waytogo28 2,054 Posted September 16, 2017 SPOKE to someone today who had a conversation with a prominent promoter. He said that he was disappointed at what I wrote in SS and wondered why I was always putting British speedway down. It is in fine shape he said. What planet are some of these guys on? Fast forward to Sept 2018 and there will be 7 of the new 12 Premiership Clubs saying " if fans don't prove they want speedway enough to turn out in droves, they won't have it". And the BSPA Chairman says "The demise of speedway can only be laid at the door of the fans". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 199 Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) extremely disrespectful of two decent performers - I suspect both are a better man than you I'm not the kind of man to mollycoddle people and place them on a pedestal just because they ride a speeday bike - the two riders I mentioned are both crap, saying that isn't deplorable as mentioned by another poster - christ grow a back bone. Edited September 16, 2017 by Hacksaw Jim Duggan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted September 16, 2017 SPOKE to someone today who had a conversation with a prominent promoter. He said that he was disappointed at what I wrote in SS and wondered why I was always putting British speedway down. It is in fine shape he said. What planet are some of these guys on? And I would put good money on him being part of the current MC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 199 Posted September 16, 2017 I agree with you. I wouldn't haved 'Liked' the Post though. Oh please! Nothing more i wish for than validation from a man who spends all day on the forum of a sport he doesn't even attend! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted September 16, 2017 Oh please! Nothing more i wish for than validation from a man who spends all day on the forum of a sport he doesn't even attend! There's a fishing club down south run by a Mr Shoveller - I'm sure he'd welcome you as a fully-qualified member Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted September 16, 2017 SPOKE to someone today who had a conversation with a prominent promoter. He said that he was disappointed at what I wrote in SS and wondered why I was always putting British speedway down. It is in fine shape he said. What planet are some of these guys on? But they all think anything they say and do Is 100% right especially the wannabees , offer an alternative opinion at your peril because every single one of them has a troop of of sycopants ready and armed with a keyboard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted September 16, 2017 SPOKE to someone today who had a conversation with a prominent promoter. He said that he was disappointed at what I wrote in SS and wondered why I was always putting British speedway down. It is in fine shape he said. What planet are some of these guys on? Why not name who the prominent promoter is?! Its not as if the mag is likely to get an interview with him/her in the near future is it, if they think you're always putting speedway down?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 16, 2017 Why not name who the prominent promoter is?! Its not as if the mag is likely to get an interview with him/her in the near future is it, if they think you're always putting speedway down?! BECAUSE it would reveal the name of the guy who spoke to him and I don't want to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,072 Posted September 16, 2017 BECAUSE it would reveal the name of the guy who spoke to him and I don't want to do that. That's perfectly understandable . But it's extremely worrying that a prominent promoter thinks that way . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,732 Posted September 16, 2017 BECAUSE it would reveal the name of the guy who spoke to him and I don't want to do that.and because of the latest brainstorm to come from the SCB high intelligence meetings they would get a fine for speaking out of line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) That's perfectly understandable . But it's extremely worrying that a prominent promoter thinks that way . It seems almost inconceivable that any promoter is getting enough people through the turnstiles to hold that view. In fact, if there is a promoter in such an enviable position. That would surely mark the guy out, wouldn't it? Edited September 16, 2017 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 16, 2017 It seems almost inconceivable that any promoter is getting enough people through the turnstiles to hold that view. In fact, if there is a promoter in such an enviable position. That would surely mark the guy out, wouldn't it? BUT he isn't, which makes his comment all the more remarkable (that's putting it politely)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,072 Posted September 16, 2017 We always suspected they had their heads stuck in the sand , this only proves it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) BUT he isn't, which makes his comment all the more remarkable (that's putting it politely)...Yes, i was being facetious (as usual) about him. There are many times when criticism of promoters here is seen by some here as excessive. But they are so often ones who reinforce, by their own actions, the negative view of them as being really quite reasonable. Edited September 16, 2017 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,393 Posted September 16, 2017 I'm not the kind of man to mollycoddle people and place them on a pedestal just because they ride a speeday bike - the two riders I mentioned are both crap, saying that isn't deplorable as mentioned by another poster - christ grow a back bone. ok I'll bite once - and then no more a - they are NOT crap - I'd have them both back at Redcar in a heartbeat. b - I have enough backbone to not have to belittle people to make myself feel bigger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites