Justgotmecpc Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Diamondboy said: A big fat zero, had loads of season tickets in the past as did my family, we have also never had the p@ss taken out of us by the previous promotion, how about you? please tell me how the previous promotion have taken the p@ss taken out of you, I’m still waiting for an answer, in your own time....., Neve took the p@ss out of me at all but they did f@ck Rob over tho .. & I gave 48 weeks of every Sunday without fail working in all kinds of weather during January February march along with all other hard working volunteers to get the place ready for the season & which I could have gone to work to earn a few Bob ! Which during the winter weekends if we never had went in the speedway would never have been ready in time & we did put on the speedway website for extra helpers but nobody botherd to turn up & help out... But they would soon criticise on the forum that things weren't ready as we would still be getting things ready on press day.. if we are saved for next season I'm sure you'll be made welcome to join the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Guys guys guys ave just got the internet code for this spot and am somewhere in Cumbria... Lorton a think it's called... Google it a dare ya... The Hills Have Eyes has nowt on this spot... 8 Quid for a large McCallum 12 year old scotch and I'm 8 in plus the San Miguel is 4.90 a pint and I have been on that some time before this Duck Do started around one today... and if am honest am full up... but am still standing and there are a few soft southerners here but am not gonna give in... Geordie pride an all that... It's an issue... let an old Alkie tell ya... but it's no good going over old ground... there is a great deal of good will at Eastie and with a fair wind they will be back... am 85% confident on that... Newcastle on the other hand 30% maybe a yes 70% maybe a no... but we have 6 weeks and things are in motion... nice to see people are so passionate about saving the club... It won't be easy for sure but honestly there are discussions on going and we will need to make an awful lot of people happy... but it can be done... and it WILL need the support of the fans as this is beyond the control of one or two people... it has to be fan driven and there will have to be a commitment made by the fan base if it is to survive and you have seen the info on Facebook that puts the situation in stark reality... There will be something coming out in the next week or two with regard to a meeting once I book a venue... but we need to simmer and pull together... On that if this doesn't read very well I'm sorry as I have been on the lash all day and I am on a break not coming back to God's country til Saturday when we will sort a meeting out but things are not straightforward however we can only but try... Keep the faith and pull together... history is just that it's in the past... I'm a bigger tool that what's gone on before but let's see where we can get... Regards John... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: John... What's a Duck Do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: What's a Duck Do? Quack,Quack lol 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 9 hours ago, cityrebel said: Not if it costs them money. I can't see them subsidising speedway like Bob Dugard did. As an Arlington regular, I'm hoping, but not convinced there will be a revival. They are willing and dont really make much out of it but the point is they do want speedway at the stadium but no they wont bank roll it Always believe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 36 minutes ago, M.D said: They are willing and dont really make much out of it but the point is they do want speedway at the stadium but no they wont bank roll it Always believe Yes they do want speedway but it's got to be run there way, that's fact, as Martin Dugard’s as already stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Birmingham on their way too by the looks of things... Speedway ain't in a very good place at the minute that's for sure... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Birmingham on their way too by the looks of things... Speedway ain't in a very good place at the minute that's for sure... Regards THJ Similar set of circumstances to Newcastle? We need to see the bigger picture,,, have ye gotta bad head today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajr Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 1:58 AM, Diamonds85 said: Well... Why don't we on here think up a bullet point list of things that need to be mentioned in a post, and someone who it literate put something together with it? WE could do something... Hello Ajr, I believe you must be getting me mixed up with someone else as I've never really met up with anyone new at the speedway recently? Although catching up over a beer, I would be down to do that with anyone Yes, their grandkids, who they look after on a permanent basis... Don't really feel I wanna explain why, but that is the situation... Also, they are not my parents, therefore they're not looking after MY kids, before anyone leaps to that suggestion. Don't really wanna say any more than that on here Not a problem haha, it's a strange situation, so I understand the question marks raised National league would drastically reduce the rider wages as far as I know the riders are on a set £20 a point? Could be wrong... Now I don't know what our lads were on this year, but I imagine the likes of Ben and Max were at least £35-40 a point... It would reduce the rider wages significantly, surely? Whilst we are struggling for funds in our initial '£110,000' year where we would have more money to fork over than normal... Then, we can start thinking about moving back up and splashing more on rider wages (if it ever gets to that point) Haha , me and technology are not the best of mates. Post was meant for Totally Honest John. But if the speedway is running next year I'll hold you to the pint lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 21 hours ago, highside said: How about all the so called supporters who have gained FREE entry for donkeys years put their money together ,they must be worth a fortune . As one of those who gained free entry over the last three years, I will do that willing if you stump up the £3000:00+ I have saved the club by not charging for services provided. And I did pay every week this year as these services were not required. ( Saved a fortune). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 hours ago, leander said: As one of those who gained free entry over the last three years, I will do that willing if you stump up the £3000:00+ I have saved the club by not charging for services provided. And I did pay every week this year as these services were not required. ( Saved a fortune). Yes but the question is, did the promotion take the p@ss out of you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 9 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Similar set of circumstances to Newcastle? We need to see the bigger picture,,, have ye gotta bad head today? Yes and yes... and yes... feeling very rough ruff... Sunday Monday and last night have done me in.... well and truely... Slept most of today and will be having an early night tonight for sure... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 36 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Yes and yes... and yes... feeling very rough ruff... Sunday Monday and last night have done me in.... well and truely... Slept most of today and will be having an early night tonight for sure... Regards THJ Probly the San Miguel,,, 5a a pint, a remember when it was cheaper than water,,, nice pint tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 22 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: not coming back to God's country til You ARE in god's country if you are in lorton, in deepest Cumbria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Neila said: You ARE in god's country if you are in lorton, in deepest Cumbria Looks like a nice place to get away from it all and gather you're thoughts? Do they have 'just-eat' there? Edited September 22, 2021 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardey Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 A lot has been mentioned here about the money involved in running speedway. It is purely on this basis that I believe Newcastle will not run next year. You simply have to look at the Financial Accounts on companies house for previous years to see the figures/ losses involved. What gets me is that previous owners must have known about the tax situation, so in my opinion Granty taking over the club only delayed the inevitable as he did try to make a go of things. His business style reflects his riding style, and I have nothing but admiration for the man for what he has done. I would be interested in a fan based donation if one was set up. For my sins ( I say in jest before the snowflakes appear) I live in Glasgow, so have witnessed what the Facennas et al have done (albeit from a distance). One thing I have noticed and admired is the marketing of Glasgow. Various posters, billboards dotted around the city clearly advertising the speedway. I don’t see the same overt advertising around Newcastle….(I stand to be corrected however) but is this something the club has missed? Also Glasgow have a Facebook page in Polish for the Polish community of Glasgow. My point is… has Newcastle missed a trick somewhere? Or has it been a case of fighting other fires from day one and the inevitable was going to happen? If money was always going to be tight, then why was a NL side set up at the beginning? (Note this is not a criticism but a genuine question as I do not know the inner workings and figures of running a speedway outfit). Lastly..did anyone else find the track walk an emotional experience? One minute walking around in awe of being on the track & thinking about the legendary names who have graced the very shale you are walking on…the next moment realising why you are there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Wardey said: A lot has been mentioned here about the money involved in running speedway. It is purely on this basis that I believe Newcastle will not run next year. You simply have to look at the Financial Accounts on companies house for previous years to see the figures/ losses involved. What gets me is that previous owners must have known about the tax situation, so in my opinion Granty taking over the club only delayed the inevitable as he did try to make a go of things. His business style reflects his riding style, and I have nothing but admiration for the man for what he has done. I would be interested in a fan based donation if one was set up. For my sins ( I say in jest before the snowflakes appear) I live in Glasgow, so have witnessed what the Facennas et al have done (albeit from a distance). One thing I have noticed and admired is the marketing of Glasgow. Various posters, billboards dotted around the city clearly advertising the speedway. I don’t see the same overt advertising around Newcastle….(I stand to be corrected however) but is this something the club has missed? Also Glasgow have a Facebook page in Polish for the Polish community of Glasgow. My point is… has Newcastle missed a trick somewhere? Or has it been a case of fighting other fires from day one and the inevitable was going to happen? If money was always going to be tight, then why was a NL side set up at the beginning? (Note this is not a criticism but a genuine question as I do not know the inner workings and figures of running a speedway outfit). Lastly..did anyone else find the track walk an emotional experience? One minute walking around in awe of being on the track & thinking about the legendary names who have graced the very shale you are walking on…the next moment realising why you are there. Can you compare Newcastle with Glasgow, the Glasgow promoters are extremely successful business men aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Wardey said: A lot has been mentioned here about the money involved in running speedway. It is purely on this basis that I believe Newcastle will not run next year. You simply have to look at the Financial Accounts on companies house for previous years to see the figures/ losses involved. What gets me is that previous owners must have known about the tax situation, so in my opinion Granty taking over the club only delayed the inevitable as he did try to make a go of things. His business style reflects his riding style, and I have nothing but admiration for the man for what he has done. I would be interested in a fan based donation if one was set up. For my sins ( I say in jest before the snowflakes appear) I live in Glasgow, so have witnessed what the Facennas et al have done (albeit from a distance). One thing I have noticed and admired is the marketing of Glasgow. Various posters, billboards dotted around the city clearly advertising the speedway. I don’t see the same overt advertising around Newcastle….(I stand to be corrected however) but is this something the club has missed? Also Glasgow have a Facebook page in Polish for the Polish community of Glasgow. My point is… has Newcastle missed a trick somewhere? Or has it been a case of fighting other fires from day one and the inevitable was going to happen? If money was always going to be tight, then why was a NL side set up at the beginning? (Note this is not a criticism but a genuine question as I do not know the inner workings and figures of running a speedway outfit). Lastly..did anyone else find the track walk an emotional experience? One minute walking around in awe of being on the track & thinking about the legendary names who have graced the very shale you are walking on…the next moment realising why you are there. At least For the time being, Brough Park is still standing. When i attended the last meeting at Lakeside three years ago, the bulldozers were waiting in the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardey Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Yes, they do have a successful business which they admit does back up the club (as per latest podcast of No Brakes No Fear which is always worth a listen). I feel this is the way forward and promoters do have other businesses and empires behind them. You can always compare marketing, especially the free channels. But not the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Speedway Star is at least respectful of Newcastle's plight this week by putting ?marks at the end of the headlines unlike last week when the headline read Diamonds not Forever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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