Neila 1,085 Posted October 29, 2018 Well chuffed for comets, a big well done, I'm a comets fan but thought it was a poor show for the few Lakeside fans that took the long journey that Messer's Lawson and Morris plus one other did not show to receive a runners up medal !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolPanther 79 Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to all at Workington ! Well deserved win, good to see a positive end to the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,404 Posted October 29, 2018 Very big of mr lawson and mr morris to collect their losers medal last night NOT! Now if only those extra fans their last night would come every week future solved ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,683 Posted October 29, 2018 I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,333 Posted October 29, 2018 Well done Worky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to Workington you would have won over two legs even if we was at Arena. Shame we couldn’t put up any fight whatsoever though. The best team won. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted October 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? Maybe that was the figure 30 mins before tapes up you were given........ .....the Grandstand was well packed and holds 1000..so let's, as a conservative guess, say 900 in there.....the 1st and 2nd bends were well populated, as was the back straight - popular side of stadium...it's not easy to guesstimate of course but the figure looked more like 2000 to me.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 554 Posted October 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I heard a figure of just under 1100 for the attendence - ia that correct? I was listening to radio Cumbria last night and that is what they where saying.Nice to listen to the commentary for a change and well done Worky League champions,go on do the treble now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,333 Posted October 29, 2018 1100 is reasonable, but they probably would have got double that 14/15 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,604 Posted October 29, 2018 I'd guess 1300-1500, but I am not very familiar with the stadium so it is a very rough estimate. 1100 may be a fair figure for adult admissions 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,777 Posted October 29, 2018 I'm obviously not a Workington supporter, I have only ever been there twice and that was during a couple of years when I visited every then second division track at least once and yet today I woke up with a smile on my face. Why? Because it's great to see one of the unfashionable clubs, not fancied at the beginning of the season and who have overcome obstacles put in their way, not only win the league and the cup but who have done it with ease and style. Enjoy your success. I hope that you go on to do the treble but most of all I hope that a way is found to secure the future of the club. We can't afford to lose any teams but it would seem particularly unfortunate for your fans and promoters after achieving so much this year. 19 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,333 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, arnieg said: I'd guess 1300-1500, but I am not very familiar with the stadium so it is a very rough estimate. 1100 may be a fair figure for adult admissions If it's like Swindon, who don't include a few hundred guests, sponsors, volunteers, hangers on and cheapskates in their figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Aces51 said: I'm obviously not a Workington supporter, I have only ever been there twice and that was during a couple of years when I visited every then second division track at least once and yet today I woke up with a smile on my face. Why? Because it's great to see one of the unfashionable clubs, not fancied at the beginning of the season and who have overcome obstacles put in their way, not only win the league and the cup but who have done it with ease and style. Enjoy your success. I hope that you go on to do the treble but most of all I hope that a way is found to secure the future of the club. We can't afford to lose any teams but it would seem particularly unfortunate for your fans and promoters after achieving so much this year. Unfashionable they maybe, but they are still a terrific little club as well. Definitely one of my favourite places to visit for more reasons than the racing alone. A quick word for Tony Jackson here. I have never met him, but I have never heard a bad word about him either (which, where speedway is concerned, is exceptional). Comets through and through, from standing on the terraces to becoming team manager and co-promoter. There's no doubt he has made a substantial contribution to Workington's season and its all the more pleasing when one of the decent guys gets his share (more than his share) of success. I echo your view regarding the future of the Comets. For me at least, speedway simply wouldn't be the same without them. Edited October 29, 2018 by Halifaxtiger 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cheese 2,020 Posted October 29, 2018 Congratulations to Workington. I was one of those who thought it looked a poor team at the start of the season but happy to be proved wrong. Nice to see Bickley making another good contribution last night. Credit to the Workington management for sticking with him earlier in the year when he was struggling. I know they said at the start of the season there was no pressure on him but that's often said by teams and that rider is then the first to make way for changes. He's ended up more than playing his part in this success. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylorj 1,000 Posted October 29, 2018 Well....never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be posting on a thread where I can say that Workington Comets are the Championship League Winners 2018 !!! What an amazing feeling , Lakeside were demolished last night with no answer for our boys. Even more bittersweet considering the crap this season our management and riders have had to endure . Not bad for a team forecast to finish round bottom of the league. Over the moon for everyone involved in Workington Speedway , going down in history as the best team to don the Blue & White Well done boys you have been the Dream Team that we have longed for .....Thank You My dream now would be for Workington to come to the tapes next season ........ 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites