StevePark

They were built to a 2* so can use a 2* (similar to Newcastle who can use a 3* for Archie Freeman who is a 1*!!).

I left Barrow in 1971. I went to Holker Street with my ex-next door neighbour in 1973 for one meeting (Canterbury, I think) and twice in 1974 for two meetings (Boston and Workington). I also saw the 1977 Eddie Crooks Trophy meeting at Park Road.

If it does close again, this time it could well be for good, as Planning Permission is highly unlikely to be be granted, which is why we are all hoping for someone to come along and save the club.

The problem is how long have we being saying this for? The "powers that be" haven't listened before, so why change now?

With only four meetings left, I can't see any rider signing for us, to be honest, but if we do sign someone they will be made welcome to the Diamonds cause.

But deserved on this occasion. Two teams (Eastboune Champ and NDL) have gone to the wall today, yet you want teams to splash out £thousands on a clock in the middle of the track? Just to save on riders digging/gardening at the start (which is always going to happen, by the way)?

Yeah and yet more cost to clubs, some of which can hardly run due to financial difficulties to begin with.

This might seem a daft question, but how can Kent run a Championship meeting on Bank Holiday Monday, when Monday's are meant to be "protected" for Premiership meetings?

Think you have answered that one on your own.

He's listed in Eastbourne's 1-7. They haven't folded, officially, yet, as far as I know, so surely he should be allowed to guest?

In Newcastle's case, the greyhound people need to get across and on to the speedway track during a greyhound meeting. Berwick can't put covers down if Berwick Rangers are playing at home on the same day are just two examples that I know of. I would think other greyhound owned stadiums have the same or similar rules to those at Newcastle.

Last I heard was Tom was guesting both tonight (Tuesday) at Kent and tomorrow (Wednesday) at Poole. I haven't seen that had changed.

Not all tracks would be allowed to use covers. Newcastle being just one example.

Diamonds have Tom Brennan as a guest for the injured Matty Wethers.

Obviously not the 5th, as already stated.

Also taken off Facebook: FURTHER IMPORTANT FIXTURE INFORMATION The home SGB Championship meeting due to take place on Sunday 29th August versus Eastbourne Eagles has now been POSTPONED until later in the season. This is to allow the Eagles the time they need to sort out the advertised issues that are ongoing at the club at the present time. We sincerely hope to have a re-staged fixture date announced very soon and from everyone here at Newcastle, we send all our best wishes to the promotion, team and supporters of Eastbourne

Taken off Facebook: IMPORTANT FIXTURE NEWS Due to stadium requests and staffing issues, we are now moving the SGB Championship fixture against Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway from Sunday 5th September to the week after on Sunday 12th. We appreciate that this is also the date of the Great North Run, so bearing this is mind we are moving the start time back to a 6.30 pm tapes-up, to allow for logistics around the city centre. Tickets for this fixture will be on sale from 1pm today via the following link https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BFMC As a result of this fixture change, we are also having to now move the fixture against Official Birmingham Speedway to Sunday 19th September. This will also be at a tapes up time of 6.30pm.

Thread already opened:

Were they thinking of using Greg Blair to replace Kasper Andersen?

According to Updates site Berwick have named Greg Blair at number 8, yet they are not using R/R. How does that work??

According to Updates site Adam Ellis has said he "won't be riding at Poole tomorrow."

Newcastle bring in Ricky Wells and Alfie Bowtell as guests for Matty Wethers and Archie Freeman respectively. Back to a 4pm start time this week. Gates open at 3pm. Tickets for this Sunday's meeting are available online at www.trybooking.co.uk/BFGG or you can pay at the turnstiles.

Teams here: https://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.39407