NeilWatson Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Just now, TonyE said: At the time of the floodlight failure, the meeting had reached a stage where the result could have been declared. Peterborough, having temporary lights to hand, decided to utilise them in the likely knowledge that this would take some time to put into effect. In the meantime, those who had paid to witness tonight's proceedings were left to shiver in the cold (or go home) not knowing how much longer things would take. The Panthers' promotion made the call and it is for the fans to decide if it was the right one. As stated above, the opportunity to get this semi-final out of the way much earlier was there if both parties wanted it to happen. Oh, and the Lakeside reserves scored just two points between them. Totally incorrect. Once a meeting starts it is the referee, and the referee ALONE who can decide to abandon a meeting. As staging Promoter I have no control over that decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looks to me like Boro went above and beyond what you could expect in order to get the 15 heats completed Whilst a long delay is unfortunate it wouldve been much easier just to pack up and send everyone home feeling short changed and I think Boris effort should in this case be wholly commended 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Credit to Simon lambert...great score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Looks to me like Boro went above and beyond what you could expect in order to get the 15 heats completed Whilst a long delay is unfortunate it wouldve been much easier just to pack up and send everyone home feeling short changed and I think Boris effort should in this case be wholly commended Not only were we determined to finish the main meeting, we had eleven junior riders here for an MDL challenge match who would have lost the opportunity to ride had the meeting been abandoned. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: When will the streetlights from the local housing estate be returned? They came from foxhole as theres no need for any there at the moment as the speedway season ended weeks ago there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Didn't think they had track lighting at Fox Holes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheScotsman said: Didn't think they had track lighting at Fox Holes! The lighting is excellent - just pointed more at the stock car track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: They came from foxhole as theres no need for any there at the moment as the speedway season ended weeks ago there No wonder they were dull . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Speedway28 said: I absolutely love this sport but I, like many others, are finding this year just too much. One of my biggest bugbears at the moment is the constant whining and petty arguments from promotions off the track! In a struggling sport, there are too many simply in it for themselves and unable to get along and help each other out. Peterborough a clear example here. There are many others guilty, Mildenhall and Eastbourne in the National League also clear examples. All I've read and heard in the last three months is the likes of Rob Godfrey and Ged Rathbone moan on and on about why they're being hard done by in various scenarios. I haven't attended Peterborough once this year and that is purely based on this man and how he carries out his business. I fail to see how the sport will ever become improved when we have this constant bickering and whining. Until promotors are willing to help each other, surely they realise their own situations are not going to improve! Let the riders do the talking on the track, that is where the fans want the drama! Anyway, congratulations to Lakeside on the win. Glad they've managed to get to a final after losing their track. Despite how disappointed I am with our teams performance tonight (apart from Lambert and TJ)..I have to respond to your post and say what a load of nonsense you are talking. Rathbone is certainly not part of the BSPA mafia that is ruining this sport. And to prove the point why did he and the promotion bust a gut in the face of adversity to get the meeting completed when it could have been abandoned and restaged. I bet not many other clubs would have done that so to conclude you are talking utter b####### and people like you could cause defamation of character with crap like this and it ain't on. Edited September 30, 2018 by Lukas Grammar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway28 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lukas said: Despite how disappointed I am with our teams performance tonight (apart from Lambert and TJ)..I have to respond to your post and say what a load of nonsense you are talking. Rathbone is certainly not part of the BSPA mafia that is ruining this sport. And to prove the point why did he and the promotion bust a gut in the face of adversity to get the meeting completed when it could have been abandoned and restaged. I bet not many other clubs would have done that so to conclude you are talking utter b####### and people like you could cause defamation of character with crap like this and it ain't on. Please point out where I referred to tonight's meeting in any way in my post? I was talking about the build up where he has constantly moaned about Lakeside. I have also explained that it's not just him in the sport doing a similar kind of thing. I appreciate you may be disappointed your quadruple chances are over but I'm afraid you're slightly off point here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket007 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Lukas said: Despite how disappointed I am with our teams performance tonight (apart from Lambert and TJ)..I have to respond to your post and say what a load of nonsense you are talking. Rathbone is certainly not part of the BSPA mafia that is ruining this sport. And to prove the point why did he and the promotion bust a gut in the face of adversity to get the meeting completed when it could have been abandoned and restaged. I bet not many other clubs would have done that so to conclude you are talking utter b####### and people like you could cause defamation of character with crap like this and it ain't on. Meeting would not have been restaged as it had passed the point where a result could be declared. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 If tonight's meeting had to be abandoned when there was the floodlight failure... wouldnt the result have stood? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Fair play to the promotion. The easiest thing to do was to call it off but they battled on in adversity to get the meeting completed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Noodles said: Fair play to the promotion. The easiest thing to do was to call it off but they battled on in adversity to get the meeting completed. Exactly, didn’t do a lakeside and call it off 2 heats early cheating the general public. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket007 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Panthers89 said: Exactly, didn’t do a lakeside and call it off 2 heats early cheating the general public. As stated by your own promoter, only the Ref can call it off early. Don't blame Lakeside as I suspect Peterborough weren't that bothered either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, rocket007 said: As stated by your own promoter, only the Ref can call it off early. Don't blame Lakeside as I suspect Peterborough weren't that bothered either. So you're saying the ref created a curfew that didn't exist the week before? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Down to the ref to be strong and make the correct call - whichever way that is If he says carry on Lakeside must or as you say forfeit Equally if he agrees and calls it off you cant complain - his decision must be final The referee Graham Reeve tonight was awful he missed 5/6 ragged starts when riders should have been called back Newman clearly finished third in heat 7 but he gave third place to Wilkinson who was a wheel length behind excluded Palm Toft in heat 6 for going over the tapes when it was already being pinned to the ground by another rider . Worst display I've seen from a ref in many a year he was shocking , Also in heat 2 Andersen nearly wiped every body out as he went towards outside bend 1 lap 1 but he allowed race to continue until he eventually crashed coming into the home straight lap3 then declared unfit to race and withdrawn from the meeting then allowed to come back into the meeting and take 3 more rides . Good luck to Lakeside in the final they deserved the win over 2 legs against a depleted Panthers side who generally were not at the races. I do think they will find Workington a lot harder to beat though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Although I raised the point earlier in the week with no response, on arriving for todays meeting I was informed that season tickets were not valid and was required to pay. I do not mind paying as such but with no warning it would have been all the same if I and others had arrived without having the cash required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Speedway28 said: I absolutely love this sport but I, like many others, are finding this year just too much. One of my biggest bugbears at the moment is the constant whining and petty arguments from promotions off the track! In a struggling sport, there are too many simply in it for themselves and unable to get along and help each other out. Peterborough a clear example here. There are many others guilty, Mildenhall and Eastbourne in the National League also clear examples. All I've read and heard in the last three months is the likes of Rob Godfrey and Ged Rathbone moan on and on about why they're being hard done by in various scenarios. I haven't attended Peterborough once this year and that is purely based on this man and how he carries out his business. I fail to see how the sport will ever become improved when we have this constant bickering and whining. Until promotors are willing to help each other, surely they realise their own situations are not going to improve! Let the riders do the talking on the track, that is where the fans want the drama! Anyway, congratulations to Lakeside on the win. Glad they've managed to get to a final after losing their track. Well if it bothers you so much how Panthers run there business stay away as we will hardly miss someone who only turns up once a season will we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket007 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Noodles said: So you're saying the ref created a curfew that didn't exist the week before? To be honest, both sides had probably had enough by then and made a gentlemans agreement. As for the curfew, I really don't believe there is one as I have been going to Rye House for many years and never heard of one before and several times in the past have been at the track until nearly 11.pm. It seems strange that one week when results matter, meetings can go on until 11pm, then the following week when the second result doesn't matter after heat 13, it suddenly becomes a curfew issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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