KevH 257 Posted February 3, 2006 Certain websites have Poole down. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So I guess we'll just have to wait for the official confirmation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted February 3, 2006 The Speedway Star reports that BSI are in negotiation with Coventry about staging them there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dont think you'll find it's Coventry - not this late in the day. Mr Sandhu has too many TV contracts for the dogs and I doubt if he will break these at such a late stage. Maybe they are talking 2007!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 0 Posted February 3, 2006 speedway making its self look stupid again got the race off and final and cant make up its mind where to hold it pathetic again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted February 3, 2006 Its okay for us Brits - we will travel around on the day but I do feel sorry for our international friends booking flights and hotels. I know its a small Country but booking a hotel in Poole and flying into Coventry isnt much fun when the meeting ends up in Reading!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adder 94 Posted February 3, 2006 What is the capacity of Smallmead? Wouldn't have thought it would be big enough for a World Cup Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted February 3, 2006 What is the capacity of Smallmead? Wouldn't have thought it would be big enough for a World Cup Final. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> According to two greyhound sites: Smallmead is 3,500 whereas Blunsdon (last years 1st round venue) only had a capacity for 2,000. Would love to know how they worked that out. I am sure between the Mexicans and the fairies alone there were more than 2,000 of us last year!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adder 94 Posted February 3, 2006 According to two greyhound sites: Smallmead is 3,500 whereas Blunsdon (last years 1st round venue) only had a capacity for 2,000. Would love to know how they worked that out. I am sure between the Mexicans and the fairies alone there were more than 2,000 of us last year!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Blunsdon has a maximum capacity of 5,500 on the fire certificate these days. I'm certainly not suggesting they should hold the World Cup Final there though but it would be preferable to Reading. It should be at Coventry. Larger capacity and slap bang in the middle of the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted February 3, 2006 I think Blunsdon has a maximum capacity of 5,500 on the fire certificate these days. I'm certainly not suggesting they should hold the World Cup Final there though but it would be preferable to Reading. It should be at Coventry. Larger capacity and slap bang in the middle of the country. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> if there was a fire at reading would probably make it a better place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyke 275 Posted February 3, 2006 if there was a fire at reading would probably make it a better place <{POST_SNAPBACK}> that comment hurt as I was actually in the Bradford City fire but also someone that has been to Reading I know what your getting at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adder 94 Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) that comment hurt as I was actually in the Bradford City fire but also someone that has been to Reading I know what your getting at <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Interesting to note that Speedway/Greyhound stadia seem to be exempt from the new regulations that now apply at football grounds following the events at Bradford and Hillsborough. Some speedway stadiums I have been too are accidents waiting to happen. Especially some of the pits areas where wooden structures are surrounded by fuel, oil and sources of ignition. Edited February 3, 2006 by Adder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted February 3, 2006 that comment hurt as I was actually in the Bradford City fire but also someone that has been to Reading I know what your getting at <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry about that tyke but as adder said i wonder how many clubs have stands that are fire hazzards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyke 275 Posted February 3, 2006 no problem,but you are right about fire hazards. hope no one on this forum ever has to witness those things very very frightening even now twenty years on, brings a lot back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted February 3, 2006 Dont think you'll find it's Coventry - not this late in the day.Mr Sandhu has too many TV contracts for the dogs and I doubt if he will break these at such a late stage. Maybe they are talking 2007!? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It definately states 2006 F4E, but does state Sandhu and BSI "are miles apart from finding some common ground". And anyway, don't shoot the messenger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted February 3, 2006 It definately states 2006 F4E, but does state Sandhu and BSI "are miles apart from finding some common ground". And anyway, don't shoot the messenger. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, there is still hope. Very interesting!!! As for shooting you - no thats too quick it would be something very slow and very painful!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted February 5, 2006 As for shooting you - no thats too quick it would be something very slow and very painful!!!! Oh no, sounds like you're considering buying me a season ticket to Coventry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
