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Newcastle Diamonds Vs Scunthorpe Scorpions 20/04/14
StevePark replied to DIAMONDS's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
When did the chain jam? I only ask, as the bike coasted from the entry in to turn one until it came to a halt at exit turn 1/beginning of turn two, which is where Thomas left it. Also, why did team manager Dave Peet have a shouting match with Thomas when Thomas returned to his pit? -
What Does A Team Captain Do And Do They Make A Difference?
StevePark replied to jeff's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Add to that any problems with, say, the track conditions, it's always the two captains (and team managers) who are in discussion with the ref. -
Newcastle Diamonds Vs Scunthorpe Scorpions 20/04/14
StevePark replied to DIAMONDS's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
The referees retiring age was extended two seasons ago. -
Newcastle Diamonds Vs Scunthorpe Scorpions 20/04/14
StevePark replied to DIAMONDS's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Certainly not the track. -
League Cup Semi Finals
StevePark replied to LagutaRacingFan's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
It's done on Average of points. So the Total number of points divided by the number of matches. -
Newcastle Diamonds Vs Scunthorpe Scorpions 20/04/14
StevePark replied to DIAMONDS's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Christian is possibly the best 'No. 2' in the league at the minute. Why change it? -
Surely a Benefit Meeting for Ivan wouldn't be out of the question?
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Edinburgh V Glasgow (lc) 18/4/14 @ 7.30pm
StevePark replied to Mr Blobby's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
KO and League Cup didn't count (i.e only League matches used to count). -
Edinburgh V Glasgow (lc) 18/4/14 @ 7.30pm
StevePark replied to Mr Blobby's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I think they brought it in this year. I agree with you. Stops early fiddling, especially for those on assessed averages. For others already on 'true averages', it doesn't really change much due to rolling averages. -
As the two posters above here correctly state, Steve asked to be rested, so, no, he wasn't sacked. Newcastle race on a Sunday (the same day as Poland), therefore a return to Newcastle was out of the question. He can still ride in all three leagues and help Richie in Poland, when fixtures allow.
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He got injured. Then went NL to rebuild his confidence. For this season he wanted to help Richie out in Poland, so that ruled out a return to Brough Park. I for one am really pleased that he's doing well.
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Top post, as per usual. More about the dreadful disease can be found here: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ I forgot to mention in my earlier post, that I have met Ivan on a few occasions, and had the pleasure of interviewing him at the final Exeter meeting. I found him the most approachable of people. A pleasure to talk to, he would give up his time without a thought. The word 'legend' can be overly used sometimes. Not with Ivan.
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Newcastle V Sheffield (plc) - Sun 13/04 - 6:30pm
StevePark replied to ellioth4's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Ooops! I hope you will praise him for tonights performance. Beating Simon Stead (a true number one) 3 times. Well done the Diamonds. Hopefully we can carry that through to Scunthorpe on Friday afternoon (despite being without the 2 Lewi's). -
Redcar V Newcastle (lc) Thursday 10th April
StevePark replied to northyorksbear's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Groan!!! -
Redcar V Newcastle (lc) Thursday 10th April
StevePark replied to northyorksbear's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
They mean "very average" -
Redcar Sign Rafal Konopka
StevePark replied to RedcarRacer's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
It would have been interesting to have seen him make a gate last night to see if could have stayed in front, as he seemed on the pace in his second and third rides. He's got a month to get dialled in to the STMP, but I would expect him to start scoring points at home, at least, sooner, rather than later. -
Redcar V Newcastle (lc) Thursday 10th April
StevePark replied to northyorksbear's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
I Got bored! To be honest, though, I thought most overtakes were down to riders making mistakes (therefore not what I would call genuine overtakes). I also (in my opinion) thought the couple of times Anton was passed, he was 'bullied' by the opposition, but, I must stress, not in a bad way, but in a good clean racing way, which I didn't see coming for this season. It is still early in the season, but the Diamonds have to sort themselves out, otherwise we might be in for a long 'mid-table' season. -
Redcar V Newcastle (lc) Thursday 10th April
StevePark replied to northyorksbear's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
3 bites and counting......