proud panther Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, bigcatdiary said: That’s the rumour Who is the promoter with bottomless pockets ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 surely the krays wont plough money in to cowley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) The doggies not affected. Another nail in the coffin for British speedway, and disappointment for those few thousand Robins fanatics that celebrated the double success 2 years ago on the Shabbey terraces. Edited October 6, 2021 by auntie doris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Very disappointing but not unexpected, this seems to be very much like the Reading situation, hope not speedway cant afford to lose Swindon, another club with a great history, really missed my trips down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 RIP Swindon Speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: That’s the rumour Well having announced that they (Oxford) intend to race on Fridays - then they won't be replacing Swindon in the Premiership will they? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Well having announced that they (Oxford) intend to race on Fridays - then they won't be replacing Swindon in the Premiership will they? AGM is next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Suicide for Oxford to run at any level above Junior Nl etc ... Surely lessons have been learned from recent history ... Talking about running before your walking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK246 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, orion said: Suicide for Oxford to run at any level above Junior Nl etc ... Surely lessons have been learned from recent history ... Talking about running before your walking Oxford would be better off following the isle of Wight style of meetings, it has to be better than the BSPL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Didn't release it was such big housing development to the North West of the stadium until I looked on Google Maps.Really hope things turn out well for the Robins fans and speedway returns to the Abbey.Really enjoyed my trips down to Swindon over the top of Birdlip,and it will be a massive loss if the sport loses one of its iconic sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Tommy Sweetman said: Didn't release it was such big housing development to the North West of the stadium until I looked on Google Maps.Really hope things turn out well for the Robins fans and speedway returns to the Abbey.Really enjoyed my trips down to Swindon over the top of Birdlip,and it will be a massive loss if the sport loses one of its iconic sides. Roads on nearby estate honouring past riders, Richardson, Kilby, Holloway, Kurmanski, Teo, Hewlett, Malone, Shuter, and the only one still living Hitch. Edited October 7, 2021 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 23 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Well having announced that they (Oxford) intend to race on Fridays - then they won't be replacing Swindon in the Premiership will they? Well the Premiership doesn't require fixed race nights anymore so it's anyone's guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 if the builders could source some land not suitable for housing but ok for a speedway track they could build to their heart's content and Robins could be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, ch958 said: if the builders could source some land not suitable for housing but ok for a speedway track they could build to their heart's content and Robins could be safe Can't see what the incentive is for the builders is to do that. I would imagine most land is much more valuable as housing than a greyhound/speedway stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, PirateShip said: Well the Premiership doesn't require fixed race nights anymore so it's anyone's guess. Why not? With pretty much every rider doubling up both leagues still need to avoid each others race nights. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Beowulf said: Can't see what the incentive is for the builders is to do that. I would imagine most land is much more valuable as housing than a greyhound/speedway stadium. land not suitable for housing my post says. The stadium land worth boatloads to them in return for a scraggy bit of land out of town. Just a suggestion like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 hours ago, auntie doris said: Roads on nearby estate honouring past riders, Richardson, Kilby, Holloway, Kurmanski, Teo, Hewlett, Malone, Shuter, and the only one still living Hitch. Shouldn't one have been called Broadbank(s) think he served the Robins for about 15 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sad but inevitable news . Even Rosco doubts whether the Robins can afford to take 3 years out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 https://youtu.be/NjAH2VDsykg Check out this video Swindon stadium as it is now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, PirateShip said: https://youtu.be/NjAH2VDsykg Check out this video Swindon stadium as it is now. They are still running greyhounds there aren't they? As far as speedway is concerned, its all looking good imo. Pits are being re-located. Main stand (series of portakabin-type units) will be on the old back straight as per the plans. Acoustic sound-proofing barrier walls to be erected! Edited November 23, 2021 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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