Deano Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Can't see it being 'burnt down' as GI are still operating the greyhounds but someone 'prominent' should be lobbying the Swindon Advertiser to start campaigning - theres nothing the local politicians like less than negative media attention. Good start. The momentum needs to be maintained though. Brian Buck is good at advising supporters on what is required. He does post on here now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Have the club or fans not got a Facebook page? Either official of unofficial? If so, that must be good for a couple of thousand people or more to email off and start the ball rolling.. Acquiescence is no tactic in this situation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Deano said: I really don’t know, I’m not close enough to the situation in Swindon. All I can offer is what previous “Save Our Speedway” campaigns have done. Every effort needs to be made to ensure the stadium does not get knocked or burnt down. Without serious financial implications put on the owners via the council. Maybe Swindon don't have a promoter to ask the big questions. When this awful season is over, will anyone want to run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Interesting, they are 'maintaining' the track. Good sign? Swindon Speedway on Twitter: " our home. Big thanks to the team at @SwindonDogs for maintaining the speedway track during our second season of inactivity. Lovely pictures from our friend @Joshsealey for next year. Have a good day, Robins https://t.co/Ce2mKDNpeA" / Twitter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 21 hours ago, cityrebel said: Maybe Swindon don't have a promoter to ask the big questions. When this awful season is over, will anyone want to run it. Well Rosco certainly wants and hopes to run in 2022 according to this week's piece in Speedway Star, whether in a 'new' stadium or as it was in 2019!! He reckons they - the speedway club - are expecting an update from the stadium management any time soon!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Well Rosco certainly wants and hopes to run in 2022 according to this week's piece in Speedway Star, whether in a 'new' stadium or as it was in 2019!! He reckons they - the speedway club - are expecting an update from the stadium management any time soon!! Good luck with that. 2022 will be a vastly different place in the speedway world, compared to 2019. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Well Rosco certainly wants and hopes to run in 2022 according to this week's piece in Speedway Star, whether in a 'new' stadium or as it was in 2019!! He reckons they - the speedway club - are expecting an update from the stadium management any time soon!! Yea we are going to start work next May so you can't used the stadium for another season .....''This is great news for the club and we look forward to 2023 season in a brand new Stadium . We would also like to thank Clarke Osborne , Justin Tomlinson and Gaming int for there Outstanding Contribution in turning a dream into reality '' Edited August 27, 2021 by orion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Looks like Oxford will replace Swindon in 2022 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Given the amount of peace and quiet the residents of the houses behind have had over the last 18 months I can't see them welcoming speedway back with open arms any time soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 the residents will be in court within the week to get it stopped. If it starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 8 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Looks like Oxford will replace Swindon in 2022 ? In all honesty I think Oxford will move into the Championship at the highest. I know there are a good amount of supporters within the Oxford area but they will need to swell their numbers to make the top league a viable option & with news from Eastbourne & Newcastle already vacancies are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdakev Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Work has finally started on the new stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SAINT Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/19607226.work-starts-swindon-speedways-new-abbey-stadium/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 6:22 PM, The Dog said: Given the amount of peace and quiet the residents of the houses behind have had over the last 18 months I can't see them welcoming speedway back with open arms any time soon... The residents of houses near Shielfield Park had peace and quiet for 15 years before Berwick moved back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Swindon not racing in 2022. http://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3513.1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 No surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) On 8/31/2021 at 6:32 PM, ch958 said: the residents will be in court within the week to get it stopped. If it starts You can't complain if you move next to a "nuisance". However, this could prove messy, some residents may have moved in whilst there was no racing. On the other hand the track has always been there and racing was just taking a break because of the redevelopment of the stadium. Edited October 6, 2021 by Beowulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 After 3 years away, it will require a mammoth effort to get people interested in going again as they will have found other things to do on a Thursday evening. Plus the people in the new houses will have some justification in complaining about the noise! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 10:20 AM, old bob at herne bay said: Looks like Oxford will replace Swindon in 2022 ? That’s the rumour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Very disappointing for all those Swindon fans. it would be a shame to lose a club with a long history in Speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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