Tsunami

The Diamonds kept it tight at Glasgow today with the Tigers winning 48 - 42. A much improved performance from the Diamonds after Plymouth but, mind you, it wouldn't have taken much to improve on that. Leaves tonights return meeting very much in the balance and if the Diamonds remember how to ride our track like they did last week, we could have high hopes. Looking at the Tigers team, I think we will be up against a 3-4 man team. Common the Diamonds.

Shocking result and performance, with the exception of our guest. Hope the riders ears are throbbing at the moment. Let's hope they have some remorse for wearing a Diamond and scoring that poor. Since when was Plymouth the new Exeter.

What a senseless statement. Are you honestly saying that you would prefer to go head first into a solid fence/support post, rather than an air fence.

Absolutely getting mullered at the moment at Plymouth. Better be that they are saving themselves for Glasgow.

There is always a time for loyalty, especially if you expect it back yourself. Fortunately now, practically any rider who is replaced is almost certain to be rehired by another team, instead of say continuing with RR or guests.

Works for you.

Absolute scum bags to do this. It has taken a lot of time and effort to get the training facility as good as it is. The air fence was donated to the track after being bought from Newport, and will not be able to be replaced unless, the cuts can be repaired. Even then, one has to think that that would then be a target again, unless they can store it during the week, but the logistics of taking it down and putting it back up is probably not practical. The extended pits area was just under construction the last time I was there, and it must be heartbreaking to see all the work of the enthusiasts that look after it, repair things, build things and who give so much of their own time destroyed by mindless and jealous b*****d. I only hope that those responsible get caught and get taught a lesson, either legally or not. Lets hope the Police find out and remove those who also struck a couple of weeks ago. In the past the culprits have been caught and they were local scumbags. I wonder if the Motocrossers who ride the dunes and have an adjoining field are involved, as they tend to resent the speedway as they are there legally. I know that security additions have been considered before, but it really is down to cost, and it is not practical to have a permanent presence on the speedway site.

Certainly wouldn't need your wide angled lens.

DantoDanwRiterReplacement.

Yes, it would appear to be. I had to step in as a D2Dan replacement(not to be confused with DDRR)

Nobody wanting to start a thread that is on tonight ? Newcastle team news. For this meeting only, Lewis Kerr's rides will be shared out by RR, whilst Christian Henry's place will be taken by the in form Scunny rider Alex Davies. Also missing will be Tero Aarnio, who has to ride in the Finnish National Championships, and his place will be taken by Birmingham's rider Sam Chapman So the team members will be:- Steve Worrall RR Lewis Kerr Alex Davies Anton Rosen Ludde Lingdgren Simon Nielsen Sam Chapman (not necessarily in team order)

Where a hat..............over it.

NEWCASTLE GEMS 17 Josh Embleton 2 2 2 = 6 Jack Flynn 1 1 0 = 2+2 Arch Freeman 3 3 3 = 9 (max) Alex Goldsbrough 0 0 ns= 0 REDCAR CUBS 19 Dave Morgan 3 3 3 = 9 (max) Lloyd Ditchburn 0 0 1=1 Jack Wright 1 1 1 = 3+3 Carl Basford 2 2 2 + 6 Heat 1 Morgan, Embleton, Flynn, Ditchburn 3-3 71.7 Heat 2 Freeman, Basford, Wright, Goldsbrough 3-3 6-6 83.4 Heat 3 Morgan, Embleton, Flynn, Ditchburn 3-3 9-9 71.7 Heat 4 Freeman, Basford, Wright, Goldsbrough 3-3 12-12 82.6 Heat 5 Morgan, Embleton, Ditchburn, Flynn 4-2 14-16 72.7 Heat 6 Freeman, Basford, Wright, Goldsbrough ns 3-3 17-19 81.9 A great little meeting to end the Gems season on. NB Many thanks to all the team captains, and especially Colin, who have supplied the Gems with riders when we had our injury problems and needed helping, and special thanks to all the riders who have ridden for the Gems this year. Without you, we wouldn't have anything to cheer about. Track time, track time, track time.

And Adam Allott.

And the Diamonds meeting will be followed by a spicy challenge from the Redcar Cubs for the Newcastle Gems. This is the last meeting for the Gems in the NJL for this year.

I said there was only a few, not none. Would check your middle one as I think his Uncle Ian is or used to be his main man. Would probably add Chris Neath and his Dad who was with him all through his career.

I did wonder whether there was previous between the two, and Tai was gesticulating to 'come on try to pass me'. I've seen Holder do it.

i'll remember that when the wife asks for some money. Good advice and i'll quote you.

I have had the odd differences with spinny Politically, but your comment is just not correct. In terms of speedway he is biased toward Sheffield, but no more than we all are to our own teams.

Very true. There are very few successful father/son rider relationships that work in speedway.

Yes, but not on his terms. It opens the gate for others to also dictate. Robert is NOT bigger than UK Speedway.

KK did take Tai wide coming out of the second bend, but Tai had enough room and passed KK.

I think you mind find he is in NZ/OZ ? spinny.

Wrong. It is only 3 laps at places like Berwick, the rest are riding 4 laps the same as the 500's. Dave Rowland - Gems Team manager

In about the second lap of that race, Tai has passed KK, and he takes his left hand off the grip, and makes a gesture to KK to come and pass him. I think KK stored it up and then confronted Tai at the gate. It was a bit cocky and demeaning.