Yearbyred

Great to see Ian (Aka TWK) last night after a few years absence (both for him and me), looking fit and well (if not a touch cold!) Agree with the comments about the whole feel about Redcar Speedway at the moment , looking good both on and off the track. Kevin Keay et al deserve a lot of credit for the work done so far. Took my 10 year old for the first time in ages and he had a great night. Given a fair run with injuries this team will be competitve in most matches, home and away this season.

First and second bends were under a lot of water at the weekend. KK posted pictures on his facebook page.

Just read on Twitter that the Clubhouse has been burgled and damaged. https://twitter.com/RedcarBears/status/832586135989784580

S G Petch back as main sponsor - that's the announcement today. Just confirmed on Twitter.

As someone who has only gone to a handful of meetings over the last couple of years - big changes were needed to get me to go back. Brian Havelock leaving ,a totally revamped team plus better communication from those involved in the promotion are a good start.

Full team will be announced Friday at the Xmas party apparently.

Confirmation that Jitendra Duffil will be manager home and away - No news on Promoter. Surprised none of the nationals are rolling with this breaking news story (apologies but after the build up I was hoping/expecting something a bit more exciting)

The fact I can still quote pieces of his commentary 30 years after I first heard them tells you that he was the true "voice of speedway" Sympathies to his family and friends. Hopefully the fact he is so fondly remembered by many will help.

Well done to the Bears - unexpected victory.

So close yet so far. Given the problems Sheffield had (R/R then losing Bates) slightly underwhelming performance from the Bears. FTG seems to have been rider of the night.

That's tomorrow nights team - this is a thread for the meeting at Sheffield.

As a person who has been critical of how weak the Bears team is this year I actually think this is one meeting where they have a chance to put in a decent away performance. Bellego and Skidmore are ex Tigers, Lasse and Jonas have ridden well there in the past and Sheffield are running R/R for one of their best home riders. Might be totally wrong of course but no reason to expect a complete walk over as some are predicting.

Havvy shows little interest in his own supporters or team so I'm unsure why you feel he would go out of his way to help another team! Especially you lot

The sound of the engines might be drowned out by grumbling Jawdees by the looks of it. No fan of Havvys but why should he have to change the race night? Friday is the alternate night, but the Bears are being thrashed down at Somerset on that night. Diamonds guests are more than adequate replacements and they should still win comfortably.

Judging by the lack of response on here - plus some of the comments on the Bears forum , by people who normally attend, then you could have just left it at your first 7 words. Things not good at Redcar.

Not sure how that works but I'm sure you will win both legs easily actually.

Not for home meetings , no updates on the Bears forum either. Local paper coverage has got considerably worse since Martin Neal moved south. About the result I expected tonight - hard to see this Bears team winning many even at home. Shouldn't really comment as I don't go anymore. Forgot to mention the irony of a local businessman and Bears fan coming to STMP and going away with a resounding victory. To think we have to make do with our "promotion"

That's just how I've always imagined you looked Arson! Not good that they left it so late to call it off but it doesn't surprise me (sadly)

Good result for the Bears - same amount of points as they would have gained from this meeting, plus they now have a match in hand

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Well I'm angry already as you can't spell Teesside!

Motorbike and sidecar - seats still available.

Careful if he releases any names too - he might just be trying to catch people out! He's the master of spin (or something like that, apparently)

The comments Havvy senior made last night are "clarified" in the link below. Possibly. http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/speedway/redcar-bears-boss-denies-threatening-10809830#ICID=sharebar_twitter