StevePark

Let's see if/hope he rides tomorrow

The website said they were coming, which at the time was correct, only for then, a few days later, Redcar said they couldn't come and Workington agreed to come instead.

You also said "Newcastle's usual racenight is a Sunday , which suits me fine." My point was the two Workington KOC matches (that don't have the Double Points rule) were raced on a Sunday, so an ideal opportunity to support the team. But, as I've said before, it's my belief, if you stay away from any sport due to one rule, even when that rule isn't in force, is being extremely petty and downright silly. Enjoy the sport for what it is, four (usually) blokes, going around an oval track for four laps, 15 times, whether they are going for three points, six points or a thousand points, because that shouldn't matter, because that's all speedway is, four blokes, four laps, fifteen times!

As I missed last night, what was the crowd level like?

Mick Powell got injured fairly early on in his Diamonds career, so it's hard to judge. But if you want to accuse anyone of "not trying," (albeit occasionally) try a certain Aussie in 2002!!

As far as I can recall, diamond@heart is quite correct. If rider is not there, their picture remains in the office.

So, were you there for the two KOC matches against Workington? Both on a Sunday......

All BSPA fines go to the Ben Fund, do they not?

It was a delayed start the last time Newcastle were there (it must be a Newcastle thing lol), but can't say about any others, as the only time I visit now is when the Diamonds are there ( I was there most weeks when I filmed for GRT Media in 2006.!)

Stevie W is fit to ride

1971.

Steve Worrall out, (see post#59), Ludvig Lindgren in. Beat me to it... just!

Stevie W has had to withdraw from the Pairs this afternoon after injuring a wrist at Workington last night, so Ludvig take his place.

Like they used to have on the first and second bends, you mean!!

The last time Newcastle were there, there was (or should that be were??) no chips at either the cafe (who couldn't fry anything as there was no electric) or the burger van who said "we don't do chips."

I'll PM you Keith.

Think he's missing tonight at Workington, due to the NL Play-off as well. Takes the biscuit a whole lot further, doesn't it?

Ben Hopwood missing for the Diamonds on Monday night.

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Nah.... You've got to be 5ft 8ins tall.....

Slightly different I know, but when the Diamonds signed Steve Worrall, they were told they would have first call on him over Belle Vue - until Mr Vatcher decided otherwise. Pointless having a rulebook, only for those in 'authority' to change the rules.

I don't know. Maybe he can't get time off work to get there in time (only a possibility, as I say I don't actually know the answer)?

Robert has already publicly stated that he is unlikely to ride in the Championship next season.

It's on Sunday and he's riding in Poland (again). Robbo's average is higher than Ludde's.

How the hell do you work that one out? You said in post #78 that you have never attacked the promotion, yet. as I've already quoted, you've had a go at George for being "useless," that to me is attacking the promotion personally!! That's all I'm saying. As far as "winning" is concerned, all I've done is put my point forward as a counter to your opinion. That's what the forum is (or at least should) be all about. I think I will end it there.