The White Knight

If it comes to a choice between Football and Speedway there is only one winner for me - Speedway. What's the point of watching England - you are only going to get upset when we lose - which at some stage we surely will. Support the 'Panthers' - that's far more important than Football. :rolleyes:

No I don't believe so sidney. From a peak in the Seventies the Sport entered a slow but sure decline. There were of course times when Seasons bucked the trend but by and large the decline in Speedway began in the Seventies. Prior to the Seventies too there had been hard times, especially when compared to the Crowds shortly after the War - I believe the formation of the Provincial League breathed new life in to an ailing Sport. Crowds increased to, as I say, a peak in the Seventies - there has been a slow and gradual decline in Speedway's fortunes ever since. It's all very sad really.

No - the Engines can't be changed - or perhaps, eventually - they will have to be. Funny to think that once upon a time our Sport used to be called 'Dirt Track Racing' - you certainly can't call it that these days - there isn't any - DIRT!!!

Not helped by 'Lay Down' Engines.

Thank you Ray. I don't know - why don't folk just listen to me.

I do wish folk wouldn't be so negative. I have dealt with Councils myself. They will only move when THEY want to. No amount of cajoling does any good. To be fair to them, they have to ensure that everything is in place before passing anything and it all takes TIME. The Stadium WILL come in to being - I am CERTAIN of it. Patience!!!

To quote - Tom Jones. :rofl:

Absolute nonsense!! This should be standard practice I would have thought. Prevents abuse of the System. Most Season Tickets are none transferable. A very sensible measure anyway. :approve:

Thanks for the update Dave. Let's hope that they are ready for the start of the Season or very shortly afterwards.

I'm sure you will get to enjoy it given time. Bloody Elite League snobs!! :sad:

I think we should ALL give Roscoe a chance. I reckon he will do as good a job as anyone. Given the state of BRITISH Speedway these days he can only work with what is available to him. I will say though, that the impression I have of Roscoe is that if everything goes wrong for TeamGB ( what a bloody AWFUL name) it will not be for lack of effort on his part.

Perhaps if you are paying £17 to get in - a FREE Programme and Car Park would help defray Expenses. Every little helps..................................................

You are not kidding The Abbot. The Berwick Pies are the BEST Pies I have had ANYWHERE!! That is inside a Sporting venue or outside of one as well. I'm glad they don't sell them at the end of my Street - I'd never be out of the Shop. B)

You'll enjoy it. I know I do. :approve:

To be honest - I tried to think of another word to Marketing - as you are right. Sadly Speedway Nationally does abysmally in Marketing. I know that some Clubs do try. The Club I support (Newcastle) do try to Promote the Sport in the local Community. Some Clubs, I know do very little, some do nothing. That is simply NOT good enough these days. Speedway IS a Family Sport, it is also a very dangerous Sport. The 'Powers that be' - the BSPA need to Promote a NATIONAL campaign to get Speedway back on the map and in to people's awareness, imagination and conciousness.

Where your argument falls down Colin is that Speedway Markets itself as a FAMILY Sport. I am lucky these days - I am a Pensioner and can take advantage of Concessions. However were I a younger man with a Family to take to the Speedway - I would have to think very hard whether to take them. There is not the money out there these days as there was in the past. People in some cases have to make up their minds whether to 'Heat' or 'Eat'. Food Banks proliferate. In that kind of climate you have to make Speedway AFFORDABLE. I, as I have said, am lucky, I can afford my Speedway. I am only too aware that there are those who cannot.

NOT the table I hope?

Mum, Dad and two youngsters over sixteen and still in education. Yes - I can certainly understand how cost "enters people's head". Especially in these times of austerity. What an odd comment for you to make.

I can't think of anything worse than that. :shock: :shock:

Fair enough screm. I was just fed up with everyone insulting Richard Hall. They were bl**dy glad to have him at Peterborough when they won the Elite League. Some folk have such short memories.

Careful AC - that smacks of common sense. Good Post.

I honestly believe that Richard Hall would be a great addition to the Panthers Team. Still - that's what it is all about - opinions.

Was that getting a Bath when you got home.

He's probably read some of Hougaard Racing Fans Posts, got frightened and has decided to go elsewhere. I know I would. :shock:

Nor should you. It's what the Thread is about.