Happy Hunter 370 Posted April 1, 2023 I agree with you on that!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, BTFC LION said: Yes well aware of the date, that's why I left it so long to reply, post like that can be very damaging to clubs, What post is damaging to a club? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, BTFC LION said: Yes well aware of the date, that's why I left it so long to reply, post like that can be very damaging to clubs, If it's regarding my post about the drainage? I just got told by someone that there was an issue with the draining that's all. Hence why I wanted to clear it up on the forum and see if anyone can confirm that everything is fine track wise. I had around 11 new potential fans coming to the speedway on Thursday and are very disappointed why the meeting was postponed considering how good the weather was on that day. So I just wanted clear an rumour up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted April 1, 2023 37 minutes ago, FishersGate said: If it's regarding my post about the drainage? I just got told by someone that there was an issue with the draining that's all. Hence why I wanted to clear it up on the forum and see if anyone can confirm that everything is fine track wise. I had around 11 new potential fans coming to the speedway on Thursday and are very disappointed why the meeting was postponed considering how good the weather was on that day. So I just wanted clear an rumour up. You wanted a rumour cleared up on the forum,it's on the forum where many rumours start unfotunately.Many of them untrue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 1, 2023 1 minute ago, tellboy said: You wanted a rumour cleared up on the forum,it's on the forum where many rumours start unfotunately.Many of them untrue. And I know are people are within the club on here and wanted an answer for peace of mind..really don't see an issue with it. I keep getting bombarded from my mates about why it wasn't on and I kept saying....you'll get used it! And that the rain done the damage days before. Trying to explain speedway to new fans is proving quite difficult Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BTFC LION 163 Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, FishersGate said: If it's regarding my post about the drainage? I just got told by someone that there was an issue with the draining that's all. Hence why I wanted to clear it up on the forum and see if anyone can confirm that everything is fine track wise. I had around 11 new potential fans coming to the speedway on Thursday and are very disappointed why the meeting was postponed considering how good the weather was on that day. So I just wanted clear an rumour up. Well I can confirm it was not the drainage that caused Thursday call off, the damage had already been done, I am not sure if people realise how much rain we have had, we have emptied the drains 3 times since last weekend, each drain hold approximately 5 thousand ltrs, we have 8 main drains, they were full each time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted April 1, 2023 What is probably more damaging to the club, rather than a comment on an obscure forum, is there being no Speedway on the opening night of the season when the weather is fine after all the build up, returning to the top league, a spot on local TV and radio and the visit of a former World Champion and the returning Russian. Instead the season opens with a junior match. Still, you can't do much about the weather without some kind of track cover system. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted April 1, 2023 2 hours ago, iainb said: What is probably more damaging to the club, rather than a comment on an obscure forum, is there being no Speedway on the opening night of the season when the weather is fine after all the build up, returning to the top league, a spot on local TV and radio and the visit of a former World Champion and the returning Russian. Instead the season opens with a junior match. Still, you can't do much about the weather without some kind of track cover system. Regardless of whether (no pun intended) the decision was correct (and I'm sure it was) we have to lament the loss of a really mouth watering opening match. I was looking forward to Dan Thompson beating Emil, preferably from the back. Well he did it to Jason Crump, 3 times world champ, and Emil hasn't won one (yet). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 1, 2023 3 hours ago, BTFC LION said: Well I can confirm it was not the drainage that caused Thursday call off, the damage had already been done, I am not sure if people realise how much rain we have had, we have emptied the drains 3 times since last weekend, each drain hold approximately 5 thousand ltrs, we have 8 main drains, they were full each time. Thanks for clearing that up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BTFC LION 163 Posted April 2, 2023 17 hours ago, iainb said: What is probably more damaging to the club, rather than a comment on an obscure forum, is there being no Speedway on the opening night of the season when the weather is fine after all the build up, returning to the top league, a spot on local TV and radio and the visit of a former World Champion and the returning Russian. Instead the season opens with a junior match. Still, you can't do much about the weather without some kind of track cover system. To be honest there is no one more disappointed than myself and all the others who have been working so hard at our track for months. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted April 2, 2023 19 hours ago, FishersGate said: And I know are people are within the club on here and wanted an answer for peace of mind..really don't see an issue with it. I keep getting bombarded from my mates about why it wasn't on and I kept saying....you'll get used it! And that the rain done the damage days before. Trying to explain speedway to new fans is proving quite difficult Yeah, I wouldn't bother explaining it! They prob enjoy it more if they don't know what is happening 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 2, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Yeah, I wouldn't bother explaining it! They prob enjoy it more if they don't know what is happening When I first went in 2011 my dad didn't explain anything..I just figured it out after about 5 meetings.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted April 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, FishersGate said: When I first went in 2011 my dad didn't explain anything..I just figured it out after about 5 meetings.. And you came back for more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted April 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, FishersGate said: When I first went in 2011 my dad didn't explain anything..I just figured it out after about 5 meetings.. You will have to distract your friends then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted April 2, 2023 4 hours ago, iainb said: And you came back for more! I was hooked from there! Then I didn't go for a number of years when we moved back up to the prem. Now I'm back again! This time to stay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
