mikebv Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 5 hours ago, gmarsbar2 said: Other clubs spending a fortune to buy the title. Because three number one's come cheap. Because bringing two rider's over from Australia and putting them up in a guest house comes cheap. Signing one of top rated young British riders was done on the cheap? Add in bringing over regularly the next global 'four point superstar' who would invariably go on to heat leader standard very quickly... What Matt Ford knew though was that if not challenging for honours then crowds dipped quite significantly, and sponsor's deals became less valued, hence speculated to accumulate, but with a fair degree of calculated 'certainty' of success given the teams he put together.. However he also realised that when the 'global brands' stopped riding over here he would be better served dropping down a division, being successful which provided 'decent crowds' and happy sponsors, and paying out top league riders 2nd Div pay scales, (and maybe a bit more?), but no longer paying out full Div One money... He has always ran Poole as a stand alone business which has had to make money and fair play to the guy for doing so.. You could argue that when you throw over a couple of hundred thousand of 'disposable cash' at your hobby, in such a tiny sport, it really isnt any sort of achievement even when you win something... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 hours ago, gmarsbar2 said: Other clubs spending a fortune to buy the title. Because three number one's come cheap. Because bringing two rider's over from Australia and putting them up in a guest house comes cheap. Signing one of top rated young British riders was done on the cheap? No they don’t come “cheap”. They come within the budget of what the club can afford, considering the fanbase size and sponsorship level. Bringing over 2 Aussies is no different in the scheme of things. They both live at Middlos, so have to pay rent and keep to him. Signing a “top rated” but not proven yet young Brit is no more expensive than any other British reserve. They get paid on points scored. And being at Poole means they get paid what they are owed, on time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 35 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: No they don’t come “cheap”. They come within the budget of what the club can afford, considering the fanbase size and sponsorship level. Bringing over 2 Aussies is no different in the scheme of things. They both live at Middlos, so have to pay rent and keep to him. Signing a “top rated” but not proven yet young Brit is no more expensive than any other British reserve. They get paid on points scored. And being at Poole means they get paid what they are owed, on time. Glasgow own their own stadium (no rent), have numerous high profile sponsors involved including the stadium itself sponsored by Peugeot, they have their own merchandise which for this season I believe is being made by superdry, the Tigers den used to open every day for food, and they have loyal fan base most of whom have been there since the very dark days prior to the takeover. You also have 0 clue what glasgows average attendance is based on 1 visit on a freezing November midweek night and 0 clue what was made by the streaming passes. So your Petty remarks hold no gravitas in reality. Oh and btw if we're successful will cost us more money seen as more wages and no financial reward for winning leagues or cups. Just proving how stupid your comments are I wouldn't normally bite but since it's Christmas there you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 16 hours ago, BassoontheGasso said: Get back to the ironing board Lisa. That's sexist We don't want any of that on here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, chris4gillian said: That's sexist We don't want any of that on here. Perhaps he meant 'drawing' ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Perhaps he meant 'drawing' ? It's one hell of a typo if so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, chris4gillian said: That's sexist We don't want any of that on here. Well both were really. I obviously hit a nerve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Perhaps he meant 'drawing' ? Possibly, he has a habit of saying things that aren't true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Interesting - and possibly unrelated - news item on the local radio this morning that Poole Town FC (with a new chap on board who has Football League ambitions apparently) are looking at a new 'community stadium development' and have already been in discussions with developers and the local authority to move things forward.? Goodness knows where the site might be and although these things will always take a lengthy period of time to progress it'll be interesting to keep an eye on any updates - and whether it will/might impact on the future of Poole Stadium in years to come?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Interesting - and possibly unrelated - news item on the local radio this morning that Poole Town FC (with a new chap on board who has Football League ambitions apparently) are looking at a new 'community stadium development' and have already been in discussions with developers and the local authority to move things forward.? Goodness knows where the site might be and although these things will always take a lengthy period of time to progress it'll be interesting to keep an eye on any updates - and whether it will/might impact on the future of Poole Stadium in years to come?! Move the current track outwards, move Poole Town FC back into the stadium, that means 2 sports at the stadium, problem solved and everyone is happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Move the current track outwards, move Poole Town FC back into the stadium, that means 2 sports at the stadium, problem solved and everyone is happy Turn the track through 90 degrees, knock down both stands and replace with something far more suited to modern day viewing for both sports, add more terracing and community facilities - job done! Where's the man with the money and time to get it all done so that speedway doesn't go missing for 2-3 years?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirio Barre Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Speedway in the UK needs more purpose built tracks like the NSS. it would be great if Poole and Poole FC could work some thing out to have a multi purpose stadium on the site. If the football club seriously have ambitions to get into the league they may not like having the pitch so far away from the fans so some form of retractable/moveable seating on the straights may need to be incorporated. Even a basic stadium rebuilt would take at least 18 months mostly likely two years with the stadium being partly or fully out of action, which may mean a season or two racing some or most Pirates home meeting at the Isle of Wright or Eastbourne? However a finished multi purpose stadium with a designed track would be a game changer and worth the disruption. I guess it all about the ££££££'s and the willing of the local council. Edited December 23, 2021 by Pirio Barre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Interesting - and possibly unrelated - news item on the local radio this morning that Poole Town FC (with a new chap on board who has Football League ambitions apparently) are looking at a new 'community stadium development' and have already been in discussions with developers and the local authority to move things forward.? Goodness knows where the site might be and although these things will always take a lengthy period of time to progress it'll be interesting to keep an eye on any updates - and whether it will/might impact on the future of Poole Stadium in years to come?! This site has been on the drawing board for the past 5 years. The majority shareholder has been dwalingvwith it. Doubt very much it involves the speedway although that might have changed. Was also told it was near to the town centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, sugarray said: This site has been on the drawing board for the past 5 years. The majority shareholder has been dwalingvwith it. Doubt very much it involves the speedway although that might have changed. Was also told it was near to the town centre. The stadium was a graveyard for football when it was there before was a regular supporter in them days .and then came along was Derek block with his big ideas .bracksome rec was ideal but that was scuppered 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Interesting - and possibly unrelated - news item on the local radio this morning that Poole Town FC (with a new chap on board who has Football League ambitions apparently) are looking at a new 'community stadium development' and have already been in discussions with developers and the local authority to move things forward.? Goodness knows where the site might be and although these things will always take a lengthy period of time to progress it'll be interesting to keep an eye on any updates - and whether it will/might impact on the future of Poole Stadium in years to come?! That interview is on Poole Town official Web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 20 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Matt first mentioned this rent issue in the meeting vs Brum on August BH Mon and now we are in Dec, so slightly worrying how long it is taking. But maybe he is just standing his ground more than other people would? A poster earlier did mention that it is a case of crossing the t's and dotting the i's. Hope that is correct! Haven't the landlords (or actually the lease holders) of the stadium stated @ their other UK stadiums the rent figure asked is none negotiable it's just simply take or leave it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 49 minutes ago, Ghosty said: Haven't the landlords (or actually the lease holders) of the stadium stated @ their other UK stadiums the rent figure asked is none negotiable it's just simply take or leave it! They rent it off the council though, so not sure if they can say it's non negotiable at Poole? As wouldn’t they have to get permission off the council to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ghosty said: Haven't the landlords (or actually the lease holders) of the stadium stated @ their other UK stadiums the rent figure asked is none negotiable it's just simply take or leave it! Your thinking of the ARC group who own Birmingham, Newcastle and Sittingbourne, different landlords at Poole... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, sugarray said: This site has been on the drawing board for the past 5 years. The majority shareholder has been dwalingvwith it. Doubt very much it involves the speedway although that might have changed. Was also told it was near to the town centre. If its to be near the town centre where on earth could the site be? They are hardly likely to put it in Poole Park!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If its to be near the town centre where on earth could the site be? They are hardly likely to put it in Poole Park!? Hopefully Matt is aware of these developments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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