crescent girl

We can but hope.....

Exhaustively.

As at the time of writing, both teams should be as per programme.

Ooops! My mistake (how do you cancel a whole post?)

It does seem that Newcastle (and some other clubs) will face a significant number of this season's matches with riders missing. This is a result of these promotions choosing to staff the side with some riders who will have over-riding other-league commitments, and is perhaps likely to affect the overall performance of what are on paper very good-looking squads. The authorities' slipping-in of the regulation authorising guests instead of plain r/r for otherwise-engaged British riders has encouraged PL clubs to create a monster for themselves and their fans, with some looking as though their teams will be staffed by a revolving-door policy of guests. Too much priority has been given to EL clubs by these rulings, with the PL once again being totally-screwed by the 'big league'. Time now to step away, run their own affairs again, divorced from the EL overlords?

Getting back to the club...... Ladies' Night on May 7th should be a blast --- lock up your sons!

The rule is pretty clear. Crystal-clear compared to some amendments in the past! No T/R in League Cup. End of..... The normally-efficient referee Peter Clarke who allowed it, and Sheffield management who accepted it being used against them must have had red faces when they realised what had slipped through. BSPA/SCB should make a quiet amendment to result. No big deal. Although Auty's extra points haven't affected match result, if -- a big if, I agree -- the LC section came down to race points, and these three extra points made a difference.........

All season tickets, and any pre-dated tickets (for March 26th) are of course valid for this Saturday. Big foam fingers still available for the first 200 kids. All systems go (again)!

Agreed. As written, there is no ambiguity. T/R definately NOT allowed in League Cup competition. Mind you, I wonder if whoever rewrote the rule book actually meant to say that!

Aye, there's the rub. Pledges are made, money is crowdfunded by the general speedway public and a healthy nest-egg is created. Who should then be trusted with it to allow speedway to continue at Plymouth? Will the current, sadly unsuccessful promotion walk away, or demand to be allowed a say - financial or otherwise - in the continuation? Can the BSPA appoint an administrator -- a 'virtual receiver' -- to administer these new funds, tidy up the cashflow and set up a financially-viable team on and off-track to pick up the Devils' fixtures?

If there is to be any chance of saving Plymouth, it will require careful diplomatic governance by BSPA, bringing potential white knights to the table at the same time as knocking together the heads of the existing promotion for the good of the club, and the sport. In his years as Chairman, Alex Harkess proved very good at brokering such arrangements -- a few more times than public knowledge has acknowledged -- and we have to hope, even pray the current Management Committee can find the same diplomacy and drive in this instance, which may be their first major test as a driving force for the good of British speedway.

Some naive comment, perhaps from 'observers from afar'... Regarding Mellgren. He injured his left knee quite badly at Steve Lawson's on Wednesday, and was riding with it heavily strapped. Hopefully it will ease and mobility return, by tomorrow. Seb Alden took a wrench on the second turn in Heat 13 and was in pain thereafter. Theo Pijper was magnificent given his viral infection, and was in distress in the pits after each race. Normally, in a situation such as last night, Theo would have had six rides. Do posters really think Thomas Jorgensen would have been restricted to 4+2? Nope, Berwick can come away with a four-point defeat (by a solid Redcar side) with honour and optimism over the overall Trophy destination tomorrow. Weather forecast looking better now, some rain in early afternoon, but a drier, although almost-certainly misty evening. That Berwick haar!

Just to set minds at ease. Juttindra has listed his troops for both matches as Bjerre, Bukhave, Skidmore, Andersen, Bellego, Neilsen & Payne.

The After-Practice Party in the Black & Gold on Saturday is now close to fully-booked. Only £6 for attendance at rider & management interviews, announcements, supper, plus social evening and disco with riders and staff. Book with Vicky on 07762-449905 (or bbschospitality2016@icloud.com) and pay on Saturday. Directly after practice -- probably around 8.30pm.

More info about Saturday in today's club newsletter.

Mid-table, as people quote is position six and a half! One good away win, or a couple of away bonus points and your team finishes sixth. And then the 'real league championship' starts again in September..................

Peter was Deon's uncle. His brother Chris Prinsloo was Deon's dad. Chris also raced, but only in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe in the early '70s.

Never heard of it before. Soccer pitches have it to avoid matches being frozen off -- when has that ever happened at speedway? What we need is something to drain water away, or covers to prevent rain falling on the surface. Just heating a wet track wont do any good, will it?

Just a reminder that it is "Spruce Up Our Speedway" weekend, with volunteers welcome from 9.30am tomorrow and Sunday.

Thomas Jorgensen has tonight withdrawn from the BenFund Bonanza at King's Lynn, as he feels it is 'just a little early' after his shoulder operation, and he doesn't want to cause any accidents to other riders. 'I want to be 100% ready for when the season starts' he told the club tonight. 'I will be on a bike before press and practice, and I'm sure I will be fit for that' Danny King has stepped in to TJ's place in the 20-man field on March 12th.

Following the 'plug' in today's newsletter, Darren tells me that the free bus to Redcar is now fully-booked. Excellent!

On the same basis, might it be around the figure paid by Glasgow for Aaron Summers last year? Like you say, same approximate age, etc. Although Kus has better FIM credentials, I'd say.

...and you sir, are very lucky to have one of our most dedicated supporters all to yourself!

Or the second...... Or the third......

Down the Bell End lane?