SteveLyric2 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 10:08 AM, Skidder1 said: I'm sure Poole will keep it close for the entertainment factor. Nobody really wants to see a one-sided meeting with little racing and loads of Poole 5-1's do they? So not far from the truth - except for the lack of entertainment factor on a very chilly evening in front of an 'average sized' crowd! The track was smooth and slick and the racing processional. Well done to the Stars for getting their act together better than the Pirates in the latter part of the meeting. As others have said this sort of result happens when your number 1 doesn't score - as KL found on Monday. All the others rode to or exceeded their averages so early days yet. 2 away meetings next week before the Good Friday morning meeting will be interesting to judge further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 3 hours ago, ray c said: just reflecting on last night it was farce from the word go problems with the air fence 30 minutes lost rerun heat 10 in which another 7 or 8 minutes lost and then a 10 to 15 interval after the rerun on a cold night . any new to speedway wont be coming again I would not think . oh and racing was not that good either . on that showing rosco must fancy his chances next week still onward and upward ps my point in which i missed why did we have to have a interval The interval is a contracted agreement with the stadium owners who take all the bar/beverage/food revenue - although why they didn't call it when Kerr came down and was being attended to in heat 10 I don't know?! Other than that despite the delayed start the ref and the presentation ensured the meeting was completed well within 90 minutes which was just as well as I was in severe danger of freezing my proverbials off!! ......But I guess thats one of the risks for those that do actually attend meetings regularly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The interval is a contracted agreement with the stadium owners who take all the bar/beverage/food revenue - although why they didn't call it when Kerr came down and was being attended to in heat 10 I don't know?! Other than that despite the delayed start the ref and the presentation ensured the meeting was completed well within 90 minutes which was just as well as I was in severe danger of freezing my proverbials off!! ......But I guess thats one of the risks for those that do actually attend meetings regularly. So what does that mean when the 2nd halves take place as the club already stated there would be no interval on those nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The interval is a contracted agreement with the stadium owners who take all the bar/beverage/food revenue - although why they didn't call it when Kerr came down and was being attended to in heat 10 I don't know?! Other than that despite the delayed start the ref and the presentation ensured the meeting was completed well within 90 minutes which was just as well as I was in severe danger of freezing my proverbials off!! ......But I guess thats one of the risks for those that do actually attend meetings regularly. agree as kerr was sat on the track for a few minutes it was an easy call really . as he was excluded from the rerun anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I know of two fans that got fed up at Poole last night and left early and said they cba to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: So not far from the truth - except for the lack of entertainment factor on a very chilly evening in front of an 'average sized' crowd! The track was smooth and slick and the racing processional. Well done to the Stars for getting their act together better than the Pirates in the latter part of the meeting. As others have said this sort of result happens when your number 1 doesn't score - as KL found on Monday. All the others rode to or exceeded their averages so early days yet. 2 away meetings next week before the Good Friday morning meeting will be interesting to judge further. Completely irrelevant. That is applicable when you have a big hitter at No 1. When you have a 7.3 rider at No 1 there will be many meetings when he doesn't perform.. and the rider in the position will swap a few times during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon.c Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I thought last night was very poor entertainment, I attended the practice session the night before and it was obvious then that the air fence did not look right so despite what was obviously a problem, the management and the track staff leave it until 07:30 before starting repairs at the insistence of the Ref. The parade was a total shambles with something that I guess was supposed to be music being looped over and over with the riders ambling across the centre green. The racing if you can call it that was dire with most of the riders not looking interested if they missed the gate and the atmosphere in the stadium just dead We are supposed to be in the top league of speedway and what was demonstrated last night was a total unprofessional mess, if I had attended that for the first time then I doubt very much that I would come back again, to be honest not sure if I am that bothered myself at the moment. Come on Poole Speedway, you have the potential to do much more but if you carry on like this then the crowds will stop coming 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: So what does that mean when the 2nd halves take place as the club already stated there would be no interval on those nights? 2nd halves mean the bars will stay open later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I see Middlo is being granted a benefit meeting next year. Is the guy really short of a few bob or is it just total greed on his part.? I mean how much will he net out of it after paying 40% tax on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, semion said: I see Middlo is being granted a benefit meeting next year. Is the guy really short of a few bob or is it just total greed on his part.? I mean how much will he net out of it after paying 40% tax on it ? ‘The Guy’ lost everything from his testimonial meeting when the club went under. He didn’t request the benefit meeting, it was offered, so hardly greed. Pi$$ poor post from you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Is he donating the proceeds to Charity or trousering it ? I’m sure the guy has enough assets etc to see him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, going forward. Why not donate it to something like the Benfund to help guys who really need. The likes of Garry Stead, Joey Owen etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, semion said: Is he donating the proceeds to Charity or trousering it ? I’m sure the guy has enough assets etc to see him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, going forward. Why not donate it to something like the Benfund to help guys who really need. The likes of Garry Stead, Joey Owen etc? I fail to see why it is your business what he does with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, semion said: Is he donating the proceeds to Charity or trousering it ? I’m sure the guy has enough assets etc to see him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, going forward. Why not donate it to something like the Benfund to help guys who really need. The likes of Garry Stead, Joey Owen etc? If people don't wish Neil Middleditch to benefit, they simply don't attend. I am sure plenty will however. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Neil could certainly be seen as someone that divides opinions but of no doubt is his contribution to speedway and Poole in particular Id say a benefit meeting isnt out of place for him but as Bwitcher states those that dont agree arent forced to attend and pay towards it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, semion said: Is he donating the proceeds to Charity or trousering it ? I’m sure the guy has enough assets etc to see him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, going forward. Why not donate it to something like the Benfund to help guys who really need. The likes of Garry Stead, Joey Owen etc? To be fair, is it 20 years at Poole, something like that anyway. He probably does have a few bob, and a guest house( or whatever he owns) in Dorset must be worth a good bit. Like the bloke or not, I don't think there are many out there who would say 20 years service don't deserve something, if it is that long?. A good gesture, like you mention would be great. But what he does with it is up to him.. He might want to expand his business, set a family member up in business etc. Edited April 12, 2019 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, semion said: Is he donating the proceeds to Charity or trousering it ? I’m sure the guy has enough assets etc to see him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, going forward. Why not donate it to something like the Benfund to help guys who really need. The likes of Garry Stead, Joey Owen etc? So you are sure you know ‘the guys’ financial status, therefore judge he should donate all proceeds to charity rather than ‘trouser it’? Assume you will be doing the same with your pension. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 how much more professional did kings lynn look, to us looked like a pro team v's amature 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Skidder1 said: 2nd halves mean the bars will stay open later! bought two pints of draught cider on weds for daughter and her friend cost £9.20!! however the shock was a pint of draught coke for myself cost £4.40,so skids the bars could stay open all night but wont get another penny from me(know its not speedways fault) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Hodgy said: So you are sure you know ‘the guys’ financial status, therefore judge he should donate all proceeds to charity rather than ‘trouser it’? Assume you will be doing the same with your pension. Ken Middleditch Ltd looks to have a healthy balance, wouldn’t you agree ? Do you mean my private pensions (which I’ve paid into) or my State pension ( that I’ve paid into) ? Tell ya what i’ll Let you know if and when the time comes for me to ‘Benefit’ from them. Speedway has been good to Neil, unlike certain other people. Always good to put something back, would you not agree ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 13 hours ago, semion said: I see Middlo is being granted a benefit meeting next year. Is the guy really short of a few bob or is it just total greed on his part.? I mean how much will he net out of it after paying 40% tax on it ? I would expect it to be tax free as it is not 'customary' or contractual to give team managers a testimonial. I also have some sympathy for Neil given the issues with his original testimonial. But if we are going to have testimonials (other than for riders) then why not start having them for fans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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