screm 8,053 Posted August 11, 2018 7 hours ago, havenagotahope said: Let’s have a raffle Dick that’s usually a good fund raiser Great idea, if he`s not to bust maybe we can get the World Champ to do the draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted August 11, 2018 4 hours ago, screm said: Great idea, if he`s not to bust maybe we can get the World Champ to do the draw. Will it be a car, if so cannot wait 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigeddiechek 1,094 Posted August 11, 2018 Do some of the responses on here reflect part of the problem with British speedway? Again, playing Devil's advocate... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted August 11, 2018 8 hours ago, balderdash&piffle said: Will it be a car, if so cannot wait Speedboat or caravan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted August 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Speedboat or caravan Look what you could've won Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted August 11, 2018 6 hours ago, bigeddiechek said: Do some of the responses on here reflect part of the problem with British speedway? Again, playing Devil's advocate... Forum Fanny's no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted August 12, 2018 15 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Speedboat or caravan More likely BFH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penchev 342 Posted August 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Fromafar said: Forum Fanny's no doubt. Ah the forum fannies the most intelligent of species Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,053 Posted August 12, 2018 Aaron Summers has scored 5pts in Poland today riding for his team Wanda Krakow, the meeting ended in a 45-45 draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparks123 147 Posted August 12, 2018 On 11 August 2018 at 4:35 PM, bigeddiechek said: Do some of the responses on here reflect part of the problem with British speedway? Again, playing Devil's advocate... Possibly or people having a laugh with regards people being called real fans. How have you enjoyed the last 4 or 5 Berwick home matches? I think both and don't know to much regarding the Edinburgh trust except that it's separate from the speedway and they donate money to the Edinburgh promotion every month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigeddiechek 1,094 Posted August 13, 2018 I always enjoy speedway, and a big part of it for me is having a night out with friends and family. I think the only people that have things worked out in British Speedway are the riders, they seem to be the only ones that make any money out of it: and they really do have it worked out to a fine art!!! If the sport can't survive through gate receipts alone, then I think it is perfectly sensible to put an initiative in place for "superfans" as they are called in other sectors. A lot of other entertainment businesses survive only because of this network, and as it is completely open to personal choice should never be seen in a negative light. It is certainly far from unusual, and it is great to see that Edinburgh and Glasgow are so strongly supported in this way. I think we should also realise that Berwick have an unsung support too who quietly give up a lot of their time to help the club survive. Just look at the number of bodies who put down, then lift, track covers. That is a massive job, and has provided a massive benefit to all of the paying public as well as the club; and that is only one example. I doubt British speedway will ever flourish, though, whilst groups across the country constantly engage in battles with promotions. It seems to be one of the constants in the sport that survives with clubs above and beyond multiple changes of ownership and promotion. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, bigeddiechek said: I doubt British speedway will ever flourish, though, whilst groups across the country constantly engage in battles with promotions. Well I hope you know the full situation because you look a bit silly imo as someone who does know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Well I hope you know the full situation because you look a bit silly imo as someone who does know. Big Ed knows the situation he is just fishing and looking for some bites.Not playing devils advocate just stirr#ng. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Big Ed knows the situation he is just fishing and looking for some bites.Not playing devils advocate just stirr#ng. Not Scott surely 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,053 Posted August 13, 2018 They were proper supporters last week, now they`re super fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites