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Don’t you think Sam Hagon would thrive on being on the same side as Tom Brennan? It wasn’t long ago he showed lots of potential.

While some well-read individuals may find the statement patronising, it is important to consider that the majority of those who still have a team to support regard it as a topic of conversation. Most of them require clear and direct explanations to re-engage with a long-running campaign such as this one. If that comes across as patronising to some then dare I say so be it.

I wouldn’t feel too sorry for them because the stream kept crashing early on due to the sheer number of viewers.

Looking forward to tonight! Best of luck to both sides. It’s a nice change to see someone other than Poole in the final.

Poole Stadium is council-leased and since the greyhounds finished a while back I imagine Osborne’s gear has long been disposed of. Reading was also leased and I believe the land is now owned by Prudential unless someone knows otherwise.

Is this the final nail in the coffin for Abbey Stadium? https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26619395.gaming-company-brink-collapse-swindon-100-homes-plan-risk/

Agree with that and so did picko

As good a time as any, you would think. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-16167165/Ladbrokes-owner-Entain-crashes-six-year-low-Brazil-bans-online-gambling.html

The stadium isn’t theirs to liquidate. Boothby didn’t leave much other than a bit of greyhound stuff, Oxford Speedway Ltd must have already struck a deal with Galliards directly regarding the sport’s continuation at the stadium and this statement must have been made with their full knowledge you would think ?

Following the liquidation of Kevin Boothby’s businesses, whoever is in charge at the stadium has issued this release. Very encouraging, hopefully. https://oxford-stadium.co.uk/

After investing so much in restoring their unusable stadium it would seem reasonable to expect him to have insisted on that option to recoup some of his investment.

Fyi riday, 7 August 2026 18:01 Arlington Stadium in Hailsham has officially ended all motor racing events with immediate effect, concluding over 60 years of historic oval-track racing at the venue. The Reason Behind the Cancellation Eric Dugard, the joint owner of Arlington Stadium, stated that the decision stems from ongoing serious infrastructure and health and safety problems affecting both competitors and the public. Critical Fence Issues: The core issue is the necessary replacement of a 600-metre wire mesh safety fence that wraps around the track perimeter to catch flying debris. Insurance Risks: The stadium's insurance provider will not cover the venueagainst potential serious accidents while a proper substitute fence remains uninstalled. Financial Strain: Remedying these issues would require several months and a massive financial cost. The owners, who have already spent over £250,000 on recent upgrades, decided that continuing motor racing is no longer financially viable for the business. The Promoter's Reaction The announcement took race coordinator Spedeworth Motorsports by surprise. They expressed deep disappointment over the abrupt closure, which came less than 24 hours after hosting a highly successful race meeting. The promoter has indicated they will provide an update regarding pre-existing bookings and upcoming ticket details in the coming days. Future of the Venue While motor sports (including historic banger, stock car, and past motorcycle speedway events) have permanent checkered flags, the facility itself may not disappear entirely. The venue owners are actively evaluating future plans and exploring alternative, non-motorsport events that could safely occupy the stadium grounds

Have to agree there’s even one muppet who doesn’t post on here often, but always finds time to make disparaging remarks about Batch despite never seeing him ride, as by their own admission would you believe has had no interest in speedway for many years. You couldn’t make it up !

Surely it’s not about what will or won’t benefit people most; it’s about completely disregarding the planning decision. Imagine if everyone did that it would just devolve into chaos.

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