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Do you frequent wor bedroom window like.

That's probably the one I am thinking about with it being local. Of course Lee got hurt in an actual meeting instead of official practice, so that might affect R/R. It was on your third bend, with DEEK involved, if I remember correct.

On the opening of Newcastle in 1997, in that year and 1998, I stood at the kiosk gates as a greeter before every meeting so that all fans had a chance of a chat or a discussion. Unfortunately it was time taken out at a very busy period trying to get things right on the night before the meeting started. After 1998, just made sure that during and after the meeting we were always available to fans wanted to chat about things. And it still continues today, as well you know.

The Worky meetings home and away this weekend, Newcastle have a choice of all the possibilities. R/R, a guest or a short term injury replacement with them being friendlies. Normally you can't have R/R for an assessed average rider and an injured rider, but I am sure there will be a case for Special dispensation for R/R if the time that Andrew is out is only a few weeks. The original reason if you recall was to stop a team riding with R/R through a season for an injured rider who was never likely to appear at all. Newcastle, or Thomas, did it one season and I think the rule was brought in to stop it happening again. Plainly Andrew was injured at speedway within a week of his first meeting(not including the called off GB outing at Swindon) so I think we will be allowed R/R, if George decides to run with that instead of an injury replacement rider. Ned could be considered due to his availability and knowledge of riding for Newcastle and the other PL tracks. A higher average rider being signed would not necessarily start with that knowledge and practice. NB. Did a team not lose a rider last year, just before the season started. Can't remember who it was but was he from Scunny or Worky. ?

There a several council employees within the speedway family and I think if they could, they would have already done so. The H & S decisions are not usually debatable. and it is between the Council and William Hill. It's just a pity that, if say the repairs are to be about £400,000, that it could not be spent over three 6 month blocks allowing 2/3rds of the terracing open at all times. What it means to the dogs fans is that the handfull who stand outside to be near the ontrack bookies, will stay outside or get shelter from the elements somewhere. Most fans are inside having their nosh whilst watching the racing. With the speedway fans, it is a lot worse. There is already a lot of fans inside the bars so there is not enough space to accomodate them inside. The upper terrace fans can stand on the lower terracing, being given cover by the mainstand from the winds. The problem is when it rains and not everyone can get cover from the rain. Be interesting to see how long these arrangement are in place.

Just the usual windup from you. BTW. The track 'needs loads of work' and folks complain about the late start. Obviously you miss the point, accidently or deliberately, that the 'needs loads of work' was to get last Sundays practice on, NOT next Sundays meeting with Worky. As usual you will read what you want to get the anger in. And you think you're a speedway fan. FFS.

To be fair, and I am one of our landlords biggest critics, It is the Health and Safety officers from Newcastle Council who have condemned the three blocks of terracing, when it is pretty obvious to see that only the middle section is bad. Common sense would have been to issue a prohibition order on the middle section and a correction order with a date by on the other two sections. But that is common sense and thinking of maintaining a business, or two in our case.

Andrew is getting fitted with a back brace.

Would stop him falling out of bed.

The 'he' is a 'she', and Andrew's crash happened coming out of the FORTH bend.

Not even worth a decent reply. Go play elsewhere.

Yes, it is a shame for this year. Over zealous H & S officers taking their job too seriously. The middle section of the steps, below the refs box, is obviously iffy and should be closed. That does not follow for the two flanks, where you stand, and common sense should have been applied. IMO they should have condemned the middle section, and given then 6 months each for the two flanks to be brought up to standard. Way over the top reaction with no regard to the continuence of a major dual sports facilities within the city. 'Jobsworths' at it's best.

Decent rides by all the team members over the two sessions. Track need loads of work to get it on on Sunday, but complaints from some fans that it didn't start 'on time' FFS. Christian didn't ride yesterday, but was impressive today despite a slidey fall, one of many on the third bend. Tully took a heavy tumble coming out of the forth bend hitting the fence and seemed in a lot of pain. Hes had a broken thigh I believe in the past. Walked into the ambulance but put on stretcher later. Weather was baltic for both days and snow flurries today, resulting in a shortened session after the photo shoot and few rides by most riders. Free tea and coffee for fans yesterday, to appreciate them making the effort to come and support their team in such weather.

No official curfew at Newcastle, a self imposed curfew on say a Monday nights at 10.00pm, to stave off complaints from neighbours.

1.00 pm start on Sunday, with a noon start on Monday for the press day. Don't forget that there is a Meet the Riders night being held at the Corner House starting at 7.30pm by the NSSC. Free admission and there is a quiz early on.

Now changed, thanks for that. Very encouraged by his comeback rides, and two big scalps in his first rides . Going to be tight for the number 1 spot at Newcastle as Richie adds more of this years scores to increase his average . His real average last year had him as our number 1 without rolling average.

Immense amount of work completed today by those who turned up, despite family considerations, and the heavy bouts of snow with a few whiteouts. Amazing how refreshing hot coffee is after a good spell of work. Just the kickboards to put back on and to fasten the plastic mesh to the new fence. Work restarts again next Sunday starting at 9.00am to get as much done as possible. If you have a few hours to spare next Sunday, and want to do a bit for Newcastle Speedway, then Brough Park next Sunday is the place to be. Thanks in anticipation. Dave R

By that then, because I have never murdered anyone, I can't have a view on the murderer and their activities. Silly argument.

But no speedway, smell and noise.

Sunday is the second last Sunday to get the trackwork finished. We have some posts to finish, mesh to put on and then it will be time to secure the plastic netting onto the mesh. That will allow us to start fixing the kickboards to the posts and it will start to look a bit more near completion. Kickboards are a big job and need to be right and it will take us through to next Sunday 17th when it is hoped it will be completed. It that does not look likely we will have to seek permission to do some midweek working. It really is critical and I hope again we get the usual workers, even though we are going to start at 9.00am on Sunday, and the fact that there could be some light snow at 9.00am but not returning till 6.00pm after we have finished and left the stadium. Wrap up in warm clothing. and note we will not be painting so it wont get it on your clothes. Warm drinks and bickies will be available throughout the day. As you will gather, it really is important we have a big day on Sunday and YES I am missing the TOON against Stoke, it is that important. See ya there.

Many thanks for that Phil. Rest a bit easy now.

Oh the irony.

We will see which one is going to be around next year then.

Thanks Wayne for that info. Item 4. In the 125 British Championship, you say the bike has to conform to SCB standards. Does that mean dirt deflector, oil catcher, exhaust system, minimum weight, etc. Seems a bit harsh, as I don't think a lot of say junior 125cc bikes would be capable of meeting the full SCB requirements.

At least you are walking. One, who you know, is on crutches and is currently in the RVI. Not a bad night considering the little match on the TV, so we only had 12 players, but who played right through the hour with not having any subs. Despite the fatigue, injuries, dispute about the score, knackered feeling this morning and the one lame one in the RVI having his knee evaluated, everyone's comments seem to be about when the next 6 a side match is, and also keeping the number to about 16 max. Some folks just never larn.