StevePark

Bluey Scott was interviewed. Decent meeting (if the wrong result from our point of view!!). Impressed by the new shiny Ashfield. Too many last places cost us (again). Still debating whether Lewi K would have made much difference. When the home number one only scores 5, a decent team would be able to capitalise on it. We couldn't, which says it all really. One other thing. How come Christian Henry was the only one warned about moving at the start? Inconsistency between one ref and another is bad enough, but when it's the same ref in the same meeting, it's just plain wrong.

http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100399

We can't and it's now been changed on the website! Richie guests for Lewi K on Sunday at Glasgow - R/R for Lewi K on Monday with a guest coming in for Anton.

They found that he's got a slight fracture in/on his hip. He Tweeted earlier in the week (Wednesday I think) that he'd miss the British Semi at King's Lynn and hoped to be back next week.

Don't think Lewi Kerr is riding, but awaiting confirmation

Cheers 'Mr T'

That's a bit strong, taking in to consideration the ref's performance the other week.

Don't suppose anyone can post the score and scorers from the Junior League match could they please?

Like what?

Oliver Greenwood guests in place of Simon Nielsen at reserve tonight

That's what I believe too. Christian Henry was suffering from flu the other week, so might not be fully recovered (?). Perhaps this will explain the above: http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100397 The upshot from last night was that we had too many last places or non-scoring heats (falls, EF's etc.). Berwick had two all night (Barker's fall and exclusion and Doolan's last place in heat 15). At least we saw some overtaking last night, but that has to be the poorest attendance I have ever seen at Shielfield.

Simon Nielsen #8⃣2⃣ ‏@Nielsen_Racing 39m39 minutes ago Sorry to be watching the update tonight but need some rest after the crash. Let's win

No. Call off has to be before heat 10 is completed for refund on another match.

Rafal Konopka replaces Simon Nielsen according to Bandits Facebook page

Richard Hall for Luke Crang

In some respects (and I'm not being funny here) it shouldn't be the fans 'job'. Either that, or the title of 'promoter' should be changed. There are too many 'promoters' with their heads in the sand (to paraphrase Nigel Pearson!) as to the problems facing the sport. The last few AGM's have shown that. ** Perhaps a new thread should be started, as this has little to do with the meeting coming up on Saturday!

It's not only that, though. It's getting them to come back, there also in-lies the problem.

Trouble is I'm only 60 miles down the road (Newcastle) and nearly went up for the match against Workington, but for 2 of the above reasons, decided not to spend the approx £30 it would cost me (fuel, admission and Prog). How many others (who are considerably nearer) are put off by similar reasons? I have a lot of time for John and Dennis, but something has to be done (not just at Berwick, mind you, but in speedway in general) to try and attract more people through the gates (obvious statement I know!) before (providing that it isn't already) it's too late.

Just tried them both and neither link works (for me)?

Most things are quite easy to predict: 1) Boring follow-the-leader 'racing' with little/no overtaking 2) Having to listen to that idiot with a mic on the centre green, making jokes that only he finds funny, 3) (Hopefully no serious injuries and) have to wait for a County Ambulance because there is only 1 Paramedic or Doctor on duty 4) Despite all of the above (and possible home win) I'll still be there!!!

The handlebars snapped (completly sheared on the throttle side) therefore the cut-off didn't come out as it would do normally. On the downside, another meeting that lasted 2 and a half hours. Thankfully no sun delay, otherwise we could have been still there!

juliereading22@btinternet.com

Overcast, but dry. Forecast is for no rain at all today (which makes a change for a Sunday!).

Yes, it is a 6.30pm start

James Grieves went through too, I seem to recall.