Fromafar 10,514 Posted March 8, 2014 My post 1044 - I was told 5 names; 4 have been correct, the other 1 unnamed so far. Today's Sheffield Star:- Sheffield’s axed boss is offered roles. David Hoggart could be in line for a dramatic move to one of Sheffield’s Premier League rivals after leaving Owlerton. The Tigers co-promoter, who played a major role in pulling together the club’s new consortium, has been axed by the club who say they want to do things their own way. Four clubs have made contact with Hoggart - two from the Elite League and two from Sheffield’s league. He said: “I’ve been touched by the amount of people who have been in touch and it has made me realise how many good friends I have.” On his Owlerton exit, he added: “I’m disappointed my services are no longer required and it would have been easier to accept had there been some discussion. Currently I am too upset to make any further constructive comment and would prefer to maintain a dignified silence.” Tigers consortium member Peter Mole has paid tribute to Hoggart, who has been with the club for over a decade either as promoter, manager or sponsor. He said: “David has been a loyal servant of the club, working tirelessly with Neil Machin during some difficult seasons. He played a big part in bringing the consortium together, which made this situation difficult. “We are working hard to take Sheffield to a brighter a future, and everything is positive. Whilst David has been a big part of the management here over recent seasons, we now have our own ideas.” Wouldn't be a surprise if one of the clubs interested was Berwick IMO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The SAINT 78 Posted March 8, 2014 When you tell fans to go support another club when having a different opinion to them is not a way to run a business and i was suprised with Machin letting him get so hands on to be honest. only 1 promoter of sheffield speedway has ever told me that in my 40 years of attendance... and it ain't hoggy. mind you he had put his money were his mouth was so he was entitled to do so !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,078 Posted March 8, 2014 IMO it might be only when Mr Hoggard is gone that Sheffield Speedway find out what a good job he was doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,224 Posted March 8, 2014 only 1 promoter of sheffield speedway has ever told me that in my 40 years of attendance... and it ain't hoggy. mind you he had put his money were his mouth was so he was entitled to do so !!! only one person connected with Sheffield Speedway has told me that my money was not wanted, and it wasnt a promoter, however he does like the sound of his own voice, and he made sure that everyone knew on Wednesday night, by announcing it, that he was giving his time for nothing, he was lucky i had to pay to give them my time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The SAINT 78 Posted March 9, 2014 No ONE person is bigger than the club.as long as the clubs best interests are at heart then that's the only thing that matters! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,507 Posted March 9, 2014 If the new promoters do read this thread, they need to keep a close eye on the security. Last season I was threatened by one of them for standing on a yellow line, & when I complained to the head of security, he justified it by saying that I had smirked at him. The same numpty had earlier put me in the casino car park because he was on his mobile phone & wasn't paying attention to where he was sending me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) If the new promoters do read this thread, they need to keep a close eye on the security. Last season I was threatened by one of them for standing on a yellow line, & when I complained to the head of security, he justified it by saying that I had smirked at him. The same numpty had earlier put me in the casino car park because he was on his mobile phone & wasn't paying attention to where he was sending me. That is what happens when you give a dick head a bit of authority, power goes to their head. Edited March 9, 2014 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifordukesfan 60 Posted March 9, 2014 Can't even understand why they need security at Owlerton, other than to tell people (usually first-timers or visiting team supporters) they can't stand in the yellow box area, what a welcome, just put some signs up and save the money paid to security. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 418 Posted March 9, 2014 Can't even understand why they need security at Owlerton, other than to tell people (usually first-timers or visiting team supporters) they can't stand in the yellow box area, what a welcome, just put some signs up and save the money paid to security. Probably mandatory to have them. I'm sure if we had the choice they'd probably not be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,153 Posted March 9, 2014 Probably mandatory to have them. I'm sure if we had the choice they'd probably not be there. They've always been a pain at Owlerton . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The SAINT 78 Posted March 9, 2014 they are nothing to do with the speedway,as such, they are stadium security hired by the casino/stadium owner dave allen (ex swfc chairman). anyone who knows him/his ways will understand that the security people mirror his ways 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted March 9, 2014 The security is only needed in the car park, first to politely park paying patrons in the correct part and secondly to prevent vehicle crime. They've got radios so if they're required (in the unlikely event) to sort a drunken riot when the pork sandwiches come on sale in the Panorama room, they can be summoned. Unfortunately they seem to have plenty of muscle and too little brain, from the sounds of the experiences some have had! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy bill 154 Posted March 9, 2014 Unfortunately the security people [gorillas] at Sheffield belong to the owner of the stadium and are not needed at a speedway meeting.They seem to think they are dealing with football type fans and are a complete pain,one even asked my 56 year old husband if he wanted a fight because we did not move out of the yellow marked area quick enough,we were waiting for our granddaughter aged 12 to come back from the toilet,we have never been back to Sheffield since that happened two years ago, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 418 Posted March 9, 2014 Unfortunately the security people [gorillas] at Sheffield belong to the owner of the stadium and are not needed at a speedway meeting.They seem to think they are dealing with football type fans and are a complete pain,one even asked my 56 year old husband if he wanted a fight because we did not move out of the yellow marked area quick enough,we were waiting for our granddaughter aged 12 to come back from the toilet,we have never been back to Sheffield since that happened two years ago, Never had issues with em personally. Probably because we're well out of the way of em on the 1st and 2nd bend! But hearing things like that clearly shows they're all brawn no brain. What rational thinking person thinks that's an appropriate way to talk to anyone? Such a shame the stadium has to have amateur security as its clearly let down the place with some of the responses on here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,934 Posted March 9, 2014 Unfortunately the security people [gorillas] at Sheffield belong to the owner of the stadium and are not needed at a speedway meeting.They seem to think they are dealing with football type fans and are a complete pain,one even asked my 56 year old husband if he wanted a fight because we did not move out of the yellow marked area quick enough,we were waiting for our granddaughter aged 12 to come back from the toilet,we have never been back to Sheffield since that happened two years ago, I had a similar situation myself, coming back from the bar with drinks in both my hands stopped in same area, admittedly was not offered a fist fight but a simple polite request to move would have sufficed rather than the abuse I got. Also witnessed them holding up a coach full of supporters trying to get out of the stadium because the coach had not parked completely in the correct position, again the abuse thrown at the coach driver was not warranted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
