Col Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Technik said: I see any one of six riders could be at number 1 or number 6 I'm certain Janowski will never be at #6! I'll be exceptionally surprised if any of the other Spires riders in the team get within a point & half of Janowski average wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Technik said: I know Reading FC have a skyline on their shirts & it looks awful. Ah the iconic skyline of Reading, no wonder it looks awful on the shirt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 49 minutes ago, arnieg said: Ah the iconic skyline of Reading, no wonder it looks awful on the shirt It's certainly no Slough.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: I went to see the Doc about it last week. Said there's a lot of it around and gave me some ointment but so far, no better It should be the Rebels. I'm adamant on that. I'm actually upset that it isn't! For some reason I think I would actually go more if it was (this possibly makes me slightly weird, but I can live with it). Opening night they could have Dag Lovaas, Lee Kilby, John Davis, and others there. Return of the Rebels. I'd love it. I'd get well nostalgic. Missed opportunity I reckon. Somebody should start a petition. I'd sign it. "Spires" my backside. Rubbish. May as well be calling them the Oxford "Corn Dollies" or the Oxford "New Theatres". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 I am sure the Swindon fans would take any of those names just to have their team back. As far as not going because of a name you’re the one losing out, never heard anything like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Toady said: I am sure the Swindon fans would take any of those names just to have their team back. As far as not going because of a name you’re the one losing out, never heard anything like it ! I am a Swindon fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 3:43 PM, lisa-colette said: Can Oxford even fit another KOC in! well Poole Definitely can't how many times have you failed to complete the jubilee cup Don't think Oxford have failed to run a meeting yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, mel said: well Poole Definitely can't how many times have you failed to complete the jubilee cup Don't think Oxford have failed to run a meeting yet We actually gave Leicester seven dates to complete it this season. So think you are looking at the wrong team for that! I didn't mean it as a critical opinion towards Oxford. Just that they have a lot of meetings to fit in and that is without factoring the British weather! So it would be easier for them if they didn't have the KOC to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 16 hours ago, Technik said: The Oxford team is going to be interesting as the season unfolds. I see any one of six riders could be at number 1 or number 6 only the rising star in Aston Boughen is almost asured to remain at reserve. I'm still not getting to grips with the "Spires" nickname. I always think a nickname or emblem should be something a child can draw & understand. The only place a city skyline has worked for me is on the credits of Frasier. I know Reading FC have a skyline on their shirts & it looks awful. But surely it must be linked to the spire of the cathedral? If that's the case then fair play to them for paying homage to the culture of the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, StarBoy said: But surely it must be linked to the spire of the cathedral? If that's the case then fair play to them for paying homage to the culture of the city I think this is the source https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Oxford-City-of-Dreaming-Spires/#:~:text=Oxford is the county town,architecture of these university buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 18 hours ago, Sir Sidney said: I think this is the source https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Oxford-City-of-Dreaming-Spires/#:~:text=Oxford is the county town,architecture of these university buildings. Nothing wrong with dreaming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 9:03 PM, Technik said: The Oxford team is going to be interesting as the season unfolds. I see any one of six riders could be at number 1 or number 6 only the rising star in Aston Boughen is almost asured to remain at reserve. I'm still not getting to grips with the "Spires" nickname. I always think a nickname or emblem should be something a child can draw & understand. The only place a city skyline has worked for me is on the credits of Frasier. I know Reading FC have a skyline on their shirts & it looks awful. On 12/7/2023 at 8:32 AM, Col said: I'm certain Janowski will never be at #6! I'll be exceptionally surprised if any of the other Spires riders in the team get within a point & half of Janowski average wise. Was gonna say the same thing, if you think Janowski could drop to reserve or Kerr move up to number one, you need your head checked lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 It’s good to see Janowski back in British speedway but is one rider I’ve never been impressed by. He isn’t the bench mark signing like Emil but it’s great to see the standard of riders improving. fwiw Oxford have quite a few hit and miss signings. Probably do fine at home (which is important for any side) but may but less successful away. Good to see them in the top flight and I wish them well. Hope to make it down to Cowley in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, stevebrum said: It’s good to see Janowski back in British speedway but is one rider I’ve never been impressed by. He isn’t the bench mark signing like Emil but it’s great to see the standard of riders improving. fwiw Oxford have quite a few hit and miss signings. Probably do fine at home (which is important for any side) but may but less successful away. Good to see them in the top flight and I wish them well. Hope to make it down to Cowley in 2024. Few more top names coming back ...Can only be good 4 British Speedway... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 I'm wondering about the 10 match pass that you can buy. Does anyone know if two people can share one pass - ie 5 matches each when going together? Might be worth getting one to be used by me and my son if it can be used this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 1:24 PM, Sir Sidney said: I think this is the source https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Oxford-City-of-Dreaming-Spires/#:~:text=Oxford is the county town,architecture of these university buildings. They should have held a competition for locals to suggest nicknames, and then vote on a shortlist. An excellent marketing exercise. Otherwise, alongside the Cheetahs, they could have chosen another cat nickname, e.g. the Oxford Ocelots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Grachan said: I'm wondering about the 10 match pass that you can buy. Does anyone know if two people can share one pass - ie 5 matches each when going together? Might be worth getting one to be used by me and my son if it can be used this way. Why not email the club and ask the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: Why not email the club and ask the question But he no like the nickname Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 41 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: They should have held a competition for locals to suggest nicknames, and then vote on a shortlist. Only if you wanted them to end up being called "Oxford Cheetah McCheetahface". With Oxford being synonymous with boating, it might have been better to honour the local river and called the team "Oxford Isis" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Triple.H. said: Why not email the club and ask the question Yeah. I will do that. I had already looked on the website to see if there was an address there. I reckon me and my son could do 5 a year and it would be a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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