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Thanks for your input - always irrelevant!!

Just got in... Been out all night putting up "Welcome To Manchester Tai" banners across the A6 from Mcvities up to Kirky Lane... And done the same the other way from Piccadilly Station... They look great... Can't wait to see him ride for the Aces.. Edit : Bugger..... How do you spell KK's names?

Update from Steve Lawson this morning on Twitter about the progress at Northside: https://twitter.com/stevelaws1uk/status/1485526485565939712?t=Ax8EnAjexbvb54prTRFhRg&s=09

could we send 3or 4 over on a free transfer??

I hope I'm wrong, but don't think Basso will be on these Shores for long , specially when Poland start waving the big bucks

I wouldn't walk anywhere near the STMP after dark

Poole fans welcome on the B'ham thread....teach us how to build a winning/competitive team !

Perhaps not pointless for those older supporters who spend their silver pound at Wimborne Road and don't use the forum or social media?

Interesting they went into the Richard and Plymouth situation a little bit. That Richard approached Poole and once it was known Richard pulled out of Plymouth, Poole helped them getting Hans.

Seems like a good bit of business trading Lawson for basso on permanent contract

Suspense is killing. Decent buzz around the town about this season.depending on the last signing could surprise a few teams. Hurry up March

Used to be a thing them days, once we got past the 1st round we would get to the Final.

Yeah today its the usual 2-page post match report and photos with excuses!!!

It certainly looked fine when i was there in September for the Plymouth meeting...

True but difficult to change attitudes on here with their longstanding prejudices.

Yes he did,he also signed on for the last few matches, great rider around our track and was popular with the fans, unfortunately he went back on a verbal agreement to be our no1 in 2022 which upset few of the fans,personally I would welcome him back i rate him highly nothing spectacular but always reliable imo.

The trouble with going away from the league sections is that I suspect fewer people read them. The racing on the island is National League standard, so leaving this thread where it is seems about right unless our mods want to move it.

Surely you await his posts with bated breath!

With the way the Poles are expanding their Leagues and opening it up its equally likely that the forward thinking Facennas could be in top Polish League in same timescale and entertaining the best riders in the world every 2 weeks

Agreed think Poole got the better deal by far,Lawson will be riding over here for a while yet,and Imo is one of the best riders at this level if not the best.

This is the Echo report that Lisa mentions https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/19871388.poole-pirates-jumped-chance-snap-richard-lawson/

I and many other of the gladiators fans can’t wait to see Lawson on the 4th of April. Should be interesting.

I think you are referring to the under 16 tests in 2001 & 03 (my what a long time ago). I can remember being very impressed with Sonke Pedersen http://www.internationalspeedway.co.uk/youth.htm

Spot on assessment mate and a rider and family who are 100% committed. Well deserved in my opinion

Past it this year -- got a bye!

Think you will discover that only those that were already riding speedway took part in the scheme.

Possibly because of your age? NORA 92 Ltd is a motorsport body who licence and run all forms of motorsport, a bit like the A.C.U. but not so old . As the IOW have dropped out of ‘ Official ‘ BSPA/SCB speedway they run events under NORA .

And now we tend to struggle to get past the 1st round

I’m sure the Speedway Star KO Cup reviews are bringing back lot of memories to the older Bandits fans which feature Berwick nearly every week.( those were the days).

I believe that once you've pressed the 'subscribe' button - its free - you can view at any time.

You might regret that comment lol

i would swap lawson for hans even though lawson a better rider

Is Dave still with us- I remember him in the famous photo of the 1965 promoters meeting- I think Reg Fearman is the only one on that photo who is still alive unless Dave is. Dave wasn't a promoter but I think he was the secretary of the Promoters Association perhaps. Hey John don't delete your threads- I was about to answer your thread on Jim Heard till it disappeared. I for one am interested in your threads on 1950's riders. Cheers.

I'm sure Speedway will always bounce back. It's a bit like a petulant troll having a strop, hiding all its posts, and quitting forever... only to reappear a week later.

Is it down to the lake I fear? Ay ay ay ay ah

I can - Sunbrite

What a mug,, you know ya did,, absolute plumless

Like Poole then, all within the rules

If he's gonna do the loop and go via the coast, he might aswell get off at Walkergate and walk up the road.

Free stadium dont think so they do pay rent, although its a labour council so you should be happy

Congratulations to BV on their title win. Money can buy you success. Especially when you get a free stadium from the taxpayer.

Dunno, will have a look tomorrow. One thing that's progressing very nicely though are the roadworks around the stadium. You can come off the A34 Walsall Road, and swing a right straight into the One Shop Stopping Centre car park now, rather than having to go all the way to the Crown & Cushion roundabout, do a 180 and come back on yourself to gain access the old way. That'll be a major improvement in convenience. You never know, this fact may feature in a new web page on the Brummies site, to give the fans some more good news whilst they are kept waiting for news of more signings.

I have Sky Q and you do get 12 months free of Discovery plus in the apps section…however it is Discovery Plus Entertainment package Sky give for free and not Discovery Plus Entertainment and Sports so you don’t get all the live sport….Discovery Plus website when you log in tells you that your package is provided by Sky and to upgrade you need to contact Sky….that is purely for Sky Q ….I haven’t bothered as there’s nothing on it currently worth watching if I’m honest that would warrant an upgrade

Agreed, it's miles better. As with all the other club websites designed by AP media, such as Leicester, Sheffield, Birmingham and Wolves etc. It previously looked like something stuck in a land time forgot.

tracks like BV sort the 4 out on track from rider to racer. big track should be more common

Preferred it as it was.

What they are doing on the island is fantastic. Yes I agree I to would like to see IoW back in NDL but if the current owners cannot agree with the politics then this is their best option. I may not enjoy grass bikes or Flat track machines on a speedway track but I see the business plan in that this allows access to more competitors it is a system that has worked across the world of motorcycle racing. In Australia NZ USA & SA all different types & standards will come together to produce the whole event & nobody can argue that anything upto 50 races is better value than 15 no matter what standard or discipline.

This will be excellent..... NORA British Upright Speedway Championship The NORA British Upright Speedway Championship comes to Smallbrook Stadium in 2022. This brand new event will see two, eight rider qualifying rounds (30th June and 21st July) each featuring different riders with the top six from each qualifier competing in the Grand Final on 11th August. Depending on the riders scores on Finals night, they will then race-off in C, B and A finals with a ‘winner takes all’ A final determining the outright champion. The Championship co-ordinator Lee Coleman said," I am really pleased to be associated with the Wightlink Warriors and proud to help behind the scenes with the British Upright Speedway Championship. The Upright category is attracting more and more interest and this is an exciting opportunity for all the Upright riders to race for a National title on the Island. In fact I wish it was happening a few years ago as I’d have entered myself! Any Upright Speedway riders out there wishing to take part can drop me a message via my Facebook page, or email speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk and we’ll be in touch!" Wightlink Warriors co-owner Barry Bishop added, "Last years upright racing was very well received by the fans and riders alike, so we are thrilled to extend our initial taste of upright racing to bring forward the NORA British Upright Speedway Championship and whilst I can’t announce just yet who has requested to participate I am sure speedway fans are going to be delighted."

I think Connor Mountain will up his average a fair bit , he was quality guesting for Scunthorpe at the end of last season

DP i mean