Shadders

Replace Garcia now and they have 5 points to play with. Wait until the next set of averages and it could be around 7 points

I’m not sure where this new signing is. Bandits must replace Garcia who isn’t gonna be here anytime soon. Rumoured signing taking an age to appear. Needs to be pretty sharpish before the season peters out. You can’t have your top two scoring 10 points between them. I have no idea what’s happened to Nikolaj. Looks a shadow of the rider I saw at Rye House when he first appeared in the UK. Summers ain’t much better. Doubt this’ll be the last home defeat on this showing.

Disappointing reslt for the home fans. Some of those riders need to have a long hard think... I enjoyed the NL match more, Greg Blair was the standout entertainment wise. I didnt see any difference in how the track was riding after all the hard work put in. Bandits will have to get their act together if they don't want crowds down to an unsustainable level

Could hear the bikes from the back garden. Torture

Added to ignore list

Having it pre season

I fear this season will be a washout. Maybe a curtailed season starting in July.

Blocked this moron, but he’s appeared again. What’s the deal here? Blocking him again, idiot

Good to hear he’s still going strong. Wish him all the best from Sarah and me. I’m a Bandits season pass holder these days, purely a financial decision, but will always be a Rocket at heart. Hopefully I’ll be able to get down s couple of times a season should the Rockets return

I think he was a Newcastle guest when I saw the Bandits race there last year. He didn’t do too badly.

I remember him battling with the speedway authorities to get Rasmussen and Schroeck into the National League.

I like him even more now

Reflecting on the Ronnie Russell years at Rye House... Pretty poor results wise, but at least we made a KOC Final. Highlight was Jens Rasmussen winning the 1988 Grand Slam at Oxford. One of my favourite days supporting the Rockets. Never spoke to the guy, but grew to appreciate his efforts keeping the club going in difficult times

Sensible. He could do with the practice round there. Maybe the rumours of him signing for Armadale were wide of the mark

Berwick Rangers must need the speedway rent more than ever now they’re languishing in the non leagues. Can’t imagine football attendances average much above 500

Kevin Doolan on standby should Jye Etheridge not be fit for the start of the season?

I think they’re usually out in late Jan/early Feb

Bradley Wilson Dean on an 8.75 average. Is that a joke?

Saw them play live when they were a seven piece band around 1980

Talking of merchandise, any jackets or caps next season?

That’s interesting. You’re saving 83p a meeting on last years offer, so in theory a £3 programme will cost £2.17 in real terms. If you share a programme or don’t bother (you can generate and print a scorecard online) you’re paying £12,44 a meeting.

I’ve got to be honest and say I’m disappointed. I fully understand they have to work to a budget, but this has the look of a side that will struggle near the bottom of the league table. Didn’t expect to see Gappmaier and Garcia back.

Thanks for getting this thread up. Still not pinned?

I suspect he’ll keep his license going. Don’t be surprised if you see him back on a bike at some stage

It’ll all be down to the clubs budget and the riders pay demands.