bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Swindon website shows Poole visiting Blunsdon on Sept 19 so does BSPA site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Anzum said: Swindon website shows Poole visiting Blunsdon on Sept 19 so does BSPA site. so I see meeting must have been changed for some reason still on the poole website though .we are not very clever at keeping our supporters informed im afraid ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 17 hours ago, Midland Red said: Is Steve Shoveller Matt Ford's son then? Other way round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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