
cityrebel
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The continuing decline of Speedway
cityrebel replied to wealdstone's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
As a neutral fan that goes on average twice a week, I can afford the steak, but can't justify paying it. If you only attend your own clubs home fixtures fortnightly, the steak could become more affordable. -
2019 One big league will it happen.?
cityrebel replied to Sidney the robin's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I'm glad I don't have to make those decisions. There will probably be casualties whatever direction the sport takes. -
2019 One big league will it happen.?
cityrebel replied to Sidney the robin's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I can't see many middle tier clubs stepping up if it means an increase in costs. The only way is down for those top flight teams, if one league becomes a reality. -
The continuing decline of Speedway
cityrebel replied to wealdstone's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
It's probably already too late for some clubs. -
No home meetings in July and only two in August. In a week when their fellow seaside venues, Poole & The IOW reported their biggest crowds of the season, why are Eastbourne not running home meetings in the peak holiday season. I know a couple of dates are taken up by stock cars, but shouldn't the eagles be trying to take advantage of this exceptional summer.
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Sheffield v Lakeside SGBCL 26/07/2018 @ 19.30
cityrebel replied to Blackadder's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
One meeting at lakeside this month and NONE at Eastbourne. July has been a real struggle for us fans in the South East. -
Sheffield v Lakeside SGBCL 26/07/2018 @ 19.30
cityrebel replied to Blackadder's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Thunderstorms forecast from late afternoon, so it might get some natural watering. -
There is a dragons amateur meeting scheduled for rye on Sunday. As an unlicensed venue, it will be interesting to see if this goes ahead.
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Probably changed to assist with track preparation in this heatwave.
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Swindon should be deducted points.
cityrebel replied to Odds On's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
That's the risk I take when I go to Kent. No curfew, no speedway at central park, it's as simple as that. Last night was the first time it has happened this season. A rider receiving medical treatment for a serious injury has to take priority over running three races. -
Swindon should be deducted points.
cityrebel replied to Odds On's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Last night at Kent, they did a much better job at keeping the dust down than at Swindon. The water bowser is excellent at Kent, and was out virtually every heat. It chucks out a fair amount of water at speed, although the track itself still needs improving. -
Poor track preparation and doubling up are just two of many reasons why fans don't go anymore. The annual razzamataz at Cardiff still appeals to a lot of people as a one off event. I don't know if it would be as popular if it was staged on a regular basis.
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I got conned at that one as well!
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The whole package is poor value for money. At swindon last night I handed over £20 inc prog, to stand in a dump of a stadium, to watch 15 processional races on a dust bowl of a track. It's not rocket science is it.
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Leicester did it a few years ago and Swindon last season, so it's nothing new.
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Brummies v Mildenhall NL Wed 18th July
cityrebel replied to Brummies_Ste's topic in National League Speedway
Out of all of the new generation of young guns, Drew Kemp looks the best. He looks fearless to me. When I saw him cruise to a maximum on a big track like the IOW, from the gate and the back, he certainly looked the real deal. -
Sourcing decent shale has been a problem for a lot of tracks this season. A promoter told me that the best stuff is in Scotland, and finding the funds to purchase and transport it, is proving difficult for some clubs.
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Brummies v Mildenhall NL Wed 18th July
cityrebel replied to Brummies_Ste's topic in National League Speedway
A very enjoyable meeting as a neutral last night. What a ride from young Drew Kemp in heat 15 to clinch the win for the fen tigers. -
We are now entering the last chance saloon for this once great sport. Lakeside v Peterborough will be my fith meeting in the South East to be called off for non weather reasons, within the space of a few weeks. An unbelievable state of affairs when we are enjoying our best summer since 1976. The powers that be, should hang their heads in shame, but they probably don't care.
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There was a good crowd at Peterborough yesterday. Yet everybody was squeezed into the centre sections of the main stand because there wasn't enough stewards. It was very hot and quite uncomfortable. It's these minor details that give fans the hump, and should be avoided if possible.
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I agree with you, but len got out because of a shrinking fan base and a stadium that needed major investment. Crowd wise, the sport is in a lot worse state than it was two years ago.