ray c 2,299 Posted November 28, 2017 No lisa as they keep telling us it's.all matts fault not 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,660 Posted November 28, 2017 I thought only the non-play off teams from last season voted for that rule? Does anyone on here really know who voted for what.I think people are just guessing what promoters voted for whichever rule changes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,889 Posted November 28, 2017 FB I think you may have mis-heard or misunderstood the comments in the video. He was talking about naming the first 4 riders in the 70thAnniversary meeting during the week and then the next 4 at fortnightly intervals. Brand values and brand awareness are much more than simply a new logo. PIRATES and POOLE are the brand and we all now look forward to see how they are marketed, promoted and publicised - especially through social media, the website a nd the traditional media methods. Partially right - but to have PIRATES POOLE on the new logo is not in line with the current brand no matter which way you look at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,300 Posted November 28, 2017 I think he is a complete xxx but he does best for poole speedway.[/quote He's the most successful promoter of the modern era, there is not one Club in the country who wouldn't want him as their promoter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted November 28, 2017 I think he is a complete xxx but he does best for poole speedway.[/quote He's the most successful promoter of the modern era, there is not one Club in the country who wouldn't want him as their promoter Substitute would for the word in bold above and it is more accurate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted November 28, 2017 So it now seems that Ford is the driving force behind a new rule that any GP riders who didn't ride in the league last year will be re-assessed at 9. Who does that effect? Zagar.. Pawlicki.. Kildemand.. Ah yes. That's Poole's three biggest rivals again. Got to hand it to him, once again he pulls the strings to ensure his club are up the top... but once again taking the sport down with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted November 28, 2017 ame="Arthur Fry" post="3064209" timestamp="1511892747"] Substitute would for the word in bold above and it is more accurate Speedway is not much different to some other sports who have had success. Take Football - Man U fans loved Ferguson while most other teams fans either hated or disliked the guy. You will always have those that like the guy and some who hate Ford. The important thing is that near enough all Poole fans and Supporters think he is the best Promoter in the modern age of Speedway Promotion. That's all that really matters to those who like the Club. Others can, and on this forum certainly do voice their opinion. His success over the last 10 plus years is unmatched. His team selection other than what happened in the last 2 years has been good with plenty of young and exciting riders having ridden for the club. Even Ferguson didn't win the league every year, but judge Ford on Poole's long term performance and what he has brought to the club. Just have to accept that many not associated to the club will not like him for whatever reason they deem fit, which wont list here as one can only smile and admire his long term record and even today what he is trying to do to keep the club one step head of the others. If he could get say Woryna at 4.65 GSA then good luck to the guy for having the foresight to sign him so early as certainly no other club made the effort to go and sign him. Of course some will scream and shout UNFAIR but that's just typical of people envious of a promoter having made a proactive move. If it backfires and he gets higher so be it as still a decent signing despite the fact he has NO experience other than as a young 20 year old in his first season on UK tracks where like a lot of young guys be it a Brit or a foreigner he was learning the ropes. Who knows how he will ride UK tracks again. Cant help also thinking that maybe had he signed for say a Somerset/Rye House or Leicester, then chances are little to no noise would be made as those clubs would not be viewed as serious title contenders. Anyway the snipers wont stop and all Poole fans can do is let them have their Forum moment if it makes them feel better. Fords record of success at the club is all that matters as well as the supporters who turn up to see the club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted November 28, 2017 Speedway is not much different to some other sports who have had success. Take Football - Man U fans loved Ferguson while most other teams fans either hated or disliked the guy. You will always have those that like the guy and some who hate Ford. The important thing is that near enough all Poole fans and Supporters think he is the best Promoter in the modern age of Speedway Promotion. That's all that really matters to those who like the Club. Others can, and on this forum certainly do voice their opinion. His success over the last 10 plus years is unmatched. His team selection other than what happened in the last 2 years has been good with plenty of young and exciting riders having ridden for the club. Even Ferguson didn't win the league every year, but judge Ford on Poole's long term performance and what he has brought to the club. Just have to accept that many not associated to the club will not like him for whatever reason they deem fit, which wont list here as one can only smile and admire his long term record and even today what he is trying to do to keep the club one step head of the others. If he could get say Woryna at 4.65 GSA then good luck to the guy for having the foresight to sign him so early as certainly no other club made the effort to go and sign him. Of course some will scream and shout UNFAIR but that's just typical of people envious of a promoter having made a proactive move. If it backfires and he gets higher so be it as still a decent signing despite the fact he has NO experience other than as a young 20 year old in his first season on UK tracks where like a lot of young guys be it a Brit or a foreigner he was learning the ropes. Who knows how he will ride UK tracks again. Cant help also thinking that maybe had he signed for say a Somerset/Rye House or Leicester, then chances are little to no noise would be made as those clubs would not be viewed as serious title contenders. Anyway the snipers wont stop and all Poole fans can do is let them have their Forum moment if it makes them feel better. Fords record of success at the club is all that matters as well as the supporters who turn up to see the club. Ferguson never manipulated the rules and regulations though did he. Hardly a credible comparison 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted November 28, 2017 You have to have little to no knowledge of the sport to not realise why Ford is disliked and its certainly not for the success of his team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted November 28, 2017 You have to have little to no knowledge of the sport to not realise why Ford is disliked and its certainly not for the success of his team. So, tell us all why Matt is disliked ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted November 28, 2017 So, tell us all why Matt is disliked ? He isn't. They are just jealous because our promoter knows what is best for British Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted November 28, 2017 So it now seems that Ford is the driving force behind a new rule that any GP riders who didn't ride in the league last year will be re-assessed at 9. Who does that effect? Zagar.. Pawlicki.. Kildemand.. Ah yes. That's Poole's three biggest rivals again. Got to hand it to him, once again he pulls the strings to ensure his club are up the top... but once again taking the sport down with it. But others must have voted for it, I can't see Leicester doing that as i thought they were going for Dudek and Vaculik in the same team? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,091 Posted November 28, 2017 You have to have little to no knowledge of the sport to not realise why Ford is disliked and its certainly not for the success of his team. It is partly the success of the team and partly pushing the rules. But others must have voted for it, I can't see Leicester doing that as i thought they were going for Dudek and Vaculik in the same team? Of course others voted for it. Its just people trying to have a go at Matt Ford again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted November 28, 2017 Jealousy comes to mind . i see ppf changed his name again ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
