George Dodds

a frightening scenario

Again it has some relevance but a pub is an indoor facility with a single point of reference (the bar) and limited circulation space. Speedway stadia are outdoor spaces - potentially the bars and any behind glass hospitality could be a problem area. Berwick's Shielfield Park could be limited to 25 per cent of its capacity but that would still allow 1,200 or so into the stadium with 400 plus seats. Problem areas are likely to be the entrances, loos and food outlets. Potential solutions are one-way systems and effective stewarding. It would be nice to see people's commonsense come into the equation but better to plan for a lack of it. It would not be what people were used to pre-covid but - and supermarkets are an example - hundreds of people can gather in safety within an current environment that can be adapted with relative ease, albeit at some expense and requiring hard work and a will to make it happen.

A perfectly valid guess ... but no more than that. Probably wouldn't have thought people would be queuing off the charts for Primark or Macc-Ds either but it happened.

Action and interviews from Saturday night's practise session at https://www.facebook.com/BanditsSpeedway/

Mason Watson

Summers, Etheridge, Flint, Bickley, not sure whether Garcia had already arrived in Britain befroe the lockdown but, whatever, obviously maths is not your strongpoint

Sure it's easy but unless a British speaking TV station wants to pay for it there is no benefit to doing it

I'm with you on what the punishment should be ... just think the reality will be disappointing.

that's the sort of term that rapists and people guilty of manslaughter are given. Would anticipate a maximum of three years is more likely.

Just off the top of my head ... that once someone is charged then the case becomes sub judice. Anything discussed that may affect the outcome of the trial or interferes with the selection of unbiased jury members - depending where any trial is heard. Also the possibility of slander/libel if he was not charged/found not guilty.

too much time spent on this forum blunts your sense of humour and irony. Apologies for doubting you

Please put my mind at rest and reassure me that you are being ironic?

I believe it's his IQ - but he missed out the decimal point

Surely they hold his registration - nothing to do with contracts.

that's got to be a positive

I fear people are remembering the Odsal of the late 80s and 90s. Went to a rugby match there this summer and the place is falling apart, terraces weed strewn and crumbling concrete. Without rugby I cannot see how Bradford Council can possibly keep it open. Speedway's only hope would be to piggy back stock cars but I suspect they would prefer a tarmac track rather than shale.

Not sure what level of the English football pyramid Berwick would have to join but assume that it's something like the Northern Alliance. I would respectfully suggest that is something way below Lowland League - or East of Scotland League for that matter - level and might be quite a hard sell to players and the public alike. There must be a way around the grant system as the likes of Newport, Swansea, Cardiff and Wrexham have, over the years, not seemed to struggle from being in the English Football League. Think the important focus of the plan is that Shielfield could become a genuine asset and focal point for sport in Berwick rather than a football ground which also stages speedway.

and here https://www.facebook.com/BanditsSpeedway/

65 miles further north this time

To be fair they had to make those journeys to get a ride anyway; at least they can do it as a team next season. There is a decent crop of riders from the NJL who, hopefully, can form the basis of the new Devils.

Very true - Clear Energy donated the two season passes they received as part of their sponsor package and they were raffled off, from memory, at the Edinburgh and Glasgow Championship Shield meetings.

busy weekend coming up at at Shielfield - taken from the club's Facebook feed. On Saturday the 21st of December we will be opening the Bandits Track shop and Snack bar at Shielfield Park Stadium from 10am until 1pm. We’ve had lots of requests for merchandise items before Christmas so we’re opening the doors for anyone who would like to purchase something special for their nearest and dearest. Season Passes will also be on sale as well as 2020 season gift vouchers, merchandise and a very special selection of unique Berwick Bandits memorabilia! Don’t forget, we’re partying this Friday the 20th of December from 7:30pm in the Black and Gold! Entry is free and the entertainment will be provided by club legend Mike Hope and his road show!

good news for those who have already bought a Bandits Championship League pass ... or an incentive for those wondering whether to take the plunge BANDITS CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! Ok folks, your Bandits management team is feeling generous and is giving you loyal fans an opportunity to enjoy Christmas that little bit more this year! All season passes purchased up to midnight on the 24th of December will be entered into a draw on Christmas Day. The lucky winner will receive a refund for their payment and their season pass on the house!... That’s 16 2020 League meetings all for free and 10% off Bandits merchandise! You’ve got to be in it to win it folks so head on over to www.berwickspeedway.com and not only take advantage of a great deal but also the chance to win free speedway for the 2020 season. Season pass prices (up until 01,01,2020) Adults £199 Concessions £159 Buddy Club (Under 16’s) £10

Last year not necessarily the same as this year ... or next year. Things change, complaints are noted, action taken where possible

Hopefully. It's something the club is actively looking into. There was a theory that with your 10% discount you could buy a top quality bandits' jacket from the savings you've made from buying an early-bird season pass ... and still have enough left to treat Sarah to cheeseburger and chips a couple of times