2m rule scrapped from july 4th to 1m

[SteveLyric2]

So at today's Govt briefing a timetable for other 'events' including some sports to be announced next week.

[StevePark]

2 hours ago, Ringitsneck said:

Reading the Newcastle threads it looks like them and not just for this season. Let’s hope not!

You are not reading it correctly then.  You are adding 2 and 2 together and coming up with something other than 4.

[ruffdiamond]

19 minutes ago, StevePark said:

You are not reading it correctly then.  You are adding 2 and 2 together and coming up with something other than 4.

Your just taking the instructions from a pot noodle carton.

[HGould]

4 hours ago, topaz325 said:

Not named 

Based on general concensus the "other club" is named elsewhere in the article. There is also clear indication that Poole may not have Stadium clearance. 

 

[cityrebel]

9 minutes ago, HGould said:

Based on general concensus the "other club" is named elsewhere in the article. There is also clear indication that Poole may not have Stadium clearance. 

 

The cost of making stadiums fit for social distancing, plus the extra stewards needed to enforce it, wont come cheap for cash strapped clubs.

[HGould]

Nothing but reading what promotions have said in past few months I think Berwick, Redcar, Scunthorpe, Leicester, Brummies, Poole will run. 

Rest not sure will run, Glasgow we know won't. 

[flipper11]

27 minutes ago, HGould said:

Nothing but reading what promotions have said in past few months I think Berwick, Redcar, Scunthorpe, Leicester, Brummies, Poole will run. 

Rest not sure will run, Glasgow we know won't. 

Add Kent to that list.

[Tsunami]

44 minutes ago, cityrebel said:

The cost of making stadiums fit for social distancing, plus the extra stewards needed to enforce it, wont come cheap for cash strapped clubs.

if you read this weeks Speedway Star, Matt/Dan Ford explains that whilst the dogs are not running the stadium staff are furloughed, so the dogs would have to have returned presumably to man the stadium for speedway meetings. Hence a possible doubt for Poole.

[Speedtiger]

49 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

if you read this weeks Speedway Star, Matt/Dan Ford explains that whilst the dogs are not running the stadium staff are furloughed, so the dogs would have to have returned presumably to man the stadium for speedway meetings. Hence a possible doubt for Poole.

That’s all rather puzzling, if that is the general situation at most stadiums then many other clubs will be effected and therefore will not run? 

[HGould]

11 hours ago, flipper11 said:

Add Kent to that list.

Len seemed very negative earlier in the season and although a bit more optimistic now it'll be interesting to see if he runs CL or NDL as can't run both in limited tome surely?

He's very astute, probably the most astute and will know his likely crowd and margins and unique circumstances.

NDL would seem the sensible logical cost effective route?

[HGould]

10 hours ago, Speedtiger said:

That’s all rather puzzling, if that is the general situation at most stadiums then many other clubs will be effected and therefore will not run? 

Poole I read somewhere the only main Greyhound track not to re-open on 1 June when others like Perry Barr did.

If the Stadium staff remain furloughed until October hard to see what Speedway can do, unless they pick up cost of Stadium staff as you can work for someone else while furloughed.

[SteveLyric2]

1 hour ago, HGould said:

Poole I read somewhere the only main Greyhound track not to re-open on 1 June when others like Perry Barr did.

If the Stadium staff remain furloughed until October hard to see what Speedway can do, unless they pick up cost of Stadium staff as you can work for someone else while furloughed.

As Poole Stadium is owned by the Council (only leased to Stadia UK to provide a minimum of 2 core sports as part of a designated leisure/sports facility!!) then if Speedway is allowed to return I imagine there could be some pressure brought to bear from the Council (with whom Matt Ford has a good relationship) onto Stadia UK to re-open and fulfill their leasehold obligations. Lets not forget that Stadia UK have NO income at the moment from carparking, bars, restaurant as well as rental from Speedway!!

As Danny Ford says - its certainly a hurdle to overcome but not insurmountable by any means. 

Lets hope for some positive guidance announcements over the next week.

Edited July 4, 2020 by Skidder1

[cityrebel]

2 hours ago, HGould said:

Len seemed very negative earlier in the season and although a bit more optimistic now it'll be interesting to see if he runs CL or NDL as can't run both in limited tome surely?

He's very astute, probably the most astute and will know his likely crowd and margins and unique circumstances.

NDL would seem the sensible logical cost effective route?

I'd be happy to watch any level, if I'm honest.

[ray c]

1 hour ago, Skidder1 said:

As Poole Stadium is owned by the Council (only leased to Stadia UK to provide a minimum of 2 core sports as part of a designated leisure/sports facility!!) then if Speedway is allowed to return I imagine there could be some pressure brought to bear from the Council (with whom Matt Ford has a good relationship) onto Stadia UK to re-open and fulfill their leasehold obligations. Lets not forget that Stadia UK have NO income at the moment from carparking, bars, restaurant as well as rental from Speedway!!

As Danny Ford says - its certainly a hurdle to overcome but not insurmountable by any means. 

Lets hope for some positive guidance announcements over the next week.

not quite right income from car parking you must also remember these are trouble times we live in 

Edited July 4, 2020 by ray c

[East End Fan]

4 hours ago, HGould said:

Len seemed very negative earlier in the season and although a bit more optimistic now it'll be interesting to see if he runs CL or NDL as can't run both in limited tome surely?

He's very astute, probably the most astute and will know his likely crowd and margins and unique circumstances.

NDL would seem the sensible logical cost effective route?

Rumours reaching me are that work is going on at the stadium in the expectation of racing returning later this year.  Don't know how factual

that is.  Have not seen any official announcements from the club, so just rumours.

[flipper11]

7 hours ago, HGould said:

Len seemed very negative earlier in the season and although a bit more optimistic now it'll be interesting to see if he runs CL or NDL as can't run both in limited tome surely?

He's very astute, probably the most astute and will know his likely crowd and margins and unique circumstances.

NDL would seem the sensible logical cost effective route?

Len has been doing work at the track & is installing the air fence in the next couple of weeks. He is hoping for a mid August start. Yes you are right there will be very little time to run 2 teams but I think his priority will definitely be Championship.

[StevePark]

On 7/3/2020 at 5:47 PM, Ringitsneck said:

Reading the Newcastle threads it looks like them and not just for this season. Let’s hope not!

In response here is a Newcastle Diamonds Statement:

https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/latest-word-from-the-2020-diamonds/

[Catch Me If You Can]

12 minutes ago, StevePark said:

In response here is a Newcastle Diamonds Statement:

https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/latest-word-from-the-2020-diamonds/

Fair enough but it really doesnt say anymore than folk know already although gives insight on to staffing problems.

Cricketer Michael Vaughan summed up government dithering other day on cricket return calling them 'muppets' Seemed to work as Boris put his box in and announced it back 11 July

France seem to have right idea allowing a four figure crowd into stadiums and now saying crowds will get into French Open Tennis.September

We wait and see

 

Edited July 4, 2020 by Catch Me If You Can

[StevePark]

4 hours ago, Catch Me If You Can said:

Fair enough but it really doesnt say anymore than folk know already although gives insight on to staffing problems.

Cricketer Michael Vaughan summed up government dithering other day on cricket return calling them 'muppets' Seemed to work as Boris put his box in and announced it back 11 July

France seem to have right idea allowing a four figure crowd into stadiums and now saying crowds will get into French Open Tennis.September

We wait and see

 

It knocked the dogs running on a Sunday on the head.

Edited July 4, 2020 by StevePark

[SteveLyric2]

Am I right in saying that greyhounds have continued racing at Newcastle (and various other ARC tracks) several times a week? If so then presumably any staff on furlough are those specifically employed for Speedway?!

As the Diamonds statement says, 'a proposal re. furloughed staff has been put to the Stadium owners and we are awaiting a reply'!!  Presumably that might include the Diamonds promotion picking up some/all of the staff costs?!  Although I would have thought most of that cost would be covered by the stadium rental charges?