JamesHarris Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Sorry just had to start this thread. Edited March 27, 2021 by JamesHarris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 So what's your point 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Phill, That seems a very good question to me. Edited March 27, 2021 by The White Knight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 there certainly seems to be a shortage of optimists. Me, I think we're in for a good season and I'm pleased so many young Brits are getting a go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 One can't deny that the status of speedway in this country has deteriorated but there are plenty of manics on here. But I guess if speedway is all you've got to be depressed about you're probably not doing too bad. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 No, we are just frustrated that there is not much we as fans can do to stop its decline.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 It is true of a surprising number on this forum, but not all of us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 This forum is a hotbed for ex fans unfortunately ..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, Trees said: This forum is a hotbed for ex fans unfortunately ..... Speaking personally when I re-located I had no close association with a track unless I was willing to travel 30-40 miles which I was disinclined to do. When living in Oxford I was within walking distance of Cowley Stadium which suited me. Never having subscribed to SKY or any equivilant service I lost touch of current affairs but the sport still holds dear and the thirty plus years I spent following my team gives me great memories...wouldn't have changed it for the world. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Whinging bunch of Muppets....... As Statler & Waldorf would say.. (quoting Dickens) ... Speedway: It sums up the best of times and the worst of times! For me, standing on the spectator side of the fence it's a sport. Go the other side and it's a business and sadly not the greatest of business models. It's like selling diesel cars, the car works well but it's future is less than bright 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 I think a lot of people are living under a cloud at the moment. When the sun breaks through, their mood will lighten. Hopefully a Covid free summer will bring some optimism back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, cityrebel said: I think a lot of people are living under a cloud at the moment. When the sun breaks through, their mood will lighten. Hopefully a Covid free summer will bring some optimism back. The sun won't shine ever again for some on here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 I think you're on to something. Speedway fans moan endlessly about there only being six or seven teams in a league, but rugby fans cream themselves about the same six teams playing each other every year in the Six Nations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, MattK said: I think you're on to something. Speedway fans moan endlessly about there only being six or seven teams in a league, but rugby fans cream themselves about the same six teams playing each other every year in the Six Nations. Apart from some rather dubious birth qualifications, they stick to their national side, rather than playing for all of them during the course of the season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 18 hours ago, enotian said: One can't deny that the status of speedway in this country has deteriorated but there are plenty of manics on here. But I guess if speedway is all you've got to be depressed about you're probably not doing too bad. Did you mean the STANDARD of speedway has deteriorated :-) Supporter of New Cross, West Ham, Wimbledon, Hackney, Crayford, Canterbury, Arena Essex, Rye House speedway clubs. What's there to whinge about ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, MattK said: I think you're on to something. Speedway fans moan endlessly about there only being six or seven teams in a league, but rugby fans cream themselves about the same six teams playing each other every year in the Six Nations. And you never hear boat race fans complaining about how boring it is that Oxford and Cambridge have reached the final again.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 8 hours ago, cityrebel said: I think a lot of people are living under a cloud at the moment. When the sun breaks through, their mood will lighten. Hopefully a Covid free summer will bring some optimism back. Covid free summer could be a big ask.IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Did you mean the STANDARD of speedway has deteriorated :-) Supporter of New Cross, West Ham, Wimbledon, Hackney, Crayford, Canterbury, Arena Essex, Rye House speedway clubs. What's there to whinge about ?? No definitely meant status. The Standard has improved. Whether the quality of the entertainment has suffered as a result is debatable but certainly the sports popularity in this country has waned. I suspect there are numerous reasons for this. We'll free to whinge if that's your bag we all enjoy a bit of one now and then. Personally I prefer to spend my free time enjoying whatever I'm up to but it takes all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Covid free summer could be a big ask.IMO How dare you say that. You'll get accused of being negative! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 55 minutes ago, cityrebel said: How dare you say that. You'll get accused of being negative! Keeps the Topic going though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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