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The funny thing is, ive caught him out quoting me direct since my supposed addition to his blocked list! Im just glad we have someone like him to take the piss out of on this forum, hes an absolute tool. Reading other threads, so many people ridicule the bloke its hilarious.

I think the actual chances of you having me on block are 50/50 with me not being on block streets ahead. And you wonder where the name stevedumb comes from... Unbelievable.

I had to refresh the page to make sure i was seeing that correctly. 50/50 yet one is streets ahead? Christ almighty. Only a plank like brum could come up with that then try talking his way out of it! And he says king kenneths post make no sense The guy has about as many brain cells as a toffee crisp chocolate bar

The only people Ward would bump into in a park at 4 in the morning would be a couple of doggers who, as it happens, would be breaking the law themselves. Unprofessional and wrong yes but what an over the top reaction from some on here I was wondering, did Ward admit to taking drugs before a test? I thought drug tests were completely different from booze ones... Its very rare you get tested for drugs by a copper in this country.

Patchett has stated numerous times he will not be purchasing Batchelor so why on earth does that have a bearing on paying for Morris?! He has agreed with Glasgow to pay for morris and hasnt and is clearly trying to delay the payment Most promoters are as bad as each other, I still dont see what Peterbrough are doing wrong seeing as they were made to buy Batchelor two or three years ago from Swindon?! He should be bought back its only fair, Peterborough would probably settle for a lower figure than what they bought him for despite him now being a better rider anyway!

Really like Boxall and hope one day he returns to the PL and becomes a heatleader once again. Spoke with him a few times at Newport and Somerset in the past, a top guy

Wasnt speaking of expierience Jacques although have had a few nervy trips through customs due to a long term unpaid fine issued by the courts followed by a warrant for my arrest. Finally paid it up in the winter! Despite people hoping it doesnt happen, Darcy will be fine unless as said theres something else we dont know of

There is just no way he will be stopped coming in. He may be detained and searched but unless they find something else on him, he will be fine

Mike Tyson had no trouble in entering the country for boxing after being convicted and jailed for rape and drug charges as well as being done for numerous other things so i should doubt Ward will get refused entry. Although he last boxed here about eight years ago. May get stopped and searched/checked over etc but cant imagine he will be refused entry.

And to think Swindon have claimed to be hard done by this close season! Just as bad as Peterborough. It is certainly not the first time weve heard about financial problems at Swindon regarding paying for things is it?!

I am not condoning what Darcy has done for one second... Its unprofessional what he has done and he must face up to it. He has been punished in his homeland. I wouldnt imagine his visa will be a problem. Look at some of todays music stars who perform here! It wasnt long ago Snoop Dogg faced drug and gun charges (a lot worse) and was found guilty altho escaped prison... He still plays concerts in the UK. And as someone pointed out to me yesterdays, some of the boxers who fly in to the UK have a list of convictions as long as their arm!!! Hes been a very silly boy for sure but people mentioning the likes of Lee are off the mark. He was growing and selling drugs which is another level. Havelock and Bird got found with it in them whilst racing and so did Frank Smart and Roger Lobb. Darcy has not been found with it in him whilst racing . Hes been a silly boy but hes young and talented enough to go on and be a world champ and get over this.

Regardless of whether their former team mates or not, Topinka is clearly paying some good money for a good line up as is Lindgren. How long has the Ben Fund been operating for? 4 seasons? Riders have opened the season with testimonials for years now. People who assume the likes of Pedersen and Jonsson will sign up shortly maybe wrong... what benefit is the Ben Fund to THEM exactly, other than a normal meeting to get some racing in before the opening GP?

I think Edinburgh look superb this season

Nowhere near as good as he was but Bjarne Pedersen is still as good as Kylmakorpi and is still much better than Bridger, IMO.

People have expected improvement from Proctor for the last three years. Hes the new Travis Mcgowan. From 2000 until 2010 every winter he was quoted as being "a bargain" yet very rarely improved upon his average, same with Stead. I'd say Lindgren shredding a load off his figure in such a weak EL last season was quite alarming.He had a bad year last year, whats to say he wont this year?

Theres no doubt its a trick track... a normal track anyone can ride comes ahead of a trick track every single time.

Wolves look poor with Lindgren on the decline, Proctor has peaked and Skornicki is well past his sell by date. It needs Woffiden to get into Wards league and Wells to turn into Chris Holder for this side to avoid the wooden spoon. I genuinely believe BV , assuming Sully/Zorro sign, look a better side than Wolves.

Doesnt come near the best in the country for me. Scunny, Somerset, Pboro and Lynn are all better for a start.

That evening at Swindon was superb. I remember in one of the opening meetings in a challenge, Swindon came here at beat us quite convincingly . Cunningham was superb with a 15 point maximum, think Watson got a hatful that day including a 6 pointer from 15 metres with Peglar in heat 14. But he couldnt get near Cunningham. And I think we got pasted in the return at Swindon that night. But then we murdered them at home twice in meaningful meetings and won up there twice as well, including the Trophy quarter finals I think. Great days.

See no reason why Topinkas meeting can be criticized in any way... its up to him who he invites and when he stages his meeting.

Oh aye Henriksson would dish it out as would Lindqvist and even NKI was hard as nails for Newport.

No doubting Pickering and Staechmann were a fine top duo, but were never the best in the league. Smart and Watson, Stoney and Karlsson (later then Stead), Wilson and Compton (previously Stead), Bird/Shields/Morton, Harris & Zagar are just a few that stand out as being that bit better. Pickering was always a fine visitor to Newport, even if he did like to throw it about a bit... I remember him stuffing Lindqvist in the fourth bend fence at Newport ending his season and was reminded the other day of him completely stuffing Ben Howe into the first bend fence after Howe had beaten him twice going into the last heat. where the incident happened. A damn good rider though.

Wilson didnt like anyone who beat him... refused to shake the hands of Watson and Henriksson many times at Newport when they beat him.

Olsen was a class act in 1999... some of his tussles at Newport with Watson were thrilling to watch, and the PLRC at Sheffield. He never seemed to be the same powerful figure after 1999 though.

Stumbled on some old scorecards whilst having a clear out on my PC... what has happened to the following riders? Jesper Olsen Neville Tatum Paul Bentley Scott Swain Phillipe Berge Robert Eriksson Scott Lamb Steve Masters Peter Jeffrey Paul Pickering Dave Mullett Petri Kokko Mario Jirout All were superb riders at PL level on their day, most of them true number ones who were in action when I first started going to speedway in the late 90s. What are they doing now?