stevehone 3,429 Posted May 8, 2017 a mascot as often as possible, get a picture with rider of their choice. get a few kids on the parade truck, gets them involved and they remember it, they're the future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrss 691 Posted May 9, 2017 Yes. I do enjoy watching Rob Lambert. Problem is his passes are usually the only ones in the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 9, 2017 Lambert is the only Shining BRIGHT part in the "racing " bit of speedway racing at the AFA at the moment. Of course we have been very fortunate to have seen him develop from those first National league stupendous appearances and been fearful every year that he would be tempted away. But I have never believed that one man in one race is " worth the price of admission alone". Go Lambo! The world is your oyster! Step up to the plate the other six please. especially our new superstar if you want the fans believe that you really want to be part of the KL Stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted May 9, 2017 Lambert is the only Shining BRIGHT part in the "racing " bit of speedway racing at the AFA at the moment. Of course we have been very fortunate to have seen him develop from those first National league stupendous appearances and been fearful every year that he would be tempted away. But I have never believed that one man in one race is " worth the price of admission alone". Go Lambo! The world is your oyster! Step up to the plate the other six please. especially our new superstar if you want the fans believe that you really want to be part of the KL Stars. I believe King's Lynn are holding Lambert's progression back. He needs to be at a club with a ruthless winning mentality. I just feel his career is in 'the comfort zone' and could stall. King's Lynn, Newcastle, Germany, 3rd tier of Polish Speedway. It's all too easy a choice to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted May 9, 2017 I believe King's Lynn are holding Lambert's progression back. He needs to be at a club with a ruthless winning mentality. I just feel his career is in 'the comfort zone' and could stall. King's Lynn, Newcastle, Germany, 3rd tier of Polish Speedway. It's all too easy a choice to make. Surely it's Robert's choice? Obviously he wants to get into first division Polish speedway but it's ruthless and you MUST perform or you are out on your arse. He's getting the experience over there, getting contacts, making it work, he's 19 and has 15/20 years ahead of him .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted May 9, 2017 I believe King's Lynn are holding Lambert's progression back. He needs to be at a club with a ruthless winning mentality. I just feel his career is in 'the comfort zone' and could stall. King's Lynn, Newcastle, Germany, 3rd tier of Polish Speedway. It's all too easy a choice to make. I wouldn't disagree with any of the above - for me he's not progressed the way he should have . He's got to a level and not broken through it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted May 9, 2017 If Holder was still at Poole & dropping his average, people on here would accuse Matt Ford of cheating. Why is nobody questioning Buster ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted May 9, 2017 If Holder was still at Poole & dropping his average, people on here would accuse Matt Ford of cheating. Why is nobody questioning Buster ? that's a very good question 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted May 9, 2017 If Holder was still at Poole & dropping his average, people on here would accuse Matt Ford of cheating. Why is nobody questioning Buster ? Because sticking with under performing riders is the norm for Lynn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theboss 727 Posted May 9, 2017 Because sticking with under performing riders is the norm for Lynn It wasn't always 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted May 9, 2017 If Holder was still at Poole & dropping his average, people on here would accuse Matt Ford of cheating. Why is nobody questioning Buster ?Matt was dealing with his underperforming number one, by telling him his days are numbered for Poole. I can't believe that Holder won't sort his form out .... maybe, maybe not, we can capitalise on his poor form .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted May 9, 2017 Once upon a time, to me British Speedway was a religion. My whole world revolved round speedway. I can remember going to every meeting, home and away year after year. The rows it caused between the wife and I were countless.. I use to meet up with Alan Littlechild and off we went. It not as though we were going to win, but the fight and passion, the atmosphere, the excitement , the banter , made it all worthwhile. I remember one year going to Coatbridge and winning , next we were in Newcastle and got well beaten. Miles and time meant nothing. You had this feeling of belonging to the club. They appreciated you and you, in return stayed loyal with your support.... How times have changed. Even when losing, Alan and Cyril always had their finger on the pulse. The fans always knew what was going on and what they were thinking of. Now we are a club with possibly the worst communication with the fans ever. It is run as one big secret making the fans feel unimportant... If the promotion are as distant with the riders as they are the fans its little wonder they perform like they do., Peter Adams, with his finger on the pulse, has stolen a march on every club with his forward thinking. Just for once, I would have loved that to have been our team.. But good luck to them . Having won 26 out of their last 30 races at home they sure are looking mighty strong. That's the difference. between them and Lynn. Here the fans are aware of our short falls and are only to willing to suggest their opinions. We don't hear a Dickie bird from the club, not even a view or response or a whisper., Yet someone like Adams goes out and sorts its.... Me... It wouldn't bother me if I go now or not. I hate feeling as if I'm being taken for a ride...... All the good times have gone. We have pay good money to watch processional races, The generated atmosphere is false . The riders think their Gods and we have to bow to their every whim. Where once they would mix and talk with the fans now they cant wait to go.. Its a far cry to the sport that ruled my life for more years than I care to remember..... I feel sorry for the young supporters who don't know any different, At least my memory banks are full of all the good times that Speedway once was..... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted May 9, 2017 In the times you were talking about I was a child so didn't know the feeling you had back then. In those days though I do know there was so much more money in British Speedway, I guess the promoters were full time promoters so of course could give their club more time and energy. A bit like Polish speedway now I guess. Also in those days you were obviously close to the promoter, so it was totally different to what you see and know from behind the scenes now. You really ought to speak to the management about your concerns ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted May 9, 2017 Very eloquently put GRW. I felt the same and am grateful that I have those wonderful memories of defeats (and a very occasional win) up and down the land and the feeling of belonging. Sadly they are something this generation of fans can only dream of. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted May 9, 2017 Once upon a time, to me British Speedway was a religion. My whole world revolved round speedway. I can remember going to every meeting, home and away year after year. The rows it caused between the wife and I were countless.. I use to meet up with Alan Littlechild and off we went. It not as though we were going to win, but the fight and passion, the atmosphere, the excitement , the banter , made it all worthwhile. I remember one year going to Coatbridge and winning , next we were in Newcastle and got well beaten. Miles and time meant nothing. You had this feeling of belonging to the club. They appreciated you and you, in return stayed loyal with your support.... How times have changed. Even when losing, Alan and Cyril always had their finger on the pulse. The fans always knew what was going on and what they were thinking of. Now we are a club with possibly the worst communication with the fans ever. It is run as one big secret making the fans feel unimportant... If the promotion are as distant with the riders as they are the fans its little wonder they perform like they do., Peter Adams, with his finger on the pulse, has stolen a march on every club with his forward thinking. Just for once, I would have loved that to have been our team.. But good luck to them . Having won 26 out of their last 30 races at home they sure are looking mighty strong. That's the difference. between them and Lynn. Here the fans are aware of our short falls and are only to willing to suggest their opinions. We don't hear a Dickie bird from the club, not even a view or response or a whisper., Yet someone like Adams goes out and sorts its.... Me... It wouldn't bother me if I go now or not. I hate feeling as if I'm being taken for a ride...... All the good times have gone. We have pay good money to watch processional races, The generated atmosphere is false . The riders think their Gods and we have to bow to their every whim. Where once they would mix and talk with the fans now they cant wait to go.. Its a far cry to the sport that ruled my life for more years than I care to remember..... I feel sorry for the young supporters who don't know any different, At least my memory banks are full of all the good times that Speedway once was..... the times you talk of was when I started going to KL 1972 was my first season - in those days all we had for fixtures team updates was Lynn news twice a week and the speedway Star once a week and we was more up to date than we are now with websites Facebook twitter all are instant no waiting it makes the current lack of information a total joke - and when we the fans do have opinions we get labelled key board worriers by our team manager rather than answer some of the questions. Good luck to Trees and the supporters club but it's the promotion that should be bridging the gap between fans and promotion not the supporters club . I'm like you I'm don't care if I go to watch or not now the magic has gone over the years . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
