balderdash&piffle 720 Posted September 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Weather wise on the day ,was it bad.Fans are starting to get the impression that any dampness in the air or rain a couple of day before meeting will it be on or off nowadays.Thats big negative for the sport at all tracks these days.The sport is a shambles and their doesn’t seem a way out of it. Only my opinion. I’m sure plenty would disagree. Trouble is what is not acceptable in the UK, is perfectly acceptable on the Continent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 6,976 Posted September 7, 2019 59 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Weather wise on the day ,was it bad.Fans are starting to get the impression that any dampness in the air or rain a couple of day before meeting will it be on or off nowadays.Thats big negative for the sport at all tracks these days.The sport is a shambles and their doesn’t seem a way out of it. Only my opinion. I’m sure plenty would disagree. Was raining up until lunchtime and then dry it had been wet all week what i wondered was Were the covers down prior to yesterday or was the damage already done. It is what it is but i agree it is a shambles and my enthusiasm is at an all time low to the extent i can't be arsed going tonight which is unheard of for a Berwick trip. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,405 Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gazc said: Was raining up until lunchtime and then dry it had been wet all week what i wondered was Were the covers down prior to yesterday or was the damage already done. It is what it is but i agree it is a shambles and my enthusiasm is at an all time low to the extent i can't be arsed going tonight which is unheard of for a Berwick trip. Get yourself away its that or strictly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 6,976 Posted September 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Get yourself away its that or strictly Really can't be arsed m8 planning a few beers in the town instead ,don't fancy our chances much the Bandits are a tough nut to crack at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,405 Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Gazc said: Really can't be arsed m8 planning a few beers in the town instead ,don't fancy our chances much the Bandits are a tough nut to crack at home. Come 7 pm u will say i wish we had gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,299 Posted September 7, 2019 Sun is shining in Berwick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,226 Posted September 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Gazc said: Was raining up until lunchtime and then dry it had been wet all week what i wondered was Were the covers down prior to yesterday or was the damage already done. It is what it is but i agree it is a shambles and my enthusiasm is at an all time low to the extent i can't be arsed going tonight which is unheard of for a Berwick trip. I’m the same enthusiasm rock bottom, also giving tonight a miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,226 Posted September 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, balderdash&piffle said: Trouble is what is not acceptable in the UK, is perfectly acceptable on the Continent Exactly ,sometimes by the same riders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,480 Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Fromafar said: Unfortunately it was the home Team that didn’t turn up ,or it simply would have been Scunny were crap.!! So you were there last week and you thought you got your moneys worth. A track that was grippy in places, spongy in others, that rutted up on the bends, that had riders two wheeling in to the bends. All of these things meant the whole of the track couldn't be used safely resulting in a match that bore no resemblance to speedway we've enjoyed this season. Now this may be the norm for other tracks but we are trying to build our crowd by producing an entertaining evening. Just watch the videos on our Facebook page. Having ridden on the track rather than postponing all that happened I believe was the track needed more work than normal and that would require dry weather which we didn't get. The track staff posted photos late on Thursday and hoped for a dry night and Friday. It rained off and on till around 15 minutes after it was called off! Of course its dry and sunny today but surprise surprise rain is forecast for Tuesday evening and guess what is meant to be happening on Tuesday yes another home match. Are we p'd off yes and people sitting in the warmth of there home typing dog poo does not help. Edited September 7, 2019 by SharpenRake 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,405 Posted September 7, 2019 24 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: So you were there last week and you thought you got your moneys worth. A track that was grippy in places, spongy in others, that rutted up on the bends, that had riders two wheeling in to the bends. All of these things meant the whole of the track couldn't be used safely resulting in a match that bore no resemblance to speedway we've enjoyed this season. Now this may be the norm for other tracks but we are trying to build our crowd by producing an entertaining evening. Just watch the videos on our Facebook page. Having ridden on the track rather than postponing all that happened I believe was the track needed more work than normal and that would require dry weather which we didn't get. The track staff posted photos late on Thursday and hoped for a dry night and Friday. It rained off and on till around 15 minutes after it was called off! Of course its dry and sunny today but surprise surprise rain is forecast for Tuesday evening and guess what is meant to be happening on Tuesday yes another home match. Are we p'd off yes and people sitting in the warmth of there home typing dog poo does not help. I was their and i have to say i have seen alot worse on dry tracks , at the end of the day certain riders just couldnt ride a track that wasnt to there liking, as for entertainment i enjoyed the whole evening, starting with being told meeting delayed because " one of the scunny buses is running late" to the owner saying sorry to the crowd for getting beat and as a visitor i will be back . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,226 Posted September 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, geoff100 said: I was their and i have to say i have seen alot worse on dry tracks , at the end of the day certain riders just couldnt ride a track that wasnt to there liking, as for entertainment i enjoyed the whole evening, starting with being told meeting delayed because " one of the scunny buses is running late" to the owner saying sorry to the crowd for getting beat and as a visitor i will be back . We have all seen plenty meetings on that type of track over the years.Perfect conditions in UK are hard enough especially in Sept/Oct. Cami Brown said it all ,the away riders adapted because they don’t know what to expect.The Home riders were caught out because the track was different to what they expected.Entertainment value is an opinion and that differs between fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,480 Posted September 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, Fromafar said: We have all seen plenty meetings on that type of track over the years.Perfect conditions in UK are hard enough especially in Sept/Oct. Cami Brown said it all ,the away riders adapted because they don’t know what to expect.The Home riders were caught out because the track was different to what they expected.Entertainment value is an opinion and that differs between fans. Your spot on about entertainment value and I suppose the trouble is those that don't enjoy what they are seeing just stop going rather than come on here and argue the toss. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 399 Posted September 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Gazc said: Really can't be arsed m8 planning a few beers in the town instead ,don't fancy our chances much the Bandits are a tough nut to crack at home. yourself and fromafar,get yourselves down to berwick and for goodness sake support your team.you are in the play offs and have a good chance of finishing top of the pile.take the scunny defeat on the chin and get down there.me and the missus were in two minds wether to go to eastbourne or not last week but went anyway and saw a really good meeting.double header as well,no brainer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 399 Posted September 7, 2019 love the banter between you and the monarchs as well.is what speedway needs.don,t let it die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,226 Posted September 7, 2019 Agree.Crowd levels are not great ,a lot of die-hard I know have just drifted away over the last couple of seasons .Dont know the answer though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites