mikebv 10,273 Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, iainb said: I think it's in the same storage unit as the roof for the Odsal superdome Maybe the superdome is being used to keep the new stadium dry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted January 12, 2021 20 hours ago, Phil The Ace said: Are the dogs still going to run when the so called stadium works are being carried out???If they are then I'd say that's the biggest indication that speedway won't be running for this year and TR knows this so let his fans know early The point was made that dog racing could survive 2021 without crowds but speedway couldn’t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) There’s more to this than just the stadium and the real truth about what’s gone on at Swindon will seep out over time. After all the smoke and mirrors excuses by all concerned you can bet it’s mainly about money! Edited January 12, 2021 by Speedtiger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, MattK said: I don't believe that. As tenants, I think the speedway club are fully aware of what is going on and have been all along. If they are not aware, then Rossiter and Kilby are negligent in their roles. clarke osborne has kept terry russell in the dark all along matt,i doubt even the senior managers at stadia uk know any details,i believe matt ford has at times found it impossible to even make contact with osborne let alone get any information from him.There may be other reasons as well but i believe the total and continous frustration and despair with the stadium situation has contributed to terry russels decision. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, poole keith said: clarke osborne has kept terry russell in the dark all along matt,i doubt even the senior managers at stadia uk know any details,i believe matt ford has at times found it impossible to even make contact with osborne let alone get any information from him.There may be other reasons as well but i believe the total and continous frustration and despair with the stadium situation has contributed to terry russels decision. Interesting to read Clarke Osborne's profile on Linked-in: My background is in accounting. I have through my career been an Accounts Manager, Company secretary, Finance director, Property Director, Managing Director and CEO, all within a PLC enviroment.I have created and built new organisations in diverse business fields and in recent years successfully Chair a number companies and organisations.I have international experience in Ireland, France, Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan.Specialties: Team building and management, Change Management, Complex Negotiations, Company Aquisition and Disposal, Management Buy Out, Government Liaison, Complex Property Development, Food and Beverage, Major Public Facility Management and Promotion, Gambling systems management, Greyhound Racing Promotion, Media Rights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ghosty said: Interesting to read Clarke Osborne's profile on Linked-in: My background is in accounting. I have through my career been an Accounts Manager, Company secretary, Finance director, Property Director, Managing Director and CEO, all within a PLC enviroment.I have created and built new organisations in diverse business fields and in recent years successfully Chair a number companies and organisations.I have international experience in Ireland, France, Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan.Specialties: Team building and management, Change Management, Complex Negotiations, Company Aquisition and Disposal, Management Buy Out, Government Liaison, Complex Property Development, Food and Beverage, Major Public Facility Management and Promotion, Gambling systems management, Greyhound Racing Promotion, Media Rights. ...and keeping people in the dark as regards my intentions fobbing them off with all sorts or excuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, steve roberts said: ...and keeping people in the dark as regards my intentions fobbing them off with all sorts or excuses. To be fair I don’t think TR would be fobbed off to easily, he a is smart promoter who knows the score. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Speedtiger said: To be fair I don’t think TR would be fobbed off to easily, he a is smart promoter who knows the score. I'm sure you are correct but Osbourne has history whist at Oxford until the SOS Committee stepped in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Nigel Pearson was talking about Swindon situation and Speedway general on Talksport today ay 14:50. Edited January 12, 2021 by topaz325 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunce 347 Posted January 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Triple.H. said: How old is Clarke Osborne ? i remember him from the time he was trying to close Oxford, so i assume he must be in his 70s Born July 1952. https://companycheck.co.uk/director/904871308/MR-CLARKE-ANTHONY-OSBORNE/summary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bunce said: Born July 1952. https://companycheck.co.uk/director/904871308/MR-CLARKE-ANTHONY-OSBORNE/summary ...and wasn't he involved with the ill-conceived return of Bristol Speedway although plaudeted at the time? Planning permission was never granted if memory serves hence its closure after two short years? Edited January 12, 2021 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Nigel Pearson was talking about Swindon situation and Speedway general on Talksport today ay 14:50. Anything said regarding the league in 2021? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, steve roberts said: ...and wasn't he involved with the ill-conceived return of Bristol Speedway although plaudeted at the time? Planning permission was never granted if memory serves hence its closure after two short years? He was. I have programmes from Bristol and his photo is in them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Ghosty said: Interesting to read Clarke Osborne's profile on Linked-in: My background is in accounting. I have through my career been an Accounts Manager, Company secretary, Finance director, Property Director, Managing Director and CEO, all within a PLC enviroment.I have created and built new organisations in diverse business fields and in recent years successfully Chair a number companies and organisations.I have international experience in Ireland, France, Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan.Specialties: Team building and management, Change Management, Complex Negotiations, Company Aquisition and Disposal, Management Buy Out, Government Liaison, Complex Property Development, Food and Beverage, Major Public Facility Management and Promotion, Gambling systems management, Greyhound Racing Promotion, Media Rights. modesty not a strong point 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,855 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Pirates Of Poole said: Anything said regarding the league in 2021? Nothing new really , he was just hoping to see some racing this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites