geoff100 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 When people used to moan at good old "ian thomas" about people looking over the stadium fence for nothing he used to say " i will worry when they are not their" their was no one the last season we were open so carry on giving out free tickets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Well while walking to the stadium last year me and the friend I travelled with Walked past a gentleman wearing a Glasgow jacket who asked us if we were heading along to the speedway to which we replied yes. This gentleman then asked if we would like some free tickets to get in of course we said yes he then went into his jacket pocket where had a several tickets to gain free admission into the meeting to which he gave us a couple. If I remember correctly it would’ve been the match in may, cup match I think. fancy you not helping the poor tigers coffers . the faccues have attracted many new/old supporters of the sport , just need to get them to chip in with the entry cash and maybe it will in the black and not the red .@ the end of the 19 season . but saying that , there is always the 3rd tier league . its more than we have @ the moment ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Well while walking to the stadium last year me and the friend I travelled with Walked past a gentleman wearing a Glasgow jacket who asked us if we were heading along to the speedway to which we replied yes. This gentleman then asked if we would like some free tickets to get in of course we said yes he then went into his jacket pocket where had a several tickets to gain free admission into the meeting to which he gave us a couple. If I remember correctly it would’ve been the match in may, cup match I think. There were a few weeks of initiatives happening last year its called promoting. Now from what i remember this was for 3 weeks and whilst it may have a small impact it is hardly going to make a great deal of difference , anyway if i had saw you i would have insisted on you paying the adult price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, Gazc said: There were a few weeks of initiatives happening last year its called promoting. Now from what i remember this was for 3 weeks and whilst it may have a small impact it is hardly going to make a great deal of difference , anyway if i had saw you i would have insisted on you paying the adult price. From what I hear it’s a regular thing but we’ll just leave it at that. Every club does it though every now and again to try and attract new supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gazc said: There were a few weeks of initiatives happening last year its called promoting. Now from what i remember this was for 3 weeks and whilst it may have a small impact it is hardly going to make a great deal of difference , anyway if i had saw you i would have insisted on you paying the adult price. promoting cost money and for someone to stand near or within shouting distance of the stadium and ask people if they were going to the speedway and then be given a free entry ticket when they replied YES was stupid . blobs and co had already decided to go and PAY to gain entry . being given a free pair of tickets was like a small win on the lottery . so who gains from the free ticket promoting ? the only thing Glasgow done was rob theme selves of two paying customers that were already going to pay ! now thats promoting for ya . jeeezz . worky gave away free tickets @ the Cumberland show and many other small weekend events . strange thing tho . these free tickets found theme selves in the hands of workington supporters (the regulars) the free ticket entry kiosk was 3 times as bust as the normal turnstiles and these fans were even wearing their blu n white speedway jackets ! so if that promoting Glasgow speedway , you carry on the short road to being bankrupt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 No free tickets have been handed out this year I think with the Tigers being advertised on the new local Glasgow radio station Nation Radio it should bring a few extra through the gate nice advert by the way and it's quite cheap as well as my boss who has a couple of carpet shops does it also says uts cheaper than print advertising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, jenga said: promoting cost money and for someone to stand near or within shouting distance of the stadium and ask people if they were going to the speedway and then be given a free entry ticket when they replied YES was stupid . blobs and co had already decided to go and PAY to gain entry . being given a free pair of tickets was like a small win on the lottery . so who gains from the free ticket promoting ? the only thing Glasgow done was rob theme selves of two paying customers that were already going to pay ! now thats promoting for ya . jeeezz . worky gave away free tickets @ the Cumberland show and many other small weekend events . strange thing tho . these free tickets found theme selves in the hands of workington supporters (the regulars) the free ticket entry kiosk was 3 times as bust as the normal turnstiles and these fans were even wearing their blu n white speedway jackets ! so if that promoting Glasgow speedway , you carry on the short road to being bankrupt . There promoting of the sport is up there with the best speculate to accumulate. It looks as if it is beginning to pay dividends with the increase in crowd levels. It is easy to be negative all the time rather than looking at the positive side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, crescent girl said: As the same letter estimated Belle Vue's 1970s attendances at 40,000, the writer might not be totally accurate in his estimations. That said, Glasgow have markedly improved their attendances under the Facenna regime. The Facenna regime have done as much as can to make a Speedway night out a success and have improved the crowds.They deserve a lot of credit given the state the sport is in. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gazc said: There promoting of the sport is up there with the best speculate to accumulate. It looks as if it is beginning to pay dividends with the increase in crowd levels. It is easy to be negative all the time rather than looking at the positive side. how very true , but why put something off today , when you can put if off tomorrow . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Its sad that some are trying to be snidey at and belittle what should be seen as a greatly positive achievement to raise attendances to this level It shows the way that others should try to emulate Edited July 19, 2019 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Ridiculous word filter corrected 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I have also noticed a lot of Polish Speedway fans now attending Ashfield on a regular basis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Cant believe the filter changed my post!! What is the world coming to when you cant use genuine words because a component part is considered offensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paulco Posted July 20, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 11 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Its sad that some are trying to be snidey at and belittle what should be seen as a greatly positive achievement to raise attendances to this level It shows the way that others should try to emulate Spot on , the jealousy surrounding Glasgow threads is quite comical at times. I remember only too well standing in the weeds on the back straight at Glasgow and you were able to do a quick head count, now while 2100 May be a tad over generous , the attendances are much healthier . The Charlie Monk stand is always pretty full , the stand on the home straight is usually pretty full , and the fourth bend terrace always looks well populated and swelled by an extra 10 folk when the Monarchs visit. While there are things about Ashfield since the Facennas took over that I don't like, I.e no decent bar and over zealous stewarding, it's like night and day now compared to the dump it used to be . If people feel the need to pick holes and throw insults in the direction of something that is actually good about British speedway, then that's pretty sad and it's an attitude which is indicative of where the sport in this country is just now . 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Craig Cook confirms he has broken his wrist but plans to ride on starting tomorrow night at Glasgow against Eastbourne.Tigers have 6 meetings in 11 days and Craig also has the British Final next Monday. Theres no good time to break your wrist but this has to be a sickener for Cookie with him desperate to win trophies for his club and also for his ambitions to become British champion and get the wildcard for Cardiff. Hope everything goes well for him tomorrow and he can then take it day by day and see how the wrist behaves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 that,s a bit of "tough" nutty dedication...good luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: Craig Cook confirms he has broken his wrist but plans to ride on starting tomorrow night at Glasgow against Eastbourne.Tigers have 6 meetings in 11 days and Craig also has the British Final next Monday. Theres no good time to break your wrist but this has to be a sickener for Cookie with him desperate to win trophies for his club and also for his ambitions to become British champion and get the wildcard for Cardiff. Hope everything goes well for him tomorrow and he can then take it day by day and see how the wrist behaves. Well, if he's got a broken wrist and does manage to win any trophies, I hope he's gonna be able to pick them up. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamlad Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 9 hours ago, SharpenRake said: Craig Cook confirms he has broken his wrist but plans to ride on starting tomorrow night at Glasgow against Eastbourne.Tigers have 6 meetings in 11 days and Craig also has the British Final next Monday. Theres no good time to break your wrist but this has to be a sickener for Cookie with him desperate to win trophies for his club and also for his ambitions to become British champion and get the wildcard for Cardiff. Hope everything goes well for him tomorrow and he can then take it day by day and see how the wrist behaves. Yep he's got to start banging in the 15 points maximum in the Championship to regain his Hero status ! Aye its a shame he's got a broken bone in his wrist but if Cook wants to cut it with the big guns then he seriously needs to think about dropping this league and getting rides abroad, he will never be on par with the likes of Dudek, Woffinden, Zmarzlik , getting his bumps every week with the 15 points he gets at Ashfield every week . Get out of your comfort zone Cookie lad time is running out .............. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, jamlad said: Yep he's got to start banging in the 15 points maximum in the Championship to regain his Hero status ! Aye its a shame he's got a broken bone in his wrist but if Cook wants to cut it with the big guns then he seriously needs to think about dropping this league and getting rides abroad, he will never be on par with the likes of Dudek, Woffinden, Zmarzlik , getting his bumps every week with the 15 points he gets at Ashfield every week . Get out of your comfort zone Cookie lad time is running out .............. It's every rider's dream to don the stripes of the glorious Glasgow Tigers. Mr Maximum is just living the dream , the only way is down after his time at the Citadel of Speed comes to an end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 30 minutes ago, jamlad said: Yep he's got to start banging in the 15 points maximum in the Championship to regain his Hero status ! Aye its a shame he's got a broken bone in his wrist but if Cook wants to cut it with the big guns then he seriously needs to think about dropping this league and getting rides abroad, he will never be on par with the likes of Dudek, Woffinden, Zmarzlik , getting his bumps every week with the 15 points he gets at Ashfield every week . Get out of your comfort zone Cookie lad time is running out .............. Thank goodness there's still a few worky fans left otherwise this forum would have died of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: Thank goodness there's still a few worky fans left otherwise this forum would have died of Aye you need that wee dose of bile to keep us on our toes 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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