bigeddiechek

I agree about the Elite League. If the top 5 are solid enough, I'd happily have Starke and Carr at reserve.

More of the Hardy!

I see Laurel & Hardy are back on the go again. Edit: maybe not a good comparison, Laurel & Hardy were funny. I think when admission prices are set, then it makes sense to set season ticket prices. We got hit with an early team announcement, as mentioned, I'm quite happy to wait, providing it is worth waiting for!

Solid looking team for the Diamonds again.

Why?

Agree, but I'd like to have Bellego, Wethers, Kozza, and Starke back.

I wonder if us having already made the investment in the safety fence might put us in a stronger financial position than others? There are still plenty of decent riders not announced. Also, the fact that there are no riders announced for doesn't mean there aren't any signed. I actually prefer to be kept waiting a bit and enjoy trying to second-guess the team, even being drip fed riders works for me. We're all different, though.

Not so sure about that.

Kus?!?!?!?!??!?! No thanks.

I still think Neil's team with minimal imports is the less seductive on paper, but probably one that would perform the best.

Completely agree, not the rider he was.

I can honestly say the polyfoam fence at Berwick has saved many nasty injuries since it was installed. They are a very important part of speedway safety and I don't know of any fans that grudged being asked if they could help.

There isn't really a rider that you would expect to drop their average, and - like you say - Bellego is capable of raising his, probably by quite a bit.

I like Neil's suggested team. Very well thought-out, no hidden agenda, and a good balance. It should please Screm et al., with the overseas meeting element. Some of the Czech riders sound interesting, but...

The intelligent conclusion would be that there have been no announcements. What total and utter tripe. Edit: actually, a very good shout, on reflection.

I'd love to have both back. Bellego just keeps getting better and better. Matty was the rider of the season for me last year. Solid rider and a great competitor,

Maybe because they have miserable lives - probably often being domineered - and are incapable of experiencing joy? Tully wouldn't be a bad signing, on paper at least.

A new pairing of the commitment and ability of Rymel/Makovsky would a real answer to lots of things. We can always live in hope!

They were both very disappointing.

What a load of havers ^^^^^

Oh dear.

Hmmmm, I seem to remember myself and a few others supporting Peter on here, when the usual lot lambasted him. Now he is some kind of hero. He was good at all the things mentioned. The current Promotion also have many strengths. They both won the 4s. Neither have won the league: yet... I wonder if certain folk will ever be able to accept the incumbent promotion (now, or in the future). Rather sad.

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Superb effort guys. That's a tremendous amount of money to raise for Ricky. A huge well done

I'm really sorry and concerned to hear of this situation our Tigger friends are going through. There is too much negativity in the sport on the terraces, but for it to come from the Promotion, and aimed at the fans, is terrible. Especially since it can only be targeted at the people who are turning up and are supporting the club. Speedway desperately needs a positive outlook, as Lulu points out. The PL, I think, has been a very strong league the past few seasons. That is something to build on for all Promotions. It must have been a Hell of hard season for the Tigers though with one of the weakest squads I can remember. Things can only get better guys! IMHO opinion, the Promotion should be thanking the support for continuing to turn up all season. Their next move should be to acknowledge that the team on track needs to be more competitive and that they will address this. From my experience at Berwick, new people will come along and get bitten by the bug, but it is very hard and rare for this to happen. My personal view has always been for promotions to keep the begging bowls away; but also for fans to realise that turning up every meeting we can is the best thing we can do to ensure a club survives. Too many people decide to walk away from the support. This is a double whammy: it hits the club finances, and it kills the atmosphere. Now, I am saying we need a more positive attitude in the sport, but just pop along to a Berwick thread and you will see that some people are strongly against this. There are a few bad apples in the sport who really do a lot of damage, and that must also be stamped out. Finally, these "Red Alerts" come across as almost bullying towards the people who are supporting the clubs. This is not the way to treat you guys, don't stand for it, but don't walk away from it either! I really, really, hope we still have your great support coming to visit us next season.