bjcol Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 well due to the rise in admission after 50 + years I will not be going to speedway at Berwick speedway next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, cornhillroundabout said: well due to the rise in admission after 50 + years I will not be going to speedway at Berwick speedway next season surely after 50+ years they are allowed to put the prices up? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcol Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, topsoil said: surely after 50+ years they are allowed to put the prices up? lol lol lol your so funny mmmmmmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mac101 Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, cornhillroundabout said: well due to the rise in admission after 50 + years I will not be going to speedway at Berwick speedway next season That’s the attitude that closes clubs down your called a supporter to support the club through good and bad times how many worky fans are now thinking wish I had supported my team now they don’t have a one 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcol Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, mac101 said: That’s the attitude that closes clubs down your called a supporter to support the club through good and bad times how many worky fans are now thinking wish I had supported my team now they don’t have a one cant afford £17 +++ per week to watch speedway at Berwick don't own the BANK OF CORNHILL end of subject lollollol mmmmmmm very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spin king junior Posted January 14, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Nah I'm sorry. I don't buy the whole "use it or lose it" speedway is way beyond point now. The diehards don't cut it anymore. Promoters need to work on the sport and make it worth the admission and the only way they're going to do that is working on the overall presentation and quality. If it's not there, the sport will die regardless. The sport is absolutely on its arse and scaremongering has never saved a club and it never will. Edited January 14, 2019 by spin king junior 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Workington was probably one of the best race tracks in the country as well. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedcider Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Revisiting the watch mans previous comments, I wonder how many Comets fans would now be happier to have the option to pay £20 for an evenings racing? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 4 hours ago, spin king junior said: Nah I'm sorry. I don't buy the whole "use it or lose it" speedway is way beyond point now. The diehards don't cut it anymore. Promoters need to work on the sport and make it worth the admission and the only way they're going to do that is working on the overall presentation and quality. If it's not there, the sport will die regardless. The sport is absolutely on its arse and scaremongering has never saved a club and it never will. So what would you do to improve the product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 hours ago, cornhillroundabout said: cant afford £17 +++ per week to watch speedway at Berwick don't own the BANK OF CORNHILL end of subject lollollol mmmmmmm very nice Oxygen thief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcol Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 19 hours ago, penchev said: Oxygen thief mmmmmm very nice lollollol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, cornhillroundabout said: mmmmmm very nice lollollol Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Well done to the Bandits Management, giving the season ticket holders they’re promised meetings despite Workington’s demise SHOWTIME 2019! We can confirm that the 2019 season at Shielfield Park will kick off with Press & Practice evening on Friday the 29th of March at 6pm but the real fun begins 24 hours later! Competitive action gets underway with the 2019 Bordernapolis event on Saturday the 30th of March at 7pm! Due to the devastating news that the Workington Comets are unable to take their place in the SGB Championship division in 2019, Bandits management have agreed that the Bordernapolis event will now be included in your 15 match season pass alongside scheduled Championship, KO Cup and Championship Shield matches. Everyone at Berwick Bandits Speedway Club sends their condolences to all involved at Workington Comets Speedway Club. Workington’s unfortunate situation brings home the very real challenges the sport is facing to survive and sustain in the current climate. We hope to one day renew our border rivalry with the 2018 SGB treble Champions but for now all thoughts are with the Promotion, Management, Riders, Mechanics, Fans and sponsors. There has never been a more important time to back your local Speedway club! #SupportLiveSpeedway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 A very poorly worded article by Mr Barrie on Berwick Website IMO. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Scott Courtney praised the Supporters Club for having a bit of class last season. End of the season we handed over £1000 to the STARS project and in Scott's words bridges were being built. There has been a few digs lately in blogs on the Dirt Page regarding the existing supporters club, all I will; say is that if your going to put something on a website that is read by fans and supporters at least get your facts right. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, Normski said: Scott Courtney praised the Supporters Club for having a bit of class last season. End of the season we handed over £1000 to the STARS project and in Scott's words bridges were being built. There has been a few digs lately in blogs on the Dirt Page regarding the existing supporters club, all I will; say is that if your going to put something on a website that is read by fans and supporters at least get your facts right. Well said Norman 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Fromafar said: A very poorly worded article by Mr Barrie on Berwick Website IMO. Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Fromafar said: A very poorly worded article by Mr Barrie on Berwick Website IMO. Honestly IMHO Dick has spelled it out quite succinctly and he is only stating what everyone is aware of, Workington went through this a few years back and the supporters club morphed into the Friends of Workington Speedway and then in to the Workington Speedway Supporters Trust and those bodies injected 20 thousand pounds into Workington Speedway over two seasons becoming the clubs biggest individual sponsor paying for things like medical cover ambulances and other sundry items that go into running a Speedway team and it still didn't save the club. As much as Dick can be a "dick" and isn't everyone's cup of tea he has hit the nail right on the head here and the new Supporters Club needs to support the club; its always nice to run subsidised coaches and give the riders lump sums but the priority has to be keeping the club afloat first and foremost otherwise you can raise as much money as you like but if there is no club to support what do you do then. You still go to the GP but pay for it yourself anyway! Watch TV Speedway and go to the odd meeting up and down the road rather than have a local club to support. Very short sighted in my view All revenue streams need to be coming back to the club to keep the thing viable and you don't need to hand over the cash because lets face it what the issue is here; is that certain folk can think that when they are handing over cash that the promoters just put it straight into their pockets and subsidise their "Playboy Lifestyles" which is not the case. (Courtney's Playboys lol, Sorry Scott) All clubs are operating on a shoe string and the difference to making a small profit or a small loss can be the lifeline that keeps the promotion operating rather than folding another club due to large debts and unsustainable losses. If the Supporters Club worry about where the cash is going commit to paying for something all season, Medical Cover doesn't come cheap pay this direct, the Referee needs to be paid for, meeting fuel and tyres possibly, security or stadium rent, whatever it is; it helps and takes pressure off the promotion. Also it needs to be stated transparency is the key and if you tell people where the funds are being spent and how they are benefiting the club most (not all unfortunately) come on board and understand why this course of action is being followed. Keep an accurate ledger and follow good governance. Keep the faith Bandit Fans and get behind your promotion to ensure you have a Speedway team in the town to support because in this day and age it will be very difficult to resurrect a club once it has gone Good luck with the new Supporters Club Regards THJ Edited January 16, 2019 by TotallyHonestJohn Spelling, Spell Check and Eyesight 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly IMHO Dick has spelled it out quite succinctly and he is only stating what everyone is aware of, Workington went through this a few years back and the supporters club morphed into the Friends of Workington Speedway and then in to the Workington Speedway Supporters Trust and those bodies injected 20 thousand pounds into Workington Speedway over two seasons becoming the clubs biggest individual sponsor paying for things like medical cover ambulances and other sundry items that go into running a Speedway team and it still didn't save the club. As much as Dick can be a "dick" and isn't everyone's cup of tea he has hit the nail right on the head here and the new Supporters Club needs to support the club; its always nice to run subsidised coaches and give the riders lump sums but the priority has to be keeping the club afloat first and foremost otherwise you can raise as much money as you like but if there is no club to support what do you do then. You still go to the GP but pay for it yourself anyway! Watch TV Speedway and go to the odd meeting up and down the road rather than have a local club to support. Very short sighted in my view All revenue streams need to be coming back to the club to keep the thing viable and you don't need to hand over the cash because lets face it what the issue is here; is that certain folk can think that when they are handing over cash that the promoters just put it straight into their pockets and subsidise their "Playboy Lifestyles" which is not the case. (Courtney's Playboys lol, Sorry Scott) All clubs are operating on a shoe string and the difference to making a small profit or a small loss can be the lifeline that keeps the promotion operating rather than folding another club due to large debts and unsustainable losses. If the Supporters Club worry about where the cash is going commit to paying for something all season, Medical Cover doesn't come cheap pay this direct, the Referee needs to be paid for, meeting fuel and tyres possibly, security or stadium rent, whatever it is; it helps and takes pressure off the promotion. Also it needs to be stated transparency is the key and if you tell people where the funds are being spent and how they are benefiting the club most (not all unfortunately) come on board and understand why this course of action is being followed. Keep an accurate ledger and follow good governance. Keep the faith Bandit Fans and get behind your promotion to ensure you have a Speedway team in the town to support because in this day and age it will be very difficult to resurrect a club once it has gone Good luck with the new Supporters Club Regards THJ Honestly! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post balderdash&piffle Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Surely, A supporters club run by supporters, is a supporters club, of which the supporters decide on what any funds are spent on. A supporters club run by the club, is a funding stream run by the club for it's own benefit, and should not be called a supporters club, as it is without the control of the supporters. The way to support a club is to pay through the turnstiles. The clubs responsibility is to provide adequate entertainment to achieve that. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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