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In a word no, any increase in crowd levels was mainly due to the numbers of kids going, and they got in free. Interesting though that when the promotion push the boat and truly promote a meeting they are usually rewarded with a decent crowd, there`s a lesson there somewhere.

Agree with you, I`d love Berwick to now go out and bring in two or three new assets, and if that means signing the likes of Allen on a seven then so be it, though in this instance its a real gamble. One thing though, if these new riders take time to settle and Berwick start losing at home will the crowd start dwindling, though the basic concept of bringing in new riders is a good one.

Had Havelock gone through with his threat to go for a transfer only with Matej, there was a very real possibility that he wouldn't have found a job over here, there was an offer of employment at Redcar so Kus took it, time will tell if he made the right decision.

All good promotions should have alternative plans on team building when a potential signing goes elsewhere, I have no doubt that will be the case at Berwick. I`d go with that, losing out on Kus and possibly Vissing might force the issue, hopefully the clubs contacts will be able to help, should they go that way.

If Barker remains a PL No1 then Vissing backing him up as you describe would do just fine.

No kidding.

If young Allen comes in on a 7pt average there is no way Berwick can include him in next years team, surely. Now that Kus isn't coming back and the possibility of Allen on a seven pointer Berwick might be wise to go back to the drawing board and look at a new team, still plenty time and still plenty riders out there to make a decent team.

Disappointed that Kus has had a change of heart and gone to Redcar, especially as it seemed so certain he would return to Berwick. Question now is where this leaves Berwick`s team building plans, will they change now Kus has gone elsewhere, then there's still the questions over the average or permit of Allen.

I find the stance taking by Mr Havelock very funny, thing is most people are laughing at him. Once he has had his medication and has calmed down a little, then Matej Kus will be allowed to ride for Berwick next season, the club want him and he wants to be here.

If Allen comes into the team on a 5pt average then he would be a handy signing, if, and its only an if at this stage because having already announced his signing I am sure the club have done their homework, should Allens average be a seven then it would surely mean a rethink.

So does new signing Jake Allan come in on a 5pt or a 7pt average.

I`d take Kus over Doolan every time, no disrespect to Doolan but his best days are gone and gone for good, Kus on the other hand should have his best days ahead of him, hopefully at Berwick. Must be a better bet to have riders in your team where there is at least the potential there to improve.

Workington have 7-16 to spend on their final rider, Allen`s average is 8-93, there Workington will be forced into dropping one of their new signings for 2015. Either that or this poster will look very very foolish, probably for ever more on this forum.

That's a statement that could very well come back to bite you.

British Speedway ‏@SpeedwayGB 10m10 minutes ago EDINBURGH- Kevin Wolbert will return to the Monarchs'

I`m not your pal.

I`m never anything else but happy, though I never had you down as a psychologist or worried about my state of well being, but cheers anyway.

Signing Barker is a real coup for Berwick as it gives us an out and out No1, if you go down that route in terms of team building you need two top reserves, something that Berwick wont have it appears for 2015.

It would be a real shame if we didn't build on last season and not just see it as a one off, the promotion whether by luck or judgement put together a decent team and were congratulated for it.

And those clubs would who exactly.

I disagree, I thought that Barrett and Edberg would've been a good pair of reserves and able to do their job, also signing them would've given more scope for further up the team, maybe allowing at least one and hopefully two new assets. I still think we will see Edberg in the team, Berwick`s loss could be Workington`s gain.

Fantastic news that speedway continues at the EoES, it would've been a drying shame had we lost it. Hopefully the good people of Peterborough will support something they came very close to losing.

To upset still about the loss for 2015 of Bellego to admit he is gone.

PETERBOROUGH have hit their survival target to continue racing! North-East businessman Ged Rathbone, who teamed-up with long-serving co-promoter Trevor Swales to mount the rescue package, confirmed the required £40,000 to keep Panthers on track has been raised. Rathbone and Swales have already notified the British Speedway Promoters’ Association (BSPA) of their desire to compete at Premier League level in 2015. They are now awaiting formal approval from the sport’s governing body which is expected to arrive within the next week. Rathbone said: “I’m over the moon and I cannot issue a big enough thank-you to everyone who has contributed to us being in this position. “We could not have made it without the time, effort and donations of so many people.” Further information on the club’s immediate future will be released as soon as it is available. From Peterborough's official site.

Double Redcar Bears Rider of the Year Hugh Skidmore will be back at South Tees Motorsports Park next season. The popular Australian has become the second rider to agree terms with the Ecco Finishing Bears for the 2015 Premier League season. He joins South Tees Silver Helmet winner Jan Graversen, also a member of the 2014 septet in being a confirmed member of next season’s team. Skidmore, 24, from Crofts Harbour, joined the club on loan from Sheffield Tigers for the 2013 campaign and has been voted Bear of the Year in each of his two seasons on Teesside. After being presented with his 2014 award he was non-committal on his future plans, admitting: “I’m not quite sure what I’m going to do next year. I’ve got to sit down and see what offers come in and see what’s best for me, and go from there.” However, promoter Brian Havelock was confident of landing him for a third term and has confirmed he has got his man. “It’s good news,” said Havelock. “He’s done well for us over the past two years and there’s more to come from him.” Havelock will now press ahead with getting his remaining five places filled, although with at least one club reported to be paying big money to land their targets, he says the task is not as straightforward this winter. “I think some riders have caught wind of the money that’s being offered,” he said, “and their ears will prick up at that. “It’s the silly season at the moment but hopefully things will start coming together now.” One rider who definitely won’t be back next year is Carl Wilkinson. The former British Finalist, who was brought in to replace Gary Havelock following the 1992 world champion’s career-ending crash in 2012, has returned to parent club Scunthorpe. Taken from Redcar Gazette Live. British Speedway ‏@SpeedwayGB 8m8 minutes ago EDINBURGH- Justin Sedgmen will be back with the Monarchs in the Premier League for the 2015 season.