poole keith 909 Posted April 5, 2019 54 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: No it doesn't but equally it doesn't alter the fact that letting people in free or next to nothing does nothing to build long term attendances or the financial bottom line. i agree it seems to be the case that greatly reduced admissions or free entry for all hasnt resulted in increased attendances at future meetings,however i disagree regarding deals or free admissions for children,that policy must help so many families and surely is one of the ways to actually "build long term attendance" Of course if its too expensive for the whole family to attend mum decides that none of them are going! now that does affect the "financial bottom line" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) I was never planning to go to the Press and Practice at Poole yesterday. As it happened track action was postponed. I decided to go the IOW p/p. So glad I did! Despite the puddles, scraping the top surface off and intermittent showers, the lads over there just got on with it. Track in great condition with many of the ripples bladed out. The funniest moment of the day was the early evening local sports news report. Two minutes of IOW coverage and only one minute about Poole. I can assure you it raised a big cheer in the clubhouse! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall of the Ford household! Edited April 5, 2019 by BobC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, BobC said: I was never planning to go to the Press and Practice at Poole yesterday. As it happened track action was postponed. I decided to go the IOW p/p. So glad I did! Despite the puddles, scraping the top surface off and intermittent showers, the lads over there just got on with it. Track in great condition with many of the ripples bladed out. The funniest moment of the day was the early evening local sports news report. Two minutes of IOW coverage and only one minute about Poole. I can assure you it raised a big cheer in the clubhouse! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall of the Ford household! love it yes me and my wife made the same observation Edited April 5, 2019 by ray c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted April 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Skidder1 said: ...and thats worked so well at the other clubs hasn't it?! Matt Ford today confirmed that last season saw a substantial increase in the number of (paying?!) young fans!! That will look good for any potential buyers no doubt True of not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,124 Posted April 5, 2019 53 minutes ago, BobC said: I was never planning to go to the Press and Practice at Poole yesterday. As it happened track action was postponed. I decided to go the IOW p/p. So glad I did! Despite the puddles, scraping the top surface off and intermittent showers, the lads over there just got on with it. Track in great condition with many of the ripples bladed out. The funniest moment of the day was the early evening local sports news report. Two minutes of IOW coverage and only one minute about Poole. I can assure you it raised a big cheer in the clubhouse! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall of the Ford household! The worm is beginning to turn.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 5, 2019 Their is usually a video of the crapness of P&P day @ Poole have yet to see one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 5, 2019 Better days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oemyg0yqiDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 10:42 AM, BobC said: I was never planning to go to the Press and Practice at Poole yesterday. As it happened track action was postponed. I decided to go the IOW p/p. So glad I did! Despite the puddles, scraping the top surface off and intermittent showers, the lads over there just got on with it. Track in great condition with many of the ripples bladed out. The funniest moment of the day was the early evening local sports news report. Two minutes of IOW coverage and only one minute about Poole. I can assure you it raised a big cheer in the clubhouse! Oh, to have been a fly on the wall of the Ford household! I dont think Matt and Dan will be losing any sleep to be honest . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted April 7, 2019 I expect the local TV cameras will be there on Wednesday for the official practice and/or on Thursday for the first home meeting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted April 10, 2019 Here’s a few minutes footage I took this evening of the riders having a practise session. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted April 11, 2019 Is Poole not using team race suits again this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 817 Posted April 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, dj350z said: Is Poole not using team race suits again this year? no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted April 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, dj350z said: Is Poole not using team race suits again this year? Just as well they didn’t last year - all those suits would have bankrupted them 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted April 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, Steve0 said: Just as well they didn’t last year - all those suits would have bankrupted them Not at all the riders we replaced were the same size as the rider's that came in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted April 11, 2019 Simply following the lead of last year's title-winning team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
