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Beowulf

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  1. Rode for Wolves. (didnt see the post from 847084) Wolves rode a match at Lonigo in Italy, I wonder if it was anythng to do with the link to Marzotto ?
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    Brummies 2024...

    I have followed the Wolves home and away since 1967. As I am Indian, the make-up of the crowd has always been of interest to me. At no point have I seen a big increase in the ethnic support. I can't say why that is, and to be fair my family think I am weird following speedway. Speedway's current problems are such that it is in a gradual,but persistent decline, and aiming at 1 specific demographic I don't think will make much difference. As to attracting Wolves fans I wish the Brummies well but I would not bank on it. When Wolves were closed in 82/83 I went to 1 meeting and that was at Perry Barr. And that was with Hans Nielsen our previous No.1. Without your own team it is just not the same. My football team is WWFC and I don't bother watching anybody else either.
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    Oxford Spires 2024

    For oldies like me, it should have been Cheetahs.
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    Brummies 2024...

    Peter Adams, one of the most successful team managers ever. I doubt that he told his riders how to set their bikes up. (And no, I am NOT saying Ermolenko will be as good as Adams)
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    Brummies 2024...

    One of the biggest losses for Wolves was that of track curator Doc Bridgett retiring due to ill health. During his tenure the racing was superb, passing inside and outside. Wolves won multiple track of the year awards as voted by referees and riders. Size and shape was irrelevant then. All this with limited access to the track due to the greyhounds. Subsequent curators have tried their best but really Bridgett was unmatchable.
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    Idea for seating ?

    Looks alright to be honest, how much though is I suppose the deciding factor.
  7. Beowulf

    Oxford Spires 2024

    Having been a fan since 1967, I used to love weekly speedway and it's demise is disappointing particularly when it's more to do with the influence of foreign leagues, GP'S etc rather than the willingness of fans to turn up regularly. You mention the patchy fixture list, well that is something the fans have to endure rather than enjoy. Any promoter would give their eye teeth for weekly attendances. As for cost Oxford should be able to come with packages for those who want to attend 1,2 or all 3 leagues. I must admit running 3 leagues is exceedingly ambitious and I wish the promotion the very best of luck.
  8. With apologies to 847084, thought this would be a better way to continue the discussion. From the local Express & Star newspaper:- https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/speedway/2023/11/02/wolves-new-speedway-track-hope/ The club are looking at a site which would host speedway, motocross and potentially BMX. If a BMX track is installed that would result in a grant from the Olympic Committee. I imagine that any stadium would be 'very low key'. I seem to remember that Peter Adams, as an architect, designed Vojens for Ole Olsen (someone let me know if that is incorrect). But hey we don't want to get ahead of ourselves just yet.
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    Well I apologise for my original comment, and wait see what he can do for the club.
  10. Beowulf

    Wolverhampton 2025

    Has Tai offered a couple of earrings and some free tattoo sessions ?
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    When the football club were in trouble the council stepped in. I believe they own the land on which Molineux stands, Wolves own the infrastructure ie the stadium. Therefore, the council control what happens on that land. I, obviously stand to be corrected on this, if it has changed. So if the council own the rumoured site at i54, I would take that as a very positive sign. They are not going to pump loads of money in, but if they 'allow' speedway a presence, that would be a very good start.
  12. Beowulf

    Wolverhampton 2025

    No chance of that in the long run either. Wolves Council will be unwilling/incapable of providing the same level of support that Belle Vue have had from Manchester Council.
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    I used to love it when we rode on a Friday. Great night out, and still had the weekend to come. And not having to et up for work.
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    Agreed, Monmore easy to get to, very close to the town/city centre.
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    I believe that with the i54 site where Jaguar Landrover are both councils colloboated together ( I don't know whose land it is) to deliver economic benefits to the area. As a hypothetical example, if the i54 land was owned by Wolverhampton but access to it was via South Staffs ? Anyway best to wait until the location is revealed, might be somewhere totally different.
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    Wolverhampton 2025

    I live about a mile from Monmore. In 15 minutes I can almost be in Walsall, and wouldn't want a track there.
  17. Beowulf

    Wolverhampton 2025

    Track, pits and grass banking will do me for starters ! The key thing is planning permission. A site at i54 has been mentioned and that could be under the auspices of South Staffs council, or jointly with Wolverhampton council, so that particular site might have complications but we can't consider anything until the location is revealed. The site that they are looking at is within 15 minutes of Wolverhampton, and you can go a fair way in 15 minutes of driving.
  18. I think the greyhound welfare thing is a bit of a red herring, never seemed to be a problem in the past.
  19. The Entain group run the racecourse and Monmore Green. Now I dont know much about gryhound racing but having 2 greyhound tracks in the same city would seem foolish ? I can only assume Entain will try and sell Monmore Green for redevelopment, hence preparing the gound by booting out the speedway. Planning permission granted :- Plans for a new greyhound racing track at Wolverhampton Racecourse have been approved by council bosses. The plans, submitted by owners Arena Racing Company (Arc), show it will be built opposite the grandstand at the Dunstall Park site. "Our aspiration is that [it] can become a landmark venue for greyhound racing," said racing division managing director Mark Spincer. "Greyhound welfare is a hugely important aspect of our business." Arc worked closely with Sports Turf Research Institute on their proposal, and looks forward to working with them, as well as the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, on making sure the facilities meet the highest possible welfare standards. "With many of the facilities already in place, we are confident that it would prove a popular venue with greyhound owners, trainers and fans alike,” Mr Spincer added. Acting on behalf of the company, Matthew Pardoe, director of Moorside Planning said “there are likely to be four greyhound meetings per week – two evenings and two daytimes." "Most meetings are attended by 50 to 100 patrons and the only exception would be a Friday or Saturday evening, when up to 500 people could attend.” Arc is the largest horse and greyhound racing group in the UK, and operates 16 racecourses and five greyhound stadia around the country, as well as a few golf courses and hotels. Popular with fans ? When they expect 50 100 people there in the week. What a joke.
  20. I estimate that I have been to around 80 different tracks. Some I have enjoyed and some I haven't. But not for 1 second have I wanted any of those tracks to be lost to the sport.
  21. Well the one positive about tomorrow, is knowing an idiot like you won't be there.
  22. That's an update from what was said on Monday and the previous week. As it says above, it is a change after receiving feedback. Thanks for posting.
  23. A liitle note for non-Wolves fans, entry will only be via the production of a readmission ticket from any previous meeting this season. CVS has said he has had many enquiries from fans who have never been to Monmore Greenand wish to so. However, as proved a few meetings ago there is a capacity limit to the stadium. Therefore in order to ensure that regular Wolves fans do not miss out from attending the meeting, the readmission ticket system has been put in place.
  24. Beowulf

    2024

    Spot on. Disenfranchise the Brummie fans with a change of name and and is of virtually no incentive for Wolves fans to attend either.
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