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Was there not two original contenders for the robert72 tag, but the other one ruled on on age and only because this Homer was reported as being born in 1972.

And he lives in the same street or village that potential team mate Lewis Rose lives. Already travelled up with him last year and done OK. I think you will find that that was the basis of what Arson was saying/querying. Peterborough's attitude toward Lambert is obviously a certain factor in discussions about him. it is the rules, without reference to Lambert, that should be discussed N e P.

Apart from the R/R crap. A good nights racing and brilliant performance by our top 4. Scunny unfortunately were a two man team and it was nice to see that one of them was the returning Lewis Kerr. He started slowly but had some great races after that. Track was good and Jonny kept the dirt in play at all times, by using the scarifier grader ensuring there was dirt on all lines. Being our off race night brought the usual poor crowd level, which is a pity as the missing few missed out on a great powerful show. I had hoped the Scunny had turned the corner, after the Glasgow result, but i suppose Davies injury possibly knocked the stuffing out of them. Well, now onto the next round of the cup with visitors/opposition in the form of the strong team from Sheffield next Sunday. Many happy birthday greetings for Matej who rode brilliantly and was giving out free t-shirts in celebration of his birthday. Great to see it Matej. In the morning/afternoon next Sunday, we will be holding a training school, FREE to all Diamonds riders/fans. As usual everyone needs to be at Brough for 10.30 to do the dog track sheets, prior to the session which starts at 1.00pm till 2.30. Can everyone make every effort to help with the sheets, all riders must help if they ride, as without this help there would be no training school.

Same as he bottled out with my offer to check the story's of the two riders that he talked about on here, but wouldn't share their names on here a few weeks ago. Still waiting for him to take up the offer.

Just back from the track. Everything in place for tonights meeting with the track looking brilliant. No threat of rain now and it is very warm. Could be an interesting meeting and a lot will depend on which Auty, Carl and Toft turns up.

Annoying that the first cancelled meeting/s for electrical work that the Stadium did NOT carry out. Annoying that the first cancelled meeting/s for electrical work that the Stadium did NOT carry out.

No, I think we should be OK tonight. There is a dash of rain late afternoon, but bright sunshine after that. Less watering for Jonny I reckon.

Was actually timed about 3 years ago by a Police speed gun, and i think the recorded speed was about 72 mph. Fastest recorded on a speedway track.

Don't know why i remember that, but i did. Great holiday, sun everyday, and over 80's every day especially in Athens for the Acropolis ruins. Thanks.

My opinion was that Viktor was a replacement for Tero whilst injured, and that period was expected to be mid term. If Viktor continues to improve, I see him being kept on and I don't think Tero is a suitable replacement for anybody else in out side, especially with Lewis riding so well. I can only see Tero returning if we get injuries.

They certainly are. It's a NJL format (2 X 500 + 2 X 125) and it's at Brough on Sunday 14th August, after our home meeting against Sheffield in the PL.

Weren't they usually called 'corn crakes' or something similar.

I think the price for Sunday is £20, so with your readmission ticket you only need to add £4 to it. Sounds like good value.

We only accepted the booking on the understanding that their Robin Aspregen sp?, and our Ludde would both be missing in Sweden, and cancel each other out. Swedes did not pick Robin, but the Swedes did pick Ludde and we were penalised for being understrength by only being able to ride a NL rider, who was our Adam. This decision galvanised our team and management, and they took it out on the Bandits on the track. Great meeting.

Yes, and in the programme for our postponed meeting last Sunday, the originator of that quote withdrew his comments and apologised. In a meeting that we then found out that we couldn't track Ludde away in Sweden, and had to ride Adan McKinna instead. However Berwick were of course able to ride their Swede. I use that DVD for shows and presentations, good advert.

NEWCASTLE SPEEDWAY TRAINING GROUP Well pleased with our first training session of the year today. Track was perfect angled to some exciting riding great progress with the first timers. We had 13 riders with many first time youngsters who I am sure enjoyed it and will be back for more. Two big smashes but the fence did it's job, bikes not damaged and both able to pick then themselves up, dusted them down, with a smile on their faces and looking ready to getting out for their next ride. Tough guys. Very pleased with the response from everyone to get everything done in time for the training session. Many thanks, as we couldn't put the session on without that valuable help. So it is now to bike washing and mending the little broken things that happen riding speedway. On hols now, and it's then Cardiff, so the restart of the sessions will be mid July, but I will post details of future sessions when I am back. Great to see youngsters taking to it so easy. Dave Rowland

And the Doctor. Gone down with husband and 19 month daughter and they are back st the hotel, little one sleeping. Karen now attending the Jury meeting at 12.05am.

Very proud Dad tonight seeing his daughter as the senior Medical Officer of the meeting tonight. She's the blond girl in the centre. Yes I know, must take after her mother.

But that wasn't my point Steve. Compare man for man and the quality of the riders and winners, and the 1997 team was only a shadow of the quality of todays 2016 team. Back in 1997 we were coming back from a 3 year sabbatical from the sport, and all was great once we got over our early season injuries, so much so we finished 3rd in the league.

And it cost them £400 to do it.

Which I believe still has to happen. A team brought Bewley up to Brough before he signed for Edinburgh, and he rode once in the meeting and then had his second ride in the second half before our juniors.

That's why I kept my comment to the 90's. Agree about 2001 and 2002. Cracking teams.

Quite correct. In 2002 Newcastle had more wins (21 to 20), but Sheffield won the league due to their massive home advantage, which was from a heavy grippy track than needed special fast engines which other teams riders didn't have, or had to hire for the night. Exeter used to have an even bigger advantage, being world beaters at home, but absolutely crap away at most tracks.

6 man teams ?

I would say that the Diamonds team of 2016 is way stronger than any of the sides early or late 90's. Compare rider for rider and we always needed to have 3 pointers to balance up the big hitters we had. Now there are more big hitters across the team. For example, compare the 1997 team man for man. Remember we finished in 3rd position that first year.