orion 7,615 Posted November 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Grachan said: I really don't know how to feel about that statement. The obvious, first reaction is to ask myself if I trust Clark Osbourne and Terry Russell and the obvious thought is to doubt them. But, why would they put out a statement like this if it isn't true? Surely they wouldn't build people's hopes up like this just for their own means. Would they? Osbourne might, but would Russell? Surely he, at least, would think about how fans would feel about that. I guess we'll have to wait and see if anything comes of it. Don't forget, after all, that land was secured for a new Reading stadium too, but it as never built. If it happens, though, what is this "45 minutes from Swindon" thing all about? I live in Newbury. It used to take 30 minutes to get from there to Blunsdon. And Newbury is hardly Swindon. It's more Reading territory than Swindon. Add another 15 minutes on the motorway and you're at Theale roundabout - which is pretty much Tilehurst. I will take some positives from this statement being released, but I'm far from convinced yet that anything will come of it. If it does, I hope it's east of Swindon rather than west! Do you really think Tr worries about what fans think about him ..Loads of reasons why the statement has come out and also the timeing of it. Personally I would not take any notice of this statement it's just more garbage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted November 19, 2023 Orion has been right on this since day one and nothing has changed to make anybody believe that this is anything more than a sick joke to prolong the agony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, orion said: Do you really think Tr worries about what fans think about him ..Loads of reasons why the statement has come out and also the timeing of it. Personally I would not take any notice of this statement it's just more garbage Swindon fans have had to put up with a lot if hyperbole these last few years from certain people who think that they have their best interests at heart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted November 19, 2023 https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14383820/persons-with-significant-control They wonder why we don’t believe them, when it’s clear who is pulling the strings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted November 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, Deano said: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14383820/persons-with-significant-control They wonder why we don’t believe them, when it’s clear who is pulling the strings. This information was provided on another thread in September 2022 I think all at Swindon are aware of it by now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, arnieg said: If it was Theale you could give the team a name appropriate to its location and cultural identity, such as ... Reading Racers Maybe this is finally the stadium Osborne promised for Reading. Two birds with one stone.. Man's a genius I just hope the BSPL have taken the Robins' licence off ice and removed Russell from any control - but somehow i doubt it! Edited November 19, 2023 by frigbo 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecoombdog 2,367 Posted November 22, 2023 On 11/19/2023 at 12:34 PM, orion said: Do you really think Tr worries about what fans think about him ..Loads of reasons why the statement has come out and also the timeing of it. Personally I would not take any notice of this statement it's just more garbage It's madness that people still believe it!!! I know of a couple of people who think its going to happen now. I would love to know what has happened in the past 10 years that makes them believe anything CO and TR say!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anzum 250 Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) On 11/19/2023 at 2:52 PM, frigbo said: Quote I just hope the BSPL have taken the Robins' licence off ice and removed Russell from any control - but somehow i doubt it! I think this statement has come out to stop the Bspl taking the licence off Ice and allowing someone else a chance . I think it is a way of saying ‘ keep it on ice, we now have a location sorted but we just need more time’. Not that I believe that anything will happen. Edited November 22, 2023 by Anzum Added line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Although it would be absolutely fantastic news for a new speedway site to be developed, the concept of announcing "a site has been found" but we are not releasing details of where it is until outline planning as been established smacks of they haven't actually found a potential site at all, and in due course will be able to say "unfortunately we were unable to gain outline planning permission to build a speedway facility on the site after all - but we remain committed to finding one". The reason for doing this, not so much to keep the license on ice (its worthless without a place to hold meetings) but to show compliance with the terms of developing the Abbey allowing the continuation of housing to be built. Whilst its horrible to adopt such a negative, naysayer view regrettably, it is closer to the truth than TR's current diatribe - but lets hope he proves me wrong! Edited November 23, 2023 by 1 valve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 441 Posted November 23, 2023 Can't a licence only be kept on ice for 3 years? BSPL need to remove it from Russell immediately. This latest update is purely to take the heat off and keep the BSPL thinking something may happen. If they have anything about them then they'll take it off Russell. They should be doing the same with Buster Chapman at Peterbrough. The licence isn't worthless at all. You can't run speedway in Swindon without it. Same as Peterborough where Chapman is reluctant to give up the licence even though he has no track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted November 23, 2023 16 hours ago, Anzum said: I think this statement has come out to stop the Bspl taking the licence off Ice and allowing someone else a chance . I think it is a way of saying ‘ keep it on ice, we now have a location sorted but we just need more time’. Not that I believe that anything will happen. Spot on . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/22/2023 at 12:53 PM, thecoombdog said: It's madness that people still believe it!!! I know of a couple of people who think its going to happen now. I would love to know what has happened in the past 10 years that makes them believe anything CO and TR say!! Still a few of them.out there mate...Not sure how many lies one person has to tell before it sinks in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevueace 913 Posted November 23, 2023 This might be a stupid question but if these people have no intention of finding a site why keep the licence on ice? Surely its worthless sell the promoting rights to someone who actually has an interest in bringing the sport back to Swindon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted November 23, 2023 2 hours ago, bellevueace said: This might be a stupid question but if these people have no intention of finding a site why keep the licence on ice? Surely its worthless sell the promoting rights to someone who actually has an interest in bringing the sport back to Swindon. I think as has been said it smooths the way for osbourne as he continues on with his plans, if a new promotion came along to soon it may become a bit uncomfortable for him.Don’t forget el tel has already been paid off anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted November 23, 2023 19 hours ago, Anzum said: I think this statement has come out to stop the Bspl taking the licence off Ice and allowing someone else a chance . I think it is a way of saying ‘ keep it on ice, we now have a location sorted but we just need more time’. Not that I believe that anything will happen. Spot on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
