Carlislecomet2 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Wow, just wow x2, what is going on, this just doesn't happen to the Comets. What a TEAM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Well done to the Comets, who are worthy winners and whom I fully expect to join the select band of treble trophy winners tomorrow. Appropriate that the two sides that have had their scheduled Friday home fixtures messed up by the powers that be, more than anyone else, should contest the Championship Play-Off Final. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations Worky on the KOC win and now the Champs League, best of luck in the Shield..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Well chuffed for comets, a big well done, I'm a comets fan but thought it was a poor show for the few Lakeside fans that took the long journey that Messer's Lawson and Morris plus one other did not show to receive a runners up medal !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolPanther Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to all at Workington ! Well deserved win, good to see a positive end to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Very big of mr lawson and mr morris to collect their losers medal last night NOT! Now if only those extra fans their last night would come every week future solved ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Well done Worky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to Workington you would have won over two legs even if we was at Arena. Shame we couldn’t put up any fight whatsoever though. The best team won. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? Maybe that was the figure 30 mins before tapes up you were given........ .....the Grandstand was well packed and holds 1000..so let's, as a conservative guess, say 900 in there.....the 1st and 2nd bends were well populated, as was the back straight - popular side of stadium...it's not easy to guesstimate of course but the figure looked more like 2000 to me.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? I was listening to radio Cumbria last night and that is what they where saying.Nice to listen to the commentary for a change and well done Worky League champions,go on do the treble now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1100 is reasonable, but they probably would have got double that 14/15 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'd guess 1300-1500, but I am not very familiar with the stadium so it is a very rough estimate. 1100 may be a fair figure for adult admissions 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aces51 Posted October 29, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm obviously not a Workington supporter, I have only ever been there twice and that was during a couple of years when I visited every then second division track at least once and yet today I woke up with a smile on my face. Why? Because it's great to see one of the unfashionable clubs, not fancied at the beginning of the season and who have overcome obstacles put in their way, not only win the league and the cup but who have done it with ease and style. Enjoy your success. I hope that you go on to do the treble but most of all I hope that a way is found to secure the future of the club. We can't afford to lose any teams but it would seem particularly unfortunate for your fans and promoters after achieving so much this year. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, arnieg said: I'd guess 1300-1500, but I am not very familiar with the stadium so it is a very rough estimate. 1100 may be a fair figure for adult admissions If it's like Swindon, who don't include a few hundred guests, sponsors, volunteers, hangers on and cheapskates in their figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Halifaxtiger Posted October 29, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Aces51 said: I'm obviously not a Workington supporter, I have only ever been there twice and that was during a couple of years when I visited every then second division track at least once and yet today I woke up with a smile on my face. Why? Because it's great to see one of the unfashionable clubs, not fancied at the beginning of the season and who have overcome obstacles put in their way, not only win the league and the cup but who have done it with ease and style. Enjoy your success. I hope that you go on to do the treble but most of all I hope that a way is found to secure the future of the club. We can't afford to lose any teams but it would seem particularly unfortunate for your fans and promoters after achieving so much this year. Unfashionable they maybe, but they are still a terrific little club as well. Definitely one of my favourite places to visit for more reasons than the racing alone. A quick word for Tony Jackson here. I have never met him, but I have never heard a bad word about him either (which, where speedway is concerned, is exceptional). Comets through and through, from standing on the terraces to becoming team manager and co-promoter. There's no doubt he has made a substantial contribution to Workington's season and its all the more pleasing when one of the decent guys gets his share (more than his share) of success. I echo your view regarding the future of the Comets. For me at least, speedway simply wouldn't be the same without them. Edited October 29, 2018 by Halifaxtiger 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to Workington. I was one of those who thought it looked a poor team at the start of the season but happy to be proved wrong. Nice to see Bickley making another good contribution last night. Credit to the Workington management for sticking with him earlier in the year when he was struggling. I know they said at the start of the season there was no pressure on him but that's often said by teams and that rider is then the first to make way for changes. He's ended up more than playing his part in this success. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Taylorj Posted October 29, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Well....never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be posting on a thread where I can say that Workington Comets are the Championship League Winners 2018 !!! What an amazing feeling , Lakeside were demolished last night with no answer for our boys. Even more bittersweet considering the crap this season our management and riders have had to endure . Not bad for a team forecast to finish round bottom of the league. Over the moon for everyone involved in Workington Speedway , going down in history as the best team to don the Blue & White Well done boys you have been the Dream Team that we have longed for .....Thank You My dream now would be for Workington to come to the tapes next season ........ 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: Unfashionable they maybe, but they are still a terrific little club as well. Definitely one of my favourite places to visit for more reasons than the racing alone. A quick word for Tony Jackson here. I have never met him, but I have never heard a bad word about him either (which, where speedway is concerned, is exceptional). Comets through and through, from standing on the terraces to becoming team manager and co-promoter. There's no doubt he has made a substantial contribution to Workington's season and its all the more pleasing when one of the decent guys gets his share (more than his share) of success. I echo your view regarding the future of the Comets. For me at least, speedway simply wouldn't be the same without them. It seems the current vogue is to refer to the Comets as an unfashionable club. On what basis is that theory brought folks' mind-set? We have probably one of the ** best stadiums** in the Championship, a great racing friendly track. Plus, obviously, the best team, and despite reports to the contrary a great bunch of fans. With one of the best away followings by numbers in the sport....what is 'unfashionable' about any of that? **Peterborough also good**........any others ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 5 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? I think that the official figure was just under 1100 That's the figure that was given to someone who needs them I'm sure most will think there was more in 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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