Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) Edited February 28 by Aries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 But I will say I am glad the sale of Ipswich has gone through and I wish all the Witches supporters all the best in the coming seasons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Seems they’re gonna be selling season tickets too. Wonder if we’ll manage to top Sheffield’s buy 10 get none free? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 brennan @ no1 for the witches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, ShanoXtra said: My point was though, you cannot write a whole statement about basically ‘make speedway great again and we want to bring new fans into the sport’ and then take a dig at another sport, if I were a darts fan (which I’m not) I would read that statement and think F U and make sure to stay clear of speedway, as someone in a position of his, you need to be more media versed to writing segments online. Chris L has not left the witches in good hands as he promised if the new owners class it as a “rescue mission”. If these people fail, they have no loyalty to Ipswich and will just fold the club, whereas John and Chris has attachments to Ipswich and you would like to think wouldn’t have folded it(although by the sounds of it Chris almost did). I don’t know the future obviously but I’m just saying let’s keep it honest and not get too excited. One poor financial season and all the comments about supporters being in their mind will be forgotten when their business comes first. I was pondering this just this AM - at some point CL would have ‘retired’ anyway and was there a natural successor in the family to take over - the answer is probably no! I wonder if this is perhaps the start of a more professional era for the league and perhaps the sport in the U.K. - I won’t hold my breath but let’s hope so for all our sakes! Of course in 20 years we might be moaning it’s all gone too far and the elite league has gone the same way at the PL in football! for now the witches come to the tapes in 2026 which I was always confident they would! wont lie going to miss Doyley and Emil!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 I think your team should be ok, it wont be a lame duck side like Birmingham and Oxford were. Having mostly Uk-based riders who want to be there has now become the key thing. Having Doyle would have been a big boost but maybe don't rule it out later in the season. Sayfutdinov wasn't going to stay forever, 3 years was a good stretch and it was time to move on. I think the loss of Dan Thompson is the major one, and will bring the title to Leicester. If you look at KL, i dont like the balance of their side, if they lose Fricke for any reason, they're in trouble. If i were a KL fan i'd be permanently on edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Hamish McRaker said: So that'll be Monday 23 March, i'd presume And the winner is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) Next big news must be a major sponsor ? Edited February 28 by topaz325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Aries said: Interesting there’s no quotes from Louis in either of those statements. Surely that's the way it should be? Despite the frustrations and worry over delays there is one thing that has been in my view a positive and unusual for speedway The transaction has been conducted in a professional and rightful way No one speaking out of turn, blaming another party or getting one up by making comment for selfish gain Hopefully in time Chris will make a further statement to clarify his position and answer some of the questions many people still have Some things may however be better left unsaid 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 7 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Surely that's the way it should be? Despite the frustrations and worry over delays there is one thing that has been in my view a positive and unusual for speedway The transaction has been conducted in a professional and rightful way No one speaking out of turn, blaming another party or getting one up by making comment for selfish gain Hopefully in time Chris will make a further statement to clarify his position and answer some of the questions many people still have Some things may however be better left unsaid Agreed this isn’t his moment - why do people not understand a few basics here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 “we need you to tell your friends and family about this great sport and club.” Great idea but I don’t have the heart to tell him about fans reaction to this kind of request. I’m looking forward to some new methods of promotion as the current ones have been done to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 19 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Surely that's the way it should be? Despite the frustrations and worry over delays there is one thing that has been in my view a positive and unusual for speedway The transaction has been conducted in a professional and rightful way No one speaking out of turn, blaming another party or getting one up by making comment for selfish gain Hopefully in time Chris will make a further statement to clarify his position and answer some of the questions many people still have Some things may however be better left unsaid 11 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said: Agreed this isn’t his moment - why do people not understand a few basics here Nope I’m sorry but we’ll agree to disagree here. I think it’s unusual. As an outgoing owner, and club legend, just a few words thanking a few people and introducing the new owners, get behind them etc. That may well still come at some point but then again, maybe he’s that pi$$ed off that he’s not interested in even doing that now he’s washed his hands of it all! I was expecting something from him in the press release, that’s all I’m saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, ouch said: “we need you to tell your friends and family about this great sport and club.” Great idea but I don’t have the heart to tell him about fans reaction to this kind of request. I’m looking forward to some new methods of promotion as the current ones have been done to death. Hey! If it ain't broken, don't fix it..... PS (Don't tell your friends how much it is to get in to watch a sport they probably have never heard of, until they have got there!!)... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 New presenter, and new press officer too. BOTH current incumbents will be sorely missed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, Aries said: Nope I’m sorry but we’ll agree to disagree here. I think it’s unusual. As an outgoing owner, and club legend, just a few words thanking a few people and introducing the new owners, get behind them etc. That may well still come at some point but then again, maybe he’s that pi$$ed off that he’s not interested in even doing that now he’s washed his hands of it all! I was expecting something from him in the press release, that’s all I’m saying. Agree with you. Strange. 2 minutes ago, Aries said: New presenter, and new press officer too. BOTH current incumbents will be sorely missed. Crikey they’re all buggering off! Is the track man still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 28 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said: Agreed this isn’t his moment - why do people not understand a few basics here It’s pretty common practice!! Using the link earlier by arnieg https://www.sportcal.com/pressreleases/bsi-announce-acquisition-of-reading-speedway/ There’s a paragraph from outgoing promoter Pat Bliss. It’s pretty standard stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 10 minutes ago, Aries said: New presenter, and new press officer too. BOTH current incumbents will be sorely missed. yes Kevin will be a big loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 14 minutes ago, Aries said: Nope I’m sorry but we’ll agree to disagree here. I think it’s unusual. As an outgoing owner, and club legend, just a few words thanking a few people and introducing the new owners, get behind them etc. That may well still come at some point but then again, maybe he’s that pi$$ed off that he’s not interested in even doing that now he’s washed his hands of it all! I was expecting something from him in the press release, that’s all I’m saying. Not a problem - I never worry or get angry at disagreements - for all we know there might be a gaggjng clause in place - it’s clear to me one of the reasons this took longer than many liked was - who - was buying - a big entity who will have not cut corners to get it done quick! Lots of legal and diligence stuff I am sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, GeneralMelchett said: yes Kevin will be a big loss Almost irreplaceable I’d say. We know that from when someone else has tried valiantly to fill his shoes when he’s been missing for the odd meeting here and there. Henry too is an excellent press officer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, Steve Irving said: It’s pretty common practice!! Using the link earlier by arnieg https://www.sportcal.com/pressreleases/bsi-announce-acquisition-of-reading-speedway/ There’s a paragraph from outgoing promoter Pat Bliss. It’s pretty standard stuff. 20 years ago times move on - still think it’s not Chris time to comment in that particular statement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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