tellboy 3,662 Posted January 4, 2016 I see today they have finally told the fans about Troy's break, but didnt want to make this public until the full facts were known. Yet it seemed other Socila Media sites were were discussing the matter within Hours of it happening. And don't you feel that was the correct way to do it.Look at the poor Darcy situation,people were coming out with all sorts of things before all of the facts were known about the situation.How distressing that could be for family and friends hearing what people are coming out with because they heard it on the grapevine.I believe they have done it the correct way.State facts when you know them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 351 Posted January 4, 2016 What should have been issued WHEN Troy was injured was that he was believed to have broken his arm and that an update would be issued when the full extent of his injuries were known. Then we wouldn't all be trying to second guess what was occurring on the other side of the globe.... We could have even had an update that he was going into hospital on such and such a date. Doesn't take much to communicate... Rob's comment was clearly a poor attempt to cover up the Stars inability to communicate this over the last couple of weeks... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted January 4, 2016 What should have been issued WHEN Troy was injured was that he was believed to have broken his arm and that an update would be issued when the full extent of his injuries were known. Then we wouldn't all be trying to second guess what was occurring on the other side of the globe.... We could have even had an update that he was going into hospital on such and such a date. Doesn't take much to communicate... Rob's comment was clearly a poor attempt to cover up the Stars inability to communicate this over the last couple of weeks... last couple of weeks?? This lack of communication was going on all last season . It's time for a new face that update Twitter Facebook and the clubs website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) What should have been issued WHEN Troy was injured was that he was believed to have broken his arm and that an update would be issued when the full extent of his injuries were known. Then we wouldn't all be trying to second guess what was occurring on the other side of the globe.... Batchelor broke his arm out riding MX with Holder, Watt & Rose in England on 20th December didn't he, not in Australia? Would make sense if he then saw a specialist in London. Edited January 4, 2016 by macca56 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted January 4, 2016 Seems to me it takes a few comments on the BSF about lack of communication this time mainly about Troy broken arm them there is a press release on the website this has happened several times so I can only assume the powers that be read this forum from time to time . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) My Dear Skidder, Some people dont use all forms of Social media. I always tend to head for the Website, as I consider that to be the Clubs all encompassing format. I see today they have finally told the fans about Troy's break, but didnt want to make this public until the full facts were known. Yet it seemed other Socila Media sites were were discussing the matter within Hours of it happening. Skidder you can defend it all you wish, but the facts are The Clubs commnication levels with the fans are poor. I am sure that will change when Buster wants people to hand over their 17 quid on a rainy Thursday night in April. Not trying to defend the club in this instance - or any club - KL is not the only club guilty of a lack of regular info for whatever reasons. Some clubs have not published 2016 admission charges/ season ticket info even though their 1-7 is complete - whereas some clubs HAVE launched their season ticket promotions before they've even got half a team named!! As I've said on numerous occasions -I am not on twitter but I do check the club website, the local paper and the BSPA website before going on any forum. One problem this winter is that the 'off-season' is even longer than before giving all clubs the challenge of issuing something relevant on a regular basis!! Edited January 4, 2016 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunce 347 Posted January 4, 2016 I seem to remember some time ago, signing up for the Clubs "regular" Newsletter, to be received by email. I think I received one, then.......nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted January 4, 2016 Phllip Rising managed to fill a good few pages every week. Surely a club can find something of interest to put one once a week. Even an update on what each rider has been up to. I read (Speedway Star) that Rory has offers his help to the Ben Fund meeting which of course is being held at Saddlebow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarCrazy 9 Posted January 4, 2016 Phllip Rising managed to fill a good few pages every week. Surely a club can find something of interest to put one once a week. Even an update on what each rider has been up to. I read (Speedway Star) that Rory has offers his help to the Ben Fund meeting which of course is being held at Saddlebow. That was on the club website last week. Hope he is given a chance to help the meeting, the Ben-Fund has gone downhill a bit in recent years. I do worry that being involved off track will effect his return, especially after coming back form such a big injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted January 4, 2016 I think it's great that Rory wants to be involved, his meeting was nothing but a success with the fans, that's what the SRBF meeting needs to be again ...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted January 4, 2016 I think it's great that Rory wants to be involved, his meeting was nothing but a success with the fans, that's what the SRBF meeting needs to be again ...... I agree Rory meeting last season was a brilliant success - Rory is a great addition to the SRBF and would be a great addition to help in the running of KL speedway at some point in the future . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starboy118 237 Posted January 4, 2016 I don't need to be told by someone else if I am being kept informed. Believe it or not, I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarCrazy 9 Posted January 5, 2016 I just feel Rory needs to concentrate on getting back on a bike rather than taking that focus away. Does anyone know if he's had any practice? Without a "number 1" we'll need him scoring big points each week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted January 5, 2016 Interesting words from Rob on Radio Norfolk this morning, saying British Speedway needs to do more to entice top boys back. If teams can't finalise because the top boys don't want a full season here and\or want one\two days a week, why don't they just rule that top boys can at least job share this year, no promotion wants an underpar team, as opposition or their own?? A ridiculous situation!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted January 5, 2016 Interesting words from Rob on Radio Norfolk this morning, saying British Speedway needs to do more to entice top boys back. If teams can't finalise because the top boys don't want a full season here and\or want one\two days a week, why don't they just rule that top boys can at least job share this year, no promotion wants an underpar team, as opposition or their own?? A ridiculous situation!! No quite, It was reported from the AGM that when the Job share was discussed, one promoter, rejected it, saying as he was in contract talks with a top rider , he didn't want a job share to interfere with the negotiations. and the subject was than shelved. so in other words because one Promoter said 'No' everyone else agreed with him. Now that's a ridiculous situation, when the progress of our sport can be dictated by a single promoter... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
