orion 7,610 Posted September 7, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 3:21 PM, RobMcCaffery said: How the hell can you be that certain? . Osbourne Clark is involved . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted September 7, 2020 6 hours ago, orion said: Osbourne Clark is involved . His name is Clarke Osborne! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: His name is Clarke Osborne! His Grandad isn't Ozzie and mum Kelly by any chance? Av not seen the Osborne's for a while... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: His Grandad isn't Ozzie and mum Kelly by any chance? Av not seen the Osborne's for a while... Regards THJ Mum is Sharon Kelly is the dowta & jack is the son big man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted September 24, 2020 Apparently its allegedly official that the Greyhounds are finished at Poole, will be interesting to see if the Greyhound operation continue with the lease, or will somene else take it on.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted September 24, 2020 4 hours ago, greyhoundp said: Apparently its allegedly official that the Greyhounds are finished at Poole, will be interesting to see if the Greyhound operation continue with the lease, or will somene else take it on.. The Stadia UK statement on 22nd September confirms that greyhounds will NOT return!! However the statement also says that a small Management Team will remain on site to continue the other businesses and to investigate additional alternative activities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 909 Posted September 24, 2020 actually skids i thought the statement from mr osborne was as good a news that poole speedway could have hoped for (ie"continue the other businesses") I think its pretty clear they intend to fullfill the legal obligations of their lease,so consequently no room for matts "consortium" but that wouldnt be necessary if the stadium is available for speedway anyway.An interesting point (initially raised by ts as r&r ) is what are these "alternative activities" ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, poole keith said: actually skids i thought the statement from mr osborne was as good a news that poole speedway could have hoped for (ie"continue the other businesses") I think its pretty clear they intend to fullfill the legal obligations of their lease,so consequently no room for matts "consortium" but that wouldnt be necessary if the stadium is available for speedway anyway.An interesting point (initially raised by ts as r&r ) is what are these "alternative activities" ?? I would say all on hold till at least next march at the earliest with covid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted September 24, 2020 Browsed through some old, excellent Backtrack mags and found an article on Bristol (Eastville). There was a pic of Exeter (& Bristol) promoters Wally Mawdsley & John Richards, Pat Tapson, Eastville stadium manager I believe, and Clark Osborne (connected with Bristol greyhounds ?). Likelihood the same Osborne being discussed herewith.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted September 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, martinmauger said: Browsed through some old, excellent Backtrack mags and found an article on Bristol (Eastville). There was a pic of Exeter (& Bristol) promoters Wally Mawdsley & John Richards, Pat Tapson, Eastville stadium manager I believe, and Clark Osborne (connected with Bristol greyhounds ?). Likelihood the same Osborne being discussed herewith.... Clark Osborne One and the same, he is the main man at Stadia Uk ie Swindon, Poole, and the former Milton Keynes, Reading, Bristol operations and current Torquay Fc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, greyhoundp said: Clark Osborne One and the same, he is the main man at Stadia Uk ie Swindon, Poole, and the former Milton Keynes, Reading, Bristol operations and current Torquay Fc.. still own milton keynes bowl i beiieve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, poole keith said: actually skids i thought the statement from mr osborne was as good a news that poole speedway could have hoped for (ie"continue the other businesses") I think its pretty clear they intend to fullfill the legal obligations of their lease,so consequently no room for matts "consortium" but that wouldnt be necessary if the stadium is available for speedway anyway.An interesting point (initially raised by ts as r&r ) is what are these "alternative activities" ?? With no dogs, the dog track could either be done away with or be tarmaced and changed into a motocross/stocks circuit? The speedway track could be moved out maybe? The centre green could also be used for concerts/exhibitions/car shows/Karting (like Oxford)?. No doubt there are other activities that greater minds than mine can suggest. Edited September 24, 2020 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted September 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Skidder1 said: The Stadia UK statement on 22nd September confirms that greyhounds will NOT return!! However the statement also says that a small Management Team will remain on site to continue the other businesses and to investigate additional alternative activities. snail racing or pig rodeo ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 909 Posted September 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: With no dogs, the dog track could either be done away with or be tarmaced and changed into a motocross/stocks circuit? The speedway track could be moved out maybe? The centre green could also be used for concerts/exhibitions/car shows/Karting (like Oxford)?. No doubt there are other activities that greater minds than mine can suggest. the greyhound track cant be changed into a stocks track skids unless the cars went around in single file! any stock car track at the stadium (if you could get the fixtures) would have to incorporate the dog track and speedway track,needs an established stocks promoter to take it on and finance it,they of course would need a decent lease from stadia uk.i know there can be problems with speedway and stocks working together, but personally id be very happy with stocks and speedway at the stadium,and it should make it viable for the landlords Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 25, 2020 the traditional poole november fair could return as well. which was a highlight when i was young i am sure stadia uk have got lots of ideas in the pipeline when covid is under control Share this post Link to post Share on other sites