Flipper Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Four riders in a race at 'super smooth Shielfield' is generally a boring spectacle, god knows how one long retired legend pootling around himself is going to get anyone's pulse racing. By this posting, I presume that you are a. Anti-Berwick b. Have not witnessed any of the racing at Shielfield in 2009. C. Have no respect for one of the greatest riders of the last two decades, and who said Sam will be 'pootling around' alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Four riders in a race at 'super smooth Shielfield' is generally a boring spectacle, god knows how one long retired legend pootling around himself is going to get anyone's pulse racing. But the "one long retired legend pootling round by himself" is only part of the meeting,Im sure the rest of the meeting will be the main reason why people will go but seeing Ermolenko back on a bike will be an added attraction. Our track last season was indeed "super smooth" and on the odd occasion super slick but it also true to say that there were times last season where we would have never got racing in the past due to the weather but because of the way our track is prepared we got racing.Id be interested to know how many times you were at Berwick last season to have your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thischarmingman Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) By this posting, I presume that you are a. Anti-Berwick b. Have not witnessed any of the racing at Shielfield in 2009. C. Have no respect for one of the greatest riders of the last two decades, and who said Sam will be 'pootling around' alone... Not anti-Berwick at all, just don't go along with the propoganda that's ben pumped out since the start of last season because they smoothed the track out, it suddenly turned into speedway nirvana. I visited twice in 2009 to see Edinburgh, both meeting were pretty dull, racing wise. Look, it's a lovely gesture for Sam to come up and get into his kevlars, but one legend skiddding round the track is not exciting anywhere, even on the best speedway track in the world, let alone Berwick. Edited February 21, 2010 by Thischarmingman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Not anti-Berwick at all, just don't go along with the propoganda that's ben pumped out since the start of last season because they smoothed the track out, it suddenly turned into speedway nirvana. I visited twice in 2009 to see Edinburgh, both meeting were pretty dull, racing wise. Look, it's a lovely gesture for Sam to come up and get into his kevlars, but one legend skiddding round the track is not exciting anywhere, even on the best speedway track in the world, let alone Berwick. So don't go along with it , well done you have an opinion , this thread isn't the time or place for it , another riders testimonial and people coming on and posting garbage like you have. Total disrespect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Not anti-Berwick at all, just don't go along with the propoganda that's ben pumped out since the start of last season because they smoothed the track out, it suddenly turned into speedway nirvana. I visited twice in 2009 to see Edinburgh, both meeting were pretty dull, racing wise. Must say something about the opposition too.... As others have said though... Don't bother coming... Then at least we won't have to listen to your whinging if things aren't quite to your liking... This is a night, for Berwick fans especially, to come out and pay big thanks to one of the best that have been in our colours for 10 solid years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Four riders in a race at 'super smooth Shielfield' is generally a boring spectacle, god knows how one long retired legend pootling around himself is going to get anyone's pulse racing. Your comments are pathetic. This is a night to celebrate a Bandit who has given 10 years loyal service.It is nice of Sam to go out of his way to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thischarmingman Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 So don't go along with it , well done you have an opinion , this thread isn't the time or place for it , another riders testimonial and people coming on and posting garbage like you have. Total disrespect. I do regret that I brought the quality of racing at Berwick track into this thread, so I apologise for that. And as I have already said, it's very good of Sam to make the effort to come up. If the sight of him riding round on his own is enough to make the collective pulses race of the good people of Berwick, then who am I to argue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I do regret that I brought the quality of racing at Berwick track into this thread, so I apologise for that. And as I have already said, it's very good of Sam to make the effort to come up. If the sight of him riding round on his own is enough to make the collective pulses race of the good people of Berwick, then who am I to argue. I hope you will come along and enjoy the night,there will be plenty of other riders to watch including one or two from Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I do regret that I brought the quality of racing at Berwick track into this thread, so I apologise for that. And as I have already said, it's very good of Sam to make the effort to come up. If the sight of him riding round on his own is enough to make the collective pulses race of the good people of Berwick, then who am I to argue. Good on ya for doing that. Its not really just him alone racing though is it ? Its the line up for the meeting , Sam coming up and doing some laps is some thing different for the punters new and old to see a World Champion in action , its a bit of novelty to add to the evenings entertainment... some thing to break up the night from just racing , at a testimonial people like to put on a show for the crowd. Surely that would explain the reason for Sam coming up ? Given the style he used to race with it , I think seeing him doing a couple of demonstration laps will be entertaining. Cracking rider. If these things don't bother you much , maybe best to leave the thread alone , time and a place for niggles and winding people up , testimonial thread isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Dont think Fisher will be in this meeting now. On the Edinburgh website it says he has a meeting in Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Dont think Fisher will be in this meeting now. On the Edinburgh website it says he has a meeting in Poland. You are correct, Ryan is unable to take his place in Michal's meeting due to a Polish commitment. Michal is in talks with several riders to replace Ryan, but is understandably disappointed to lose Edinburgh's top-man and will have to re-knew their rivalry in the Premier Trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 In the local paper yesterday it says the field for Makovskys meeting is almost complete. Makovsky Harris Woffinden Barker Rymel Franc Doolan Ashworth Piszcz Topinka Complin Clews Wilkinson Grieves Fisher is in the field but as posted earlier he may not be there due to a meeting in Poland,it also says that subject to confirmation there will be one more GP rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Surely that would explain the reason for Sam coming up ? Given the style he used to race with it , I think seeing him doing a couple of demonstration laps will be entertaining. I reckon before much longer they will get rider or two for Sam to race against, he rode against Wayne Carter at Wayne's testimonial meeting at Scunthorpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 In the local paper yesterday it says the field for Makovskys meeting is almost complete. Makovsky Harris Woffinden Barker Rymel Franc Doolan Ashworth Piszcz Topinka Complin Clews Wilkinson Grieves Fisher is in the field but as posted earlier he may not be there due to a meeting in Poland,it also says that subject to confirmation there will be one more GP rider. When Michal was at our Race Night last week he said Kenni Larsen was riding in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 When Michal was at our Race Night last week he said Kenni Larsen was riding in it. He could be the replacement for Fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 He could be the replacement for Fisher. More than suitable replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Michal has been invited to BBC Radio Newcastle studios on Thursday March 4th at approx 7.15pm He will be interviewed in relation to his up-coming Testimonial Meeting on the 27th March. Presenter Simon Pryde has taken a keen interest in Michal’s special year, following his appearance on the Total Sport programme in October last year along with Lawrence Heppell. Michal will join Simon Pryde with former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini and Newcastle defender John Anderson on the show Call them on 0191 2326565 or Text 07786200954 to ask Michal a question. You can listen live on DAB or 95.4fm (96.0fm in the Berwick area). Alternatively listen via the web at BBC iPlayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_radio_newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 OLLY IN TO REPLACE TAI Unfortunately Tai Woffinden will not be able to appear in Michal’s Testimonial on March 27th. Michal received a ‘phone call from Tai on Thursday to inform him that he was ‘required’ in Poland for an official team practice on the Saturday as well as the Sunday, which had already been noted. Michal quickly set about replacing Tai in the line-up, asking a long standing friend Great Britain star Olly Allen of the Ipswich Witches if he could ride, now that Chris Louis proposed Farewell Meeting has been postponed ‘til October. Olly readily agreed, again bringing the line-up to 15, with one rider outstanding. The final rider will be disclosed later today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Just opened this message from the Michal Makovsky Testimonial group on my Facebook, Jason Doyle is the last man added to the field....GET IN!!! "Jason Doyle is the last name to be added to the Michal Makovský Testimonial Meeting. He quickly agreed to come and support Michal, despite the long trip north from his Poole base. Michal is very pleased to have Jason on-board for his meeting, as he has fond memories of Jason guesting for Berwick in the Young Shield only two years ago, with some barn-storming rides defying his guest status to grab points for the Bandits and end them through to the Final. The 24 year old Doyle is returning from almost a year out of the saddle with a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. He is a quality performer and is sure to be in the mix on the 27th for a podium position." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ryan Fisher checks in to Michal's Meet Flyin’ Ryan Fisher, was originally lined up to take his part in Michal Makovský’s Testimonial Meeting, but had to withdraw due to a booking in poland. However circumstances have changed and Ryan has pledged his support to Michal once more. There respect for one another is borne from some hair-raising clashes on the track in 2009, but although both riders are hard on the track, they are perfect gentlemen afterwards, and Ryan was only to happy to be able to lend his support to Mak’s big night. Fisher though had already been replaced in the main meeting with Aussie starlet Jason Doyle, however Ryan was quick to agree to still come to the meeting and take to the track and provide some entertainment alongside his American buddy, ‘Sudden’ Sam Ermolenko, with some demo rides, and I am sure the USA duo will delight the crowd with some great action on the track, as well as popping some major wheelies, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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