lisa-colette 6,035 Posted November 11, 2021 I don't see the problem, Poole had to ride on Thursdays same as Swindon when protected race nights in the Prem! Where's the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted November 11, 2021 1.No local derbies vs Poole on a Wednesday .... Oxford will have to ride on their alternative night . 2. No chance of Poole supporters visiting Oxford. Oh yes Poole didn’t last long riding on a Thursday in the Prem ... Seems another self interest decision from Rob Godfrey and his beloved Scunthorpe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted November 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: 1.No local derbies vs Poole on a Wednesday .... Oxford will have to ride on their alternative night . 2. No chance of Poole supporters visiting Oxford. Oh yes Poole didn’t last long riding on a Thursday in the Prem ... Seems another self interest decision from Rob Godfrey and his beloved Scunthorpe. It wasn't because of riding the same night as Swindon! Thursday just doesn't work for Poole fans unless it's a playoff final Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB1 130 Posted November 11, 2021 Congratulations on your return. Perhaps it would be fitting for the master ( in my opinion the greatest rider of all time) to be the first to ride the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hans fan 1,001 Posted November 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Marshall07 said: The money man at Oxford isn't worried about money apparently... Who’s the money man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted November 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, hans fan said: Who’s the money man I have no idea. But it appears that's why the premiership were worried about them. Makes sense if they had Doyle lined up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 12, 2021 Oxford used to run a few Wednesday meetings in their elite league days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booey boy 123 Posted November 12, 2021 12 hours ago, TB1 said: Congratulations on your return. Perhaps it would be fitting for the master ( in my opinion the greatest rider of all time) to be the first to ride the track. Fundin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted November 12, 2021 5 hours ago, hans fan said: Who’s the money man Kevin Boothby is now the stadium 'owner' with a ten-year lease to re-open the stadium and make it a fully operational, 24/7 Leisure and Sports facility. He is a greyhound track owner at Henlow(?) and one other. Also had involvement at Towcester racecourse - but not sure what the situation there is now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted November 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Kevin Boothby is now the stadium 'owner' with a ten-year lease to re-open the stadium and make it a fully operational, 24/7 Leisure and Sports facility. He is a greyhound track owner at Henlow(?) and one other. Also had involvement at Towcester racecourse - but not sure what the situation there is now? Lease holder at Henlow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted November 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Kevin Boothby is now the stadium 'owner' with a ten-year lease to re-open the stadium and make it a fully operational, 24/7 Leisure and Sports facility. He is a greyhound track owner at Henlow(?) and one other. Also had involvement at Towcester racecourse - but not sure what the situation there is now? He isn't rich by any means, more Horton than Frost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted November 12, 2021 11 hours ago, cityrebel said: Oxford used to run a few Wednesday meetings in their elite league days. ...also during the glory years when Nielsen and Wigg ruled Cowley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB1 130 Posted November 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Booey boy said: Fundin? The one and only Hans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 11:57 AM, Skidder1 said: Kevin Boothby is now the stadium 'owner' with a ten-year lease to re-open the stadium and make it a fully operational, 24/7 Leisure and Sports facility. He is a greyhound track owner at Henlow(?) and one other. Also had involvement at Towcester racecourse - but not sure what the situation there is now? As he is the Leaseholder once his monthly lease and other bills are paid anything else goes into his profit margin I would think So entrance money plus beer and food sales and any sponsorship will hopefully make the Speedway breakeven at the very least and any profit is great. As Jamie Courtney said in his interview I heard on the Radio. Hopefully some big crowds for the first few meetings then a successful entertaining team keeps the paying public coming back. Poole are the yardstick Since Matt Ford took over they've had good entertaining teams and due to the success and footfall that brings they get decent sponsors and advertisers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted November 14, 2021 Shouldn't this thread be transferred to the Championship pages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites