phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, magnus said: I agree with Jenga. If the supporters don't come back, then the Comets may only be back short term and the track will turn back into a training track and going by the photos that would be a travesty for all in Workington... Could I ask is there a reason why the support won't turn out to get behind the comets. Personally think the teams very good for the NDL will be very competitive and good to watch. Plenty of racers in the team to give the fans something to cheer about. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted December 26, 2022 5 hours ago, geoff100 said: I hope the next signing is either " hoggy" or " "maxi" both put on a good show. Ya might have to learn ya sel Geordie... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnus 80 Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Could I ask is there a reason why the support won't turn out to get behind the comets. Personally think the teams very good for the NDL will be very competitive and good to watch. Plenty of racers in the team to give the fans something to cheer about. I was just reiterating what Jenga said about there are more important things other than who will be race day announcer. I agree the team, the league and the track looks fantastic and hopefully supporters old and new will come flooding back. Workington needs speedway and by losing it, it makes you realise how much you have lost. ( I never missed a meeting). I just hope others think the same... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted December 26, 2022 I hope the supporters return and back the rebirth of the comets, but IMO some of the newer supporters of speedway in the modern times were attracted by big names, whether riding for or against the comets, and this is a reason why I say, I hope they get speedway at this level, in the past when some of these kids were riding development/northern junior league at Derwent park the majority of the crowd had gone home, now some of those kids are riding for the comets hope this does not sound doom and gloom, but just saying as I see it, after following speedway every year since 1970 in the UK and Europe, more so in the 80's and 90's after the comets died in 1981 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Could I ask is there a reason why the support won't turn out to get behind the comets. Personally think the teams very good for the NDL will be very competitive and good to watch. Plenty of racers in the team to give the fans something to cheer about. i think you owned up to being a part time supporter at Scunthorpe a while back , didnt you ? also only going to home meetings when the oppo were good teams and when it suited you i am sure your promoter would have liked you to attend more than you did you should be able to answer your own question . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted December 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, jenga said: i think you owned up to being a part time supporter at Scunthorpe a while back , didnt you ? also only going to home meetings when the oppo were good teams and when it suited you i am sure your promoter would have liked you to attend more than you did you should be able to answer your own question . Jenga. Be careful you don't upset this person, as I think he could be a parent of one of the young comets 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, jenga said: i think you owned up to being a part time supporter at Scunthorpe a while back , didnt you ? also only going to home meetings when the oppo were good teams and when it suited you i am sure your promoter would have liked you to attend more than you did you should be able to answer your own question . No I go to every meeting I can only time I miss is when the lad is racing and that will continue. What I have always said is I'm not bothered if scunny win or loose as long as I'm entertained. If you can see a post contradicting that please post think you could be quoting Phillipsr Edited December 26, 2022 by phillwhitewasmad 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, Neila said: Jenga. Be careful you don't upset this person, as I think he could be a parent of one of the young comets Yep I am and I won't get upset everyone is entitled to an opinion. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted December 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Yep I am and I won't get upset everyone is entitled to an opinion. No problems marra, just Jenga has form of winding up people the wrong way, no offence to you Jenga either 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted December 26, 2022 3 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Could I ask is there a reason why the support won't turn out to get behind the comets. Personally think the teams very good for the NDL will be very competitive and good to watch. Plenty of racers in the team to give the fans something to cheer about. Presumably the concern would be third-tier racing rather than second. FWIW I think NDL is the right level (for now) to establish a base and build on it and I echo your comments on both the competitive nature of the side and the racers within it. The track looks superb and I think the huge bends (so big they almost have their own run-off areas!) will encourage the youngsters to wind it on. Really looking forward to the first meeting. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted December 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Neila said: No problems marra, just Jenga has form of winding up people the wrong way, no offence to you Jenga either Yep I know I have been on here long enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted December 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Fourentee said: Presumably the concern would be third-tier racing rather than second. FWIW I think NDL is the right level (for now) to establish a base and build on it and I echo your comments on both the competitive nature of the side and the racers within it. The track looks superb and I think the huge bends (so big they almost have their own run-off areas!) will encourage the youngsters to wind it on. Really looking forward to the first meeting. The NDL of around 4 years ago was for me "the perfect level" for so many teams who struggled at a higher level to generate enough income to pay the riders of top league standard who compete in Div 2, eg Newcastle, Birmingham, Eastbourne, and even Worky themselves.. Used to love watching the Colts for a tenner and free for my U18 lad.. (Bargain)... Maybe if the NDL of four years ago was still in existence so would a few more teams? If it is a stepping stone to a higher league then great, but if it doesnt materialise and Worky make money, and develop talent they can then sell on by riding in the NDL for ever more, then it will never be a bad thing... Good luck to them and I look forward to going next season, followed by a "quiet night" in the town.... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fina 78 Posted December 27, 2022 19 hours ago, magnus said: I agree with Jenga. If the supporters don't come back, then the Comets may only be back short term and the track will turn back into a training track and going by the photos that would be a travesty for all in Workington... That wouldn't just be a travesty for Workington. Its in the interests of the whole of UK speedway to see Workington, or any other team making a comeback, succeed especially when they have a track that has had a lot of work put into. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Binman 83 Posted December 27, 2022 Are they going to run NJL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted December 27, 2022 9 hours ago, mikebv said: The NDL of around 4 years ago was for me "the perfect level" for so many teams who struggled at a higher level to generate enough income to pay the riders of top league standard who compete in Div 2, eg Newcastle, Birmingham, Eastbourne, and even Worky themselves.. Used to love watching the Colts for a tenner and free for my U18 lad.. (Bargain)... Maybe if the NDL of four years ago was still in existence so would a few more teams? If it is a stepping stone to a higher league then great, but if it doesnt materialise and Worky make money, and develop talent they can then sell on by riding in the NDL for ever more, then it will never be a bad thing... Good luck to them and I look forward to going next season, followed by a "quiet night" in the town.... Totally agree, Eastbourne had so many exciting matches and playoffs against BV, Birmingham especially and even quite raucous derbies against Kent during that period. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
