mikebv Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 44 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Phil Lanning named some of them on the latest 360 podcast, I think Wright, Lawson and Kerr were mentioned. The key will be getting a proper number one I guess, hopefully they can find one. Brady Kurtz? Mark Lemon taking one for the good of the sport? Woffy at Belle Vue as back up to Bewley in SWC year to show his fitness levels?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 55 minutes ago, mikebv said: Brady Kurtz? Mark Lemon taking one for the good of the sport? Woffy at Belle Vue as back up to Bewley in SWC year to show his fitness levels?... That would be the logical move Mike to try and help them maybe thats why Kurtz is being delayed, I just hope they don't get stuck with someone 5-10 years past their sell by date who stiffs the owners for ten's of thousands and delivers near zero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 I like the new badge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheDeepStuff Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Isn’t there a STAARS meeting tonight, wonder if there’ll be any update on the Ipswich buy out and Northampton if it’s going be a yes or no? Assuming the Tigers Ten tickets will get a push or two with Sheffield like the other clubs desperate for some sort of income ahead of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Could someone who went to the STAARS meeting, tell us what was said? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 hours ago, InTheDeepStuff said: Isn’t there a STAARS meeting tonight, wonder if there’ll be any update on the Ipswich buy out and Northampton if it’s going be a yes or no? Assuming the Tigers Ten tickets will get a push or two with Sheffield like the other clubs desperate for some sort of income ahead of the season They wouldn’t have anything more to add to the Ipswich buy out than their last statement last week. We are now halfway though the latest 2 week window for the sale to be completed. The lease for Foxhall was a hold up but that is now resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollyhat Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Not a lot to report from the STAARS meeting. Ipswich and Northamton, there are daily zoom meetings. Sheffield are not having a headline team sponceer but teaming up with the Childrens Hospital to promote their chatity. This was well recieved. Talk of setting up a proper supporters club to try and ge better away suport. Meetin concluded with a fantastic race night put on by Ryan. Meeting very well atended and a good night had by all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 It’s worrying times because if Sheffield lost money last year then they certainly will this year. £80k less income this year I’d imagine. £60k via tv money and £20k possibly from a headline sponsor. points limit slashed and a weaker product and no doubt a price increase at the turnstiles will bring the crowds flocking. when will speedway learn that after 20 attempts of this master plan it’s quite obvious the 21st attempt will fail too. i 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 46 minutes ago, Wollyhat said: Not a lot to report from the STAARS meeting. Ipswich and Northamton, there are daily zoom meetings. Sheffield are not having a headline team sponceer but teaming up with the Childrens Hospital to promote their chatity. This was well recieved. Talk of setting up a proper supporters club to try and ge better away suport. Meetin concluded with a fantastic race night put on by Ryan. Meeting very well atended and a good night had by all. Just let away fans into tracks for free, (or a nominal fee), when it isn't a "local derby"... 40 or so maybe inclined to put on a coach if they were getting in for nothing/minimal amount. Adding atmosphere is one of the big challenges the sport faces, and getting a few dozen away fans in attendance would definitely help that massively .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Just now, mikebv said: Just let away fans into tracks for free, (or a nominal fee), when it isn't a "local derby"... 40 or so maybe inclined to put on a coach if they were getting in for nothing/minimal amount. Adding atmosphere is one of the big challenges the sport faces, and getting a few dozen away fans in attendance would definitely help that massively .. Just bring along 2 utility bills and photo ID as proof... that'll get them queuing at the turnstiles 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 8 hours ago, mikebv said: Just let away fans into tracks for free, (or a nominal fee), when it isn't a "local derby"... 40 or so maybe inclined to put on a coach if they were getting in for nothing/minimal amount. Adding atmosphere is one of the big challenges the sport faces, and getting a few dozen away fans in attendance would definitely help that massively .. As if 40 old duffers with rattles will add to the atmosphere 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 4 minutes ago, Preston Comet said: As if 40 old duffers with rattles will add to the atmosphere Come on... We use Air horns now..... Smuggle them in under our tartan blankets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 6 minutes ago, Preston Comet said: As if 40 old duffers with rattles will add to the atmosphere Fair point,but its the old "duffers" as you put it who keep the sport going, year on year more old "duffers" stop going and the aint no younger generation to take their place so it'll go twit's up eventually attendance wise sadly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 19 hours ago, Preston Comet said: As if 40 old duffers with rattles will add to the atmosphere It'll keep the cleaners busy though ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 19 hours ago, mikebv said: Come on... We use Air horns now..... Smuggle them in under our tartan blankets... Cant beat a Tartan blanket (Fraser tartan) to keep warm on a cold play off evening in late October , oh and a wee dram from my hip flask . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 2/21/2026 at 6:53 PM, Preston Comet said: As if 40 old duffers with rattles will add to the atmosphere Comets fans make plenty of noise no matter how many travel to away meetings, 😜 UTC 🔵⚪🏁😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollyhat Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Tigers On Tour group are not too bad either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Has there been any news on when Sheffield P&P is taking place? Seen a few other tracks announce theirs on socials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapewrecker Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Jez said: Has there been any news on when Sheffield P&P is taking place? Seen a few other tracks announce theirs on socials Postage and packing is down to the sender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manifesto Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 hours ago, Jez said: Has there been any news on when Sheffield P&P is taking place? Seen a few other tracks announce theirs on socials Should be announced this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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