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I note that the Cook has declined the offer to ride in forthcoming test matches vs Aussies Craig Cook ‏@the_cookstar17h Shame I can't afford to do the GB v AUS test matches at Workington and Newcastle. Really looking forward to them as well From what I'm hearing points money not that bad, giving him the chance of earning over £1200 if he scored into double figures at both meets! He must be on a great deal at both BV and Edinburgh if those earning potentials don't interest him! Wonder if anyone else has declined the opportunity to ride in the tests?

I'm sure BSI have contingency plans if no deal can be struck incumbent broadcaster. The viewing figures held up well even on the minor SS channel. I am pretty sure that they will do a deal with a UK broadcaster to show the GP's.

Nice little twitter exchange going on between the turbo twins!

Agreed Hoddle was removed from his job as England footy manager for inappropriate comments made to press. To hold onto the tiny bit of credibility our sport has then the same must happen to Middlo

If whispers prove to be true then Mr Bowden may have upset one too many person at the BSPA!

Lovely - No wonder Mallett Junior is so fond of you!

If only Hollingsworth was a real pro like Laurence Rogers!

By the way I hope Ferjan proves me wrong. As I think Newcastle are a cracking club with a good set up.

If his previous UK performances and commitment are anything to go by then the Diamonds are taking a risk! Could be Another Jiriout or Hauzinger

Come on Nikko get on the phone to Kings Lynn start those contract negotiations on behalf of young Mark! lol

I am shocked that Neil "Nikko" Day hasn't managed to secure this lad a place in a team for 2011. from www.nikkoracing.co.uk DO YOU NEED A MANAGER? Whether you are new to Speedway and would like to make a career as a professional Speedway rider, or if you have been riding for years and would like a management company to take the stress and hassle away from contract negotiations, sourcing sponsorship etc then contact us Sounds like you could do with a new manager Mark.

I'm sure Gareth will be keen to host the USA youngsters at Redcar!

Well said, but it's all about face fitting with the BSPA, presume Mr Bowden isn't in with right people. as I've said elsewhere - whilst British Speedway is self regulated it will never be taken seriously!

Rumour is that if another PL side go EL as rumoured then Plymouth will be invited into PL.

What a great shame that the future of Weymouth looks very bleak. Lots of people have obviously put a lot of time and serious money into getting the operation off the ground and it's sad to know that they've seen that ebb away slowly with the almost inevitible outcome arising today. What worries me is that even if someone does come along and agree a deal with the landlords and the BSPA to re-open they will need to spend some serious cash on the infrastructure of the stadium and also on PR to try and get a loyal fan base (which I know could be supplemented by tourists) but even then it's easy to get out of the habit of attending speedway even if you were once a devotee, look at Newport for a prime example! My personal view is that Weymouth would be an ideal venue to be a speedway academy and if the BSPA realised the only way we will ever compete with the Poles, Danes and Aussie's etc is to invest in the future, then that could be a possibility, sadly I don't think that will happen.

The famous small man syndrome rears it's ugly head again? Can BB's PR mogul Superbart confirm if Master Barker was drinking cherryade all evening with his VIP guests?

And of course The Chuckle Brothers media releases are the best in speedway!

I was tempted to go but the lure of a picture with Stojanowski in his caravan at the Terry Tibbs experience is slightly more appealing!

Lets hope your plans include the following then the club may well get to a respectable level hh:- Remove The Chuckle (Whoops I meant Rogers) Brothers, Ensure that if Mallet stays as owner he and his family stay in the background. Build a good relationship with your hardcore fans Ensure the track is properly prepared and meetings aren't held on Sunday afternoons. Produce proper media relations with local press. If they don't then your wasting your time and the dentist will have wasted his cash!

As I was in the area last week, I decided to pay a visit to Weymouth Speedway for their match against Rye House Cobras, taking along a couple of friends and my 8 year old daughter. Now whilst I admire anyone who sets up and runs a track, I have to say that the place is shocking. No proper toilets only two portaloos, a dirty old caravan selling snacks and a bar with a rotten old sofa stuck in the corner, with decaying seating outside. Whilst I expected to find only the very basics, it's no wonder their crowds are so poor, my daughter bored whilst the tractor broke down on track counted 176 people. My mate who is a Health and Safety Officer for a large organisation, was shocked that the place actually gets a licence to run. We stuck it for 90 minutes (11 heats), but gave up when the tractor which had broke down several times, came out again and they took an interval. Only bright spot for me was the performance of Marc Owen, looked a very tidy rider indeed.

Indeed, fiery response from young Ashley. Lets just hope he never finds anyone in bed with his girlfriend!

Hey I know, The know you could take him under your wing and teach him to install a stair lift at the local old peoples home. Actually, best I ask your wife, I forgot she makes all the business decisions!