wjm Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 MELDRUMS MILESTONE Due to the Isle Of White refusing to ride this Saturday at Berwick, the management at Berwick Speedway have been forced to stage the clash on Saturday the 18th of October. As this was the date set for MELDRUMS MILESTONE, they have had no option in cancelling Davids Testimonial. DAVIDS PARTY AT THE RUGBY CLUB. WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED. WE HOPE TO RE-RUN THE EVENT IN EARLY MARCH 2009. A FITTING START TO THE 2009 SEASON. The committe would like to thank Peter Waite for his assistance in staging Davids testimonial, and place no blame on Berwick Speedway. The problem has a occurd due to the Isle of Whites refusal to ride, due to the said club releasing 3 riders for long track events, even though the dates of the Young Shield were agreed well in advance. Hopefully David wont have any problems with his visa with the re staging date Such a pity as allot of people have put allot of work into this and it will ne nice to see them rewarded Every one at Berwick is really up for this we just need to wait a bit longer Now , bring on the I.O.W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfourback Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Maybe no meeting on Saturday might not be so bad as with the Football Internationals and more importantly the last GP of the season being live on tv, the crowd size might have suffered, also the weather forecast is for rain if that can be believed. Still its a shame for Dave who really deserves a bumper night, hopefully on a mild spring evening when the crowd will come out in force to give him a night to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Gutted for David and all who have worked on putting this event together, especially Taffy. To be let down by a team who knew they could potentially have a meeting on a certain day, then refuse to ride on it and as a result postpone a riders testimonial is quite frankly out of order. Wonder how the IOW would feel if this was the other way round, I bet we would have more people on here bleating about how out of order Berwick were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Gunner Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Gutted for David and all who have worked on putting this event together, especially Taffy. To be let down by a team who knew they could potentially have a meeting on a certain day, then refuse to ride on it and as a result postpone a riders testimonial is quite frankly out of order. Wonder how the IOW would feel if this was the other way round, I bet we would have more people on here bleating about how out of order Berwick were. Think problem was more with Workington (late choice) and Sheffield (should have ridden IOW last Thursday). Not fully defending IOW but if they only had short notice and riders were committed elsewhere it would be difficult. Easy answer is Bandits beat them but it will not be easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Think problem was more with Workington (late choice) and Sheffield (should have ridden IOW last Thursday). Not fully defending IOW but if they only had short notice and riders were committed elsewhere it would be difficult. Easy answer is Bandits beat them but it will not be easy? Thanks for adding a balanced comment EG. Now I'm as gutted for "Victor" as anyone because he deserves a big meeting for his benefit as much as anybody else and he really is a smashing guy. I got to know him well when he was out in Oz as I was with the Young Lions touring side in the winter some eight years ago and have some very happy memories of that tour - somewhere, I'm sure, I have a photo of him cuddling a Koala the great big softie! I also found it was much easier to understand what he was saying after we'd all had a few beers! Hopefully his meeting will go ahead in the spring and a big crowd turn out to witness it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Think problem was more with Workington (late choice) and Sheffield (should have ridden IOW last Thursday). Not fully defending IOW but if they only had short notice and riders were committed elsewhere it would be difficult. Easy answer is Bandits beat them but it will not be easy? I know it is a tough situation for the IOW, but with Berwick getting through last weekend, surely they must have realised that they stood a fairly good chance of being booked at Berwick on the 11th (or infact at Workington on the same day), especially at this stage with dates being tight ? The only chance they stood of NOT having a Saturday 11th meeting would have been if Worky had chosen Berwick ! Most of all though I feel for David, and Taffy (balderdash&piffle) as he has put a lot of time, effort and money into arranging the event. Saying that I do agree with Bryn's comments too, let's hope that we can get David's meeting on in the Spring, and that loads of people turn out for it, it may even be a better time as people will be desperate for speedway again, rather than dragging themselves along late season. Trying to put a positive spin on it anyway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I know it is a tough situation for the IOW, but with Berwick getting through last weekend, surely they must have realised that they stood a fairly good chance of being booked at Berwick on the 11th (or infact at Workington on the same day), especially at this stage with dates being tight ? The only chance they stood of NOT having a Saturday 11th meeting would have been if Worky had chosen Berwick ! Most of all though I feel for David, and Taffy (balderdash&piffle) as he has put a lot of time, effort and money into arranging the event. Saying that I do agree with Bryn's comments too, let's hope that we can get David's meeting on in the Spring, and that loads of people turn out for it, it may even be a better time as people will be desperate for speedway again, rather than dragging themselves along late season. Trying to put a positive spin on it anyway ! Can I please point out, the little I have done to help David achieve a night to remember, is with my greatest pleasure, for one of the nice guys in speedway. HOWEVER, the real praise must go to LISA YOUNGMAN, & GRAHAM REEVE, whos work behind the scenes has been unstinting, Lisa doing most of the unseen work and for keeping Davey in line, Graham for sorting for sorting out all of the technical & legal requirements. Also many other who have contributed their time & knowledge, like Dennis McLeary and Lawrence Hepple . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Gunner Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Can I please point out, the little I have done to help David achieve a night to remember, is with my greatest pleasure, for one of the nice guys in speedway. HOWEVER, the real praise must go to LISA YOUNGMAN, & GRAHAM REEVE, whos work behind the scenes has been unstinting, Lisa doing most of the unseen work and for keeping Davey in line, Graham for sorting for sorting out all of the technical & legal requirements. Also many other who have contributed their time & knowledge, like Dennis McLeary and Lawrence Hepple . Being bit hard on yourself I think Taffy. Sure David appreciates what you have done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Rogers Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Gutted for David and all who have worked on putting this event together, especially Taffy. To be let down by a team who knew they could potentially have a meeting on a certain day, then refuse to ride on it and as a result postpone a riders testimonial is quite frankly out of order. Wonder how the IOW would feel if this was the other way round, I bet we would have more people on here bleating about how out of order Berwick were. Think it a bit harsh to lay all the blame on the I.o.W. We only found out about racing on Berwick on Thursday night. Whilst its very bad luck on David and his team of organisers, would the supporters of Berwick prefer to see a meeting with more guests than I.o.W. riders? Maybe the choice of date for Davids meeting could have been different? Knowing that Berwick would be in this end of season competition, and that it would take precedent of any individual meetings, maybe an earlier date would have been prudent? A fixed race night or 2 for the entire league is the only way that this sort of unfortunate occurance could be avoided, but we all know that wont happen. As for the semi-final itself, I can see nothing else but a very convincing I.o.W. win, maybe winning both legs. I reckon on a 20-25 point lead from the 1st leg, depending on Berwicks choice of guests, and with the Fryer in this time, and Richard Sweetman in great form, a narrow away victory might be on the cards as well? Looking forward to Tuesday, Saturday and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Gunner Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Think it a bit harsh to lay all the blame on the I.o.W. We only found out about racing on Berwick on Thursday night. Whilst its very bad luck on David and his team of organisers, would the supporters of Berwick prefer to see a meeting with more guests than I.o.W. riders? Maybe the choice of date for Davids meeting could have been different? Knowing that Berwick would be in this end of season competition, and that it would take precedent of any individual meetings, maybe an earlier date would have been prudent? A fixed race night or 2 for the entire league is the only way that this sort of unfortunate occurance could be avoided, but we all know that wont happen. As for the semi-final itself, I can see nothing else but a very convincing I.o.W. win, maybe winning both legs. I reckon on a 20-25 point lead from the 1st leg, depending on Berwicks choice of guests, and with the Fryer in this time, and Richard Sweetman in great form, a narrow away victory might be on the cards as well? Looking forward to Tuesday, Saturday and beyond. Dont be so sure! Berwick have decent record on IOW and must surely choose Doyle for Rymel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4life Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) Think it a bit harsh to lay all the blame on the I.o.W. We only found out about racing on Berwick on Thursday night. Whilst its very bad luck on David and his team of organisers, would the supporters of Berwick prefer to see a meeting with more guests than I.o.W. riders? Maybe the choice of date for Davids meeting could have been different? Knowing that Berwick would be in this end of season competition, and that it would take precedent of any individual meetings, maybe an earlier date would have been prudent? A fixed race night or 2 for the entire league is the only way that this sort of unfortunate occurance could be avoided, but we all know that wont happen. As for the semi-final itself, I can see nothing else but a very convincing I.o.W. win, maybe winning both legs. I reckon on a 20-25 point lead from the 1st leg, depending on Berwicks choice of guests, and with the Fryer in this time, and Richard Sweetman in great form, a narrow away victory might be on the cards as well? Looking forward to Tuesday, Saturday and beyond. Getting cocky are we. we will show you. Surely we will use Doyle on the iow. Up the Bandits Gutted that Davey cant have his big meeting this year. Edited October 10, 2008 by bandits_4_life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsplint Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 well mr rogers i can lay the blame at a few doors 1st has to be bspa for the mickey mouse way they run this comp the draw should been made by ballot with top 4 seeded, 2nd it has to be IOW they should be forced to ride so what if you had 3 guests if thats the way it has to be so be it. 1 thing i will say is that if the boot had been on the other foot there would have been weeping and wailing on here how them upstarts from berwick were getting away with things again. this is not the 1st time this season we have been dumped on by the bspa and the southern clubs think back to our southern tour that became a farce as for the IOW winning both legs dont think so i do feel sorry for david and i hope he can get as good a line up early next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I know it is a tough situation for the IOW, but with Berwick getting through last weekend, surely they must have realised that they stood a fairly good chance of being booked at Berwick on the 11th (or infact at Workington on the same day), especially at this stage with dates being tight ? The only chance they stood of NOT having a Saturday 11th meeting would have been if Worky had chosen Berwick ! Most of all though I feel for David, and Taffy (balderdash&piffle) as he has put a lot of time, effort and money into arranging the event. Saying that I do agree with Bryn's comments too, let's hope that we can get David's meeting on in the Spring, and that loads of people turn out for it, it may even be a better time as people will be desperate for speedway again, rather than dragging themselves along late season. Trying to put a positive spin on it anyway ! Well said Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Harris Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 The Long Track event is an FIM qualifier and has priority over the JY Shield. Workington were always going to race their next leg on the 18th, Sheffield/Redcar/Berwick/IOW in that order. If Berwick and Workington get through you will be cancelling an end of season do as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 If Berwick and Workington get through you will be cancelling an end of season do as well! Don't think he's made a date yet, precisely for the reason that there is a chance we may make it through to the final! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Although it is bad news for David, and it means more work for the organisers, surely there is every chance that his event will be more successful at the start of next season than it would have been in October? Plus he will get to have two parties! I'm sure that is how David will be looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Plus he will get to have two parties! I'm sure that is how David will be looking at it. Knowing Davey, that's probably the truest thing on this forum !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Think it a bit harsh to lay all the blame on the I.o.W. We only found out about racing on Berwick on Thursday night. Whilst its very bad luck on David and his team of organisers, would the supporters of Berwick prefer to see a meeting with more guests than I.o.W. riders? Maybe the choice of date for Davids meeting could have been different? Knowing that Berwick would be in this end of season competition, and that it would take precedent of any individual meetings, maybe an earlier date would have been prudent? As for the semi-final itself, I can see nothing else but a very convincing I.o.W. win, maybe winning both legs. I reckon on a 20-25 point lead from the 1st leg, depending on Berwicks choice of guests, and with the Fryer in this time, and Richard Sweetman in great form, a narrow away victory might be on the cards as well? Looking forward to Tuesday, Saturday and beyond. Not really harsh at all... as others have said, you more or likely knew that you would be riding against a Saturday club after the hard work you done against Sheffield in the home leg... Never mind though... one week of income lost for Berwick and David has spent money coming over for literally a party... As for the choice of date being different...David's testimonial has been pencilled in for the 18th long enough which is why some people may be a little miffed your team ain't riding at Shielfield tonight... As for having riders on the continent, have your team never used guests before? We're in the same boat as your team with the injuries we have at the minute!! And....... As for the Semi-Final, you seem rather too sure of yourself! Our boys know we have one hell of a battle on their hands, but the last time we went down that badly we had a team that struggled to win three matches at home all season... We're coming down a rather different team now!! (hopefully with a certain Jason Doyle guesting for us ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hope it isn't Doyle I would go for some one more neutral, or is that paranoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hope it isn't Doyle I would go for some one more neutral, or is that paranoid. More neutral.... It's either parnoia from you or me not knowing what/who you're on about with your statement But I'd take Doyle looking at previous scores there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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