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Oh the irony of this post

I'm not sure why they haven't done one for Stefan, having been out for most of the season I'm sure he needs it more than Harris. Very strange!

I dont get why Bomber is deemed worthy of a collection but Nielsen wasn't. Harris still riding and earning. I suppose though unless you are Darcy Ward at Poole then its out of sight out of mind.

When I was a kid the pre meeting parade was a highlight for me...and the line up of bikes and riders at the tapes being introduced....it's a chance to see the riders and not just as faceless individuals.. It's important for fans to identify riders and to identify them as riders for their team...riders today are seen as guns for hire...riding because it's convenient for them to be at a club but with no affinity to it all...changing rules and points limits don't help but it all creates a lack of bond between riders and fans at club level...don't get too attached because they'll be off next season.. It needs to get back to being a proper team sport..the riders are your team..they are your riders with a proper bond between the two...it's far from that at the moment ..plus when I was young Saturday night at 7 was speedway....I'm only a casual follower now but I don't have a clue when meetings at home are scheduled any more..

A shame a few Poole fans can’t keep their gobs shut at times. Caused problems for the club.

LIKED and admired him. Could have a blazing row and the next minute sit down for a cup of tea with Bob and his wife Margaret. Speedway owes the Dugard family a massive debt, not least because of Bob.

Its a sad day when the truth is an incovenience Also rather crass to blame those fans - any problems were self inflicted by the club. Any responsibility lays solely with the club

Was thinking the same thing. Speedway in the UK is not dying it’s virtually dead. Would never have missed a meeting back in the day, I’ve been to one meeting this season and didn’t enjoy it. Same teams, same riders week in week out. With fewer teams than ever before and a complete lack of riders I can’t see speedway continuing as a professional sport in this country much longer. Sad, but it’s been coming for a long time.

Thanks for travelling up and giving your views. From what I heard, above the noise and general atmosphere, all riders interviewed over the tannoy thought the shape of the track was better but there were a few bumps. Track record was broken with ease by Tai and most races quicker than normal meetings, as you might expect. Cookie showed what could be done when he finally got his set-up right with him getting a standing ovation for his win over holder in Heat 15. Don't think any Glasgow fan could believe that Steve Worrall was in the GB team. I know its good to be loyal but Steve isn't the Steve that rode with style last year. Hes come back from a bad injury and putting him out against Australia can't have done his confidence any good. Finally a well done to everyone that helped get the meeting on plus all the volunteers.

Is a question just an opinion?? are you suggesting that due the above mentioned, teams are knocking Scunthopre riders off? if you are that i think is one of the most stupid posts ive ever read i dont for a minute believe any rider in either league would be ``forcefull`` just because of Scunthorpe riders earn money by scoring points and race hard,accidents happen

I will just be happy for Danny to be able to ride for anyone - even Peterborough

What happens at the track, stays at the track ......

least said the better …. well done Glasgow …….. cook as ever a joy to watch (if only he would ever become a diamond) for us only really lindgren can hold his head up high and as for sarjeant …. what a total arse ……… he knew (or should have) known summers and lindgren were flying up his inside and outside ………. so to throttle off 1st and leave lindgren no space was simply irresponsible and totally unprofessional ……… and then instead of offering a sorry didn't know you were there …. he acted as if he was the wronged party ……… as I say ….. what a total arse …………… probably just as well he 'missed' the gate in heat 9 as im sure luddo would have helped him around

Amazing what a rider can score when he hasn’t got someone trying to take him out. Nico could race without having to look over his shoulder at every turn. Ipswich would’ve won this meeting if they had some reserves. 13+3 against 2+1 was the difference. Some good close racing and our top five was more than a match for Peterborough’s, but 2 points is better than none.

Asking a questions are hardly an opinion.

Aarnio & Kus were outwith the control of Newcastle , from that respect what do you expect them to do ?. As for crowd levels its not just Newcastle they are in decline all over so why single them out, or has something else upset you.

What turnstiles? It was a car-park issue; nothing to do with entrances ("turnstiles" or otherwise). And that, in turn, was a Showground thing and nothing to do with Panthers. Same old, same old.......grab any stick that floats by and give Panthers a little whack, eh?

I would swap him for King , Any NO;1 who takes 5 rides to score 7 on his own track is not worth another season at the showground IMO. I must say it was an excellent meeting and neither side deserved to lose and as I mentioned in a previous post a lot would depend on which Heeps turned up and he certainly made the difference.

Wow how wrong were some if not most of us? Well done witches, and praise to Heeps who it seems made a meeting drawing contribution.

Harris is getting both i think. There is a just giving type page set up, where the min you can donate is £2 and also getting a donation from REF as well. But a few Poole fans on twitter have said they are going to make their own donations to Stef as he should receive something!

RIP Bob Dugard

For me last night at Mildenhall took the biscuit. At the last two meetings at Kent I have been robbed of Eight races with no compensation. On a lovely sunny evening I thought at least there would be zero chance of an abandoned meeting. So heat 13 sees the paramedic struck in the eye by flying shale and unable to continue. Quite why she was watching from the pits I have no idea as I was under the impression the paramedic had to be on the inside of the track. Of course accidents happen but this has now become farcical. No wonder Speedway cannot attract new fans let alone keep the few that remain

Best of luck boys ..gutted to miss this one but will be watching updates from sunny Mykonos . The meeting I want us to win the most !!

Gino was brought in on a 5.4 Pt average at the beginning of the season and when the side were going well he upped his average,it is currently 4.2 average and I believe it will go up roughly to his starting average or more so anyone who suggests Connor Mountain as a replacement are stupid as we would weaken our side even further.Connor is a rider for the future who il like but was dumped by Ipswich because he wasn't scoring pts Anyone who goes to the meet the riders after the home meetings understand the reasons for his dip in form, he got a raw deal off an ex Scunny rider over equipment he was sold from him , he is now living on the site at the track and loads of other things which have contributed to his dip in form The team which was set up by Rob has been desimated by injuries all season long yet we are still in there fighting for silverware on two fronts as I think the league position to qualify for the play offs is beyond us .So my call to supporters is back the team to the hilt hopefully Stefan will be back soon , as in past seasons we have been just seeing the season out from August if we win the cup or shield brilliant if we don't we have still witnessed some great racing on in my opinion the best and fairest race track in our league so come on get behind all 7 of our riders and see we're this journey takes us Up The Scorpions

SWC at Gorzow is a million times better than a glorified pairs event at any track. And SWC at any decent track is a much better event than a glorified pairs event at any track

Unless you don't have a track, that is. I find that people tend to defend their track from attacks by others rather than say how good it is.

Wonderful job done by the Facenna brothers to renovate the old stadium and a very good presentation yesterday but I felt that the track was too narrow and rather bumpy to encourage good, close racing. A real shame as the crowd were enthusiastic and willing the Brits to succeed. I must admit that after three years of watching racing at the NSS each week, it highlights the problems we have with many of our tracks and their preparation. I do, however, applaud the efforts to put such a meeting on and will support future such events. The club and their fans were first class.

To be fair... If Thousands of fans NOT attending each week, every year, for the past 20 or so, and finding something else better to do, hasn't influenced them one iota... Not really sure what else will to be honest....

I agree. Why didn't he pick Grajczonek, Klindt, Jakobsen and Woryna too? Rosco out.

I enjoyed that today.... well done Glasgow. Well deserved win for the boys from down under Just as I thought pre meeting, it was very difficult choosing who to cheer on with 5 X Monarchs split between the teams so I changed my allegiance from race to race Love or loathe Tai Woffinden, I have to say he makes riding a Speedway bike look so easy. He looks like he’s sitting in an old favourite armchair Big crowd, big noise.... nice touch with the free horns and flags Hope the collection for Lewis Kerr went well, get well soon lad

Dunno how many, but stadium seemed pretty full all around, stands were full. back straight area jammed. Well done to local promotion, well done to fans who came and WELL DONE YOU AUSSIES!

I was really looking forward to this meeting and actually arrived at my Dad’s at 5:15 ready to travel to the track when he noticed the Newcastle team on the updates site. We were both so annoyed at the booking of a guest who struggled to beat 2 Newcastle juniors on his last visit that we both decided enough is enough. I dont mind if we win or lose as long as we’ve given it a good go. The club itself isnt my issue either, its the fact that British speedway is in such an appaling state that we are actually allowed to turn out that kind of side and the BSPA are content with it? I’ve supported the Diamonds through thick and thin since 75 and my Dad hasnt missed a season since we re-opened after the war but something is seriously wrong when we look and shake our heads with regret!

What you failed to mention though was the play off's weather permitting bring in clubs biggest crowds of the season, so they clearly do work. Problem is, enticing people through the gate for the rest of it.

Have to agree the Monarchs are looking stronger , better with the points in the bag though , as i say i still think we need another away win which is a big ask. Assuming we win our remaining home matches which is not guaranteed.

Agree the track was very slick , but top class riders don't miss the gate 5 out of 5 . It's not the first time this season it has been slick and it does spoil entertainment value hopefully the management will try to address this as it's no good having a team of racers and have very little shale to race on. Bradley Wilson Dean was also busting a gut and getting nowhere. Perhaps they should take some gating lessons off Tom Bacon .

It’s been coming for weeks, the track is in dire need of a makeover it’s just far too slick. The team may like it like that but it makes for boring meetings especially if the Panthers are not competitive out of the starts.

Have to agree with you. No dirt on the track so anyone who tried the outside went further back. Apart from the odd heat, then it was first out of the gate. Definitely Heeps was their match winner after getting so much stick.

Steady on bruv

This pees me of a bit.Why is there a just giving page set-up for Harris when this is all part and parcel of his job.I would understand for Nielsen as he isn't earning.But Harris does always seem to moan about his machinery and now expects the fans to help him out.There's many,many people out there a lot less fortunate than Harris(money wise) but they don't go begging for money.Crikey how many people in the UK have a boiler mess up and have to pay thousands. We had it with Kerr before the start of the season,a page set up similar to get his bikes ready for the new season.Next thing on his twitter was he and his family are for a family holiday to Dubai.I'm sure Harris to will be enjoying a family holiday at some point,where again as many families in the UK won't be enjoying such a thing. Rant over

you are a star - i can finally see the start girls now

GP in Warsaw on 18th May 2019.

I think it’s great to give as long as we know about it. There’s nothing stopping anyone contacting any rider to make a personal donation if someone organises a fund then anyone can give or not according to their own thoughts. Lets not make any issues on this just be glad that people are donating. as an employer myself I would not like it if staff wanted to collect for another injured employee through the company It would prefer it if they did it privately as it sets a precedence . I know that I once wanted to arrange a staff collection at my football club for a player who broke his leg and was informed that they did not want it to be connected with the club in any way because of the above.

As a London Ambulanceman I can tell you that there is no order on the form of a queue with Preference given to NHS Ambulances. Often with the abuse of Ambulances cut fingers , drunks , headaches etc are just some of the patients that arrive at A&E in the back of an ambulance, and if for example a St Johns vehicle arrived with a patient in a serious condition they would be seen immediately to make them wait just because they were being conveyed in a non NHS vehicle would make zero difference

I know we had no fricke or cook but you turned us over last time. So anything is possible. Yeah Chris, will be down Wednesday all being well so will see you then

But there are so many discrepancies on averages.You have Toft and Nielsen sign part way through the season but come in on their previous Premier averages.Although they hadn't gained a new average in the Champioship when they signed in the PL,so this could be used as an excuse.But then you have NBJ who too hadn't gained a new average in the Championship when signed for Rye yet they don't give him his old PL average instead they convert his CL average. The wonderful world of BSPA averages

He is one of the most travelled riders in the world. Break was booked before.. It's ok with England, but not you.. Your pissed with Lambo because he took a pic of track with the oil "accident" and Worrall speaks for itself

I used to get annoyed by a race interrupting a good conversation

Just a little reminder, that one of the up and coming riders, (Stephan Nielsen) that was doubling up for you, broke his leg near the start of the season whilst entertaining your supporters, he has been out injured ever since that night, and as a Scunthorpe Scorpion supporter I am suggesting that Poole could have a collection for the young guy at one of your remaining home meetings. I am sure that Steph would very much appreciate any sort of financial support you could muster up, as he has only been able to ride for less that five weeks of this season and has just had his pot removed this week. Thanks to who ever deals with these things at Polle.

Bach and Proctor declared fit to ride.

I think the opposite because his dad was so good a legend the pressure on him was immense straight from the start.