Tigerblade 221 Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Col said: Yeah, I should have realised Sheffield United were playing, didn't occur to me. As I don't know the area very well I was not aware the Sat Nav would take us past Brammall Lane. It seems weird that it gets us the exit the M1 at Chesterfield rather than carrying on. Not a complaint, there are no speed cameras on the National Speed Limit A road, where as the M1 has been "Smart Motorwayed". I don't know how interested or not you are in football, but if you aren't, it simply wouldn't enter your psyche about a game being on. I know I have been caught up in traffic for similar things in other cities eg concerts etc! Even though it's a bit longer way around, the best bet is go up to Junction 36 and take the A61 south to Sheffield, and the stadium appears on your left after about 6 miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 204 Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Tigerblade said: I don't know how interested or not you are in football, but if you aren't, it simply wouldn't enter your psyche about a game being on. I know I have been caught up in traffic for similar things in other cities eg concerts etc! Even though it's a bit longer way around, the best bet is go up to Junction 36 and take the A61 south to Sheffield, and the stadium appears on your left after about 6 miles. Also doubled up with the United game, but, with Somerset to do next Wednesday, I thought I'd save on driving so came by public transport, from he smoke, this week. With some ludicrous train fares (I've flown to several Eastern European tracks for far less) I chose coach up and train back. Unsure how long roadworks will be on but with the Parkway junction on M1 closed off and 4 lanes down to 1 there, the last two miles took around 40 minutes. To bear in mind if using this route during these works. Total mess up at Bramall Lane with season tickets not working so mega queues at the ticket office to get replacements meant I missed the first 25 minutes. of the game. Luckily the serial mega doomsters on the BSF weren't watching, otherwise all hell would have broken loose. with the end of Premier League football in sight; all Keith Chapman, Poole Pirates and Rob Godfrey's faults. Seeing the number of red and white shirts at Owlerton it seemed many took this double option. Took a bit of time to start the meeting but, with the usual home promotion efficiency, it was over in 90 minutes. In spite of the issues with the trams, with the track dug up at Hillsborough, I was still able to grab a couple of excellent ales in the Sheffield Tap, before my train left; arriving home in the early hours after an 18 hour day. Craig Cook was a bit naughty with his trapping of Danny, as he attempted to pass, in heat 13, ironically having caused his partner to fall in a similar manoeuvre in the initial running, seemingly believing it was a Tiger coming round and not a Giant. So a great day for Sheffield with two victories in just over 3 hours and a great weekend with Wednesday losing too. Edited August 19, 2019 by Mr Ore 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted August 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Tigerblade said: I don't know how interested or not you are in football, but if you aren't, it simply wouldn't enter your psyche about a game being on. I know I have been caught up in traffic for similar things in other cities eg concerts etc! Even though it's a bit longer way around, the best bet is go up to Junction 36 and take the A61 south to Sheffield, and the stadium appears on your left after about 6 miles. Well I'm a long suffering West Bromwich Albion supporter. It was on TV so I should have realised. Don't know if Owlerton, Brammall Lane or even Hillsborough are north, south, East or west Sheffield. I think Hillsborough is close to Owlerton judging by road signs? Will try that route next time. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 125 Posted August 19, 2019 Hillsborough is about 5 minutes walk from Owlerton if your coming up from the city centre.United are in the east and Wednesday the west of Sheffield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Mr Ore said: Unsure how long roadworks will be on but with the Parkway junction on M1 closed off and 4 lanes down to 1 there, the last two miles took around 40 minutes. To bear in mind if using this route during these works. I believe this is for 2 weeks only with last Sunday being the last one. Anyone confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loose Diamond Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/15/2019 at 10:21 AM, dorothy58 said: That is funny, however our no 1 will be there, unfortunately Claus appeal has been rejected so probably a guest for him How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loose Diamond Posted August 19, 2019 Just now, Loose Diamond said: How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. Recinded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted August 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Loose Diamond said: How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. Cook may have reasons for his villainy, the others might not ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted August 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, Loose Diamond said: How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. And so it goes on and on and on and on . Cook can ride until the appeal is heard , he might yet still get banned . Which should make everybody very happy it seems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loose Diamond Posted August 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, Paulco said: And so it goes on and on and on and on . Cook can ride until the appeal is heard , he might yet still get banned . Which should make everybody very happy it seems Yep. Very. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted August 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Loose Diamond said: How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. Because he appealed even murderers can appeal you are a bit of a drama queen are we not. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANSE 480 Posted August 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Loose Diamond said: How can Cook be allowed to race?? A decision was made to suspend/ ban him then it is decided!!?? Unfair on Vissing and Kennett is it not? What makes Cook think he is untouchable?? Speedway joke rules. You seemed to enjoy the Newcastle v Eastbourne match on Sunday praising the Newcastle riders how well they tried Hopefully you enjoy your breakfast this morning [no] 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 20, 2019 52 minutes ago, Gazc said: Because he appealed even murderers can appeal you are a bit of a drama queen are we not. but they are held indoors , so to speak .. time will tell . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,505 Posted August 20, 2019 55 minutes ago, Gazc said: Because he appealed even murderers can appeal you are a bit of a drama queen are we not. GAZ Just ignore him . Every track has one and to be fair some ex tracks have more than one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharpenRake 1,505 Posted August 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Loose Diamond said: Recinded Thanks for correcting your post. Not a lot of people would have done what you have done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites