The White Knight

Well I think Greg Hancock is a fantastic advertisement for our Sport. I love watching him ride and I enjoy his interviews. To me he epitomizes everything a Speedway Rider ought to be. Approachable, Sporting and shows that he is enjoying himself. LONG MAY HE CONTINUE TO DO SO. :approve:

Ole ALWAYS gets his way. :angry:

You stole my thunder Niamh. :approve:

I will be really sad when BOTH of the stalwarts of our Sport throw in the towel. They have both been great servants to Speedway and I hope that they carry on for a while yet..

I believe Al Qaeda have. :party:

Let's hope so. The Jury is still out as far as I am concerned. :unsure: Did VERY well tonight though and as you say - he came across very well too.

Up the 'Cowboys' my friend. I haven't forgotten about them.

If every 'Diamond' rides to his ability I think we have the best all round Team in the Premier League. We may not have the 'out and out' Number One like some Clubs, but what we DO have is strength in depth. To be honest - I am happy with that.

Hadn't realised.

# He seems to be riding much better in the Elite League than he is for Newcastle at present. Could this indicate lack of enthusiasm for the Premier League - or - does he use different Bikes in the Elite League? I can't understand this alarming drop in form by Lindgren (for us). Perhaps George could look at a change in Riding Order. Put Christian Henry with Robbo and Lindgren with Tully - that seemed to work earlier in the Season (Robson and Henry).

With Mr. Osborne announcing even further 'Cuts' in 2015/16 plus the one's that have STILL to take effect I worry desperately for Speedway's survival. As people's disposable income is shrinking, as Wages continue to lag behind Inflation I find it difficult to see anything other than a further drop in Attendances over the coming years. Whether or not reducing Prices would help - today I'm not sure. As long as the General Public are being squeezed and people find it ever more difficult to feed their Families - I believe that Speedway and other types of Entertainment are going to take a BIG hit. I just hope, that when all of this Austerity business is over, that Speedway still exists.

Whether this is Right or Wrong - I do think it is funny. :rofl: Sorry.

Well having read a number of ageist Posts on here - I reckon that I should pack up my blanket, folding chair, sandwich box and flask - stop going to Speedway and get myself in to an Old Peoples Home where I can play or watch tiddleywinks in nice plush surroundings whilst listening to Vera Lynn on the wireless. :sad: I'm 68 years of age - obviously FAR too old to attend Speedway at Concession Rate. I should probably leave the Sport for the youngsters - er?? Where are they?

Neither can I sidney. I was just being quirky. :)

Come on the 'Diamonds'. :approve:

Sad to hear this regarding Steve. I think he is a real talent who has totally lost confidence. Hopefully his spell out of the Team will do him good and that he will return to the 'Diamond's' rejuvenated and with more confidence.

Very well put.

Who did he ride for sidney??

Fair comment Chalkie. I wasn't being funny with you. :)

Yes - TWICE!! :rofl:

Great Post. The only problem I can see with your thinking is that you don't appear to have allowed for VAT. Now that takes the actual money from Tickets down by 20%. I reckon that if Prices were set at about £13 your numbers MIGHT stand a chance. (I am NOT an Accountant).

I'm genuinely sorry for the Lad. I hope that he can learn to cope with his illness and that he can return to Speedway in a better state of mind.

'fraid NOT!!! :)

Me too CB.

Why can't the Premier League have special Money Raising Meetings like they did in the Elite League?