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If things are that dire that Scunthorpe have to move up to the top league then it’s time to admit a single “professional” division is the way to go. Forcing clubs to operate beyond their means just to keep a TV deal and a few world class riders here really isn’t worth it.

Well I'm sure getting a ban for cocaine use will be a big boost to his case for access.

The whole “top league” is joke anyway..how can you have the so called with a hand full of the worlds best then make it up with riders from the middle and bottom (development)leagues and call it the premiership..The powers that be are going to be the death of uk speedway end of..a great shame

When in a hole - he keeps digging. No accounting for stupid - he should have taken his punishment and moved on.

Assuming Richie is factually correct. Bottom line is if he never had cocaine in his system he wouldn’t have got a £1,500 fine if he took his punishment instead spouting off all over social media he wouldn’t have got the £3000 fine. No point in blaming everyone else.

I would agree with that, he comes across as a guy with very limited capabilities & he should be nowhere near the job he has. The stuff he puts out for for public consumption makes the SCB appear very amateurish .

Now we are reduced to abusing mechanics! We weren’t all made to be super models! No need for it in my humble opinion! Steve’s mechanic Neil is vastly experienced and does a good job! I know that for the Glasgow v Poole final he left home in Swindon at circa 8 in the morning drove to Glasgow via Cleethorpes, spannered at meeting then done the reverse trip getting home circa 8-30 Saturday morning! Then had bikes to clean and prep for the 2nd leg. He gets paid that is true and no disrespect to Steve it wasn’t for 24 hours with 16 of those at time and a half!! How many of us would be able or willing to do that? This topic is supposed to be about Ritchie Worrall, so please keep it on track!

Still not a "New Era" then... still waiting for GP's in new venue's, taking it worldwide, still waiting for a Drive to Survive style series... 4 GP's in Poland!

Calling all speedway fans!! we are holding a rally to save the panthers, if you are able to attend the rally your support would be much appreciated. The rally is on the 18th November at 12 midday Cathedral Square Peterborough. We cannot afford to lose another speedway club! SPEEDWAY FANS UNITED.

Apologies, I hear what your saying.

I'm sure all the number 6s and 7s thoroughly enjoy racing against them!

Dealer maybe

Just come across a piece on the PT at https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/search-for-for-jobs-saving-solution-goes-on-after-east-of-england-showground-car-depot-plans-were-rejected-4400651 that shows that the objections to the EoS closure have put an effective and very painful boot on Butterfield's throat. He has gone bleating to the council about the loss of 160 jobs if the DHL parking has to close down. The article also comes clean and exposes what we already know that the DHL contract is his way of paying his loan on the site for the next FIVE years and that all of the closures of events were so that he could get somebody to pay him more than the events would pay while he got his development sorted out without having to do any work himself. Clearly, all those showground events need not have been evicted/rejected, never mind the close-down of the speedway for quite a while and the plans might well have slipped through without all this hoo-har if Butterfield had been less greedy. It just shows how little research was done to study the local area and people rather that just opening a little office in the town and pretending to be a local. At least now we know just how little this gang considered the people of Peterborough and surroundings. The 160 jobs being claimed are just there to keep this awful lot in business to pedal their retirement fund plan along. I hardly think the prospect of the transporters and pollution from that depot for the next five years is quite in line with the aims of the farmers who created the showground before the magic money tree growers came along and not quite what all of the neighbouring residents had in mind until they heard this real truth forced out. Keep the boot on their throats and watch out for the next panic money-making plan to surface.

I heard mickey mouse wears a richie worrall wristwatch.

Anyone else having problems with the love heart sign on the right, not been working for me for a week or more.

Agreed. Maybe no club can accommodate Steve’s holiday requirements?

Blimey, he has aged alot, doesn't look like all this is doing him much good!

It's one thing posting something dodgy on social media, it's another when you are under suspension for a drugs offence. I've urged a bit of compassion in this issue as young men frequently do silly things and shouldn't be burned at the stake for a first time offence. But posting about it and undermining the whole process afterwards is, frankly, stupid. I won't go into the details, but a long time ago, I had a quite traumatic experience of someone close being spiked. It does happen. However, if you are a professional sportsperson, then part of that professionalism is being extra vigilant on what enters your body. I have been on senior management teams alongside elite athletes and its is absolutely drummed into them again and again to be vigilant and examine every little ingredient of every medication. Athletes don't consume anything unless they are sure of its safety to the point of paranoia, eg. only drinking sealed bottled water when they are personally breaking the seal. Speedway being speedway, its unlikely such professionalism occurs. The problem for the authorities is that they cannot go on the "how" of drugs cases, they can only go on the "what". That means sportspeople have to be held accountable for what is in their bodies, end of. If they are let off for being "spiked" or "never knowingly ingesting", then that sets a precedent for all future drugs cases. He may have taken drugs, he may have been clumsy. Either way he needs to own it and learn a harsh lesson.

Most fans know it should have been One League years ago.We’re getting back to the early 90’s needing Teams to move up just to save so called Premiership.

Not to be sniffed at.

Hopefully we see another statement from the SCB in the coming days, adding yet another fine to his existing two and impose the suspended element of his ban also, clown deserves all he gets

Think Poole 2024 will be a much improved side after their pretty dismal season in 2023.

All these shenanigans reminds me of when the authorities had to try and deal with Michael Lee, he was a bit of a loose cannon to say the least and if social media had been a thing in his day he would probably have had a field day... not to mention it being across all of the papers! The difference of course is that Michael Lee was a World Champion and Richie Worrall is nothing more than a tin pot 2nd division rider with quite a high opinion of himself it seems. Good riddance to bad rubbish, the sport is not going to lose a single fan due to him not being involved in it.

Don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out Richie.

i hope for Scunny sake they don't move up, fixed race nights could be the downfall

Please No.... Happy where we are

It's not a surprise to me as I can't see anything With that and the like button no longer working what on earth is going on with the forum nowadays?

They are well versed in getting over most things and are a very tolerant friendly bunch of followers of the sport but the even they may be dismayed by this cowboy who simply shows no respect, has ideas above his station and proves what a despicable individual he is. Let’s see what reception he gets next time he turns up at Foxhall. I know a few who would like words with him but I doubt he would face up to them. If he has any balls come on the forum and explain yourself and explain why you felt it was necessary to spout the rubbish that you did. You Tai are not man enough.

I'm sure they'll get over it. Ipswich fans are well known on this forum for not holding grudges.

Always an interesting read. Thank You. I remember the name change to Cradley United well, I believe it was the brainchild of Harry Bastable who had taken over as Team Manager prior to the 1973 season. I still stuck with my CH programme board though! Four seasons as United with improving fortunes - we had a pretty attractive side in 1976. The United moniker might have been swept away when Dan McCormick took over, but the red remained part of the Heathens colours for a lot longer.

What a plonker he is ,good riddance if he goes ahead with his threat.

Still saving up!!!

Old bobs got you biting again skidder, chill out your lucky I might not even have a team to watch next year.

Same old same old.

It seems to be working today!

It’s speedway,plucked out of the air would be my guess.

The dates: SGP 27.04 Donji Kraljevec 11.05 Warsaw 18.05 Landshut 01.06 Prague 15.06 Malilla 29.06 Gorzow 17.08 Cardiff 31.08 Wroclaw 07.09 Riga 14.09 Vojens 28.09 Torun SGP2 14.06 Malilla 06.09 Riga 27.09 Toruń SGP3 28.06 Gorzow SGP4 15.06 Malilla SON 09.07 Manchester - Semi 1 10.07 Manchester - Semi 2 13.07 Manchester - Final SON2 12.07 Manchester

Manchester City centre must be what, 1.5 mile away from NSS, and it’s as much a vibrant city centre as any cities in Poland. But you would rather have Brit fans travel 400 mile or more to a city centre elsewhere. British speedway down in the dumps and you don’t want it to have a world class event. I find that amazing. You know very well the speedway racing would be amazing at NSS. Some speedway GP tracks are in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of forest even. The racing can be lousy at some but others produce amazing racing and true supporters flock there because……. it’s speedway racing at its best. When professional speedway is dead in the UK you will be wishing people with an attitude like yours would have supported the fact a UK speedway track is deemed worthy of of top class meeting that encompasses the worlds top speedway riders.

there's clearly a problem - I can't like either but wish them well

But didn’t Richie have his own test done in far more detail the following day at his own expense which showed him to be completely clean over 16 catergories?

Just ordered myself a new TV....

I live in Sunderland and cannot make it. Very best wishes for your efforts though, I sincerely hope you can succeed in keeping Speedway in Peterborough. I have been to the Peterborough track on a number of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed, not just the racing, but the the atmosphere too. Good Luck.

Nothing better than abit of cocaine to solve all your problems....

He said hes fighting to see his son and currently going through a divorce

Have to agree with Richie on this one, that's shocking from vatcher

I am glad somebody has said this. People give him stick for not spending money but in the same breath slag other promotions off for spending above their means. I understand there’s a lot of disapproval towards Rob Godfrey (some of which is justified) but he has the interests of Scunthorpe Speedway at heart. Scunthorpe is not a club that can compete financially with the likes of Belle Vue or Sheffield for example, that’s quite apparent. So would be foolish to try. Whether the club decide to make the move up or not, I can’t imagine Rob would do it and risk losing out financially. It’s a business decision and has to be treated that way to ensure the sustainability of the club. Why then people criticise this is beyond me. I am still personally undecided what is for the best but I’m sure the clubs interests are the priority and if that involves saving a few quid then what’s the problem?

So Brennan has been released by Belle Vue, could be a handy addition at Foxhall possibly in place of Riss depending on the points limit

You beat me to it. Here's tonight's Premiere Gladiators TV rewind stream. Tonight's offering at 7pm is Plymouth 'Gladiators' vs Scunthorpe 'Scorpions' Championship match. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/N5FsVt3zXiM

I would go for Tobi over Woffinden. Tai is looking to top-up his pension fund and his focus will be on the GPs. Tobi will give it 110% and will put his body on the line.