Shadders

Think again

Barmy to have an interval with dark clouds all around

Not as strange as it feels for me ☹️️ At least I'll be able to proudly wear the Rye House colours at Berwick this evening

Eveythings better in Berwick than it is in Paisley 😉

My first meeting as a fully fledged resident of Berwick, although still and will always be 100% Rocket. Hope the track covers are down

Embarassing night all round for the sport. Can it sink any lower?

Quite agree. As I posted earlier in the thread (lost amongst the childish bickering) that the moderators need to get a grip on this. I've offered my services (lots of spare time on my hands), but have been ignored, probably due to a chequered past as far as this forum goes. I've spoken to many people who avoid the forum now due to all the nonsense.

The lack of moderation on this forum is shocking. Having to wade through pages of bickering and point scoring is rather tedious.

Your preference and you're entitled to your opinion, but as usual just fishing. I've seen some boring meetings at big fast tracks over my 32 years watching speedway. Kings Lynn is a prime example. Can't recall seeing a decent meeting there, but that may be due to my team being so uncompetitive back in the day. Sheffield is another example, but the worst has to be Berwick, especially in the post Peter Waite days after they'd ironed out all the bumps and made it much less frightening to ride. Has there ever been what you'd call a "decent" meeting at Leicester? They had a blank canvas and could've produced a Belle Vue type track.

Still in two minds whether to go or not. Removal men take our furniture and possessions from Hoddesdon Monday morning, before we tidy up, hand the keys over and take the long trip up to the North East corner of England. We could take a detour to Wolverhampton, but that would mean getting back at around 2.30-3am. Heart vs head That's what I'm thinking

8-10 points, are you serious? Will be close to 20

Always enjoy my visits to the EWR. The only criticism would be the low viewing positions

Updates estimated a crowd of about 300. If anywhere near accurate that's shocking. Can't see them surviving on those sorts of figures. Shame

He wasn't on Sunday

Shouldn't you be directing that question to Gary Flint?

Proper fan. I salute you sir (or madam)

I know what you're getting at! I'll be popping along to a few Bandits home meetings (better than nothing... just!), proudly wearing my Rye House colours. Shame they couldn't produce a decent cap though. The only one available has BMR on it, no mention of Rye House, or Rockets. I understand the promotion are keen to promote their brand, but that's not for me. For now I'll be wearing my battered old faded blue & yellow Rye House Rockets cap. Come on BMR, give us a proper cap to complete my BMR Rye House Rockets wardrobe. Oh, by the way it's not black & yellow, it's black and gold 😉

Wasn't keen on the new colours, but they've grown on me over the last year. Black & silver/grey are my favourite colours which helps. Apart from injuries and riders deciding to pack up, team changes under the previous regime were as rare as a Kasper Lykke gate. Supporters taken for granted and who can forget the previous promoter basically telling anyone who didn't like the way he did things to p*ss off!

No doubt Ellis Perks was unfortunate to lose his place, Edward Kennett was a shock as he's been a fixture in the Rockets side for many years. I think many were surprised that the promotion/team manager made these changes. I certainly didn't see it coming. Speedway is probably unique in having a regular team & individual element. Supporters get attached to certain riders and there's always the family element amongst them. Can't think of another sport where the participants are so nomadic and ply their trade amongst multiple teams. I recall Somerset replacing a rider before the season had officially started a couple of years ago. Pretty sure Perks will find a new top flight club very quickly, replacing someone else who'll be looking for a new side. Not sure about Kennett though. Isn't he in full time work? Maybe a drop down to the Championship would suit him better.

Come on a bit since I last saw him, but Lawson apart, Berwick were dreadful.

Bloody hell, that was awful. What a waste of my time & money

Peter Karger (absolutely hopeless on a sub 1 point average) rounding Sam Masters on bend 2 and hanging on for the win was probably the highlight of last season for me

Way before my time Rob 😂

As from this weekend I'll be living 320 miles away from the only team I've supported since 1985. Unfortunately the closest away track will be Belle Vue, 200 miles away. Doesn't make me any less of a fan.

Can't argue with any of that.