SSL84 Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve0 said: With the year we have just had, can we not just leave the petty squabbles and attempted point scoring for now - NNH!! (No Numpties Here). Just focus on the speedway and be glad that you have a speedway team to support this year! You are so right Steve. Some not all need to grow up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allister cov boy Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 The tracks may be ready but are the fans ? I live in Coventry and since 2017 have watched speedway at Wolverhampton and Birmingham. I'm 75 and have had my jab but I would not want to be in the crowd at Monmore Green coralled in front of the stand. Similarly at Perry Barr where there is limited good viewing points outside of the stand. You talk about spacing ouy and reduced capacity but could PL survive on even smaller crowds than 2019. I'm sure there are a lot of oldies like me that won't be going for a while yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 9:00 PM, GAH said: jesus you are more painful than toothache stop trolling me weirdo !! go away and bore someone else please You replied to my original post, not the other way. I’m not dealing with a troll. I thought you asked a valid question at first but I realise you were just trolling for responses. At least we’ve cleared that up. On 2/26/2021 at 9:13 PM, racers and royals said: He has got worse since his name change- he was bad enough as Geoff 58 !!!! I assumed it was the same one. The forum has to have one troll. Now I know I can take no notice of its posts. id had 5 months away from the forum and I mistakenly thought people like this will have grown up or moved on. At least I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, GAH said: Oh God the bore is back take another 5 mth of please Bye troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, GAH said: Ditto At least stevebrum talked alot of sence and like us all not always right. But he is a honest guy who has been around alot of tracks, and yes he does know his speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 12:43 PM, allister cov boy said: The tracks may be ready but are the fans ? I live in Coventry and since 2017 have watched speedway at Wolverhampton and Birmingham. I'm 75 and have had my jab but I would not want to be in the crowd at Monmore Green coralled in front of the stand. Similarly at Perry Barr where there is limited good viewing points outside of the stand. You talk about spacing ouy and reduced capacity but could PL survive on even smaller crowds than 2019. I'm sure there are a lot of oldies like me that won't be going for a while yet. I certainly won't be and won't even think about it without the 2nd jab - and even then Hmmm? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 way to go 28, like you I am hesitant to return at least until after 2nd jab, and even then I would need to understand the "COVID 19" measures being implemented at tracks before returning. This is I agree a matter of personal choice ,and personal circumstances, and some will be keen to return whatever the situation at their local track, but some respect will need to be shown by promoters to build confidence amongst fans that their tracks are minimising risk. Speedway is living in "cloud cuckoo land" if it believes 2019 level crowds will flock back to the tracks from day one of the re opening post Covid. Two tracks that I frequent I use as examples:- Sittingbourne, there is plenty of allocated seating that could ensure social distancing, but the entrance and exit to/from the stadium is always very crowded and gives me cause for concern. Similarly, Eastbourne has allocated seating in a backstright stand the could ensure social distancing, but also has a compact congested entrance turnstile area, and a crowded stadium exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: way to go 28, like you I am hesitant to return at least until after 2nd jab, and even then I would need to understand the "COVID 19" measures being implemented at tracks before returning. This is I agree a matter of personal choice ,and personal circumstances, and some will be keen to return whatever the situation at their local track, but some respect will need to be shown by promoters to build confidence amongst fans that their tracks are minimising risk. Speedway is living in "cloud cuckoo land" if it believes 2019 level crowds will flock back to the tracks from day one of the re opening post Covid. Two tracks that I frequent I use as examples:- Sittingbourne, there is plenty of allocated seating that could ensure social distancing, but the entrance and exit to/from the stadium is always very crowded and gives me cause for concern. Similarly, Eastbourne has allocated seating in a backstright stand the could ensure social distancing, but also has a compact congested entrance turnstile area, and a crowded stadium exit. Face mask going in and coming out ? Should be mandatory really and that with 2m mark's on the ground as well and outside in the fresh air will the risk really be that high come May/June? I know it's a dreadful thing to say but probably as likely to end up in hospital from an accident to and fro to the stadium as the disease, but I do appreciate its everyone's personal choice. Edited March 1, 2021 by gazzac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Surely at the start, most of the events will have to be all ticket. I don't mind committing myself for a local meeting, but i certainly wouldn't gamble long distance. Everything points to lower crowds, mainly due to Covid restrictions and the average age of UK speedway fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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