SteelShoe Posted Friday at 10:19 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 10:19 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, Woke23 said: There could be a lot of reasons on why the promotion chose Troy over Cookie. I wouldn't be surprised if it was down to wages though. Workington are running on a limited budget and Mr.Bains has been very vocal about backing the team and bringing the numbers in. I really hope speedway at Workington is here to stay for the foreseeable but it doesn't seem promising after only two seasons. Would imagine all clubs are running on a limited budget just some more limited than others. One thing I would say that doesn't apply to Andrew is that he is very vocal. A generally unassuming guy who loves Speedway and achieved something worthy of praise. He has done this through sheer hard work and a shrewd business eye which has enabled him to acquire services and materials at a cost that has made the project achievable. He is probably not in a position where he can afford to suffer sizeable financial losses every season. He wants Championship level speedway to be sustainable while supplying the fans with top entertaining racing in the process. The least we can do is support the club.I believe it is a 10 year project so don't understand why you feel it doesn't seem promising after only 2 seasons. At the very worst the future holds NDL racing. Edited Friday at 10:23 PM by SteelShoe 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted Friday at 10:25 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 10:25 PM 11 minutes ago, Neila said: Time to be more positive in your posts, get behind the comets and stop bitching about what if so and so signed. We have speedway for another year get behind the team, if you can put your hand in your pocket and do some sponsorship to help the promotion out UTC Imagine calling it bitching when I'm having a discussion on a public forum. A forum is there to engage discussion. Clown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Friday at 10:48 PM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 10:48 PM 22 minutes ago, Woke23 said: Imagine calling it bitching when I'm having a discussion on a public forum. A forum is there to engage discussion. Clown. Being negative about the future of the comets is not very good on a public forum. 🤡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted yesterday at 12:50 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:50 AM 1 hour ago, Neila said: Being negative about the future of the comets is not very good on a public forum. 🤡 Not being negative at all. My first comment was regarding cookie and batch. Both have their flaws and I was trying to spark a discussion in this thread due to it being quiet for a while. My second was regarding the financial situation and I clearly stated I hope the comets are here for the foreseeable. If you can't have a wide range of different topics going on in a forum then what's the point of a forum? This spots got a few wet wipes and snowflakes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted yesterday at 08:22 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:22 AM 7 hours ago, Woke23 said: Not being negative at all. My first comment was regarding cookie and batch. Both have their flaws and I was trying to spark a discussion in this thread due to it being quiet for a while. My second was regarding the financial situation and I clearly stated I hope the comets are here for the foreseeable. If you can't have a wide range of different topics going on in a forum then what's the point of a forum? This spots got a few wet wipes and snowflakes. Pretty much common knowledge that workington owe cookie a large amount of money for a prolonged period last season. This is a forum, where people discuss topics about speedway in general and workinfton comets. Maybe you should leave it @Neila if it offends you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted yesterday at 08:30 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:30 AM 6 minutes ago, Midget said: Pretty much common knowledge that workington owe cookie a large amount of money for a prolonged period last season. This is a forum, where people discuss topics about speedway in general and workinfton comets. Maybe you should leave it @Neila if it offends you It seems everyone new this except Workington fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:57 AM Do they still owe it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted yesterday at 09:00 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:00 AM 29 minutes ago, lewy said: It seems everyone new this except Workington fans Some wouldn't believe it Some heard the rumours But in speedway you never know 100% truth or fiction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted yesterday at 10:23 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:23 AM 1 hour ago, lewy said: It seems everyone new this except Workington fans Have said before lewy since u know so much about what are private matters between andrew and cookie can i have tonights lotto numbers plz? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted yesterday at 01:23 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:23 PM (edited) Send reenforcements . we are going to advance ! by the time it gets around and comes out to the locals , it s send 3 and 4 pence we are going to a dance , SUPPORT THE CLUB AND HELP KEEP IT GOING . dont know what else we can do ,the fans are in a position to keep it going , please support Andrew and Steve as much as you can by turning up and showing support for the sport , Edited 23 hours ago by j2ohh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted yesterday at 02:09 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:09 PM 13 hours ago, Woke23 said: Not being negative at all. My first comment was regarding cookie and batch. Both have their flaws and I was trying to spark a discussion in this thread due to it being quiet for a while. My second was regarding the financial situation and I clearly stated I hope the comets are here for the foreseeable. If you can't have a wide range of different topics going on in a forum then what's the point of a forum? This spots got a few wet wipes and snowflakes. Us with a brain cell know you were starting a discussion/debate. Wouldn’t lower yourself marra getting into a slinging match with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted yesterday at 02:30 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:30 PM https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/23/who-haul-speedway-out-of-1970s-back-into-affections-uk-viewing-public#:~:text=Speedway has a singular financial,%2C it doesn't work. Not much changed in 5 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted yesterday at 02:39 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:39 PM 6 hours ago, Midget said: Pretty much common knowledge that workington owe cookie a large amount of money for a prolonged period last season. This is a forum, where people discuss topics about speedway in general and workinfton comets. Maybe you should leave it @Neila if it offends you The only person I would believe here is Andrew. I would bet if there was any truth in it he won't be owed anything now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted yesterday at 04:22 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 04:22 PM (edited) 4 hours ago, j2ohh said: SUPPORT THE CLUB AND HELP KEEP IT GOING . Edited 23 hours ago by j2ohh double post. ii am human , i make mistakes , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago (edited) 5 hours ago, CTD26 said: Us with a brain cell know you were starting a discussion/debate. Wouldn’t lower yourself marra getting into a slinging match with them. I won't bother in future. I can see why some people leave the forum though. Edited 21 hours ago by Woke23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Anyone watching the crump solo classic? Bought it a month ago because I got my dates completely wrong. Shame Tate isn't riding but Bowes looked solid in his first heat. Gated well and had plenty of speed. I'm sure having his own machinery (if he does) and track experience is playing a part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 34 minutes ago, Woke23 said: Anyone watching the crump solo classic? Bought it a month ago because I got my dates completely wrong. Shame Tate isn't riding but Bowes looked solid in his first heat. Gated well and had plenty of speed. I'm sure having his own machinery (if he does) and track experience is playing a part. Yeah I’m watching it too. He looks good, blip in his second ride but held his own for most the race just now against Becker and tungate, that mistake cost him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Just now, CTD26 said: Yeah I’m watching it too. He looks good, blip in his second ride but held his own for most the race just now against Becker and tungate, that mistake cost him. Yeh, he looks like he'll be a good rider for us. Gates well and the little mistake taking the bend too wide was punished by two good riders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago I think Bowes has an important part to play for Workington. If he can just keep his assessed average, not easy for a first season in GB, then that keeps Hook & Foord at reserve for longer. As that could be the strongest (if not one of the strongest) reserve pairing in the league. Gives Workington real strength at the bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted 29 minutes ago Report Share Posted 29 minutes ago Should we be worried about tate pulling out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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