Islander15 1,062 Posted September 10, 2019 Potters have sold their stadium and will see out this season on Saturday but then that’s it. Stoke may have got their fair share of criticism but it’s still a sad day to lose a British Speedway club. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted September 10, 2019 Another one bites the dust. Bit by bit. Just a matter of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 10, 2019 I'm glad i went this season. I thought the old place looked quite decent for a change. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattJ81 51 Posted September 10, 2019 That's a real shame. Obviously have some vivid memories of our time there in 96 along with fainter ones from previous trips to watch the Potters (including I think with a very young Jason Crump in opposition). Visited for the NL fours recently and enjoyed the evening, it has its charms the old place - I'm still a sucker for a big grass bank to watch speedway on Thoughts with the Potters fans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted September 10, 2019 That implies it has been sold for development and not to a Stock Car Promoter as all seems very final? Sad but i fear won't be the last this winter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longsufferingpotter 5 Posted September 10, 2019 Gutted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted September 10, 2019 Gutted for the Stoke supporters... Personally, I gave up on Stoke a long time ago.... complete dissatisfaction with the promoters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted September 10, 2019 Bloody hell, not another one. Coventry, Workington, Buxton, Stoke and Peterborough in the future, what on earth is happening. I feel so sorry for everyone connected with all of these clubs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mimmo said: Bloody hell, not another one. Coventry, Workington, Buxton, Stoke and Peterborough in the future, what on earth is happening. I feel so sorry for everyone connected with all of these clubs. Don't forget Lakeside and Rye from my neck of the woods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted September 10, 2019 Speedway tracks falling faster than snow in Sussex. Feel for the fans and in particular Porky Potter who has done his best to publicise the club on here. Also worried that another respected forum member suggests Stoke will not be the last. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted September 10, 2019 Looks as if we'll be having the most important Promoters' congress since the last one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted September 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Mimmo said: Bloody hell, not another one. Coventry, Workington, Buxton, Stoke and Peterborough in the future, what on earth is happening. I feel so sorry for everyone connected with all of these clubs. "What in earth is happening?" Years and years of promoters ignoring the feedback from disenfranchised and disillusioned fans is 'happening' so British Speedway continues to reap what it has sowed.. Be interesting to see if those left finally change a wholly unfit for purpose operating model before any more tracks close...? Somehow I doubt it as surely they would have done so over the last decade or so, when it was clear year on year it wasn't working... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big lad 7 Posted September 10, 2019 I note it’s the owners of the place that have sold it ,not the speedway promotion. sad day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,243 Posted September 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, moxey63 said: Looks as if we'll be having the most important Promoters' congress since the last one. Helmet colour changes will be a priority I would imagine.. And also what biscuits will be available to have with their tea and coffee.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
