lbw Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 (edited) Looking to go at least a point better than their last visit the Pirates will arrive at Sandy Lane full of confidence as they remain unbeaten in the league. Sadly Tobias will miss this meeting due to an ankle injury but the good news is he will be back sooner with the injury now being diagnosed as a sprain. Joe Thompson takes his place. Oxford also have a guest in Jacob Hook but the rest of the team lines up as usual with big hitters Sam Masters & Scott Nicholls leading the way. Ashton Boughen has been in better form of late but Pirates have newly crowned British Under 21 Champion Sam Hagon aiming to put his track knowledge to good use to get the better of his opposite number. C'mon the Boyzzzz Edited June 17 by lbw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted June 18 Author Report Share Posted June 18 I will be at Sandy Lane having had my pre meeting flat white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Unfortunately not able to make tomorrow. Rob has Covid so going to watch on BSN. Should be a close one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 8 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Unfortunately not able to make tomorrow. Rob has Covid so going to watch on BSN. Should be a close one. Yes should be a good one, shame Rob and you can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Will be interesting to see what the crowd size is like for this after the Ipswich refund debacle. I normally go with four other people, but two of them aren't coming this time as a result of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 42 minutes ago, BackInTheDHSS said: Will be interesting to see what the crowd size is like for this after the Ipswich refund debacle. I normally go with four other people, but two of them aren't coming this time as a result of that. How much of a discount is being given? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Why should there be reductions/discounts for a 'top' Championship meeting when the abandonment was for a Premiership fixture? Just asking......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 1 hour ago, Beirao said: How much of a discount is being given? A refund of £4 was given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInTheDHSS Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Why should there be reductions/discounts for a 'top' Championship meeting when the abandonment was for a Premiership fixture? Just asking......... Because many Oxford fans are disgruntled at the refund given, myself included. I've decided to suck it up and keep going, but I know at least two people who are boycotting because of it. And I'm not sure why you think there's a difference between Championship and Premiership when it comes to this? Do you think there are Cheetahs fans that don't support the Spires, and vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Why should there be reductions/discounts for a 'top' Championship meeting when the abandonment was for a Premiership fixture? Just asking......... I think fans who feel Oxford have "robbed" them would stay away. They wouldn't be expecting money off this match, but feel let down by the promotion due to the refund for a future Premiership match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairboy Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 From a PR point of view, the £4 refund is probably the first 'mis-step' by the Oxford promotion since the return of speedway to Cowley. I think most Oxford fans, and indeed visiting supporters, would agree that running not 1, not 2, but 3 racing teams deserves enormous credit. Speedway at Oxford is presented with great enthusiasm and professionalism, and this is appreciated by the fans. But I have to say when I read my email about the refund my immediate thought was "This won't go down well". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Its not Oxfords first foray into starting meetings either in the wet or leaving it far too late to call off when the forecasts are incredibly poor. I do appreciate that forecasts can be wonderfully unpredictable but i feel having boxed themselves in with multiple teams and therefore limited fixture days Oxford will always push on with fixtures even if it looks unwise, perhaps its a risk they are just willing to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairboy Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 I guess we will only find out whether or not the promotion feel the 3 team structure has been a success when we see how many teams they put on track in 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 2 hours ago, Chairboy said: From a PR point of view, the £4 refund is probably the first 'mis-step' by the Oxford promotion since the return of speedway to Cowley. I think most Oxford fans, and indeed visiting supporters, would agree that running not 1, not 2, but 3 racing teams deserves enormous credit. Speedway at Oxford is presented with great enthusiasm and professionalism, and this is appreciated by the fans. But I have to say when I read my email about the refund my immediate thought was "This won't go down well". Glasgow gave the same discount after their meeting with Berwick which also got abandoned after heat six. While this is in line with the standard BSPL terms and conditions, it's derisory and badly needs updating/ upgrading. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 56 minutes ago, Beirao said: Glasgow gave the same discount after their meeting with Berwick which also got abandoned after heat six. While this is in line with the standard BSPL terms and conditions, it's derisory and badly needs updating/ upgrading. To late for 3 first time visitors who attended the Glasgow meeting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 The standard refund is pretty rubbish. I also suspect the league had a word with promoters who were more generous and told them not to, but I might be wrong. It's also a great reason for fans who can, to get a season ticket. It's possibly the best reason to get one, not having to worry about this kind of thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 37 minutes ago, Noelinho said: The standard refund is pretty rubbish. I also suspect the league had a word with promoters who were more generous and told them not to, but I might be wrong. It's also a great reason for fans who can, to get a season ticket. It's possibly the best reason to get one, not having to worry about this kind of thing! Doubt the league are too bothered about it. You need to be at every meeting covered by a season ticket to come out marginally ahead, so its a minor benefit but one that doesn't happen every year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, Noelinho said: The standard refund is pretty rubbish. I also suspect the league had a word with promoters who were more generous and told them not to, but I might be wrong. It's also a great reason for fans who can, to get a season ticket. It's possibly the best reason to get one, not having to worry about this kind of thing! Not sure that works with Oxford. Oxford's season ticket Ts&Cs states that it's only 'valid for all 28 scheduled home fixtures'. The wording makes it sound like the Ipswich re-staging won't be included. Edited June 18 by Bojangles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 3 hours ago, Noelinho said: I also suspect the league had a word with promoters who were more generous and told them not to, but I might be wrong. i know that happened a few years ago with Kings Lynn when Buster gave refunds, believe he got a big slap on the wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted June 19 Author Report Share Posted June 19 Really looking forward to tonight''s meeting at Sandy Lane as I drink me pre-meeting flat white in me local Costa. This will be my 4th visit (incl. one rain off) of the season to Oxford where I always enjoy the racing and this time the Pirates will hopefully be the winners in what I expect to be a closely hard fought contest. Mind yers the Poole side is more like a Pirates/Lions select side with Lawson, Hagon, Thompson (Cubs) & Foord (Cubs). Certainly gives the Pirates plenty of roar! Me score-ometer reads a Pirates victory 47-43 to really get a hold on the play offs. If anyone can we can C'mon the Boyzzzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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