TonyE 822 Posted April 22, 2015 Not sure even the mighty PK's powers stretch quite that far... Interesting typo wasn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Peter York? Seriously? Another indication the promoters are seriously losing their way. How are you going to attract any form of younger audience with Peter York presenting? Personally I'd want an announcer who knows his stuff and is able to connect with the terraces. If he's 21, fine. If he's 75, also fine. But what does one do when the 75 year old bucks the kicket? Sooner or later they'll run out of living options. Edited April 22, 2015 by Wolfsbane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) You can't win with some speedway fans. Belle Vue had a new trackside announcer on Monday and some fans were on his back straightaway. Perhaps they forget that most people starting a new job need time to settle in. Time will tell if he is any good but not immediately after his first match. I saw Peter York at the Wolves, Belle Vue match but assumed he was just standing in. Edited April 22, 2015 by Aces51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted April 22, 2015 Watched the replay on TV and for the the first time ever I think it was actually better watching on TV than being their live.At the track the racing didn't seem up to much,the atmosphere non existent and now to top it off we have Peter York in residence.The group I stand with even questioned this week if we should all meet up and do something else on a Monday night as the main reason we come is to meet up and socialise,I can't ask the others in the group as they stopped coming a long time ago.Credit to Sky it looked ok on the TV helped along with Pearson positivity although maybe he overdoes it telling us how great it is every five minutes. Thought the racing was okay tbh. How can you tell how the atmosphere was over the telly? As for Peter York, he stands in for porkie not is in residence. I'm not sure I can cope with him every week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 308 Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Enjoyed last night's meeting - it wasn't the greatest but had enough in it to keep me interested.. If only Sky could deliver similar week in and week out... Anyway, it was much better than that shambles in Warsaw on Saturday. BTW, I have to agree with BWitcher, the poor track and lack of starting gate didn't call for a walk out by the riders.. I would be most interested to hear Bomber's views on this.. It would have been similar to the character played by Henry Fonda in the film '12 angry men.' He was the only juror who considered the accused (track) not guilty. Edited April 23, 2015 by tocha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted April 22, 2015 Thought the racing was okay tbh. How can you tell how the atmosphere was over the telly? As for Peter York, he stands in for porkie not is in residence. I'm not sure I can cope with him every week. He was at the meeting Steve.. he rewatched it on TV. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted April 22, 2015 Peter York? Seriously? Another indication the promoters are seriously losing their way. How are you going to attract any form of younger audience with Peter York presenting? A terrible presenter remember him at Oxford in the Nielsen days, remember him commentating on the last lap of a race really annoying is he not a pensioner ? or is it a job for one of the boys.!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted April 23, 2015 He's not so bad these days as he doesn't commentate on the last lap (or two) of races. I've got quite used to him at Coventry this season with David Hammond in the commentary box. ......tocha.......I would be most interested to hear Bomber's views on this. Well, he's given his views now and agrees with the meeting being stopped, but he would say that wouldn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted April 24, 2015 He's not so bad these days as he doesn't commentate on the last lap (or two) of races. I've got quite used to him at Coventry this season with David Hammond in the commentary box. Well, he's given his views now and agrees with the meeting being stopped, but he would say that wouldn't he? Of course all the riders are going to stick to their story now. Hence the meeting lasting an hour until they all agreed to do so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
