foreverblue 6,081 Posted December 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Stop press. Pirates new clothing range... It's time to do the right thing Mods. Why don't you let it go then, the thread wouldn't still be going if you didn't keep posting on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Why don't you let it go then, the thread wouldn't still be going if you didn't keep posting on it. Of course it would.... I'm not keeping it going. Just asking for it to be removed/locked. But you just did by replying Edited December 19, 2019 by Bald Bloke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted December 19, 2019 49 minutes ago, poole keith said: i didnt want div2 speedway but am hoping, in fact i fully expect to enjoy it,however i do totally agree with you that the wed/thurs situation was not an issue,if you ask supporters if they preferred weds a lot may say they do but that doesnt mean they wont still go on a thurs,there are just as many people who have other commitments on a wed as a thurs.hoping there are really decent crowds nxt yr but its going to be tough,best chance might be to really target families during the school hols which they never seem to. I will give it a chance. But I am expecting crowds to be down. Happens in all sports. Crowds drop the lower the league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,081 Posted December 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Of course it would.... I'm not keeping it going. Just asking for it to be removed/locked. But you just did by replying I am not asking for it to be locked!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 19, 2019 41 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I will give it a chance. But I am expecting crowds to be down. Happens in all sports. Crowds drop the lower the league. Now it’s just a wild guess, but might this this be the first line in your first match report in 2020: ”Just back and what a thrilling experience that was, far superior to the PL, with much closer racing ......... “ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted December 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, DC2 said: Now it’s just a wild guess, but might this this be the first line in your first match report in 2020: ”Just back and what a thrilling experience that was, far superior to the PL, with much closer racing ......... “ I somehow doubt it very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I somehow doubt it very much. So do I, but you’ll spin it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,388 Posted December 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, DC2 said: So do I, but you’ll spin it! Don't forget the wobblers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted December 20, 2019 I would just like to see any speedway racing at my local track. Good luck to the pirates. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted December 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: I will give it a chance. But I am expecting crowds to be down. Happens in all sports. Crowds drop the lower the league. Good that you are giving it a chance. On a positive note consider that last season attendances at Leicester we’re notably higher than previous year despite dropping down to the championship. generally these days the top two flights of speedway appear to have crowd levels more influenced by entertainment value than which league the teams are racing in and frankly on that matter it is debatable that the top flight does indeed provide better entertainment. Hope you get to enjoy 2020. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersub 79 Posted December 20, 2019 I agree 1 valve. Steve is a pessimist. IMO better & more varied racing !& better crowds than 2019 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted December 20, 2019 I know a lot of people are exited and looking forward to it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted December 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, sugarray said: I know a lot of people are exited and looking forward to it I think that's what's called a Freudian slip given the prediction of lower crowds now Poole are in the Championship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Weasel 306 Posted December 20, 2019 2 hours ago, 1 valve said: Good that you are giving it a chance. On a positive note consider that last season attendances at Leicester we’re notably higher than previous year despite dropping down to the championship. generally these days the top two flights of speedway appear to have crowd levels more influenced by entertainment value than which league the teams are racing in and frankly on that matter it is debatable that the top flight does indeed provide better entertainment. Hope you get to enjoy 2020. Being bottom of the PL for a couple of seasons and then winning the CL would be the key to crowd levels there, nothing to do with entertainment at all, the fickle love a winner. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,081 Posted December 20, 2019 38 minutes ago, False dawn said: I think that's what's called a Freudian slip given the prediction of lower crowds now Poole are in the Championship. I don't think the crowds will be affected too much, we have a decent team that is successful then it may be a little down but not much. I have been to tracks in the lower leagues before and crowd levels seem good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites