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Ashton Boughen then... Him and Ace at reserve would be terrible so I assume it's one or the other next season

Us Diamonds fans know all about that... Except we DID have a buyer, but he was turned down in favour of our demise instead... Good times

Why Garrad then? Don't get me wrong he seems like a great option on a 3.00 average and I am glad he's got a team place, just curious as to what Shroeck's take on him is? Think Garrad at reserve could do a decent enough job

Ah, I was almost right... I had guest for number 1, RR for 2-5 and guests for reserves Thanks

Thank you

Can someone explain to me the guest facility? I thought you could only have a guest for the number 1 rider? But Scunthorpe seemed to use a guest for MPT in the previous home meeting... I tried to find this rule on the SCB website but I can't seem to... Cheers

Nowak is a brilliant rider in Poland, on the big wide open tracks... perhaps he'll get used to British tracks eventually, but in the short term it's not good for glasgow I agree though Lee isn't good enough alongside Ace... but who else is there out there?

A lot of people are quick to judge someone who may have had a drug issues in the past. If he is proven to be clean now, why should be not be allowed to ride? Perhaps some people have a point about his reduced average though, but even still only the two years out of the sport served after his ban had ended were included in the reduction, so it's not too bad. I would say if he's turned his life around and he's off the drugs now, then that's brilliant and very good of him and he should be given a second chance if that's what he wants and if he's truly good enough... Someone has a rough youth, a bad upbringing, made mistakes in their past... They shouldn't be denied a future if they have rehabilitated themselves. I never saw Steve at Newcastle, he was there just before I started going, but really good luck to him and I hope he achieves whatever he wants out of his future endeavors... Even if it's just a bit of fun for him.

I know that but he rides as a Kiwi doesn't he? Fair enough if he rides as a Brit... So surely if he's riding as a Kiwi he must need a CL spot too?

How does the must have a CL team place rule work then... Because George Congreve rides in the NL as a Kiwi but doesn't have a CL spot?

Jack Smith would be racing for the Aces, the Bears and the Colts (theoretically - if he signed for Redcar) Edit: Just seen that Jack Smith came in to guest for Jake Mulford last night, I thought it was a permanent move, but surely it should be?

I thought Jack Smith was already signed up in the championship for some reason, but turns out he's not, I agree he would be another very good option. He's allowed to do all three leagues this year isn't he? Going to become suddenly very busy if so. I know the CL would probably be a big step up for Ashton or Max, but giving them the experience for half the season with the view of signing them on next year without them starting from square one sounds sensible to me, yes they might not score very many, but I bet they would learn a lot. Especially riding at Redcar, THE best track in the country and should get track of the year over Scunthorpe imo...

Terrible news for Redcar and Jake. I have only been to 3 meetings this season, but each time I went you could see a lot of improvement in him. Fingers crossed he heals up 100% ready for next year and this doesn't hold up his progress... As for replacements it could be tricky finding someone on a 3.00... Danny Phillips? He seems to be doing alright for the bullets, has a bit of experience of the CL already and is local. Other options would be to give a young lad a chance such as Max Perry or Ashton Boughen, both are going well in the National League and I've seen Ashton ride at numerous Redcar second halves so he must be in and around the club/area quite a bit? Massive talent. I know Nathan Stoneman isn't coming back from his injury and I don't see Bickley returning either, so both of them are out the window.

Hmmm it sounds like there's a story there that you're hinting at. If I remember correctly Jason started at Buxton? I am unsure where Chris Morton and David Gordon are affiliated with, I also can't think of anyone from the top of my head who rode for Buxton who had troubles with the law (the only other rider who springs to mind is Jerran Hart). Sounds like a loose cannon was left unsupervised, it's good to give these young lads a chance to turn their lives around when they're young, but if they're not properly looked after and rehabilitated... Look what happens It's an interesting topic yet one that's also not very nice to talk about at times...

Sounds good, would be a welcome addition, any team helps but Rye House are one of the bigger names in the sport, it's a shame they're not in it already

He really didn't do the club any favours... In fact it was the total opposite, I don't care what anyone else says... Yeah he might have tried but he refused any help, which he clearly needed and ultimately that spelled the end for the club. He'll not be remembered well by most Problem is there is no one with enough money who's willing to get permission and build a track/stadium elsewhere, so Newcastle are finished. Unless an old starry eyed fan wins a ridiculous amount on the euromillions, but what's the chances of that It would be interesting to know more details about this genuine offer to take over... If there are any?

So there's basically just a pile of dirt left... Sad

Great, so the only part that was cr@p is the only part that remains... I loved the shape of the track at Newcastle, it was a new challenge for most riders and the corners meant that whoever had the biggest balls going into the bends won... Saw some very interesting techniques entering the 3rd bend in the 15 years or so I went there The surface was absolutely terrible in the last couple of seasons though... With some of the holes appearing... The whole thing needed digging up and putting back down There is absolutely zero chance of the Diamonds coming back anyway... Just got to accept that and go to some interesting meetings around the country instead

That is excellent news and I hope everything goes to plan, I never got to visit Rye, it would be nice to go one day. I'm assuming it would be National League at least to start with (the best league anyway)

Just need Rye House to make a comeback now..... Is there any rumours of that happening?

Just want to clarify, just in case yous three have read into my messages wrong I would NEVER, EVER give Garrity a chance in my team, he does deserve every minute he got in prison, I just hope that they can somehow rehabilitate him while he's inside and he can come back out a better man for society... I don't see it though

I am aware Jason currently resides in prison... But who is giving him a chance now? He got many chances before his stint... But no one is going to give him one now, he's behind bars!! The original post made it sound like someone was getting him on day release

I would personally go with Richard Lawson. I'm a big fan of Charles Wright but I think Richard just has the edge with the bigger meetings. But as far as I'm aware the 5th rider doesn't have to be under 21 anymore, so perhaps bring Charles too and if Richard struggles try them both?

I think the Premiership needs a major overhaul next season before too many riders like Woffinden come back... Unless a squad system is adopted like Sweden and for example Bewley and Woffinden both sign as number 1 for Belle Vue and split the rides... I think teams which are struggling to make ends meet need to move down and clear the way for upcoming, forward thinking teams like Glasgow, Redcar and Oxford... I'm sure Poole would be in there too if the racenight wasn't such an issue...

Who's in prison who's getting a chance?