old bob at herne bay 828 Posted November 25, 2022 With the track still in place , wonder whether we might see Lakeside return to th Premier League in 2023. Lots of speculation from other defunct clubs returning to the Premier League. We could have Lawson Ellis and Morley for starters — I am sure all the old track equipment will still be in the rusting portakabin next to a pile of old shale at the back of the riders car park. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted November 25, 2022 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: With the track still in place , wonder whether we might see Lakeside return to th Premier League in 2023. Lots of speculation from other defunct clubs returning to the Premier League. We could have Lawson Ellis and Morley for starters — I am sure all the old track equipment will still be in the rusting portakabin next to a pile of old shale at the back of the riders car park. From someone who requested to have Swindon thread removed from this category??? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted November 25, 2022 3 hours ago, hagonshocker said: From someone who requested to have Swindon thread removed from this category??? Well it hasnt happened ........we still have defunct tracks on here (and some that have declared will not be in the Prem 2023 so if you can't beat 'em join 'em I say. Admin really needs to get a grip on this forurm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboy cookie returns? 747 Posted November 27, 2022 No chance! They might however put a track in at the London stadium to allow the mighty Hackney to return. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Maybe if they paid the thousands of pounds owed to the ex riders they might talk …. But this is speedway so that won’t happen. Edited November 27, 2022 by Jonny the spud 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted November 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Jonny the spud said: Maybe if they paid the thousands of pounds owed to the ex riders they might talk …. But this is speedway so that won’t happen. If Lakeside were to come back, it would be an entirely different company which has no responsibility whatsoever for the debts of the previous company which ran Lakeside. That’s how company law works in UK. In other words, the scenario is not a speedway issue but one that sadly many UK workers have faced and will face. UK workers see firms taken over without the new owner taking over pension funds. They are shafted just as riders have been. Laws need to change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 28, 2022 Of course it’s a speedway issue. Clubs are forever going tïts up and it’s always the riders that get screwed over. Until the powers that be sort out some proper rules, a major league sponsor ( been promised that for years but it’s strangely never materialised) and produce and stick to a long term plan, it’s always going to be looked upon as a micky mouse sport. On 11/27/2022 at 9:06 PM, FromBendThree said: If Lakeside were to come back, it would be an entirely different company which has no responsibility whatsoever for the debts of the previous company which ran Lakeside. That’s how company law works in UK. In other words, the scenario is not a speedway issue but one that sadly many UK workers have faced and will face. UK workers see firms taken over without the new owner taking over pension funds. They are shafted just as riders have been. Laws need to change. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) It is not solely a speedway issue. There are thousands of examples of businesses closing every year and those that run them walking away from their debts and responsibilities. Edited November 29, 2022 by FromBendThree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldhawk 76 Posted December 2, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 9:19 AM, cowboy cookie returns? said: No chance! They might however put a track in at the London stadium to allow the mighty Hackney to return. HERE HERE - ABSO BLOODY LUTELY : D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralMelchett 482 Posted December 2, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 9:19 AM, cowboy cookie returns? said: No chance! They might however put a track in at the London stadium to allow the mighty Hackney to return. The words mighty and Hackney do not belong in the same sentance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,268 Posted December 3, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 9:19 AM, cowboy cookie returns? said: No chance! They might however put a track in at the London stadium to allow the mighty Hackney to return. Well London Stadium is only used as a "Rice Field" these days! And 'Ackney gave us "Make It A Date, Friday at Eight" & was it "3.2 Overtakings A Race! If its within 45 miles of Swindon then Terry & Clark could "Go for it!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted December 6, 2022 Has anyone seen any sign of redevelopment at the Lakeside bowl ? could it not re open as a training track ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted December 11, 2022 Nothing happening there, just gathering weeds, it’s not just a crying shame, it’s criminal but whilst the place still stands, there is hope. All it would take is some good will and some hard working volunteers to have that track back into race state, the main problem would be it would likely needs a new fence and not just on the corners. If it could be done at Oxford, no reason why it cannot be repeated at Arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted December 12, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 9:52 PM, Jonny the spud said: Of course it’s a speedway issue. Clubs are forever going tïts up and it’s always the riders that get screwed over. Until the powers that be sort out some proper rules, a major league sponsor ( been promised that for years but it’s strangely never materialised) and produce and stick to a long term plan, it’s always going to be looked upon as a micky mouse sport. Riders need to have their wages paid weekly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawks6991 5 Posted December 12, 2022 Was a small piece in the Non League Paper yesterday which said that Hashtag Utd FC have earmarked two possible locations for a permanent home, one of which is the former Arena Essex Raceway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites