Starman2006 2,353 Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) As long as there is dog racing I can see the speedway continuing in the present stadium. The stadium is fit for purpose but looking tired. But won't get any better. You need to get up a working party before next season and go and spruce the place up a bit. Edited October 7, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted October 8, 2017 Definitely riding at the Shabbey next year , have been told the current talk is that the current stadium will stay and be taken in a bit to allow the build of houses in the small car park by the main gates in , I reckon the land proposed for the never going to happen new stadium will be incorporated into the out of town shopping complex which will be built with no drainage issues...any spare paint anyone? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted October 14, 2017 No, Reading were League Champions when Tilehurst closed and was redeveloped in 1973/74. That might in part explain the rush to get them operating again in 1975. I was on about another team that closed after winning a league. I wasn't referring to Reading. Well done to the Robin's and good luck with the new stadium build as I quite like my occasional visits to the Abbey Ellesmere Port won the 1985 National League and closed immediately after That is the team I was on about. A great team with the Owen brother's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,133 Posted October 14, 2017 Housing complex on what was Ellesmere Port speedway is well on the way to completion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted October 14, 2017 I was on about another team that closed after winning a league. I wasn't referring to Reading. Well done to the Robin's and good luck with the new stadium build as I quite like my occasional visits to the Abbey  That is the team I was on about. A great team with the Owen brother's Only Joe rode for Ellesmere Port - for just that final 1985 season.  The Gunners had been closed for a few years prior to Mervyn Porter's brave attempt to re-establish the sport at Thornton Road but the crowds just weren't there, even with a championship-winning team. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted October 14, 2017 Only Joe rode for Ellesmere Port - for just that final 1985 season. Â The Gunners had been closed for a few years prior to Mervyn Porter's brave attempt to re-establish the sport at Thornton Road but the crowds just weren't there, even with a championship-winning team. . Richie Owen rode for the Gunners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted October 14, 2017 Richie Owen rode for the Gunners I think he meant Tom, don't you? Richie's role was rather minor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 15, 2017 all the above is very interesting however ae the topic is Swindon Stadium, any updates on the progress or lack of 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) all the above is very interesting however ae the topic is Swindon Stadium, any updates on the progress or lack of All conversations drift away from the main topic sometimes so there's no need for that attitude. If there WAS any news on Swindon stadium it would certainly be here now. Â In future I will submit my posts to you for approval of course. Edited October 16, 2017 by Rob McCaffery 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,740 Posted October 16, 2017 I think he meant Tom, don't you? Richie's role was rather minor. Â 45 appearances in 1985 suggests otherwise (4.78 average). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted October 16, 2017 Sorry, I forgot to insert the words 'not' and 'dream on'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 16, 2017 All conversations drift away from the main topic sometimes so there's no need for that attitude. If there WAS any news on Swindon stadium it would certainly be here now. Â In future I will submit my posts to you for approval of course. Someone got out of bed the wrong side this morning 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted October 16, 2017 Someone got out of bed the wrong side this morning Petty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted October 17, 2017 Petty he's dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted October 17, 2017 he's dead Poor taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites