E I Addio 15,845 Posted July 31, 2017 It seems the senses of opinion is that Buster has done the right thing. With the exception of a few , and I mean a few, it is only Poole posters who disagree with what has happened. As per normal they can't see further than the end of their noses. All they are concerned with is their own little castle. Well I am not a Poole fan (in fact I have on ocasion be accused of being a Poole hater) but I think Chapman is out of order. We can argue about the merits or otherwise of the sacking but to to it in a vindictive way that stops their potential for earning a living does Chapman no credit as a promoter and even less as BSPA chairman. His lack of man management or comunication skills are legendary. His behaviour when things don't go his way is beyond the pale. I still remember him kicking in the door of the ref's box because he disagreed with a referee's decision while an injured rider was laying on the track with a broken back. That's what he thinks of riders. SCB's thread about Chapman in the Discussions section is not without merit. this is a cloud that will hang over him for a log time. At a time when the sport cant afford to lose a single fan he will be driving a few more away. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 I am obviously one of the few who disagree with this. The manner in the the way Buster has handled this should concern everybody. As a club Kings Lynn are just about on their backside, people used to look upto how they conducted things on and off track and now people are walking away, quitting or getting sacked and the tracks been way below what is expected. Quite right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelliejim 77 Posted July 31, 2017 And tell me how they have exactly done that ? by walking out on a meeting would have thought that was quite obvious 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 by walking out on a meeting would have thought that was quite obvious So your a rider are you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelliejim 77 Posted July 31, 2017 the whole episode has made Speedway in this country look like the shambles it is maybe this will be the kick up the arse thats needed although i wont hold my breath 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 the whole episode has made Speedway in this country look like the shambles it is maybe this will be the kick up the arse thats needed although i wont hold my breath You never anwered my question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pubichair 160 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Hang on min, that is going too far. I love a good Rooboy rant on twitter, they're brilliant all he ever does is slate everything about British speedway! Even when he broke his back (unfortunately) he slated our doctors and NHS! I read it somewhere can't remember wher though Edited July 31, 2017 by hair 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelliejim 77 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) So your a rider are you ? Back in the 80's i did a few laps around Kingsmead i agree bikes now are different to what i used to ride but its the paying fans that pay the wages treat them like dog muck they wont come back and then nobody has a income i am also the first to admit my riding standard wasnt to the level of Holder and Batch Edited July 31, 2017 by nelliejim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted July 31, 2017 Thankful to read one or two more balanced posts on here after some of the earlier ones spitting venom in the riders' direction. It's appalling by Chapman. Holder has given endless entertainment to speedway fans, Batchelor has been a King's Lynn rider since 2005, and yet they can be treated like dirt and put out of work? You don't need to support their actions in that awful KL meeting with Poole to think that they have been badly treated, and when it is the Chairman of the BSPA who has done it then it is truly a very black day for British speedway. Not only does E I Addio have the best name on the BSF he has also written one of the best posts. Coventry_Bee also (the post not the name). 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,141 Posted July 31, 2017 Once someone is suspended from work there is usually a review taking place during that period. Thats what happened to Chris Holder resulting in his being dismissed. Troy batchelor was so stupid to ride the night after being declared unfit to ride (wrist injury), not only riding, but seemingly without any affects of his injured wrist ie he scored well. Remember 18 months ago when top riders refused to ride at the Belle Vue opening meeting. There was bound to be consequences following that fiasco.......... it just happened. Perhaps referees need to get more involed as to a meeting being called off, or a track not suitable to race. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Back in the 80's i did a few laps around Kingsmead i agree bikes now are different to what i used to ride but its the paying fans that pay the wages treat them like dog muck they wont come back and then nobody has a income i am also the first to admit my riding standard wasnt to the level of Holder and Batch No im not supprised either. Knowhere near i would say.. Edited July 31, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelliejim 77 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) No im not supprised either. Knowhere near i would say.. Yep your correct but i guess selling a few papers makes you a expert as well ! anyway way off topic now the point is Buster has only done to them what they did to him Edited July 31, 2017 by nelliejim 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 Yep your correct but i guess selling a few papers makes you a expert as well ! anyway way off topic now the point is Buster has only done to them what they did to him You have a problem with me selling the Stars ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nelliejim 77 Posted July 31, 2017 You have a problem with me selling the Stars ? you had a problem with me or did i get that wrong if i have i will apologise im big enough to hold my hands up when i am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) you had a problem with me or did i get that wrong if i have i will apologise im big enough to hold my hands up when i am You got it wrong. Ive been a poole fan sinse 1970. you ? Edited July 31, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
