bigeddiechek

What a great stadium, track, and welcome at Ipswich. I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit: apart from the result. Yes, Ipswich were good, the meeting was very entertaining (again apart from the result), and a friendlier welcome I have never experienced. Anyone not been to Foxhall, I highly recommend you get along. A bit disappointed in a couple of our lads, but Steen and Clause had good nights and Matej Kus put in a solid performance, Doolan battled and wa worth much more. Just a strong Witches flying on allcylinders. I met Matej Kus, he is a great guy and he put a decent shift today;

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An almost prophetic post there...or maybe you just know your speedway?

Looking forward to my first visit to Ipswich, I'm not going to make any predictions!

Another great away win for the Bandits!

Not forgetting Young Carr can go round The 'Dale too. I like being underdogs.

Pffftt. That newsletter has gone and scuppered my prediction, but Rusty has been going well recently. Hope Claus is OK.

Remember we have some ex-Monarchs in our lineup, not least of our No 1. It's far from over.

What tartan?

Ha ha! Just read it, Dick must have had one too many

I think what you mean is TV cameras being at the meeting is an added attraction? The fact that Sky Sports are covering a sports team from such a wee place as Berwick catches the attention of lots of general sports fans who are perhaps not into speedway. It adds an extra bit of credence to the meeting. Thus, you get larger crowds, and extra effort is made to accommodate for this. Hence, "pushing the boat out". There will be a bit of added spice to this meeting now after last nights thumping of the Capital Monarchs!

I would guess that the announcement was only made once all the necessary arrangements were in place. All I can say is, I was uncertain about Kus early on in the season. A few who know him told me once he gets his confidence back he'll be good. How true was that. He rode some very hard 1st and 2nd bends last night, and one very brave 3rd bend. Once out in front he was exceptionally stylish and won a few races by a long shot. He also rode very clever 2nd bends in a couple of heats to make space for his team-mate. How I love being proved wrong in this manner!

Good for you, although if everything was perfect in speedway, it would remove some people's raison d'être.

Anyone else heard this? Apparently Cook has put on a few pounds, which is effecting his recent form?

Looks like we have things cleared up. http://www.berwickbandits.co/ I don't know much about Greaves, but Matej is in fine form. Doesn't look that there was anything that could be done

Thought that was a thoroughly enjoyable meeting. Is it enough take to Armadale? Maybe. Matej Kus was in scintillating form, very fast, stylish and hard. I think there is no doubt at all that he is starting to realise his potential. The reason Doolan was up into the crowd was clearly because he's getting back to his best and was absolutely buzzing. He's had very vocal support from the 3rd bend and decided to come up and join in. Great entertainment on and off the track! To beat this very strong Monarch's side 51 - 39 is a very good result. Good turnout for a mid-week fixture too.

What do you mean by that?

I'll never forget his spectacular season with the Bandits!

Berwick just announced they will honour Brummies season tickets too. So sorry to hear of the end of the Brummies, they always brought a brilliant support up to Berwick in the PL. I hope you get your team back soon guys.

Christ! I can't wait for next Saturday to sort the Capital Monarchs oot!

Bandits well and truly back on form!

I have, in the past, and got a very detailed answer, most of which I can't remember. I'm just curious, trying to have a bit of discussion!

That's brilliant to read, it shows that our beloved sport is well worth sticking with, because when it is good, it is exhilarating. Long may it last for you Tiggers!

Personally, I think intervals should be banned forever!

Touché!