gmarsbar2 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Interesting to note that BSN have put up their prices by £2 tonight. Usually £12.99, tonight £14.99. That is the same price as the Poole leg was and we all know which is better value for the neutrals. Glasgow haven't put their prices up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 6 minutes ago, gmarsbar2 said: Glasgow haven't put their prices up. But then Poole don't charge a premium for seating or parking. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarsbar2 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 minute ago, daz9100 said: But then Poole don't charge a premium for seating or parking. There is a limited number of seats at Ashfield, with high demand every week, so they charge a premium for a seat. There is also a cost involved in putting a temporary stand on the third bend. Plenty of stadiums charge for parking but there's plenty of on street parking in the area. Just don't park on the pavement or you risk a £100 fixed penalty and be respective of residents access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, daz9100 said: But then Poole don't charge a premium for seating or parking. There has always been an extra cost for the Main Stand so no different to any other meeting. Go to a football match anywhere and you will pay extra for the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, gmarsbar2 said: There is a limited number of seats at Ashfield, with high demand every week, so they charge a premium for a seat. There is also a cost involved in putting a temporary stand on the third bend. Plenty of stadiums charge for parking but there's plenty of on street parking in the area. Just don't park on the pavement or you risk a £100 fixed penalty and be respective of residents access. like talking to a brick wall the Poole fans, wont accept any critisicm of the club at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveArena Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago You not got an invite Gavan to pop round Shovvys with Rob for a few beers and cheer on the Pirates! I think it is wonderful that SS has made a miracle recovery from the dreaded Covid the guy is a miracle man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Rich Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago After all the "discussions" about the quality of racing and the admission costs, I guess most people will find this irrelevant, but what happened to the music on Wednesday night? It has never been the same since Karlito left but it was dreadful, no walk on music, which totally killed the atmosphere from the off. No "Rocket Man" to celebrate Richard Lawson's victories, was it a different DJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Yeah there was a different DJ on Wednesday, no idea why but I agree he was terrible. Karlito was far better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) On 10/12/2025 at 9:40 AM, Neila said: Yea but with a big ego . Heard shouting #### I've been beaten by a 15 year old when Cooper beat him All the best sport stars in every discipline have huge egos. And that's not a bad thing. Does Christiano Ronaldo not shout a bit? I'm just glad to see both youngsters are coming along nicely and will probably be of premiership standard before they are out of their teens. British speedway needs more like them, not whiny fans like you constantly griping about kids. Edited 5 hours ago by Nickinho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 54 minutes ago, Pirate Rich said: After all the "discussions" about the quality of racing and the admission costs, I guess most people will find this irrelevant, but what happened to the music on Wednesday night? It has never been the same since Karlito left but it was dreadful, no walk on music, which totally killed the atmosphere from the off. No "Rocket Man" to celebrate Richard Lawson's victories, was it a different DJ? Yes. First time at speedway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago Looking at tonight - is it compulsory for the Glasgow promotion to allow Poole a track walk prior to the meeting ? How many mechanics, grease monkeys and management from the Poole team have to be admitted to the pits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprockett Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago Watched the 1st leg at Poole on the stream, but as per speedway updates it was all 'FTG' From The Gate and processional. Lost count of the number of times the commentators mentioned that the Wimborne Road track was really "slick". Other than latterly at the end of Heat 2 there was never any danger of a pass. I used to watch processional FTG racing and back then I didn't have too much of a problem with it, but these days it bores me to tears. About 10 heats in I was totally bored with it and just switched it off. For years I've encouraged friends and work mates to watch speedway but the answer they've always given me is that it's always just to the first bend and boring, and these days I find it difficult to argue with them. I just don't find 'FTG' processional racing entertaining at all. I'm with Gerry Facenna on that point where he reckons the sport needs to ditch the selfish approach of let's doctor the track and make it slick so there's no passing and just 'From The Gate' so we win, and instead provide entertainment where you actually see racing and passing and it's really entertaining and a fair racing track. Although it usually does, it remains to be seen if the Ashfield track provides that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted 4 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, SteveArena said: You not got an invite Gavan to pop round Shovvys with Rob for a few beers and cheer on the Pirates! I think it is wonderful that SS has made a miracle recovery from the dreaded Covid the guy is a miracle man. Nothing miracle about it. Out of action for ten days and still have fatigue. Most people recover from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 22 minutes ago, Sprockett said: I just don't find 'FTG' processional racing entertaining at all. I'm with Gerry Facenna on that point where he reckons the sport needs to ditch the selfish approach of let's doctor the track and make it slick so there's no passing and just 'From The Gate' so we win, and instead provide entertainment where you actually see racing and passing and it's really entertaining and a fair racing track. Although it usually does, it remains to be seen if the Ashfield track provides that tonight. Because the Glasgow management have never doctored the track to their advantage 🤣 Is Gerry going to be the first to "ditch the selfish approach"? I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Most people recover from it. Around 99.99999% to be exact 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago I'm looking forward to tonight and I predict a 12-point win for Glasgow and a race-off. Good luck to all the riders tonight and hopefully there will be some great racing making it a great advert for the sport 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 56 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Looking at tonight - is it compulsory for the Glasgow promotion to allow Poole a track walk prior to the meeting ? How many mechanics, grease monkeys and management from the Poole team have to be admitted to the pits ? Usually 1 Rider and 1 mechanic, official team manager and owner/promotion, anyone extra should pay, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Hope there is good racing tonight or bomber will look very silly after his comments on Wednesday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Looking at tonight - is it compulsory for the Glasgow promotion to allow Poole a track walk prior to the meeting ? How many mechanics, grease monkeys and management from the Poole team have to be admitted to the pits ? About the same number that Glasgow had at Poole. The management etc had to get their moneys worth having flown down with Ryanair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 24 minutes ago, Neila said: Usually 1 Rider and 1 mechanic, official team manager and owner/promotion, anyone extra should pay, Management can ask for extras. Glasgow had 5 extra people 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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