Hamish McRaker Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 2 hours ago, Roger Jacobs said: As I said: The poor condition of British speedway is to blame ... those who rejected whatever CL was proposing, in favour of ploughing on with the Prem in its current parlous condition are just as much to blame as he is. Did CL have any allies in this, amongst fellow BSPL Directors and amongst the wider Promoterati? And who were his main adversaries? Or do we have to await his memoires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Well the worst kept secret is now confirmed. Finally it’s a done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 4 minutes ago, Aries said: Good news... No Team info? Or did I miss it? "Not always promoted or presented in the way it deserves"... Fair comment.... I am sure the other promoters will be closely watching and learning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef1 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Just now, cowboy cookie returns? said: Well the worst kept secret is now confirmed. Finally it’s a done deal! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, mikebv said: Good news... No Team info? Or did I miss it? "Not always promoted or presented in the way it deserves"... Fair comment.... I am sure the other promoters will be closely watching and learning... It’s says full 1-7 to announced monday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, mikebv said: Good news... No Team info? Or did I miss it? "Not always promoted or presented in the way it deserves"... Fair comment.... I am sure the other promoters will be closely watching and learning... In the statement it says they look forward to sharing the full 1-7 on Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Can't disagree with what's been said by the new owner. At least hes acknowledged how bad it's been for the fans this winter. Best of luck to all involved. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Saying all the right things, and as I’ve said before, they shouldn’t be judged on this years team because as they rightly say, they came in very late when all the others had built their teams. It’s next winter they can be judged. People also need to respect the process and stop demanding to know exactly what’s going on on a regular basis. As Coleman says, they wanted to speak earlier, but simply couldn’t for various reasons. Anyway, all sorted and time to crack on. I always said I’d make a decision on whether I was going to attend based on the team put out, but I’ve changed my mind. I’ll be there regardless as they deserve to be backed. They’ve seemingly done the best they can with what’s left available. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 8 minutes ago, 89buttons said: It’s says full 1-7 to announced monday 7 minutes ago, Siggytastic said: In the statement it says they look forward to sharing the full 1-7 on Monday. I'm waiting for the first " but which Monday" comment Hallelujah it's done@ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 7 minutes ago, FishersGate said: Can't disagree with what's been said by the new owner. At least hes acknowledged how bad it's been for the fans this winter. Best of luck to all involved. I liked that. Almost apologetic and understands the frustration. Sometimes as much as you want to talk, you just can’t. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 13 minutes ago, mikebv said: Good news... No Team info? Or did I miss it? "Not always promoted or presented in the way it deserves"... Fair comment.... I am sure the other promoters will be closely watching and learning... The 1-7 is being released on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 15 minutes ago, Chef1 said: ??? Mayfield sports confirmed as the new owners. It’s been known for a while it was them buying hence the worst kept secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 https://ipswichwitches.co/new-ipswich-co-promoter-richard-coleman-writes-to-witches-fans/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witches1998 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 https://ipswichwitches.co/new-ipswich-co-promoter-richard-coleman-writes-to-witches-fans/ A letter from Coleman as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanoXtra Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, Aries said: I liked that. Almost apologetic and understands the frustration. Sometimes as much as you want to talk, you just can’t. I don’t think it’s the smartest wording to call darts players overweight 🤦🏼 you can’t be doing that in this day and age. Calling it a rescue mission showing how Chris has almost folded the club. Their main concern was the league and not just Ipswich… hmmm. Having a poor team this year won’t bring people to the turn stiles like they are begging for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieboyDon Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Everyone can relax now. Confirmation the Witches are running. A year of consolidation in ‘26 with ‘27 the real acid test (much like the Premiership). I’m sure Mayfield will do a great job. Exciting times at Foxhall Stadium. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 9 minutes ago, ShanoXtra said: I don’t think it’s the smartest wording to call darts players overweight 🤦🏼 you can’t be doing that in this day and age. Calling it a rescue mission showing how Chris has almost folded the club. Their main concern was the league and not just Ipswich… hmmm. Having a poor team this year won’t bring people to the turn stiles like they are begging for. To be fair it’s probably accurate as is him saying speedway in the UK is woefully promoted, I’m not sure many of the UK fan base will argue with that after the winter we have just had. Whether he will make a difference remains to be seen, reminds me a bit of Posselwaite at Reading, this was a bloke who was going to do wonders and rubbish cucumbers and achieved very little after spending an awful lot of money and famously changing the Racers to Bulldogs, more like Bull$hyte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Sounds familiar: https://www.sportcal.com/pressreleases/bsi-announce-acquisition-of-reading-speedway/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Interesting there’s no quotes from Louis in either of those statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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