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Yes.

He's not the one that rode for us but.

2002 and 2003, best prospect around at the time.

Thanks for that Nodlew, it brought back so many memories to me personally. What it didn't say was the difficulties we were working under with the stadium situation. In about July/August the Stadium owner, and one of our partners, Eric Armstrong, went into receivership and we eventually, after new arrangements, were allowed to complete our season under the direction of KPMG. It was a very stressful situation whilst the stadium was put up for sale, and it took till the January, 1998 before a sale was agreed. We knew there was 3 potential buyers, so we had declared to the BSPA we were running at the 1997 AGM, and were included in the drafts for the 1998 fixture lists. The sale was completed and announced in January, 1998 but on the 1st April(I kid you not) a letter dropped though our postbox saying that we had been fined a large sum for not being able to confirm we were to run at the AGM. Dave Rowland, Promoter.

We were offered Ulrich in about 2004/5 on an 8 average, and decided not to take him.

2000 before he went to Hull.

Yes, the gypsies.

1999 then.

He had a bike with yellow covers and blue writing on, but no KBS on the fork covers. He had KBS on his chest on his Kevlars similar to the 2019 ones.

I've dealt with a promoter who used to allow his rider to guest for us, but also state the terms so we are not paying him more than he was.

And it was such a disaster in the mid 90's that the then PL have to be created to keep clubs in business.

Tony Adkin would presumably be one of them.

Best bet I think would be Barry Wallace in the box or Bob Boardman who sits with him. See him on Sunday before the meeting.

It was me BOBBATH that said that as that is what the promoter of the time said, Mike Parker. So sad cos he was a lovely man and my favourite rider at the time.

I didn't know that. We were offered him in about 2005 as we were having great problems signing an unattached best leader midseason. I believe he was Hungarian and about 30ish but rode on the continent regularly at weekends, so it was a non runner anyway. Could never remember which is his first or last name.

Hi Bloom. If you go to John Skinner's excellent website "newcastlespeedwayhistory.co.uk" is shows all the teams and riders that have ridden for the Diamonds, and some biogs supplied by the riders themselves.

You must be joking. Another one of your Theories, like it's no good going to schools and shows and handling out flyers as nobody uses them.

The point being discussed was about me not admitting to his improvement which I have. Time for you to move on.

Yes Mike. Sheffield has a lot going for them and they are always worth a visit. Good car park, very good stadium, usually decent track, good public facilities including the excellent carvery. You will enjoy your visit.

I heard the story as Thomas was questioned about the width of his track, and he held the end with a bit rolled up in his hand, whilst the REF or the SCG offcial read off the other end, which showed the track was OK for width. Which it wasn't apparently.

And that's all that counts.

Better try reading what I wrote. I was admitting his improvement. What do you want that would satisfy you, Flogging.

Actually I spoke with Ken's wife on Sunday at our practice, and it was her who mentioned it. Another Dane for the Diamonds.

I think you, and Redcar, would agree with my comments at the time, and like me you have seen the improvement in him and I have admitted to his improvement, At least, and at last, Newcastle have been able to give him the opportunity that he has obviously worked hard for. I didn't need to mellow, it was all down to Jacob.

You mean like Paul Bentley, Stuey Swales, Martin Dixon, Jesper Olsen, etc.