SteelShoe Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 (edited) 44 minutes ago, StevePark said: Did any of the "new foreigners" look any good to take a gamble on in the Jay Cartmell Meeting ?? Rasmus Pedersen caught my eye . Edited July 26 by SteelShoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 8 hours ago, Neila said: The last few words of this post is the most relevant. Yes another good speedway meeting to watch, comets imo lucky to get a draw, but take away the 60/70 travelling monarchs and the crowd was very poor, no where near break even figures. More supporters need to attend on a regular bases, I know several old supporters lurk on this forum, so come down and support the comets, before it's too late. As for a potential team change, if you have no money you can't do much. How many people are you expecting down genuinely? You’re constantly bleeting on about poor numbers, I’m sorry you need your eyes tested. Granted yesterday’s crowd wasn’t as big as usual, but the crowds every week this season have all been good. Way you go on, you’re expecting 10k. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 21 minutes ago, CTD26 said: How many people are you expecting down genuinely? You’re constantly bleeting on about poor numbers, I’m sorry you need your eyes tested. Granted yesterday’s crowd wasn’t as big as usual, but the crowds every week this season have all been good. Way you go on, you’re expecting 10k. Poor advertising 3 separate meetings yesterday for normal price yes the juniors and the vintage nothing spectacular But might have brought more in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 26 minutes ago, Whitelinehugger said: He sure did and I bet it was painful. But he nailed it. I know your at home, roaring with laughter at your own posts on this forum. But, have you ever thought that your puerile posts put off members from interacting on this forum? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, CTD26 said: How many people are you expecting down genuinely? You’re constantly bleeting on about poor numbers, I’m sorry you need your eyes tested. Granted yesterday’s crowd wasn’t as big as usual, but the crowds every week this season have all been good. Way you go on, you’re expecting 10k. Several notes from both Andrew Bain and James Denham in past programmes mentioned the crowds are not what we were expecting. I am not making things up, I read the programme notes and count heads in the crowd, I was also told a break even crowd figure, but out of respect to the promotion I won't disclose that figure. With the great racing, most speedway fans are certainly entertained at Northside, yes I want my team to win, but if I watch a good battle and great racing, I am more than happy. The Poole match at home a classic example of this, but was the opposite at Berwick in the BSN or Poole last week, both of which I was in attendance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 3 hours ago, StevePark said: Did any of the "new foreigners" look any good to take a gamble on in the Jay Cartmell Meeting ?? One did but at this late stage if the rider was willing, could a visa be arranged in time, think we reach 75% of matches after Berwick on Saturday so that would be the last day for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 5 hours ago, Woke23 said: The forecast didnt help yesterday. There was due to be rain and it didn't happen. You either risk watering it and hope it doesnt rain, or don't water and hope for natural watering. Id go for the latter because even if it didnt rain, you can still ride regardless of the dust. If the track was watered and then it rained, then you risk a very wet track that may stop the racing The riders go home if it’s raining so you are as well preparing the track properly (watering).IMO.You always get good racing on a well watered track after 3-4 races. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 30 minutes ago, Fromafar said: The riders go home if it’s raining so you are as well preparing the track properly (watering).IMO.You always get good racing on a well watered track after 3-4 races. Yes the riders go home if its raining, but I believe it still costs the clubs +£1000 if they cancel on the day or close to the start time (Paramedics, first aid, riders travel, etc). Hence why clubs try and postpone fixtures on the back of weather forecasts these days I assume. Can you imagine the grief a club would get if they watered the track inline for a dry day and it rained which led to a postponement? Damned if you do, damned if you don't.. What do you mean by preparing the track properly (watering)?? I think all track promotions could do with you coming on board and showing them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Neila said: Several notes from both Andrew Bain and James Denham in past programmes mentioned the crowds are not what we were expecting. I am not making things up, I read the programme notes and count heads in the crowd, I was also told a break even crowd figure, but out of respect to the promotion I won't disclose that figure. With the great racing, most speedway fans are certainly entertained at Northside, yes I want my team to win, but if I watch a good battle and great racing, I am more than happy. The Poole match at home a classic example of this, but was the opposite at Berwick in the BSN or Poole last week, both of which I was in attendance Some have said the track has been poor and the racing not as good as earlier in the season. Add that to not winning at home and the break even point will not be reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 26 minutes ago, magnus said: Yes the riders go home if its raining, but I believe it still costs the clubs +£1000 if they cancel on the day or close to the start time (Paramedics, first aid, riders travel, etc). Hence why clubs try and postpone fixtures on the back of weather forecasts these days I assume. Can you imagine the grief a club would get if they watered the track inline for a dry day and it rained which led to a postponement? Damned if you do, damned if you don't.. What do you mean by preparing the track properly (watering)?? I think all track promotions could do with you coming on board and showing them.. Another one who can’t understand a response to a previous Post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 19 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Some have said the track has been poor and the racing not as good as earlier in the season. Add that to not winning at home and the break even point will not be reached. Against Poole a couple of weeks ago, imo it was some of the best racing all through the meeting not just one or two races, only problem was Poole won by a canter, but watching will cairns at 17 riding out wide was unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 38 minutes ago, Neila said: Against Poole a couple of weeks ago, imo it was some of the best racing all through the meeting not just one or two races, only problem was Poole won by a canter, but watching will cairns at 17 riding out wide was unbelievable Yes Will has been in great form lately, Cooper has more potential in my view but Will has certainly improved a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Probably should’ve won the meeting. Worky lucked out big time with JJ riding in Poland as he wouldn’t have got near the performance Klindt put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted July 27 Author Report Share Posted July 27 7 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Probably should’ve won the meeting. Worky lucked out big time with JJ riding in Poland as he wouldn’t have got near the performance Klindt put in. All opinion maybe he would maybe not ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Probably should’ve won the meeting. Worky lucked out big time with JJ riding in Poland as he wouldn’t have got near the performance Klindt put in. Completely agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted July 27 Author Report Share Posted July 27 29 minutes ago, CTD26 said: Completely agree. Dan Thompson didn’t score very many, Loftus scored more than his average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 28 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Dan Thompson didn’t score very many, Loftus scored more than his average Thank god Dan had an off night would have been another massacre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 From what I got told on Saturday, I’d be making this season Jeppesens one and only as a comet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Question for those that know the rules. How was Klindt able to ride as a guest on Saturday? As far as I am aware Redcar could not re-sign Klindt due to the 4 league rule, he can’t sign for a Champ club due to Polands 4 league rule, yet can guest for a Champ club even though it’s the 4th league he’s riding in 🤷♂️. Doesn’t make sense to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 He is contracted to Northampton, has a championship average so can guest in our league, also could sign for a championship team as this world be his 4th league, after premiership, Denmark and Poland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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