Lefty Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Have got the programme, but didn't go, A quick glance suggests no Team Managers are listed. I would ask CVS his thoughts if I could be bothered to go the Talk-In. After 55 years of watching Speedway this could be the final nail for me ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilman Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Just an observation gentlemen. Plymouth Devils held a "season end" three team tournament which was quite well attended and was a great evening's entertainment. (each team had a manager listed in the programme) A showpiece challenge between ""the undertaker" (promoter and club owner Mark Phillips) and Team manager (Mattie Bates) proved great fun but the undertaker had been out of the saddle too long to make an impression. For me, and many Devils fans the highlight was there was no LR involved! I wish you all well for the close season and hope that the BSPA come up with a formula that encourages teams to sign up for the 2019 season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Argos, cradley or wolves had official race jackets with the club on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, Heathen1984 said: Argos, cradley or wolves had official race jackets with the club on. That’s my point,because thay both had Official race Jackets, there respected Promoters must have given Birmingham permission to use their names, Very amateur if no Team Managers, or more likely money saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Sorry i meant they didnt have club race jackets on, was a shambles to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Heathen1984 said: Sorry i meant they didnt have club race jackets on, was a shambles to be honest! Well,that’s very very unprofessional and cheap,no Team Managers,No Race jackets, and from what I hear not many fans either,I dont go anymore due to that Clown Bossman, as does quite a few of my Mates, what i have heard off one that went was that it was one of the most boring meetings he as ever been to, He was keen on buying a end of Session Do Ticket But couldn’t find any information on it anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Lefty said: Have got the programme, but didn't go, A quick glance suggests no Team Managers are listed. I would ask CVS his thoughts if I could be bothered to go the Talk-In. After 55 years of watching Speedway this could be the final nail for me ...... When someone as dedicated as Lefty, who travels the length and breadth of the country supporting his team speaks in this way promoters would be wise to listen. Sadly... they quite simply don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 10 hours ago, Argos said: He was keen on buying a end of Session Do Ticket But couldn’t find any information on it anywhere It was announced several times that tickets were available from the "club shop". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 4 hours ago, kitten2502 said: It was announced several times that tickets were available from the "club shop". And also that permission had been given for the use of the Cradley and Wolves names. But I don't suppose that information will appease some people's hatred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) All riders did wear race bibs, although I don't know if they were "team" versions or not. I must admit I didn't take too much notice of the oppositions attire!! Edited October 21, 2018 by kitten2502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Wolves n cradley didnt wear body colours, no1 from cradley management was there, says it all really about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Who is the “Cradley No 1 Management” please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Argos said: Who is the “Cradley No 1 Management” please Chris van Straaten. 1 The team names were with permission of CVS. 2. The Heathens Select had riders missing and unavailable for a variety of reasons from injury to work to riding elsewhere 3. There were no team managers as the meeting ran itself as long as a rider knew the heat he was in, the colour and gate from the programme there was no tactical moves etc to be made..and these were highlighted on their pit boards 4. Each team did have body colours (none supplied by the two away clubs) but every rider had the correct numbered race jacket as per their number in the programme ...Max Clegg wore his Wolves suit whilst Drew Kemp wore a Cradley race jacket. Hope this all helps the doubters. Edited October 21, 2018 by *JJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 15 hours ago, Argos said: Who is the “Cradley No 1 Management” please I don't think it was No 1 - I think it was meant to be read as no-one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, *JJ said: 4. Each team did have body colours (none supplied by the two away clubs) but every rider had the correct numbered race jacket as per their number in the programme ...Max Clegg wore his Wolves suit whilst Drew Kemp wore a Cradley race jacket. So the "teams" wore a random collection of body colours? Just as long as they had the right number on the back? And they ignored the rules about a team manager having to be presenr? Sounds like a right shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Wasn't a shambles at all. Rogers and Mason looked after the riders, tho they all have programmes and mechanics to make sure their in the correct should they struggle. I would think majority of fans recognise a rider by their kevlars and helmet colour rather than the body colour too. It was an extra meeting for fans to see a bit more speedway before the winter without having teams from around the country. And for the Birmingham fans to say 'goodbye' to the riders. I don't see a problem with any of it tbh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 10 hours ago, WalterPlinge said: So the "teams" wore a random collection of body colours? Just as long as they had the right number on the back? And they ignored the rules about a team manager having to be presenr? Sounds like a right shambles. If you weren't there, why are you whingeing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I've seen far worse meetings LIVE on BT Sport this season ! So called TOP division meetings too ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_art Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I find it interesting that some are saying this meeting was an affront to supporters when it was at the suggestion of a supporter that the three team format was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, guitar_art said: I find it interesting that some are saying this meeting was an affront to supporters when it was at the suggestion of a supporter that the three team format was used. This forum is a constant reminder that many supporters' suggestions are an affront to many other supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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