Great Central 226 Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Islander15 said: None from the recent times then and tbf this wasn’t advertised. So they could have come along for the last meeting of their own accord or been invited, you don’t know. Former Potter Chris Widman was there in the crowd. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 847 Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Well just like to say i am very sorry for the loss of the Potters just like my own Gunners and the Kings we will never sadly see the the likes of them again ,they were all IMO victims of a changing world and culture .There are things the sport can do but I do feel in this day and age many extenal things have/ are conspiring against it and there has never been the robust support that football and alike have enjoyed from outside parties but has been seen as a blight and antisocial activity by non followers . I think that the NSS will be the last pupose built track in this country and the best we can hope for is that demise of the remaining tracks can be avoided for as long as posssible ! Edited September 20, 2019 by FAST GATER 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 19, 2019 How some tracks survive with such a small fan base is a miracle in itself. I was at Peterborough on Tuesday for a top flight meeting that attracted a sparse crowd. These are difficult times for the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 950 Posted September 19, 2019 Didn't know about this until I got the Star this morning, very sad news indeed for those who's club it was, we have lost a lot of good clubs with long history's over the last decade or two. Stoke to me were always about the likes of Eric Monaghan and Nigel Crabtree, we (Arena Essex) had some good tussles with the Potters back in the old National League days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffo 20 Posted September 19, 2019 22 hours ago, Islander15 said: None from the recent times then and tbf this wasn’t advertised. So they could have come along for the last meeting of their own accord or been invited, you don’t know. Don`t think any were Invited think they just saw the fact that Stoke was closing and came along on their own accord, so there might have been some in the Crowd I also saw at least 4 Referees paying a visit for the Last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Central 226 Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 8:53 PM, adonis said: Even if they had any money to spend . even at £10 a point 90 points is £900 out of the takings . then pay a ref ,stadium rent . ambulance ,insurance . equipment ,shale , and maintenance .doesn't leave a lot of change on gates of 150 There is also on top of your list BSPA admin fees, SCB track and official fees. You are right, not much change on gates of 150 and just in case anyone is wondering about your 90 points, you have to pay your riders for the equivalent away fixture and of course travel to both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary67 2 Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, griffo said: Don`t think any were Invited think they just saw the fact that Stoke was closing and came along on their own accord, so there might have been some in the Crowd I also saw at least 4 Referees paying a visit for the Last time. Yes they were. I was there when some of the calls were made. Quote We will invite riders like Mike Broadbanks, Eric Monaghan, Nigel Crabtree and Paul Pickering who was a major part of our time here along with Mark ‘Buzz’ Burrows, Garry Stead and any former rider that has ever rode for the club please do get in touch with me or via email through the website, and lets us know if you can attend and we will have a real good night. Same as for the end of season do. Edited September 19, 2019 by Gary67 edit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2019 Cut & Paste!!!! A memory of the first Stoke speedway, based at Sun Street Stadium, Hanley. http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Stoke Sun Street.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffo 20 Posted September 20, 2019 17 hours ago, Gary67 said: Yes they were. I was there when some of the calls were made. Same as for the end of season do. Don`t know if any of them came as I witnessed none of them and would have thought if they had they would have been on the Centre at sometime or other and none certainly came into the Pits. Nigel was definitely not there I believe he was working in Belgium. But still a Great Night and Send Off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary67 2 Posted September 20, 2019 Your comment was Quote Don`t think any were Invited Yes they were. And a few turned up. FACT. Ask Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,253 Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Sad to see the closure of any track especially one that has had good memories for so many visiting fans from up and down the country over the years. My favourite memory of visiting when Peterborough was there was in the late 80s for a late October lge meeting, after a drink in the bar before travelling home we all came out to see Craig Hodgson lying on his transports bonnet licking the frosted windscreen as being from aussie he had never ever seen anything like frost before. Edited September 22, 2019 by scoobydoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites