hyabb17 1,077 Posted April 10, 2023 Tactical call off. Sums British speedway up tbh. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, hyabb17 said: Tactical call off. Sums British speedway up tbh. I think that there is no doubt that if all matches that are called off delivered a point a piece draw, with no restaging, that there would be a hell of lot less call offs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, hyabb17 said: Tactical call off. Sums British speedway up tbh. 13 minutes ago, mikebv said: I think that there is no doubt that if all matches that are called off delivered a point a piece draw, with no restaging, that there would be a hell of lot less call offs... Neither apply to this particular meeting though - undoubtedly the right decision with the torrential rain here for most of the day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,936 Posted April 10, 2023 What a shambles. The weather is incredible in Peterborough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted April 10, 2023 50 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Neither apply to this particular meeting though - undoubtedly the right decision with the torrential rain here for most of the day. Okay, if it’s raining then fair enough as I’m in the south west & since midday it’s been fine so I would expect a meeting to be on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 10, 2023 57 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: What a shambles. The weather is incredible in Peterborough. Costa Del Boro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted April 10, 2023 33 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: Okay, if it’s raining then fair enough as I’m in the south west & since midday it’s been fine so I would expect a meeting to be on. It was as forecast around this area.It was raining when i got up at 6am.And rained all day whilst i was out until about 1pm.Imo it had zero chance of going ahead with the amount of rain that had fell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,936 Posted April 10, 2023 Raining heavily now, good call by the Panthers management. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy 976 Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Whatever the conspiracy theories, there is no way this meeting could have been on today. The call off has been proved the right one. Edited April 10, 2023 by Hodgy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted April 10, 2023 2 hours ago, mikebv said: I think that there is no doubt that if all matches that are called off delivered a point a piece draw, with no restaging, that there would be a hell of lot less call offs... So how would season ticket holders and sponsors and even riders feel about this ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Haza said: So how would season ticket holders and sponsors and even riders feel about this ? Season ticket holders could get a refund for the matches they miss.. Sponsors are fans so I am sure will accept the odd missed meeting, and on the plus side, would now sponsor a team in a a sport with credibility that doesnt allow for any "strange" call offs like we seem to get from time to time, meaning also that their brand wouldn't be impacted by being associated to something that can be regarded as "a bit Mickey Mouse" when it comes to governance, integrity and credibility.. And maybe riders would be more inclined to ride on those 50/50 nights which currently see meetings getting called off more often than not, thus the fans feel a bit more confident on attending when all isnt "perfect"... Only being given a point for a draw would certainly focus the attention of the promoters to try anything and everything to get the meeting on I would think.. Edited April 10, 2023 by mikebv 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted April 11, 2023 Well on my now infrequent returns to this forum to see the changes being brought in by the new CEO Phil Morris……….. Nothing has Changed ….. tactical call offs …. Riders lasting half a lap …….then packing up……. Rider replacement making an early return …replacement riders used illegally over points limits …. Tracks not ready for racing on opening meeting and “being modified “… oh and yes paramedic being very late for opening meeting … In a brewery. piss ups and couldn’t organise one come to mind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Well on my now infrequent returns to this forum to see the changes being brought in by the new CEO Phil Morris……….. Nothing has Changed ….. tactical call offs …. Riders lasting half a lap …….then packing up……. Rider replacement making an early return …replacement riders used illegally over points limits …. Tracks not ready for racing on opening meeting and “being modified “… oh and yes paramedic being very late for opening meeting … In a brewery. piss ups and couldn’t organise one come to mind Which replacement riders were used illegally over points limit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Come on the Skipper 75 Posted April 11, 2023 2 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Well on my now infrequent returns to this forum to see the changes being brought in by the new CEO Phil Morris……….. Nothing has Changed ….. tactical call offs …. Riders lasting half a lap …….then packing up……. Rider replacement making an early return …replacement riders used illegally over points limits …. Tracks not ready for racing on opening meeting and “being modified “… oh and yes paramedic being very late for opening meeting … In a brewery. piss ups and couldn’t organise one come to mind Once again, you're talking out of your arse. The original paramedic cried off at short notice and the one who took over had completed a 14 hour shift before attending at Kent. Why don't you ever check the facts before spouting your rubbish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted April 11, 2023 Harris rode as a gust to replace Scott Nicholls for Wolves ...... And the "paramedic" didnt turn up ....... delaying the meeting start ......that is a FACT .... thanks for your explantion of WHY the paramedic didnt turn up on time and the meeting was delayed. All in the first 2 weeks of the new season ......... it can only get better ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
