Skidder1 7,617 Posted October 23, 2020 A good read in this week's Speedway Star - Part one of an interview with former (Pirates and Rebels) promoter Mike Golding. Part two next week. Also a feature on Stefan Neilsen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 11:09 AM, Skidder1 said: A good read in this week's Speedway Star - Part one of an interview with former (Pirates and Rebels) promoter Mike Golding. Part two next week. Also a feature on Stefan Neilsen. I always found Mike fasinating to listen to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,424 Posted December 10, 2020 Just thought I would wake up the thread. No news or anything to say, other than wishing everyone a merry Christmas, with the hope that we can start next season on time with fans allowed inside stadiums. Oh, and Pirate dominance of course. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted December 11, 2020 It will be interesting to see how the stadium will run next year with no dogs now .surely we will need more than speedway to make the business viable.we shall see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted December 11, 2020 2 hours ago, ray c said: It will be interesting to see how the stadium will run next year with no dogs now .surely we will need more than speedway to make the business viable.we shall see Thats up to Stadia UK - they still have the lease. Interestingly, depending on what Stadia UK may introduce, it gives the Pirates some additional race night options if required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Thats up to Stadia UK - they still have the lease. Interestingly, depending on what Stadia UK may introduce, it gives the Pirates some additional race night options if required. It may come down to what matt wants to pay for the facilities which will be on offer Edited December 11, 2020 by ray c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, ray c said: It may come down to what matt wants to pay for the facilities which will be on offer Matt has already stated he is prepared to run without the restaurant and glass grandstand facilities. Not sure if that means total closure of the glass stand or just the food and beverage areas? (That may create a challenge for him as to what and where the matchday sponsors as well as fans get to unless the Champs Bar is put to greater use - although obviously you can't see the racing from there?!). Presumably there may be an option for the Club to provide and pay for the staff necessary on a match by match basis? Edited December 12, 2020 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 7,988 Posted January 9, 2021 Thoughts with Neil Middleditch and all family and friends this morning after his farther Ken passed away peacefully last night. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 9, 2021 sad news for neil and his family 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, screm said: Thoughts with Neil Middleditch and all family and friends this morning after his farther Ken passed away peacefully last night. In many ways although very sad it will be a relief for Neil, Susie and family knowing that Ken's suffering with dementia is now over. R.I.P. Legend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 759 Posted January 10, 2021 I wonder now, with all the major changes with rider availability and the likely hood of a weaker product, will the Poole managing choose to return to the top flight for 2021 to boost the numbers? Cost wise and points limit wise, in the top flight (just an example) we could track the same 6 as we know Ellis isn’t available and replace him with someone like Chris Holder? We know Chris would cost more than Adam, but with the additional tv money on the table surely this would make it a level playing field on budgets? Last year, it was down to the losses of 2019 (N1CC - as reported in the echo this week £21,000) and breaking even, surely a much weaker top flight would be more viable for Poole? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 10, 2021 forget it for this year (2021). 2022 might give you something to look forward to ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, jenga said: forget it for this year (2021). 2022 might give you something to look forward to ! Always the optimist ( not ) more like doom & gloom... Be ok if the riders are all over 80 as there to be covid jabbed 1st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Justgotmecpc said: Always the optimist ( not ) more like doom & gloom... More realistic, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites