Arthur54 1,300 Posted October 8, 2019 6 hours ago, scottyfan said: Doesn’t Josh Grajczonek also live in Manchester?? Oviously Josh don't mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted October 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Arthur54 said: Oviously Josh don't mind Aussie's are used to travelling! Think of all the travelling they do to all the rounds in the Aussie Champs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted October 8, 2019 6 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Aussie's are used to travelling! Think of all the travelling they do to all the rounds in the Aussie Champs Not every week though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) On 10/7/2019 at 5:17 PM, Arthur54 said: Has already said geography, to much travelling If the money was right he'd be here every week. Edited October 9, 2019 by sugarray Mispelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesR 139 Posted October 9, 2019 Looks like Poole have some decisions to make regarding 2020. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/17955439.poole-pirates-chief-matt-ford-admits-club-vulnerable-position-main-sponsor-goes-liquidation/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted October 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, LesR said: Looks like Poole have some decisions to make regarding 2020. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/17955439.poole-pirates-chief-matt-ford-admits-club-vulnerable-position-main-sponsor-goes-liquidation/ One league next year if Poole drop down? Wouldn't think TV would be too interested in a deal without the most successful modern day club.. Or maybe a top league of around 10, but heavily watered down to Championship level (at best), which maintains 'big hitters' like Poole? With a second tier of slightly higher than current NL level..? Good to see them seeking fans' feedback.. Be interesting to see the questions and the results... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Surely Ford has made good money over the previous 10 years or so ? We have had certain fans on here telling us about the bumper gates the club has enjoyed. So one bad year in X number of good ones shouldn’t hurt that much. If not it begs the question where has the money gone. I always thought Poole was the blueprint of how to run a modern day Speedway promotion. Edited October 9, 2019 by semion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, semion said: Surely the best way Forward is to get the oracle that is Steve Shovlar to step up the mark and invest in the project and bring his many ideas to the fore. No one knows more about Poole and Speedway in general than him. Knight in shining armour time Steveo Edited October 9, 2019 by semion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, semion said: Surely the best way Forward is to get the oracle that is Steve Shovlar to step up the mark and invest in the project and bring his many ideas to the fore. No one knows more about Poole and Speedway in general than him. Knight in shining armour time Steveo I am a far too busy to waste time and effort in a sport. No proper money in it. Why waste time and effort in a sport where what you do is scrutinised by idiotic people who would never dream of putting their hands in their own pockets. Matt runs his business to be self sufficient. Cloth is cut accordingly. Possibly the worse thing to happen to the sport is Sky TV. The money allowed for the best riders but as soon as Sky left the crowds vacated as team strengths plummeted. In the long term it did the sport no favours at all. BT costs clubs big time as they pay nothing and empty the terraces when in town. Best bet is streaming where the clubs benefit directly. Tenner a meeting, geo blocking local areas. Money there to be made. Edited October 9, 2019 by Steve Shovlar 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted October 9, 2019 Man, I can't go and I really wanna know what the options are on the questionnaire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandking072 151 Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: I am a far too busy to waste time and effort in a sport. No proper money in it. Why waste time and effort in a sport where what you do is scrutinised by idiotic people who would never dream of putting their hands in their own pockets. Oh....the irony! Chapeau, Sir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted October 9, 2019 Seems like in the pursuit of glory Matt Ford has run Poole into the ground. Seeking success and paying wages and demands of the top riders has left Poole in a financial mess Reminds me of Peter Ridsdale the Leeds football chairman, who literally destroyed the club trying to win trophies Poole speedway get the biggest crowds so we are told.................so what has Ford done with all the money? Not how a club should be run Glad you all enjoyed the trophy winning years.......but at what price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Gavan said: Seems like in the pursuit of glory Matt Ford has run Poole into the ground. Seeking success and paying wages and demands of the top riders has left Poole in a financial mess Absolute B.S. except for the 'seeking success' comment. This year, in addition to the end of the previous main team sponsor's 2-year deal, the club also lost a further 2 of its long-standing 'senior' sponsors due to important changes to their own business development and priorities and nothing to do directly with speedway in general or Poole in particular - the club is hopeful that at some future point they may return. As today's article explains, this year's replacement Main Sponsor's business has gone bust - in simple terms - and has not 100% fullfilled its promised financial commitment to the club. I'm not sure any promoter least of all Matt Ford would not be financially affected in such circumstances. It'll be very interesting to see what options the club is asking for fan feedback on this evening as well as any further info from the press conference after the meeting featuring all seven Pirates and the Management!!?? Edited October 9, 2019 by Skidder1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted October 9, 2019 As far as I am aware Matt Ford has had good sponsors which has allowed him to ensure quality riders enabling him to have much success. No problem with that from me. Until Speedway as a whole is prepared to budget within their means I fear for the future of theSport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted October 9, 2019 Can only be 2 options surely? Premier or Championship? Cant see Poole in NDL or dropping out. Ford would build powerful CL team using assets. BSPA don't want a big league that's as clear as it can be. If Poole were to drop out and 6 Clubs in PL then obvious move would be to try to get Sheffield up and one other (Kent being widely suggested). Poole would be big boost to Championship and if regardless if Plymouth were accepted (doubtful with their past record) or not; would balance the CL more equally North and South. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
