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One thing that should be expected as a Berwick fan is that we generally don't win very much: ever!!!

It honestly doesn't really enter into their thinking. Maybe it is because they are not too close to it? They don't want to be the riders' mates, or the promotions' mates. They just enjoy a night out at the speedway. Sometimes the simple approach to life is the best!

It's an interesting point, but it will be beyond many on here.

I was speaking to a fan tonight who started coming back last season and now comes to every home meeting. They had forgotten how much they had missed it. It does happen! Maybe people who enjoy speedway are not the type who come on here?

I'll introduce you to the people who have started coming over the past 1-2 seasons. They have a completely different perspective to maybe you and I. One of them thinks people who pay money to get in the greet about the track and promotion are a bit loopy. Just their humble opinion though!

In my recent experience, there are new fans: and some old fans returning. There is a lot more than just passing that they enjoy. I'm not sure how to explain this? Are they not right to enjoy their night out?

I don't know! I'm not arguing with anyone who is complaining on here, I'm just pointing out that there are people who enjoyed that. Maybe it is because they are folk that enjoy going to live events? I don't know, that might be the reason, I'm guessing. I know one of them thought the presentation was very slick and had a good pace to it tonight. Others that I have been with in the past enjoy watching the riders styles and techniques. For others it is a night out at something that is a lot more attractive to them than sitting in the pub, or watching telly. Tonight, Cook was pretty impressive to watch. Each to their own. What I was saying earlier is that the sport maybe needs people who go to enjoy it rather than expecting some speedway nirvana? I mean that with regard to the sport in general. It's maybe a regular answer - not a standard answer - so, next time these guys are along, I'll introduce you. I know you really don't enjoy speedway at Berwick, but some do. Is that a bad thing? Do they not have a right to enjoy it?

I don't know about that: this is not me towing any line either, but I a lot of people I know in the area that are new to the sport are starting to come regularly. Now, they are not really into the nitty gritty of the sport, but actually enjoy the night out. What would you prefer; a less knowledgable fan base that enjoy themselves, or a knowledgable fan base who are miserable? I understand the complaints, so I am not saying they are not valid, but I am also pointing out that I meet just as many people (more actually) who enjoy Saturday nights. They just don't feel the need to come on here and type about it, I suppose. Maybe they just need me to do that on their behalf

Cook was outstanding, much as it pains me to admit it, was a completely different class.

Since you mention it, he did. I apologise if this causes any offence I also bumped into friends who I didn't expect to see. First time there for them, they really enjoyed it. Maybe this is what the sport needs. Some new blood?

It's great watching passing due to other riders' mistakes

I agree, I think the sort of comments from Sedgeman adds a bit of spice to local rivalries: and lets face it, they get enough stick for their track!

Looking forward to tonight. Barker/Cook should be nice and spicy. The main thing I am hoping for is no more injuries for all sides. I don't know if it is me, but there seems to be an awful lot of bad ones in recent years. I've got a friend from overseas coming tonight who is a motorsport enthusiast. It will be interesting to see what he makes of the whole event and setup. He came the last time he was across 2 years ago and thought it was very impressive. A different perspective on anything in life often helps you appreciate that what you have actually is often pretty good. That's my philosophical ramblings over for the day!

Bad one, Taffy. I though he was showing promise in his first two meetings, just needed a bit more speed.

Well done son, clever boy

Good news about Barker! http://www.berwickbandits.co/

I'd have him back right away (I know one person on here who, sadly, wouldn't). I'm not up to speed, but I assume he isn't riding because of visa issues?

Sigh.

Could you ask him about the importance of confining pressure then? Should be a quick answer.

Ahh, then you might be the man to answer one of my questions on track prep. What is considered to be the optimum percentage moisture content for the crucial factors of compaction and friction? Yes it did.

2005 being a great example, we were regularly hammering teams at home and almost won the league. The crowds were terrible, people stopped coming to watch. It shows the very peculiar attitude of some Berwick "fans".

Hoy! I wasn't criticising you, I was just wondering if you were able to help!

Heppy probably doesn't go on the Internet telling him how to sell watches

Could you not give up just a wee bit of your time? Say a one-off day to provide Heppy with a bit of training?

Glasgow, the city that walks on water =D