A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 15, 2019 58 minutes ago, The Weasel said: Whilst I can't dispute your figures for this years rainfall and how many PP that would have caused, the simple fact is, October sees more average rainfall than September, so if you start the Play Offs in September you give yourselves more time to get the fixtures in and we don't end up with the farcical situation we currently have where there's only 2 weeks left in the season and the fixtures are run in poor conditions and whenever we can fit them in to the detriment of the sport and its supporters. How many people booked last Monday off work (Wolves v Swindon) and then couldn't go on the Weds? likewise this week, how many booked yesterday (for the biggest meeting of the year) and have to miss out because they can't get out of work the following day? Swindon have managed to fill a coach despite only knowing on Thursday that they'd definitely be in the final and with it being PP yesterday have managed to fill it again for today, how many coaches would they have filled if they'd had fair warning of the fixture? 2? probably 3? likely 4? possibly, the sport is missing out and doing itself no favours, forget all the usual nonsense about yellow helmets and 1 big league, the first stop is just better organisation all round. Both clubs would get a lot more attend if the final was either a Saturday or Sunday 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, The Weasel said: forget all the usual nonsense about yellow helmets and 1 big league, the first stop is just better organisation all round. That remains the biggest challenge for the BSPA if the sport is ever to even partially be revived. Far too often the "lessons have been learned" chant from them goes out of the window, six weeks into a new season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,283 Posted October 15, 2019 Looks like it might be on the slick side at the moment imho. Understandable with the weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Looks like it might be on the slick side at the moment imho. Understandable with the weather. Still plenty of time to sort that out. The positive is just how good a shape in looks in considering the last few days It is now possible to make it how the Witches want it rather than just how the weather dictates Bring it on!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted October 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Looks like it might be on the slick side at the moment imho. Understandable with the weather. 10 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Still plenty of time to sort that out. The positive is just how good a shape in looks in considering the last few days It is now possible to make it how the Witches want it rather than just how the weather dictates Bring it on!! #NoSlickWeWantGrip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,339 Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, The Weasel said: Whilst I can't dispute your figures for this years rainfall and how many PP that would have caused, the simple fact is, October sees more average rainfall than September, so if you start the Play Offs in September you give yourselves more time to get the fixtures in and we don't end up with the farcical situation we currently have where there's only 2 weeks left in the season and the fixtures are run in poor conditions and whenever we can fit them in to the detriment of the sport and its supporters. How many people booked last Monday off work (Wolves v Swindon) and then couldn't go on the Weds? likewise this week, how many booked yesterday (for the biggest meeting of the year) and have to miss out because they can't get out of work the following day? Swindon have managed to fill a coach despite only knowing on Thursday that they'd definitely be in the final and with it being PP yesterday have managed to fill it again for today, how many coaches would they have filled if they'd had fair warning of the fixture? 2? probably 3? likely 4? possibly, the sport is missing out and doing itself no favours, forget all the usual nonsense about yellow helmets and 1 big league, the first stop is just better organisation all round. They only seem to need more than 1, 2, for Cardiff GP. The final doesn't draw the big crowds like it did 10-15 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted October 15, 2019 Sun is still shining here in Ipswich so bring it on Whatever the result tonight and tomorrow, thank you witches for the ride in 2019. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblueboy 960 Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, auntie doris said: They only seem to need more than 1, 2, for Cardiff GP. The final doesn't draw the big crowds like it did 10-15 years ago As our learned forumite, The Weasel, has already pointed out, the organisation and leadership of this organisation is shocking. We had a similar issue back in 2012 when 3 times the Poole v Swindon match was attempted before it was finally completed. That was in October too. Lessons learned - nope. As an example, I have been available to attend the original running of both Wolves and Ipswich but cannot attend the re-staged meetings as funnily enough, like most of us, I have work commitments and responsibilities. It is unbelievable that a group of people can continually make the same mistakes 'ad nauseum'. From a Swindon perspective 'young' Kilby seems to have an idea about how to engage the Swindon supporters and coaches have now run to Belle Vue, Wolves and Ipswich. He is also introducing a season ticket payable over a year to ease the tremendous financial burden families face but cleverly, you pay all year round to ensure a reliable cashflow to the club. The rest of the promoters, and I am sure that individually they are nice blokes, however, collectively I wouldn't p*** on any of them and trust them to organise the usual night out in the brewery. Typically, these dinosaurs are too selfish, shortsighted and refuse to see the bigger picture but like dinosaurs, you all know what happens in the end..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,090 Posted October 15, 2019 4 hours ago, A ORLOV said: Both clubs would get a lot more attend if the final was either a Saturday or Sunday Why not have the final at a neutral venue, this year could have been held at Belle Vue , if you could hold it at the weekend you would get all the local fans as well as the fans of the two clubs involved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted October 15, 2019 And both clubs lose out having the final at home and miss out on revenue? Gotta be two legs 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,090 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Looks like it might be on the slick side at the moment imho. Understandable with the weather. That will play into Swindon's hands unfortunately. Edited October 15, 2019 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,090 Posted October 15, 2019 T 21 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: And both clubs lose out having the final at home and miss out on revenue? Gotta be two legs No they shouldn't lose out the revenue would be shared just like it is in every other sport that has their final at a neutral venue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted October 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, foreverblue said: T No they shouldn't lose out the revenue would be shared just like it is in every other sport that has their final at a neutral venue. Lol no disrespect but that's a bit of a naive post so you think the 2000+ that Blunsdon would get and perhaps a similar crowd tonight would all attend at a neutral venue? I really don't think you would get that much interest from neutrals after all how many neutrals will go tonight or thursday? Plus how is that fair on fans that can attend a home meeting but not away?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, hagonshocker said: Lol no disrespect but that's a bit of a naive post so you think the 2000+ that Blunsdon would get and perhaps a similar crowd tonight would all attend at a neutral venue? I really don't think you would get that much interest from neutrals after all how many neutrals will go tonight or thursday? Plus how is that fair on fans that can attend a home meeting but not away?? The only example of this happening I can think of is Knockout Cup Final in 1996. Monmore Green had closed early due to work on the greyhound track so the 1st leg, Wolves v Peterborough, took place at Long Eaton. It was RAMMED. Different times now I admit and a journey to Belle Vue from Swindon is longer.. and even further still from Ipswich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
