skydog 156 Posted January 1, 2023 Unfortunately, I think Osborne played a blinder with Swindon. Make excuses why they couldnt run for a couple of years, then by the time they delivered the killer blow, half the supporters had moved on already. If this had happened immediately after the 2019 league win the fans would have been up in arms. They did a similar thing with us at Reading, promise a new track next year, oh sorry maybe the year after. Then maybe next year, before you know it, not enough people care... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Such a freaking shame re: Swindon. Nutshell: once all the housing started sprouting like daffodills, never gonna happen covenent or not, else there would be a track at the end of every street in every town, sad but true Like I said: a feaking shame..... Edited January 1, 2023 by martinmauger Hopefully improved grammar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted March 3, 2023 Latest here https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23357658.update-hunt-new-swindon-robins-speedway-stadium/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted March 3, 2023 55 minutes ago, Toady said: Latest here https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23357658.update-hunt-new-swindon-robins-speedway-stadium/ Tick box exercise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Toady said: Latest here https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23357658.update-hunt-new-swindon-robins-speedway-stadium/ More waffle unfortunately. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted March 3, 2023 Not long before this moves to the 'years gone by' section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted March 4, 2023 If Savills are so brilliant, why do they need the public to find a new site ? Sounds like more BS. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted March 4, 2023 Absolutely no need to look for a new site. There is a track and a landlord who has to build a new stand at the Abbey. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted March 4, 2023 Let’s hope the council do the right thing for once and make sure that planning is followed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 4, 2023 12 hours ago, proud panther said: If Savills are so brilliant, why do they need the public to find a new site ? Sounds like more BS. I'm afraid it sounds more of the same...the good folk of Swindon have been well and truly sold down the river with half promises and lies. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,277 Posted March 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Absolutely no need to look for a new site. There is a track and a landlord who has to build a new stand at the Abbey. I was going to suggest... "What about the Abbey Stadium?"... Decades of Speedway heritage there, and perfect for a rebuild and track reshape now Greyhounds have gone.. A "blank canvas" on which to build too... Would be perfect I would suggest... Can't think why it hasnt been chosen... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted March 5, 2023 8 hours ago, mikebv said: I was going to suggest... "What about the Abbey Stadium?"... Decades of Speedway heritage there, and perfect for a rebuild and track reshape now Greyhounds have gone.. A "blank canvas" on which to build too... Would be perfect I would suggest... Can't think why it hasnt been chosen... The thing is the greyhounds are still operating ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Toady said: The thing is the greyhounds are still operating ! ....and its still the GI 'head office'!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted March 17, 2023 If anyone wants to see the current state of the stadium well that which can be seen from the camera position. Sky Sports Racing are showing Greyhounds from there tomorrow from 10:30am. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
