Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Thing is, North Norfolk's a real hotbed of top sports and so it's a very tough task to get the timing of any announcement right, such is the competition for media attention. We have much the same problem in the Outer Hebrides. Try finding the right time for announcing the new line up for the Stornaway over 65's Curling team, it's a nightmare. Did you know we have the World snail racing championship here in Norfolk. With over 200 snails slugging it out. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starboy118 237 Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: Did you know we have the World snail racing championship here in Norfolk. With over 200 snails slugging it out. When are the names of the snails announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted January 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Starboy118 said: When are the names of the snails announced? It takes a while. They drag it out a bit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted January 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Bald Bloke said: It takes a while. They drag it out a bit. The two fastest will be announced as your reserves. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,685 Posted January 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Starboy118 said: When are the names of the snails announced? Im surprised - I didnt think Buster was keen to shell out for his teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted January 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Im surprised - I didnt think Buster was keen to shell out for his teams He didn't used to be, back in the day.. People still remember him for that, but it was years ago now. How slime flies. I'll get me coat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted January 28, 2019 I was told by delaying the team announcement it creates added interest, It my mind it does exactly the opposite, fans get fed up waiting and lose interest altogether... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, g13webb said: I was told by delaying the team announcement it creates added interest, It my mind it does exactly the opposite, fans get fed up waiting and lose interest altogether... Imagine talking to someone about the coming season and someone asks you who is in your team and you reply i dont know yet.I cannot see any logic in it, i cant get my head around it. Edited January 28, 2019 by Sidney the robin 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted January 28, 2019 Also from a riders point of view it will have an effect on possible sponsorship which if I were a rider wouldnt be happy about.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted January 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Also from a riders point of view it will have an effect on possible sponsorship which if I were a rider wouldnt be happy about.... Excellent point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted January 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Also from a riders point of view it will have an effect on possible sponsorship which if I were a rider wouldnt be happy about.... I would imagine the riders know exactly who is in the team - especially as 6 of them have been on the training regime - so the fact they have not yet been announced should have no bearing on individual sponsorship. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted January 28, 2019 Of course they know.... but difficult to go to potential sponsors and say they will be riding for Kings Lynn when the company has no proof they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Of course they know.... but difficult to go to potential sponsors and say they will be riding for Kings Lynn when the company has no proof they are. Just produce a contract and get any new sponsor to contact Buster for confirmation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted January 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Just produce a contract and get any new sponsor to contact Buster for confirmation. Quite a lot of sponsorship today comes from social media. Without saying what team they ride for they miss out on local support. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted January 28, 2019 The saddest thing is that it illustrates how set in his ways Buster really is. Like it or Lump it customer relations. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites