StevePark

What was said by Keith Denham (according to updates he was discussing the future of Workington speedway on the rugby pitch)? Edit: Just read on the 'Comets in Trouble' thread the answer to the above!!!

I'm afraid that's all it says on the updates, so we will have to wait!

According to updates, Keith Denham is on the Centre Green (aka the Rugby pitch!) talking about the future of Workington Speedway.

.... and watch the fans completely dissappear.... In other words have meaningless challenge matches and individual events, which supporters don't want. Mix it with sidecars and/or short track.... that'll be like Australia then. Speedway DOES need to change, but for heavens sake, change it for the better.

Paul Starke guests for Newcastle (source 'Speedway Star').

Top have first pick. 2nd place have second pick, top then pick next, leaving the runner up with whoever is left.

Agree with the first part of your post. Perhaps they should be asking those who don't attend anymore, why they choose not to go. Providing their answers are honest and genuine, then maybe things could change to get them back and Workington Speedway wouldn't be in the situation it finds itself in. The thing is though, there almost certainly isn't a quick fix, as I'm sure the problem is more deep rooted and doesn't only lie on the West coast, but with speedway in general.

If I had the finances, yes I would. It's the way that he's gone about it worries me. People keep saying "how come he's such a great businessman with Thomas Armstrong and not Workington Speedway?" Running a business like Armstrong's and running a sporting business (whichever sport that may be) are completely different. It has become apparent (at least to me), Keith hasn't learnt that since he took over.

So why has he threatened to do so? And, according to some "if all you have is negatative comments" then people shouldn't say anything? I thought that was the whole point of an open forum. People have an opinion and they are quite entitiled to put their opinion on here.

4 meetings for each team, I would guess.

Yes. As long as it's run before the season is over no fine would be implemented. It has happened in the past where league fixtures were raced after the deadline for Young Shield qualification and the like.

Correct !! Edited!

The deadline for completing PL fixtures towards the Play-offs is Midnight Sat 22 Sept. You can still run a PL fixture after that, but as someone above says, that would count towards final league position only. I would guess if the Workington v Berwick fixture isn't run, Worky would be fined for not fulfilling their fixtures.

George (English) has just tweeted to say Ludo has declared himself fit to ride at Somerset tomorrow.

Really? No mention from Mr Denham about the money he has lost by very late postponements, when, in one case in particular, all he had to do was listen to an experienced rider (and visiting captain) to try and salvage the meeting. Feel sorry for the Worky fans, riders and Jacko. I used to love my trips over to Workington. Let's hope someone can come in and take over and run the show properly.

Paul Starke for Steve. Mason Campton in for Monarchs. See here:- http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100081

Knee injury (according to his Tweets on Twitter).

Not according to the updates site!

Claes Nedermark guests for Aarnio, I hear.

According to the 'Chronicle' "Craig Cook is set to return to the Monarchs side." Link:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/motorsport-news/newcastle-diamonds/2012/09/15/craig-cook-in-the-mix-as-diamonds-aim-to-overthrow-monarchs-72703-31838549/

If you have two (or more) out, then you have the choice of which you use R/R for and which you bring in a guest for. I guess the way of thinking is we are better off using R/R for Ludvig, which means Lemo can take an R/R ride, as well as Palm Toft, Christian and the two reserves.

R/R for Ludvig and Michael Palm Toft guests for Richie (source George English after match interview for the Newcastle vs Plymouth DVD!). (I also THINK he said Paul Starke again deputises for Steve)!

Unless Glasgow finish bottom of the PL, they will have the 7-12 positions Play-offs to ride in (no idea if it has even got a name!).

Thought it was great that when Fisher finished 3rd in his second ride, he came back into the pits and punched the back wall and yelled out in frustration. It just goes to show he's still got personal pride. As Tsunami said, let's hope the takeover is successful and Plymouth can race on, without Mike Bowden at the helm.

Paul Starke is the Diamonds guest for the injured Steve again tomorrow.