gregory peck Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, scaramanga said: 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 The main stand was full and that holds 1000, must have been more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, gregory peck said: The main stand was full and that holds 1000, must have been more Yes correct re Grandstand........and from my viewing at Town matches, who often return a 700 approx attendance, well there was certainly more than double a typical Town gate......or I need to urgently get to Specsavers.........by the way does speedway have a 'shared gate' policy as RL do for cup matches??? Edited October 29, 2018 by singy13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, gregory peck said: The main stand was full and that holds 1000, must have been more not quite full . the right hand side of the stand has limited vision of the 4th bend and apart from the initial launch year , it has always had a god number of spare seats empty because of the 4th bend issue . so maybe 900 in the stand and the 1st and 2nd bends were full. back straight had a few in as well . so it was a good turnout for the meeting. cant see us getting the same again tonight . but it . would be nice .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, jenga said: not quite full . the right hand side of the stand has limited vision of the 4th bend and apart from the initial launch year , it has always had a god number of spare seats empty because of the 4th bend issue . so maybe 900 in the stand and the 1st and 2nd bends were full. back straight had a few in as well . so it was a good turnout for the meeting. cant see us getting the same again tonight . but it . would be nice .. Yes experienced that many years back....when there was no other seats available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 58 minutes ago, gregory peck said: The main stand was full and that holds 1000, must have been more my contact at Workington town says its more like 900 in grandstand since they re done the seats id say there was 1300+ in last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesR Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 6 hours 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. Agree with all the above, the very balanced side reminds me of the Poole team, the British League Division 1 Champions in 1969, who were not at all fancied front runners. Great performances from all the Workington riders, and guests, who really wanted the double. Hope you are successful in the Shield final for a tremendous treble against a lot of adversity!! I hope you will be able to defend your titles next year, Derwent Park was on of my favourite tracks back in the 70's. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Honestly What a night and first off to the Hammers fans please don't assume your guys rolled over. I was in the pits and on the track and the Lakeside lads put a shift in but met a side so focused and determined they just couldn't counter the effort put in by the Worky 6. Even little Tero who I have sponsored for the last few seasons got swept up with the occasion, emotion, focussed drive and desire and I have never seen him so pumped up. Brilliant!!! This Worky team does not know when it's beaten which isn't bad for a team full of second strings and a journeyman at reserve. Never did I personally think for one minute that this team would achieve what it has (I honestly don't think anyone did) to use a poignant football equivalent it's Leicester City all over as no one gave them a chance when they won the league. 5000/1 their odds were in winning the league and the Worky odds although possibly not as high as that they were rank outsiders to do anything let alone achieve what they have. I would like to go on record and personally thank the promotion for all their effort and allowing me the opportunity to be part of this success story, it's been a roller coaster ride with some nervous moments at times but what a brilliant season. I can't really add to some of the fantastic comments that have been posted on here and hopefully we can put the icing on the cake with the Shield Final tonight. Oh and on a slight side note there was 969 fans through the doors last night with 60 guests and those figures do not include any track staff. Again nothing against the Hammers who reached the final on merit I wonder what the crowd would have been if the final had of been against a northern club or one of the Scottish sides who have large away support? 1500?. The place was bouncing last night with a fantastic atmosphere and if Worky could pull these numbers in every meeting there wouldn't be a cloud hanging over the clubs future. Regards THJ Edited October 30, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 A real shame that fans were robbed of a fitting final between the two top teams in the Championship. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkyWorky Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, JeremyCorbynFan said: A real shame that fans were robbed of a fitting final between the two top teams in the Championship. And by robbed you mean your team got knocked out... The best team won the championship #upthecomets 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, jenga said: not quite full . the right hand side of the stand has limited vision of the 4th bend and apart from the initial launch year , it has always had a god number of spare seats empty because of the 4th bend issue . so maybe 900 in the stand and the 1st and 2nd bends were full. back straight had a few in as well . so it was a good turnout for the meeting. cant see us getting the same again tonight . but it . would be nice .. Main stand 3/4 full IMO as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Have to say Worky make the opposition look poor even though they were busting a gut ,Jensen and Klindt are totally different class at home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 So is this the first time a second tier team in the modern era have won all competitions that require 7 riders (or 6 & R/R)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 newcastle i think , could be 1 or 2 more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Congrats again to Worky, coincedentally Hull (another ex-Ian Thomas club) also won the treble in 2004, good for the Comets riders fans & management. Not sure best place to comment so posted in both threads... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, jenga said: newcastle i think , could be 1 or 2 more . Sheffield and Hull too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Errr the 2014 winners of all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, TheScotsman said: Errr the 2014 winners of all three. It said "modern era" in the original post, not sure that includes Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 10 hours ago, jenga said: newcastle i think , could be 1 or 2 more . 2010 and probably 83. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: 2010 and probably 83. Unfortunately they didn't win the league in 2010 and, probly was 82 and 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 30 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Unfortunately they didn't win the league in 2010 and, probly was 82 and 76. Won the league in 2010, but not the playoffs. Probably did in both in 82 and 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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