Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Yet some tracks do it on a regular basis, and Sheffield actually managed it on few occasions last season, the best meeting being against Newcastle in the league cup Precisely. All we ever hear are excuses about wind, sun and stock cars. Scunny v Edinburgh last season. A hot, windy day with a stock car meeting the previous night. Best meeting I saw all year and one of the best I have seen in years. I wouldn't mind so much but Sheffield have the same trackman !! Edited December 14, 2016 by Halifaxtiger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 14, 2016 Precisely. All we ever hear are excuses about wind, sun and stock cars. Scunny v Edinburgh last season. A hot, windy day with a stock car meeting the previous night. Best meeting I saw all year and one of the best I have seen in years. I wouldn't mind so much but Sheffield have the same trackman !! Is Mr Boocock involved with the track at Scunthorpe. I would suggest that is the difference. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Is Mr Boocock involved with the track at Scunthorpe. I would suggest that is the difference. Word I got was that it wasn't down to Boocock but the riders. Typical case of putting paid employees wants before those of paying customers with the result that paying customers are thinking of not paying any more. Its not bloody difficult : Customers needs come first every single time. (to be fair, Sheffield are anything but alone). Edited December 14, 2016 by Halifaxtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 14, 2016 Word I got was that it wasn't down to Boocock but the riders. Typical case of putting paid employees wants before those of paying customers with the result that paying customers are thinking of not paying any more. Its not bloody difficult : Customers needs come first every single time. (to be fair, Sheffield are anything but alone). Not saying that outright, but it is funny that once Eric comes back into the fold the track prepped not to favour good racing. Maybe I am wrong but I don't think so, and maybe someone with a greater knowledge may know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Brownell 15 Posted December 14, 2016 Remember when track was good richard hall was great to watch at sheffield on the slick Sheffield tràck he looks a amateur and i bet sean wilson would have hated the track now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted December 14, 2016 Sheffield always had a bit more home advantage when the track was a bit deeper, with better racing and more home wins surely a grippier track is a no brainer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geepeeargh 21 Posted December 15, 2016 Eric was always in favour of making Owlerton slick to make the home team happier on slick away tracks. Recently the argument has been that the high powered engines with the new silencers behave poorly when they run into deep shale. I think we would soon learn how to set the bikes up to suit deep shale and then Owlerton would become a nightmare for occasional visiting riders. At the last S*T*A*R*S meeting Peter Mole said good shale was hard to find, and not cheap, but certainly not unaffordable... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted December 15, 2016 Eric was always in favour of making Owlerton slick to make the home team happier on slick away tracks. Recently the argument has been that the high powered engines with the new silencers behave poorly when they run into deep shale. I think we would soon learn how to set the bikes up to suit deep shale and then Owlerton would become a nightmare for occasional visiting riders. At the last S*T*A*R*S meeting Peter Mole said good shale was hard to find, and not cheap, but certainly not unaffordable... Perhaps he should speak to Rob Godfrey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted December 15, 2016 Is Mr Boocock involved with the track at Scunthorpe. I would suggest that is the difference. I have to say that every time Boocock gets involved with Sheffield he upsets riders and the track gets slick, hopefully with him gone next season we can get back to normal 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted December 17, 2016 I have to say that every time Boocock gets involved with Sheffield he upsets riders and the track gets slick, hopefully with him gone next season we can get back to normal Who says he's gone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted December 18, 2016 Who says he's gone? Never thought of him staying with Stead as team manager, but as you say nothing to say he has gone, heres hoping though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 18, 2016 Never thought of him staying with Stead as team manager, but as you say nothing to say he has gone, heres hoping though Could well still be in charge of the track prep. Me I would leave him in charge of the 2nd halves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted December 18, 2016 Me I would leave him in charge of the 2nd halves. What second halves? I take it there's a note of sarcasm in that post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Brownell 15 Posted December 19, 2016 Just seen wolves have signed nathan grieves god help them at least it a smaller track 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted December 23, 2016 hi.i am new to this post so would just like to wish tigers fans a merry xmas and a happy new year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
