SCB 0 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) There wasn't a speedway updates service in those days, let alone the internet. We used to have to wait until almost midnight to find out that days speedway results on Teletext/Oracle, sometimes not up until the next day. I remember as a younger lad in the mid-late 90s sneaking off upstairs with the phone to call the club hotline* to see how we were doing in away meetings. It was that or wait for teletext to loop around the 8 pages only to find the result had not been updated and have to wait for it to look around again! Ah, the good old days *and then getting told off when the phone bill turned up Edited January 19, 2017 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted January 19, 2017 I remember as a younger lad in the mid-late 90s sneaking off upstairs with the phone to call the club hotline* to see how we were doing in away meetings. It was that or wait for teletext to loop around the 8 pages only to find the result had not been updated and have to wait for it to look around again! Ah, the good old days *and then getting told off when the phone bill turned up Ahhh yes, I remember the frustrations of those multi pages very well. I didn't realise you were that old!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 19, 2017 has something new happened to make you more upbeat ? Not that I know for certain. I get told the odd rumour and to me it seems there is hope, I thought it was the end the other day so anything is better than that. Of course it can still go either way, I'm not exactly confident of a positive result but if some are still talking then there must be a will to sort it out. I remember as a younger lad in the mid-late 90s sneaking off upstairs with the phone to call the club hotline* to see how we were doing in away meetings. It was that or wait for teletext to loop around the 8 pages only to find the result had not been updated and have to wait for it to look around again! Ah, the good old days *and then getting told off when the phone bill turned up I spent many early mornings before my paper round checking the results. Kids have it easy these days 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFE 105 Posted January 19, 2017 Nigel Pearson has tweeted to the effect that negotiations are still ongoing, and that at this stage we should remain hopeful of a positive outcome, so hang on in there, retribution and criticism of all involved parties may be best held for another day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted January 19, 2017 It's been looking very bleak for the Bees but fingers and everything else crossed that a solution can be found. Wouldn't be the same without those visits to Brandon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted January 19, 2017 In the 60's I lived on the main road between Leicester and Cov , there was a chippy at the bottom of our street , when i couldn't get to home meetings , i used to stand outside the chippy at about 10 oclock , and wait for someone with a bees sticker (or leicester ) to stop for chips , and get the result off them . Ah the good old days when speedway was big enough to do that ,, even had the option of going to the bus station and waiting for the speedway special to come in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted January 19, 2017 Nigel Pearson has tweeted to the effect that negotiations are still ongoing, and that at this stage we should remain hopeful of a positive outcome, so hang on in there, retribution and criticism of all involved parties may be best held for another day.Ahhh Nigel Pearson reminds us all to be upbeat - as negotiations are still ongoing. How does he know? After all, isn't this the same Nigel Pearson who has reminded Cradley Heath Suppoters about being positive and upbeat - about a return to a vicinity near their former home? You only have to listen to his drivel as a commentator to realise this geeza has got a degree in how to polish a turd. The bloke spouts as much utter BS as the rest of 'em. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coventry_Bee 467 Posted January 19, 2017 Not a fan then I take it 😬 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted January 19, 2017 Not a fan then I take it Does he have one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted January 19, 2017 Seems ridiculous that talks have to come down to the wire. The bspa offices close at 5 so three hours of intense negotiations still to continue before something is announced one way or the other. Bit like transfer deadline day when signings have come into the FA before midnight. But they have had a whole month to sign said player. Hope some news comes along today one way or the other. No point dragging it out even longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Seems ridiculous that talks have to come down to the wire. The bspa offices close at 5 so three hours of intense negotiations still to continue before something is announced one way or the other. Bit like transfer deadline day when signings have come into the FA before midnight. But they have had a whole month to sign said player. Hope some news comes along today one way or the other. No point dragging it out even longer. We have until tomorrow evening not today Edited to add that Buster is having his Q&A at lunchtime tomorrow so perhaps it will be tonight, tomorrow morning or even the start of the Q&A we will hear something. Edited January 19, 2017 by woz01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted January 19, 2017 while there is no announcement still hope then. We need the bee's to come to tapes in march. To famous a club to die like this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted January 19, 2017 We have until tomorrow evening not today Edited to add that Buster is having his Q&A at lunchtime tomorrow so perhaps it will be tonight, tomorrow morning or even the start of the Q&A we will hear something. I stand corrected all week I have been a day out. Fingers crossed for good news. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted January 19, 2017 I stand corrected all week I have been a day out. Fingers crossed for good news. Oh dear, Mr Shoveller - first it's not knowing left from right, now it's not knowing what day of the week it is How on earth can anyone believe any of your utterances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted January 19, 2017 Radio 2 used to report some results on the news at 22:00 hrs (sports) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites