Paulco 7,077 Posted June 10, 2014 If you choose to sit in the stand though you don't get the option not to stand up unless you're a real arse. It's only those elsewhere who can ignore it and get on with their business as per usual. As they've done away with the bikes at the start presentation I thinks it reasonable for all riders and management etc to assemble at pit gate to observe the anthem with everyone else just so we can see that we're all in this together! Personally it's easier to lose the tape and get on with the efficient running of the meeting, who'd notice? I don't see what the big deal is . At the ice hockey during the winter they play the national anthem ( okay different to yours ) before every match . Everybody stands up for a minute or two and then sits down again without any fuss . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Blue 616 Posted June 10, 2014 I think for me the " YOU HAVE TWO MINUTES! " message before every race is far more irritating than the National Anthem. I find It really grinding. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted June 10, 2014 I don't see what the big deal is . At the ice hockey during the winter they play the national anthem ( okay different to yours ) before every match . Everybody stands up for a minute or two and then sits down again without any fuss . And ice-hockey is where it should stay until it's a BSPA edict that all tracks partake in the celebration. I think that you need to have been following the reasoning before you understand a bit more what the deal is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted June 10, 2014 Panthers to win this one comfortably.... 50-40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,077 Posted June 10, 2014 And ice-hockey is where it should stay until it's a BSPA edict that all tracks partake in the celebration. I think that you need to have been following the reasoning before you understand a bit more what the deal is. You are right , i don't know the reasons behind it . Is it a new thing cause i was at Peterborough the night you tonked Coventry 70-20 last August and i don't remember the national anthem being played that night . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted June 10, 2014 You are right , i don't know the reasons behind it . Is it a new thing cause i was at Peterborough the night you tonked Coventry 70-20 last August and i don't remember the national anthem being played that night . it wasn't! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted June 10, 2014 Tempted to travel up for this tonight. But just wary on the rain forecast for later. Also on how Worrall and Tungate will go after their long trips back from Germany? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted June 10, 2014 I don't see what the big deal is . At the ice hockey during the winter they play the national anthem ( okay different to yours ) before every match . Everybody stands up for a minute or two and then sits down again without any fuss . That's perhaps where they got the idea from then. I think Neil goes to Ice Hockey matches. ......Crump99.......... If you choose to sit in the stand though you don't get the option not to stand up unless you're a real arse. Don't see why not as it's no different to sitting on a chair on the terraces so I guess that would make me a 'real arse.' Once we've given the dogs a run around on the grass before the meeting and they've setted down on their blankets under the seats I'm not getting up again. Perhaps it's just as well since Peterborough have dropped down from the E.L. that I've not been to the Showground as I would be a complete embarrassment to those around me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted June 10, 2014 You are right , i don't know the reasons behind it . Is it a new thing cause i was at Peterborough the night you tonked Coventry 70-20 last August and i don't remember the national anthem being played that night . Well it was done once I believe but nobody can actually remember when. You'd have had Black Eyed-Peas as the intro, Darren Fletcher probably doing the at the start rider introductions and then swiftly on with heat 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted June 10, 2014 If you choose to sit in the stand though you don't get the option not to stand up unless you're a real arse. I always stand throughout the whole meeting ... Else I cannot read your programme over your shoulder! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted June 10, 2014 I always stand throughout the whole meeting ... Else I cannot read your programme over your shoulder! How long's that been going on? I've been trying to find the source of the smell for ages 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted June 10, 2014 How long's that been going on? I've been trying to find the source of the smell for ages Yeah I should have used the urinals I guess!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted June 10, 2014 Think this will be very close. We need Joe to chip in with a few points tonight, because the Witches look very solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) ippo will find it tough against the best top 5 in the pl, (yea,righto)panthers exit stage right. Edited June 10, 2014 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,936 Posted June 10, 2014 ippo will find it tough against the best top 5 in the pl, (yea,righto)panthers exit stage right. You will see tonight why the Panthers have the best Top 5. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
