steve roberts Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, mel said: Most of you arguing amongst yourselves are! The thread was for the challenge match most come to read thoughts or opinions of the line up/events during the meeting etc. think there’s actually 1/2 pages on topic the other 10 just the same old debate over tickets. Everyone is entitled to there opinion and there is neither a right or wrong opinion! Either start yourself a separate thread so you can debate it until the end of time or except that other’s opinions may differ from yours because coming on here each time moaning about it isn’t gonna change a thing. I would agree in principle with your thoughts but that's how threads tend to develop on a public forum. However it doesn't help when one individual in particular felt the need to trawl thru' another thread to post a comment to try and score a point having misinterpreted the comments made to suit their own agenda. It's great to see that the meeting has been rescheduled for April 19th. Edited April 3, 2023 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Any updates on the "Swindon" team for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 9:07 AM, Grachan said: Any updates on the "Swindon" team for this? Doyle Ellis Harris Clegg D Thompson Smith Hagon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevy Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 I was going to take my sons along to this, but the Oxford website says the UniPart car park is sold out. Would any Oxford regulars/locals be able to recommend where else I could park? Don’t mind a walk of up to 15-20 mins as long as it’s safe and the car is still likely to be there afterwards... Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sevy said: I was going to take my sons along to this, but the Oxford website says the UniPart car park is sold out. Would any Oxford regulars/locals be able to recommend where else I could park? Don’t mind a walk of up to 15-20 mins as long as it’s safe and the car is still likely to be there afterwards... Thanks in advance... I'm pretty sure you can park at the local Tesco superstore car park for free for three hours (at least you used to be able to). It's about a 15-min walk to the stadium from there. https://goo.gl/maps/qe2CTs1rBtw4xf6m8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 21 hours ago, Anzum said: Doyle Ellis Harris Clegg D Thompson Smith Hagon Some Swindon Legends lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevy Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Bojangles said: I'm pretty sure you can park at the local Tesco superstore car park for free for three hours (at least you used to be able to). It's about a 15-min walk to the stadium from there. https://goo.gl/maps/qe2CTs1rBtw4xf6m8 Thanks for the tip - much appreciated... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 15 hours ago, orion said: Some Swindon Legends lol Yeah shame we only have 3 former Robins but we won't get many chances to see any sort of Robins team in action so I'm looking forward to it. Always remember some very spicy local derbies at Oxford when I was a kid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 minute ago, thecoombdog said: Yeah shame we only have 3 former Robins but we won't get many chances to see any sort of Robins team in action so I'm looking forward to it. Always remember some very spicy local derbies at Oxford when I was a kid! The cons of riding on a popular race night. Shame that Swindon team is missing Morris, Howarth etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 41 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: Yeah shame we only have 3 former Robins but we won't get many chances to see any sort of Robins team in action so I'm looking forward to it. Always remember some very spicy local derbies at Oxford when I was a kid! ...they were great days together with the local derbies with those "Berks" down the road at Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, steve roberts said: ...they were great days together with the local derbies with those "Berks" down the road at Reading! I remember one at your place where someone got onto the track and Dugard rode through the tapes when he was excluded! I was only about 7 or 8 and thought it was amazing!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: I remember one at your place where someone got onto the track and Dugard rode through the tapes when he was excluded! I was only about 7 or 8 and thought it was amazing!! Yes there were a few "ding-dongs" down the years! Mentioning Martin Dugard I recall the time he dragged Brian Karger off his bike after a coming together! Personally I felt that Martin under-achieved...he had so much talent on a bike and should have toured "Aussie" at least the once which tended to bring riders on which is something that Eastbourne legend Gordon Kennett also mentioned. Martin shouldn't have returned to Arlington when he left Oxford in my opinion but should have seeked a move to larger track to develop further as a rider. Edited April 19, 2023 by steve roberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Yes there were a few "ding-dongs" down the years! Mentioning Martin Dugard I recall the time he dragged Brian Karger off his bike after a coming together! Personally I felt that Martin under-achieved...he had so much talent on a bike and should have toured "Aussie" at least the once which tended to bring riders on which is something that Eastbourne legend Gordon Kennett also mentioned. Martin shouldn't have returned to Arlington when he left Oxford in my opinion but should have seeked a move to larger track to develop further as a rider. He was hated at Swindon!!! We had them in the cup one year and he was an absolute arse in the 1st leg away at Eastbourne. The 2nd leg went down to a last heat decider and his bike went bang on the start line to put us through. Karma is a bitch mate! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Yes there were a few "ding-dongs" down the years! Mentioning Martin Dugard I recall the time he dragged Brian Karger off his bike after a coming together! Personally I felt that Martin under-achieved...he had so much talent on a bike and should have toured "Aussie" at least the once which tended to bring riders on which is something that Eastbourne legend Gordon Kennett also mentioned. Martin shouldn't have returned to Arlington when he left Oxford in my opinion but should have seeked a move to larger track to develop further as a rider. Heard a podcast where he was quite honest about the mistakes he made not venturing further. He definitely had a load of talent. As well as that GP win, he was also brilliant in the 92 World Team Cup Final which was absolutely loaded with top, top riders. As well as not making the move to a bigger track or really testing himself overseas, he also seemed to get embroiled in too many petty spats. Don't know if he was trying to prove he was a tough guy or what...but it's not the sort of stuff serious professionals would get involved in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 hours ago, thecoombdog said: Yeah shame we only have 3 former Robins but we won't get many chances to see any sort of Robins team in action so I'm looking forward to it. Always remember some very spicy local derbies at Oxford when I was a kid! I dont agree .. its pretty clear that people can see they can make plenty of money by using the Swindon name .. One night only they said then we have a match v Poole . I would say your going to get plenty of chances to line Terry Russell and co's pockets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, orion said: I dont agree .. its pretty clear that people can see they can make plenty of money by using the Swindon name .. One night only they said then we have a match v Poole . I would say your going to get plenty of chances to line Terry Russell and co's pockets . Don't see how TR will make any cash. Oxford will pay the riders surely. Zero mention of it on the Swindon website. Don't think its got anything at all to do with the club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 hour ago, thecoombdog said: Don't see how TR will make any cash. Oxford will pay the riders surely. Zero mention of it on the Swindon website. Don't think its got anything at all to do with the club. Orion is probably right about Russell making some money, but the bigger picture hear is the chance to see speedway with some of your old favs thrown in for good measure to good to miss especially with the news from Wolverhampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, Toady said: Orion is probably right about Russell making some money, but the bigger picture hear is the chance to see speedway with some of your old favs thrown in for good measure to good to miss especially with the news from Wolverhampton I just can't see it. If they were on for a nice little earner from it then it would be all over the website and club socials. No mention of it anywhere. But who knows in Speedway. The fans have been shafted by TR and GI so totally understandable people ask questions like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: . But who knows in Speedway. The fans have been shafted by TR and GI so totally understandable people ask questions like that. Agree with you totally , I just hope that one day they get what’s owed to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: I just can't see it. If they were on for a nice little earner from it then it would be all over the website and club socials. No mention of it anywhere. But who knows in Speedway. The fans have been shafted by TR and GI so totally understandable people ask questions like that. Not sure that Terry Russell and co would be boasting about making money from this . This is going to a big crowd with a large number from Swindon so its quite clear someone from the Swindon side is going to be paid for helping in doing that . From what i hear you can't use the Swindon name without Tr's say , so its common sense that he is yet again filling his pockets with cash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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