bigeddiechek

I missed last week due to rock star commitments, so I have severe speedway withdrawal symptoms. A Newcastle side that could upset us, unless they suffer from their now legendary poor team management; or, if we click it could be a large home victory. Importantly, the David "Michael Fish" Monks predicts good weather, so at least I'll get my fix

I'll probably get into trouble for this, but I think it's already gone. Enjoy it while you can

I'm the same as you Sarah, we have some guys who can go well round the OTA, so hopefully we can maybe come back with something

Good score from Claus, he's in great form this season. Thanks for sharing, Robin!

Yes, pubs and restaurants SHOULD NOT sell alcohol if they want to be family orientated. For once you are spot on, Taffy.

I Agree with you on this IMHO, Jim

I agree, very unlucky start to the season. Full strength on Saturday should get things going! I have never said people voting with their feet are attention seekers: so, stop trying to seek attention! I did, however, point out that some people I know who do not come any more were absolutely turned off by having the same moan in their ear every Saturday. You can't surely think that is a good thing?

I think we've had a lot of bad luck at the start of this season, but full strength, let's see what we can do. Barker and Vissing are going to be pretty hard to beat I reckon.

I agree, fans need to be proactive. Either that or just accept that we will need to find something else to do with our time.

Well, I have managed to get a few extra faces along, and been lambasted for it on here. Bringing along new faces is really what needs to be done now. Please don't let this be a cue for all the other things that need to be sorted out in British speedway, these have all been done to death (excuse the pun). We need feet through the door.

Unfortunately it can, and you under what circumstances... We need to get folk coming along to this. Should be a good meeting.

Does his bike usually pack up on the line?

Looks like we will be at full strength on Saturday. Could be close, but expect us to win fairly comfortably.

Decent meeting put on by Glasgow. Always find it interesting how many riders and ex-riders favour banked tracks, it makes sense when explained. Compton still showing he's got plenty to offer to the sport!

Thanks for the feedback folks, I'd heard it was a much better meeting. Maybe I am the one who needs to stop going!

Sadly couldn't make it tonight, due to rock 'n' roll commitments. Was told by someone who had just come back from the meeting that was a good entertaining meeting. How did folks on here enjoy it. I think we are all agreed taking 4 points to Ipswich is a tough ask, but...you never know in speedway. However, simple question: did you think it was an entertaining speedway meeting?

I think he is a great signing, expect him to put quite a bit on his average

Well done to Ben Barker tonight.

I'd like to see that. Even with helmets on, I like a few practice laps before the first heat. All adds to the atmosphere.

Completely agree, the practice laps really set up the atmosphere for the first heat.

My side of things with people locally (less so Berwick itself) is equally as valid as Taffy. It was Fromafar that pointed out the speed of the bikes to me, and I agree with him. It is particularly a factor on bigger tracks, I think. A former rider explained to me that the new exhausts do exactly as you mention Shads. Changes are needed in the sport, no doubt about it.

Taffy, you only listen to what you want to. I can tell you for a fact that some people's enjoyment has destroyed by having their ears nipped. I had to stop coming into your shop because as soon as I stepped through the door you launched into a tirade of anti-Peter garbage. I deal with a lot of people across the Borders, Northumberland, and beyond: not just a wee shop in Berwick. I meet lots who go to the speedway, lots of family and lots of friends who go to the speedway: plus a few acquaintances. One or two grumble, and I think it is just their way, but on the whole the people I know really enjoy it. None of them even know who you are, so do not presume to talk for a majority of fans. You only talk for a section. One thing you might not know is that a family member used to film every meeting (in the distant past). I can categorically say that the thought that racing was markedly better in the past has a shade of the rose tint. In terms of gate and go, there is a strong case for the quality of the riders being a critical factor. Also, as Fromafar mentions, bikes are just too fast. So if a half decent rider gets out in front, they are always going to be difficult to pass. Above all though, Taffy, you used to slag Peter rotten, it was relentless. Now with a completely different promotion you are doing the same. Some naively become influenced with you and join in. This creates a little bubble for you. Some just wonder exactly what your problem is. Some - heaven help us - will be like "minded". I will keep coming on here and supporting the club (as I did in Peter's days too, and when the Waites were involved), no matter who is in charge. The amount of utter mince in terms of "what is going to happen" that I have heard from one habitual moaner is incredible. Every single bit of "fact" that they have told me has been wrong. Without fail. From us riding National League this year, to rider signings. Every single one of them wrong. Why am I so vocal about this? Because I too (along with others) are getting fed up of this. It is starting to impact on our enjoyment. It's all starting to leave a bad taste and is becoming tiresome. The speedway I'm fine with. We have full points from our one league meeting, and a strengthened team to move on with. So, I look forward to that. Is there anything wrong with that? Do not think for a second, though, that you are an authority speaking on behalf of the whole crowd. Because, simply, you are not.

This more apposite than you could ever imagine

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Can't disagree with most of that. So, you are agreeing that efforts and improvements are being made. Really, the whole team looks pretty decent now. We can't really complain about how it looks on paper, at the moment. The new folk that I have brought along either get speedway, or they don't. I think we have to accept that the crowds are pretty much where they are going to be. In terms of Berwick, the crowds massively outnumber the football, so what is the football doing wrong? Or is the speedway actually doing something better? I don't know. I'm not going to argue with you as you make a lot of valid points, and put them across well, which is rather refreshing.