Arthur54 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, semion said: Poor old Middlo. He gets his benefit meeting the same year as Ford takes the club down a level with smaller crowds. Middlo is always getting shafted Who Said the crowds will be smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, 89buttons said: It was £20000 the other day Where? I know it’s just under 40,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 53 minutes ago, noggin said: Night fishing. I thought he did all his fishing on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, DSC67 said: I thought he did all his fishing on here Practice for the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Pathetic asking for Wednesday race nights get a grip! Poole are not bigger than the sport to dictate when they race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, CountyGround said: I agree! I believe Matt wants top league Speedway BUT with Wednesday night home meetings just playing games to get there......... Thuth is the whole of G.B. speedway is in a mess with the double ups & downs etc, etc, needs a complete re-think, unfortunately it will never happen. You are way off there. There is no game playing. Buster cannot give Poole Weds nights. The only way we can have Weds, is CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Arthur54 said: Who Said the crowds will be smaller Shovlar..I don't buy it though. If we get accepted then I hope all Poole fans give it a fair chance, you might be pleasantly surprised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Shovlar..I don't buy it though. If we get accepted then I hope all Poole fans give it a fair chance, you might be pleasantly surprised! What happens when the Pirates start getting beat at home next season and the local bingo hall has a bigger crowd, where will the Pirates go next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bump Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Crowds at Leicester this year definitely up on our previous years riding in the top league. Can’t say I was deliriously happy with the decision to drop down, really wasn’t, but it’s been proved now to be a decent call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Where? I know it’s just under 40,000 £20000 was the figure I saw quoted as owed the other day regarding the loss of sponsorship with the carpet company, can’t find where I saw it again now - if the club has lost a further £20000 over the season questions surely have to asked of how the business is being run and how much they’re paying riders etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 If MF is doing this as some sort of stunt as others have suggested, hardly likely to help him sell the club ! Surely it's CL or bust for Poole in 2020....no businessman is going to carry on taking the alleged losses without making major changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I find it sad & insulting that Poole announced this during the league final. Almost like, look at us, we need attention after stuffing up the semi finals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) doh Edited October 18, 2019 by Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, hyabb17 said: I find it sad & insulting that Poole announced this during the league final. Almost like, look at us, we need attention after stuffing up the semi finals. 100% correct..........Poole trying to stay relevant.............attention seekers....look at their fans on the final thread lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Mr Bump said: Crowds at Leicester this year definitely up on our previous years riding in the top league. Can’t say I was deliriously happy with the decision to drop down, really wasn’t, but it’s been proved now to be a decent call. plus returning to their preferred race night!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 If Poole go into Championship, I am sure the fans will be pleasantly surprised as generally the racing is much better and there is more variety. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Gavan said: 100% correct..........Poole trying to stay relevant.............attention seekers....look at their fans on the final thread lol Poole 'trying to stay relevant' on a Poole 2020 thread? Whatever next? 2 hours ago, 89buttons said: £20000 was the figure I saw quoted as owed the other day regarding the loss of sponsorship with the carpet company, can’t find where I saw it again now - if the club has lost a further £20000 over the season questions surely have to asked of how the business is being run and how much they’re paying riders etc. Poole - like most clubs - set a budget for the coming season based upon projected income and expenditure. They - like all clubs - enter into rider contracts based on those financial projections. When those budget projections have a huge mid-season hole driven into them by a combination of lower attendance income (especially on TV meetings) and the different race night and lost main sponsorship funding due to liquidation (it was £35k btw but there may have been a small payment made in order to retain the branding til the end of the season?!!) then it will have a major impact on the club's bottom line. With MF no longer living in UK he clearly wants to ensure that co-promoter son Danny has a sustainable business to take responsibility for rather than put him at financial risk. All remaining sponsors of which there are several - are fully supportive of the moves. The only thing I can see changing the intention to go Championship is if any new TV and /or sponsorship deal guarantees greater financial security and more fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Poole 'trying to stay relevant' on a Poole 2020 thread? Whatever next? Poole - like most clubs - set a budget for the coming season based upon projected income and expenditure. They - like all clubs - enter into rider contracts based on those financial projections. When those budget projections have a huge mid-season hole driven into them by a combination of lower attendance income (especially on TV meetings) and the different race night and lost main sponsorship funding due to liquidation (it was £35k btw but there may have been a small payment made in order to retain the branding til the end of the season?!!) then it will have a major impact on the club's bottom line. With MF no longer living in UK he clearly wants to ensure that co-promoter son Danny has a sustainable business to take responsibility for rather than put him at financial risk. All remaining sponsors of which there are several - are fully supportive of the moves. The only thing I can see changing the intention to go Championship is if any new TV and /or sponsorship deal guarantees greater financial security and more fixtures. Not what was meant and you know that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Gavan said: Not what was meant and you know that..... Well stop posting misleading posts on threads that have nothing to do with the subject then! Its quite simple really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Well stop posting misleading posts on threads that have nothing to do with the subject then! Its quite simple really. Oh shut up and go polish Fords boots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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