StevePark

Copied and pasted from Newcastle Speedway Facebook page: We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Marshall this morning. Ken was always a fabulous supporter of Newcastle through the years and always did all he could to help the youngsters progress through the ranks. Everyone at Newcastle Speedway sends their condolences to all of Ken's family and friends at this very sad time.

Copied and pasted off Facebook: Nick Skorja joins Landshut Newcastle have found themselves having to make a team change for the 2021 season having initially hoped to run with their shelved 2020 septet, however they must now move forward without the Slovenian star Nick Skorja. "Everyone at Newcastle Speedway would like to wish Nick Skorja all the very best," said Diamonds' boss, Rob Grant, "He is taking up a new opportunity with German team Landshut, however Landshut compete in the Polish leagues, which share Newcastle's race day, Sunday, making it an impossibility for Nick to compete in the Diamonds' squad in 2021. All the Newcastle management, whilst hoping he has a great season in Poland next year, are staying hopeful that Nick will return to UK, and racing for Newcastle in the future." With Skorja moving on to pastures new, Newcastle's behind-the-scenes team are now looking at what options are available and have added: "We are currently looking at what options we have available and have spoken to a couple of riders already, both of whom are based in the UK and from the EU. As soon as we know which direction we are taking. we will act appropriately and quickly, and in due course will reveal the decision to the fans as soon as we can."

But, no crowds allowed at any 1st round proper match.....

Line-up:

Schlein rode on an ACU British Licence last year (and presumably this year), so qualified that way. I don't know if Crump has done the same in 2020.

Kyle has withdrawn and been replaced by Joe Thompson.

Nicola Sturgeon (Nippy Sweetie, apparently, is a Scottish term for someone, usually female, who annoys people, just by talking).

Here it is Copied and Pasted: Following a meeting with all management parties today, we would like to officially announce that we are now in the process of considering a number of potential sites in various locations including Seaton Burn, Gateshead and Wylam to name a few. We are in positive talks with the land owners, aswell as the representatives of the Borough Councils that these sites are situated in. Bearing this in mind, we are still welcoming and considering all available options for our new home so if you or any other supporters/friends/family own any land/smallholdings that you think would be suitable for our needs and would be willing to lease this land out on a long term basis, then please feel free to get in touch. You can contact us via email at either: Nssg@newcastle-speedway.co.uk Info@newcastle-speedway.co.uk Or drop us a message on Facebook! We truly value your help and support at this time!

I remember a few years ago Nick Brown MP said he would do everything he could to help us move away from Brough Park into new facilities , if we needed it. https://www.facebook.com/nssg2020

As you are probably well aware that is not true. Anyway, back on thread, let's hope the club find a suitable place and there are no issues and we can watch the team at our own venue and race when we like, rather than being as restricted as we are now.

Those attending will be paying £13.50 for the speedway + £1 Car Park + £1 Programme = £15.50. I don't think that's a bad deal for watching some speedway in the current climate, when there is so few meetings to watch.

Have to have my twopenneth here Keith! Had it not been for Dalbers, the Diamonds wouldn't be still running, it would have closed down years ago, thanks to his financial input. As far as away meeting attendance goes, as you know he works at both Newcastle and Sunderland Dogs, so making it to away meetings is virtually impossible, but he was a frequent visitor to away tracks, especially between the mid-late 90's to mid 2010's, and I should know because I travelled with him most of the time. He and I (and sometimes Dave Fraser) were the only Gems fans at the away meetings with them quite often. I agree others also deserve a mention, but to say "he's done his bit" is, in my opinion, a massive understatement and no I'm "not just saying that, because he's a very good friend."

Never heard of him.......

So people don't have to look on the other thread: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000lk5d/look-north-north-east-and-cumbria-evening-news-05082020 Start at around 20 mins 40 secs. But be quick as it's only available until 7pm Fri (7th)

Start at around 20 mins 40 secs. But be quick as it's only available until 7pm Fri (7th): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000lk5d/look-north-north-east-and-cumbria-evening-news-05082020

Surely NDL racing is better than NO racing? It may lead to the club moving up in the future, providing fans back it by turning up, of course?

Maybe they asked, but were rejected?

For a bloke of your age you really need to grow up.

Pot .... Kettle..... what's that saying again....??

Diamonds landlords are ARC (Arena Racing Company).

From 1hr 50 mins (ish) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08hrls9

It knocked the dogs running on a Sunday on the head.

In response here is a Newcastle Diamonds Statement: https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/latest-word-from-the-2020-diamonds/