Byker Biker Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 9 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly What would the council have done if the Speedway had run? they certainly couldn't have widened the pitch if the Speedway had of been operating that's for sure!!! the football club would have had to play on a narrower pitch!!! Not all football pitches are the same size? The length of a pitch must be between 100 yards (90 m) and 130 yards (120 m) and the width not less than 50 yards (45 m) and not more than 100 yards (90 m). However all rugby league pitches I believe are the same size and rugby league is played on a field 112–122 metres long by 68 metres wide. When you look at the aerial shots of the two grounds it is noticeable that Borough Park is wider than Derwent Park however you could still have fit an "FA sized" approved pitch onto the Derwent Park footprint without "Butchering" the Speedway Track. I hold nothing but contempt for the shower of "A Wipes" who are driving and delivering this death blow to the Speedway, A common accusation of Speedway promotions is that they are self-indulgent self-serving and self-centred; However the local council along with the management committees of the "Reds" football team and "Town" the rugby league team certainly take some beating when it comes to saying "screw you" and looking after their own interests which they have done implacably and to the Comets detriment "In Spades" I would hasten to add... I hope the the fleas of a thousand camels infest the collective crotches of all those involved in "Screwing Over" the Comets and that their fingernails drop off to stop them scratching... Pure awkwardness on behalf of the Reds who seem to think they will be in the third division of the football league within the next 5 years, what an absolute joke... who believes that is likely to happen? As for "Town" the lies and disinformation they have spread about the situation and how they would stand by the Speedway and look after their interests well "Et tu, Brute"? backstabbers to a fault... Regards THJ Enjoyed your Birthday then? HBOB.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cometfan4eva Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 So what's happening with this so called fund raising to try an bring back speedway for 50years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 57 minutes ago, Cometfan4eva said: So what's happening with this so called fund raising to try an bring back speedway for 50years. been livin in a bubble for a while ! what is this fund raising you talk about ?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregory peck Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Cometfan4eva said: So what's happening with this so called fund raising to try an bring back speedway for 50years. Along with the so called backers who promised funding after our record breaking season,they've all run to the hills, it appears now we're out of sight and very much out of mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 13 hours ago, moomin man 76 said: My wife and I have left numerous messages asking when the refund would be forthcoming. Initially, we were told that it would be paid in a couple of weeks once other payments owed the promotion were received, then the message became 'shortly' and eventually those connected to the promotion simply stopped responding. Think you might not be alone with that problem marra.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 See https://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/17652808.work-starts-at-derwent-park/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loose Diamond Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 21 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly What would the council have done if the Speedway had run? they certainly couldn't have widened the pitch if the Speedway had of been operating that's for sure!!! the football club would have had to play on a narrower pitch!!! Not all football pitches are the same size? The length of a pitch must be between 100 yards (90 m) and 130 yards (120 m) and the width not less than 50 yards (45 m) and not more than 100 yards (90 m). However all rugby league pitches I believe are the same size and rugby league is played on a field 112–122 metres long by 68 metres wide. When you look at the aerial shots of the two grounds it is noticeable that Borough Park is wider than Derwent Park however you could still have fit an "FA sized" approved pitch onto the Derwent Park footprint without "Butchering" the Speedway Track. I hold nothing but contempt for the shower of "A Wipes" who are driving and delivering this death blow to the Speedway, A common accusation of Speedway promotions is that they are self-indulgent self-serving and self-centred; However the local council along with the management committees of the "Reds" football team and "Town" the rugby league team certainly take some beating when it comes to saying "screw you" and looking after their own interests which they have done implacably and to the Comets detriment "In Spades" I would hasten to add... I hope the the fleas of a thousand camels infest the collective crotches of all those involved in "Screwing Over" the Comets and that their fingernails drop off to stop them scratching... Pure awkwardness on behalf of the Reds who seem to think they will be in the third division of the football league within the next 5 years, what an absolute joke... who believes that is likely to happen? As for "Town" the lies and disinformation they have spread about the situation and how they would stand by the Speedway and look after their interests well "Et tu, Brute"? backstabbers to a fault... Regards THJ Hello. So sorry that speedway did not return for you all. I'm not sure what is happening but from what I've read it seems that the Reds and Town are going to both play at Derwent Park? As you say about the pitch size could all 3 not be accommodated? A similar situation happened years ago at Holler Street with Barrow I believe when the the speedway team was thrown out of football ground through issues with the track and pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Footage of the stadium work from today... http://www.totalrl.com/forums/index.php?/topic/341533-stadiuma-sad-day/&do=findComment&comment=4103198 Edited May 22, 2019 by Marksman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) . now thats what you call ripped off, sorry i mean ripped up .! Edited May 22, 2019 by jenga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Marksman said: Footage of the stadium work from today... http://www.totalrl.com/forums/index.php?/topic/341533-stadiuma-sad-day/&do=findComment&comment=4103198 Honestly The money KD spent on setting up that track it's effing criminal... and tragic... #absolutelygutted.... Regards THJ 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 One of Speedways finest tracks gone. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 minute ago, topaz325 said: One of Speedways finest tracks gone. It most certainly was tops, and a fair track for all......memories are all we are left with....very sad and surely painful for all speedway fans who saw the place in full flight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, topaz325 said: One of Speedways finest tracks gone. Saw some great meetings there ,tragic really. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 From the euphoria of last season to the misery of this. What a devastating end for the Comets and their fans. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Is speedway the only sport that leaves so many fans feeling frustrated, even hurt, by the loss of their club... most sports battle through bad times I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 So sad, almost identical to what happened at Hull after winning the treble in 2004, least we had most of the next season, though with 2 matches outstanding .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 12 hours ago, singy13 said: Think you might not be alone with that problem marra.... I suspect that unfortunately I am not alone in not having received the promised refund... A pity really - I only bought a season ticket, as I sponsor a rider who was named in Workington's line-up for the 2019 season. With hindsight, it would have been better to have provided some additional sponsorship to that rider or someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, moomin man 76 said: I suspect that unfortunately I am not alone in not having received the promised refund... A pity really - I only bought a season ticket, as I sponsor a rider who was named in Workington's line-up for the 2019 season. With hindsight, it would have been better to have provided some additional sponsorship to that rider or someone else. A wonder how many season tickets were sold,,, there might be a few people to get back to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 A brilliant speedway track and a stadium right up there with the best in terms of viewing. I'm just so damned angry about all of this. Town have been in the rugby league wilderness for years now while the Reds are further away from the football league than ever. The Council owe it to the Comets to get seriously involved in helping any initiative to make a comeback wherever that maybe and not sit on their hands in resignation of the situation. A visit to Redcar's South Tees Motorsport Park would aptly demonstrate to them just what a bit of support and ambition can achieve at not huge cost ! I wonder if the Reds will have to pay rent to their rugby league landlords and be denied any profit from bar takings like the speedway had to financially endure ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cometfan4eva Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Totally gutted at seeing one of the best speedway tracks been ripped up loved watching the meetings and working down there haven't seen a meeting since last season due to having no transport Saturdays don't seem the same always looked forward to going to speedway ever since I was a kid just got memories now just a shame we couldn't have had a farewell meeting sad says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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