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https://www.eastbourneeagles.co/news-1/2018/11/24/latest-statement So Eastbourne almost ready to accept their move to the Championship, should be confirmed by next weekend.

I’m a Lynn fan who stopped going to KL for a few reason - one of the main reason is the poor racing gate and go is the norm - the one thing Pboro has got is a far superior race track that’s unless Buster ruins that as well .

Doesn't exactly inspire anyone when theres Lynn fans who say they dont go to home meetings because of the way he runs his beloved Lynn team, then theres those who seem to think Peterborough are now the poor neighbours that will just end up with whats left and have very limited funds to attract anyone ,NKI and Bjerre might prefer to "come home" now, they both could be used as a means of getting some of the fans that had drifted away to return and as has been pointed out many times assets are pointless now as riders will ride were they want to.

Who is the Workington promoter

Well there’s a surprise....

No, he is finished.

I've never ever in my life heard a rider utter these very words before..........DISGRACEFUL !!!...........LOL

Pure lies!!

They will mean he loves himself and his family more then Workington

If there is a track available at Rye House, which it seems it is, and there is a promotion able to run speedway there and there seems there is, would you not think it would be in the interests of everyone to put one with the other and keep speedway going, irrespective of the arguments between the former Rye House promotion and the BSPA

Offered more money.

I would suspect it's along the lines of the bond, that they are required to post with the BSPA before they run, not being sufficient to cover their outstanding debts (riders wages etc.). The BSPA will have paid the riders the outstanding wages, all be it at the standard league rate. I.e. Not the additional money agreed between Rye House and the individual riders. Just a theory.

According to Cookie , when he joined , he stated he was getting paid for results, so to me I think lessons have been learnt

...best place for it!

Some new names would be useful. It like living in a time warp. Have missed brum's banter over the last few years. It's been grim downstairs. We've had to bring Taps and his mates with us (in fact as step bruvvers now) but no pain no gain as they say

Well I reckon you did a pretty good job taming the Lions this season......and the season before........and the season before............

So long as Buster doesnt insist they go to Foxhall I dont care either way

God you lot need an injection of enthusiasm, hope you get it with a few signing announcements, the management holding a fans forum would be great too.... I understand you're tentative re the new arrangement, guess I would be, but you have speedway at the showground for another year, that's great, particularly our derbies

Smashing news, Jock Sedgmen back in the blue and gold, should be the ideal partner for Josh in the engine room of the team. Sedgy on the white line, Josh along the air fence. Perfect team riding! He should add a bit to the 6 average especially at home, where he is much loved. Welcome home....the bar has been polished for your next performance.

Sometimes things just dont work out He never really fitted in - didnt seem to mix fully in the pits and certainly didnt connect with the fans. Turned down various offers of help with machinery when he looked very slow Think it was more that his injuries were much worse than he let on that was the problem Probably it was only that options were limited that meant he wasnt shipped out earlier. Whilst his eventual departure was farcical to say the least it was definitely the right decision If he is fully fit Im sure he will do a decent job back where he feels most comfortable

Hi ruff, but forgot I was going to reply. I blame the 5 pints after the King Donner last night. A good night with a decent showing with all 3 owners, and of course mine host was John Taylor of Boilertech our main sponsor, who's son in law has the pub The Shakespears Tavern, Guide Post. Nothing formal just a bit of craic, pie, peas and gravy, together with tickets for 2 free drinks. Can we not have one of these every week ? Roy had brought a DVD with cuttings from Sunderland and other tracks, and lots of old Newcastle teams and our PL winning season. That went down well. No talk of the future team, I think cos that wasn't the point of the night, but there will be a Xmas Party this year the 22nd December at the PTE, which is going to be formally announced soon, so get it your diary, but I don't think tickets for 2 free drinks will be on offer.

Honestly I think if I was to produce the actual pay slips you wouldn't believe it and having been a sponsor for many years now of various riders (even some at Glasgow) you get to find out what is actually going on, but at the end of the day we are where we are and once the dust settles nothing will come of it, however the hypocrisy is overwhelming and if the roles were reversed there would be just as big an outcry of foul play from the other side without a shadow of doubt. However as sated earlier I do genuinely hope Glasgow win something this year for all they have done to improve facilities and all they have spent (not just on riders) to improve and develop the sport in the area they deserve some reward for their effort. Good Luck in 2019. Regard THJ

Talking of season ticket holders getting a discount, had an e-mail from the club today saying because of Rye House folding last season & one meeting not taking place ,£17 will be knocked of next seasons renewal. So credit were credits due, because this hasn't happened before in past seasons.

None of the riders have been paid by either the bspa or BMR .Rye house/ BMR should not be able to use the stadium for anything speedway until all monies have been settled.

you are just picking on the wrong guy/gal . many fans back down to you , but i have a feeling this one wont . so onwards and upwards as they say . responding to gazc by the way .

One of the best.

What are the odds on Jon Cook running an Eastbourne team in the Championship, and the Dugards running a Young Eagles team in the National League? hmmmmm....rumours...

But if the former Rye House Promotion own the track then it's unlikely that the BSPA would want to see them getting any return on their investment by renting the track to someone else.

Who would you suggest? That team, depending on the last rider would be hard to beat around Shielfield and pick up a few points away. i think survival is more important than ambition at this time ! And I for one am just extremely happy to have Speedway in Berwick

5.79 premiership average 2017 6.17 championship average 2017

But if a particular sponsor (or two) pick up the cost of the trip from their annual financial commitment to the club, then its down to them who is invited to go!!

Try this: Imagine Colin or Mick Horton had just purchased your Club and then see how enthusiastic you feel! That’s the rough equivalent for Panthers fans. Midweek racing has never gone down well with our fans which is a major issue although Stars fans are now very used to it - I can remember when Saturday nights were your race meetings with Simmo and Betsy as I often used to attend so acceptance and adjustment is possible but takes time.

Kings Lynn can have them

I'd agree. You could get the pair for around 14.5 points.

"Mechanics" usually have jobs and do this for extra money, or know the rider to some extent, and do it for a mate.Maybe the real top guys have a team travel with them all over the world, but I very much doubt it. I wouldn't say most are classed as self employed mechanics. They change wheels, sprockets, maybe clutch plates, alter timing, that type of things, on the night. Usually they don't touch engines, that's a tuners job. I know an ex rider that used to spanner for Mads at £100 a meeting at Lynn. He had a day job. Not saying they don't deserve something/praise, but many are not "self employed mechanics", more like helpers and many do it for peanuts.

I know your a sponsor from what you have said but no club can afford that. The richest speedway club in the world is Leszno. They do pre season in the mountains of poland and don't take mechanics should they be taking them? No, because speedway is built upon riders attracting the best mechanics. Rybnik got Bewley a mechanic in Poland. Bewley still paid for it. Riders put there body and lively hood on the line every race mechanics don't. Also this isn't there full time job only Tai and other Gp riders can afford full time. I don't think it is realistic for Poole to do so.

For 1 the riders employ the mechanic not the club. Rider has a contract with the club. mechanic has contract with rider. 2. Most guys have 1/2 mechanics so call it 10 for 7 riders thats 17 people and a hell of a lot of money.

Workington in gazump scandal , well who would have thought that .

It's always worth checking in to the BSF to make sure your still a T it And talking of maths.. Pity others can't do basic economic maths.. Then we wouldn't have a rediculous 38 point limit... Of course not mentioning names

Hey asser marra...nowt up with Cumbrian eh..

At this point in time I will be surprised if this arrangement lasts to the end of the first season and TOTALLY AMAZED if it goes into its second season (with or without GED). As as you say in another post unless GED is in sole charge the risk of a clash between Buster and the Showground management has to be a high possibility and we all know what the outcome of that will be!

It was fine last year - one of the closest competitions for years!!

With plenty of the Championship teams rider targets likely to contracted to riding in Polish teams on Saturday/ Sunday, is it not time for the BSPA/SCB to come up with a firm rule covering facilities for missing riders who are riding elsewhere. My view is any rider who wants to do Poland can only ride Premiership(no clash on Mondays/Thursday`s) - ie NO facility for a rider riding Polish league. Here is a list of riders contracted to Polish teams-only included those i would think might ride in Championship.Poland do use a squad system so some listed below are not guaranteed meetings over there. Ellis Lidsey Erik Riss Bewley Etheridge Schlein Tungate Jorgensen Wilson-Dean Becker Grajczonek Morris Palm-Toft Summers Vissing Klindt Masters Jensen Lyager Aarnio Kus Stewart Stichauer Albin Todd Kurtz Keynan Rew Lawson Wright Bellego Bach Berge Wells Manzares

The rule was put in last year so if Zagar, Woffinden etc that had sub 8 averages could only return on 8.00 minimum. That's why Vaculik came in on 8.00 but as Chris Holder had ridden here in 2017 he was allowed to keep his 7.16 average. now he has missed a season, I would have thought he now has to be assessed at 8.00 just as others were.

You're always tempted to open a post out of curiosity but it usually only confirms why one doesn't bother to read the diatribe on a regular basis. Excellent contribution of drivel as per usual sir, I feel that you're overdue for your visit to nurse Ratched for your medication

Chris Holder in a Buster Chapman owned team dont think it will happen

So pleased to be back in this part of the forum. I have missed reading the contributions of Shovlar and SteveBrum. As for the Panthers side, we have so many options. I'm told Jepsen Jensen is looking for a ride in the UK this year. We would be silly not to use him.