mikebv 10,162 Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, DSC67 said: Are the other clubs paying their dues to each other on time, ? with no home gate money coming in it's important that they get the money that's due from the away matches To add to Snappers previous answer.... The reason for the change was because what was happening reflected exactly as you describe... Clubs with cash flow issues were then putting others under pressure by not paying the base pay rates x points scored earned by the riders of the teams who visited them... Basically if clubs cannot pay there own riders then there is almost no chance of paying opposition riders... It's an amazing Business Plan/Operating Model that British Speedway runs with... Don't think Richard Branson or Alan Sugar would ever consider adapting it to their businesses and use it... Edited June 3, 2018 by mikebv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Lucan 375 Posted June 3, 2018 4 hours ago, cometbaz said: Yet another match lost by our underperforming 1 and 5. As for the fiasco with the third bend overwatering, it's no wonder we are losing fans. Which other sporting event would leave the public sitting for 20 minutes in silence without the slightest indication of what the problem was. I know they can only announce so much but anything would be better then nothing. The sport gets more unprofessional every week. Whether it was just my ears that deceived me I dont know but I'm pretty sure I heard Dave mumbling the words, he was only "allowed" to announce so much with regards to on track events, how you interpret that is entirely your choice!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.N.Other 112 Posted June 3, 2018 4 hours ago, cometbaz said: Yet another match lost by our underperforming 1 and 5. As for the fiasco with the third bend overwatering, it's no wonder we are losing fans. Which other sporting event would leave the public sitting for 20 minutes in silence without the slightest indication of what the problem was. I know they can only announce so much but anything would be better then nothing. The sport gets more unprofessional every week. I agree. I felt also, that Dave Hoggart, stepped over the mark, when he sarcastily stated that although he could only announce information when the referee instructed him to, "it was fairly obvious what the problem was" !!! That is insulting the fans. Yes we knew there was a problem, but it certainly WASNT "obvious" ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoggy 122 Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, A.N.Other said: I agree. I felt also, that Dave Hoggart, stepped over the mark, when he sarcastily stated that although he could only announce information when the referee instructed him to, "it was fairly obvious what the problem was" !!! That is insulting the fans. Yes we knew there was a problem, but it certainly WASNT "obvious" ! You missed out this bit "Apologies for not being able to keep you informed, I'm only allowed to give out some information on the instruction of the Referee but you could see what I could see, that water from the bowser had dropped onto the track we were working on it, it's not hard" Now if that's insulting please accept my apologies that wasn't the intention but to get some of the verbals I did was uncalled for, I don't make the decisions, never the less I'm pleased you came and as you are well aware last night my presentation was not up to the usual standard, sorry. Edited June 3, 2018 by Hoggy 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazza13 132 Posted June 3, 2018 I dont feel you have any reason to apologise.. As you say you are governed by the Ref... Keep on doing what you do Hoggy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 869 Posted June 3, 2018 hoggy you are 1 off the few good men in the sport and its a pleasure to have you at Workington if only you could be more involved and help save this sport in cumbria 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 869 Posted June 3, 2018 15 hours ago, Gazc said: Draw is good enough though, all down to your trip to Edinburgh. not that id think Edinburgh would help us out but you never know they might just have a off night and be pleased Workington went through rather than there near rivals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 6,976 Posted June 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, scaramanga said: not that id think Edinburgh would help us out but you never know they might just have a off night and be pleased Workington went through rather than there near rivals Your not suggesting that something untoward would happen in Speedway , surely not would never thought this would be possible . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 869 Posted June 3, 2018 never in the sport of speedway no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlislecomet2 304 Posted June 3, 2018 As the draw specialists its got 45 all written all over it, with our Great Danes coming to the party! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midget 159 Posted June 3, 2018 I would rather klindt get away with withholding his services that have to pay an watch him last night. He should be fined imo. Yes he's not getting paid but why should fans pay to watch that, even more so the fans at Sheffield an lakeside paid there good money to watch a rider go through the motions, unacceptable 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,299 Posted June 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, Midget said: I would rather klindt get away with withholding his services that have to pay an watch him last night. He should be fined imo. Yes he's not getting paid but why should fans pay to watch that, even more so the fans at Sheffield an lakeside paid there good money to watch a rider go through the motions, unacceptable So, he's allegedly not being paid by Worky but you want the club to fine him from the money that they owe him? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
concessionscol 41 Posted June 3, 2018 22 hours ago, Gazc said: At least we have the cash to flash , maybe when you get a job and stop trying to get freebies into Berwick you can flash it lololololol. try hand outs to other clubs lololol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 6,976 Posted June 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, cornhillcowboy24 said: try hand outs to other clubs lololol The mind boggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,987 Posted June 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gazc said: The mind boggles. Yes but his mind boggles more than most. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites