Triple.H. Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Maybe he'll be there and you can ask him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Toady said: Agree with you totally , I just hope that one day they get what’s owed to them Unfortunately no matter what happens, it will only end in them making a load of cash from extra houses or a stadium sale to someone else once the original houses are sorted. The fact that no one was given the chance to come in and say they will have a go at running speedway and making it viable says what we all know. The sham of Swindon Motorsports just confirmed they are all in it together which most sensible people realised a fair few years ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, orion said: 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 I'm going to ask the question because if its true then it will make me think twice about going to Poole. I wouldn't knowingly give another penny if it goes into the current owners pockets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) Don't know why TR gets such a raw deal on here... He will have spent countless hours and covered thousands of miles driving 45 minutes outwards from Swindon town centre and back, in all directions of the compass.. Selflessly and forensically looking at every single piece of land within that zone so he can build the Robins a new stadium.. He could though possibly save himself a lot of time and fuel by putting "Abbey Stadium" into the sat nav.. I believe there is a track already there at this location, and a new stadium is already being built on it I have heard.. Sounds like it could be just what the Robins need.. Edited April 19, 2023 by mikebv 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 3 hours ago, thecoombdog said: I'm going to ask the question because if its true then it will make me think twice about going to Poole. I wouldn't knowingly give another penny if it goes into the current owners pockets. Fair play to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 9 hours ago, fatface said: 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. ...I guess hat he was heavily influenced by father Bob who was very headstrong but always remained loyal to his chargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 9 hours ago, thecoombdog said: 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! ...actually I think if Martin had moved to Swindon the bigger track would have improved him and supporters do make a habit of cheering on "villains" when they appear for your team. There was no bigger "villain" than Steve Gresham when he visited Blunsden in opposition but soon became a "hero" when he signed for the "Budgies!" Incidently I also think that Gordon Kennett should have joined Swindon after the closure of White City instead of returning to Eastbourne but he was well looked after by the aforementioned Bob Dugard and felt comfortable riding for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 56 minutes ago, steve roberts said: There was no bigger "villain" than Steve Gresham when he visited Blunsden in opposition but soon became a "hero" when he signed for the "Budgies!" I used to go Eastville in those two seasons, crowds of around 8/9K, dog track left a lot to be desired as a race track though. However, you could get closer to the racing as a result. I can still picture Michael Lee flying around the outside, just a few feet in front of me. Quite scary. As for Steve Gresham, you are right there Steve, I didn't know a single Swindon fan who liked him in the Bulldog's colours. He turned that around when he joined the Robins though, he was a hard rider and rarely gave up. A nice man off the track, I believe.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 hour ago, YerRopes said: I used to go Eastville in those two seasons, crowds of around 8/9K, dog track left a lot to be desired as a race track though. However, you could get closer to the racing as a result. I can still picture Michael Lee flying around the outside, just a few feet in front of me. Quite scary. As for Steve Gresham, you are right there Steve, I didn't know a single Swindon fan who liked him in the Bulldog's colours. He turned that around when he joined the Robins though, he was a hard rider and rarely gave up. A nice man off the track, I believe.. There was an interesting interview with Steve Gresham in "Backtrack" a few years back. He was a bosom pal of Scott Autrey...like chalk and cheese in personalities one would have thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 8 hours ago, thecoombdog said: I'm going to ask the question because if its true then it will make me think twice about going to Poole. I wouldn't knowingly give another penny if it goes into the current owners pockets. When they spoke to peter shroek tonight he indicated that they (Oxford) put the Swindon team together and included the best so they could have a fair challenge. so I think you may be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 2 hours ago, YerRopes said: I used to go Eastville in those two seasons, crowds of around 8/9K, dog track left a lot to be desired as a race track though. However, you could get closer to the racing as a result. I can still picture Michael Lee flying around the outside, just a few feet in front of me. Quite scary. As for Steve Gresham, you are right there Steve, I didn't know a single Swindon fan who liked him in the Bulldog's colours. He turned that around when he joined the Robins though, he was a hard rider and rarely gave up. A nice man off the track, I believe.. They didn’t call him Steve the heave for nothing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Toady said: When they spoke to peter shroek tonight he indicated that they (Oxford) put the Swindon team together and included the best so they could have a fair challenge. so I think you may be right If that was the best I would hate to see the worst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Toady said: They didn’t call him Steve the heave for nothing ! ...he wasn't adversed to getting involved in off-track "scuffles" either as Ian Thomas and Barry Briggs would testify! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandking072 Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Would anyone have the race times for this meeting please? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 8 hours ago, orion said: If that was the best I would hate to see the worst Yeh I should have said of available riders. They also spoke to roscoe about the Swindon situation who came across a bit sheepish and could only say” let’s see what happens”, not the roscoe of old who always had plenty to say ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, sandking072 said: Would anyone have the race times for this meeting please? Thanks in advance. 1/ 57.66, 2/59.97, 3/ 58.34, 4/ 58.32, 5/ 58.50, 6/ 58.91, 7/ 59.71, 8/ 60.00, 9/59.65, 10/ 60.35, 11/ 59.38, 12/ 59.56, 13/ 59.79, 14/ 60.50 Sorry missed the last one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Ht 15 59.66 Note that ht 1 was just 0.05 outside the track record 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, arnieg said: Ht 15 59.66 Note that ht 1 was just 0.05 outside the track record Thank you!, yes it was very close to the record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) Did many Swoinedown fans make the trip up the a420, was it record crowd? According to the Swindon Advertiser nearly 1000 Robins fans were there, out of 3500? Possible track share with the Ox.? A mate had a ticket was going to go but had to work late, a case for paying on the door on the day, lost 22 quid. Sack Rosco, and Doyle and Ellis. didn't win a race. Good luck to Oxfam for the season, with all these tracks closing a beacon of light for British speedway. Edited April 20, 2023 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, auntie doris said: Did many Swoinedown fans make the trip up the a420, was it record crowd? According to the Swindon Advertiser nearly 1000 Robins fans were there, out of 3500? Possible track share with the Ox.? A mate had a ticket was going to go but had to work late, a case for paying on the door on the day, lost 22 quid. Sack Rosco, and Doyle and Ellis. didn't win a race. Good luck to Oxfam for the season, with all these tracks closing a beacon of light for British speedway. You can buy a ticket when you get to the stadium, but online only as far as I'm aware. It's been done to death since Oxford reopened so I doubt it's changing anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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