Winditon 233 Posted March 16, 2018 Thought we would have heard something by now. Getting desperate if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winditon 233 Posted March 17, 2018 Are we maybe waiting for a rider getting a visa or something.? Might be totally wide of the mark but got to be some reason for the delay. Anyone got any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Maybe George still has his hand down the back of the sofa Edited March 17, 2018 by semion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Winditon said: Are we maybe waiting for a rider getting a visa or something.? Might be totally wide of the mark but got to be some reason for the delay. Anyone got any ideas? Maybe there is some kind of 'admin' hold up, a dunno ? but, Dave has put out a plea for helpers tomorrow at the track, maybe some people might know something there, (unofficial, of course). Edited March 17, 2018 by ruffdiamond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winditon 233 Posted March 17, 2018 46 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Maybe there is some kind of 'admin' hold up, a dunno ? but, Dave has put out a plea for helpers tomorrow at the track, maybe some people might know something there, (unofficial, of course). All a bit baffling if you ask me. Their last statement said should hear something in maybe 3 days or 4 days. Not very convincing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aceslider 218 Posted March 17, 2018 41 minutes ago, Winditon said: All a bit baffling if you ask me. Their last statement said should hear something in maybe 3 days or 4 days. Not very convincing. Could be something completely out of George's control. If its anything to do with the Visa application office, they will work at their own pace and won't be pushed around by anyone in a hurry (I would guess). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted March 17, 2018 As Aceslider says, the visa office operate at their own pace. However, this would imply that the rider in question is from outside the EU, presumably either an Australian or American, cue everyone to give lists of possible riders. It's now eight days and counting to P & P. Don't panic Mr. Mainwaring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 554 Posted March 17, 2018 Buy some woolly hats from the club shop online and wrap up warm over the coming days thus helping the diamonds cause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,740 Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Winditon said: All a bit baffling if you ask me. Their last statement said should hear something in maybe 3 days or 4 days. Not very convincing. Maybe being the appropriate word in that sentence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 17, 2018 32 minutes ago, StevePark said: Maybe being the appropriate word in that sentence. I read it as 3 maybe 4 days, should be able to release good news,,, maybe there isn't any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,740 Posted March 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: I read it as 3 maybe 4 days, should be able to release good news,,, maybe there isn't any Perhaps it would have been better for them to say "We should be able to release good news soon," rather than put any timescale on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted March 17, 2018 Steve, do you not think the paying customers have a right to be concerned? We are supporters first and foremost but time is now very short, not only to P & P but the actual start of competitive racing, and your constant 'It'll be alright' attitude is getting a little irritating. If you know what's happening then please pass on the information, we don't need to know chapter and verse, but confirmation that there are riders in the frame would be helpful, If you in fact have no information then stop telling everyone that It's going to be allright and stop telling us to be quiet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, StevePark said: Perhaps it would have been better for them to say "We should be able to release good news soon," rather than put any timescale on it? Possibly,,, but there's only 7 to 8 days till p+p now, so folk wont have long to wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,387 Posted March 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, erniew said: Steve, do you not think the paying customers have a right to be concerned? We are supporters first and foremost but time is now very short, not only to P & P but the actual start of competitive racing, and your constant 'It'll be alright' attitude is getting a little irritating. If you know what's happening then please pass on the information, we don't need to know chapter and verse, but confirmation that there are riders in the frame would be helpful, If you in fact have no information then stop telling everyone that It's going to be allright and stop telling us to be quiet customers/fans have a right to be informed when there is something to impart. Would you like an hour by hour update on phone calls, etc. Negotiations are often very delicate and sometimes you have to be discrete. For example, if a rider thinks Newcastle are desperate his demands may increase beyond affordability. I think its reasonable that information is on a need to know basis at the moment 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 17, 2018 'Text alerts' to all fans would be an idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites