sommelier 1,118 Posted June 5, 2016 Well if Flange walked straight in it couldn't have been that big...It was a very good crowd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted June 5, 2016 Same could be said for so, so many others too Steve... For a sport that invariably has just one team, and no other allowed, within around 30 miles or so it really does under sell itself A virtual monopoly of the local conurbations in many areas around the country yet 0.1%, or even much less, of those people who dwell there attend... Still, on the positive side, it means clubs have a huge potential market on their doorsteps should they ever get the sport marketed right and their own teams brand in the consciousness of the locals. Unfortunately in India and Pakistan they love their Cricket 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevueace 913 Posted June 5, 2016 When you consider the millions of people that live in the area, they should have crowds far bigger than most other clubs. Thats true in one sense in another we have two premier league teams, numerous lower league teams, county cricket, rugby league, the national cycling centre, boxing at the arena, etc, far more competetion than where most teams are situated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,290 Posted June 5, 2016 Unfortunately in India and Pakistan they love their Cricket I once presumed that the 'Tamil Tigers' must be a sub continent Speedway team.....!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted June 5, 2016 Disappointed to only see a couple of Lakeside fans there. I know its a long way (we have to do it on a Friday!) but thought on a Saturday with great weather quite a few would have come up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted June 5, 2016 Disappointed to only see a couple of Lakeside fans there. I know its a long way (we have to do it on a Friday!) but thought on a Saturday with great weather quite a few would have come up.Not being funny but how would you know if someone was a Lakeside fan or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted June 5, 2016 Not being funny but how would you know if someone was a Lakeside fan or not? Cheering, clapping etc when they got a 5-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Cheering, clapping etc when they got a 5-1 I was in the west stand, but ended up cheering Stevie Worrall most of the time 😀 Can't believe some are saying the racing wasn't as good as v Coventry - must've been some meeting, because it was superb last night; would've been lauded at any other track Edited June 5, 2016 by Falcon Hammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Sods law when Poole ride the A fixture it will be a Monday night meeting meaning we will only bring up a handfull. For the bank holiday meeting a few of us are looking into flying up from Southampton to Manchester. How easy would it be to get from Manchester airport to the track? How far is it? Think the B fixture is afternoon meeting meaning we could fly up, watch the meeting then head back to the airport for an evening return. Edited June 5, 2016 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam 376 Posted June 5, 2016 Cheering, clapping etc when they got a 5-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted June 5, 2016 I was in the west stand, but ended up cheering Stevie Worrall most of the time Can't believe some are saying the racing wasn't as good as v Coventry - must've been some meeting, because it was superb last night; would've been lauded at any other track Yep last night was good, Coventry meeting was even better. Seemed slicker last night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikec 412 Posted June 5, 2016 I was in the west stand, but ended up cheering Stevie Worrall most of the time Can't believe some are saying the racing wasn't as good as v Coventry - must've been some meeting, because it was superb last night; would've been lauded at any other track Great to read to enjoyed last night's match, was only post-interval where the Aces got away. Really enjoyable meeting last night, but the Coventry match was better, hope it finds it's way online sometime, a must watch. Sods law when Poole ride the A fixture it will be a Monday night meeting meaning we will only bring up a handfull. For the bank holiday meeting a few of us are looking into flying up from Southampton to Manchester. How easy would it be to get from Manchester airport to the track? How far is it? Think the B fixture is afternoon meeting meaning we could fly up, watch the meeting then head back to the airport for an evening return. About 10 miles from the airport to NSS, a group of you in a minibus it'll be cheap as chips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,257 Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Sods law when Poole ride the A fixture it will be a Monday night meeting meaning we will only bring up a handfull. For the bank holiday meeting a few of us are looking into flying up from Southampton to Manchester. How easy would it be to get from Manchester airport to the track? How far is it? Think the B fixture is afternoon meeting meaning we could fly up, watch the meeting then head back to the airport for an evening return. That meeting starts at 12.00. Its about 10 mile drive from airport to track, don't know how much that would cost in a taxi, Can get train from airport to Manchester Piccadilly and the bus to Belle Vue. Would take 45 mins according to google Edited June 5, 2016 by Rob B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted June 6, 2016 Not being funny but how would you know if someone was a Lakeside fan or not? They have a rhyming slang. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted June 6, 2016 Sods law when Poole ride the A fixture it will be a Monday night meeting meaning we will only bring up a handfull. For the bank holiday meeting a few of us are looking into flying up from Southampton to Manchester. How easy would it be to get from Manchester airport to the track? How far is it? Think the B fixture is afternoon meeting meaning we could fly up, watch the meeting then head back to the airport for an evening return. That meeting starts at 12.00. Its about 10 mile drive from airport to track, don't know how much that would cost in a taxi, Can get train from airport to Manchester Piccadilly and the bus to Belle Vue. Would take 45 mins according to google If you choose this option when you get of the train go out by the front entrance, head for piccadilly you will find the 203 bus stop just before entering Piccadilly Gardens (there is a Cycle Republic store right opposite the bus stop). Ask the driver to put you off at the Showcase Cinema complex (buy a day rider ticket for £4 its cheaper), the Stadium is at the back and can be found by walking through the Cinema car park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
