Berwick Bandits 2013

[mythman666]

 

 

Whos the answer?

As Goldmember states, there is no straight forward answer, but its safe to say Tully is certainly not it. Not on his over inflated average largely thanks to his Armadale form.

[wjm]

Just because everyone else does it….

 

1.Ashworth

2.Bellego

3.Aspegren

4.Eklof

5.Alden

6.Edberg

7.Barret

 

Better news.....

 

 

Bandits Bosses Look Forward To 2013 - With Caution

 

on Monday, 26 November 2012 09:34.

 

Berwick Bandits Speedway Club are pressing forward with their plans for 2013 despite not, as yet securing a main sponsor for the team. The Club has entered into negotiations with several potential main sponsors, but nothing has been determined as yet, and despite rumours to the contrary, Berwick Bandits Speedway Club does not as yet have a team sponsor for 2013.

 

However owners John Anderson, George Hepburn and George Fairgrieve were unanimous in their desire to push the club forward once again in 2013, with the Tweedmouth based team already being announced as the venue for the Speedway Benevolent Fund's now traditional curtain raiser - The Ben Fund Bonanza. The club is very excited with the honour of staging this meeting, not because of the prospect of some of the biggest names in world speedway gracing the Shielfield Park shale, but as a thank you to the loyal supporters who have donated in excess of £3500 to the Ben Fund from their annual collections at the track. The club were honoured with a special presentation from the British Speedway Promoters Association chairman, Alex Harkess at their 2012 End of Season Presentation evening a fortnight ago, marking the achievement of the Berwick fans in collecting these funds. This meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 9th, and coupled with the FIM World Under 21 Championship round 4 on August 10th, that the Bandits have also been allocated, makes the 2013 season a mouthwatering prospect for all involved with the Border based club.

 

The three owners have stressed that much work is still to be done in raising the financial backing the club requires, in order to come to the tapes for the start of the Premier League season in 2013.

 

John Anderson tells us, 'We are very passionate about the team here at Berwick, but the simple truth is we have lost our financial stability that we have had for the past three years through our wonderful deal with A&J Scott's of Wooperton. We have actively tried to encourage a new audience, as well as trying to attract former supporters who may have drifted away from the sport, by decreasing admission prices and next year I can reveal that the admission prices will be just £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and kids will be absolutely FREE when accompanied by a supervising adult."

 

George Hepburn adds, "We recognise the hardship that many people in the country have faced in the past 12 months, and with an economy recovery not expected in the near future, we want to ensure that speedway at Berwick can be marketed as a fun night out for the family. We will be selling advanced tickets in books of 5 and 10 too, so that they may be given as gifts, and our season tickets are very keenly priced for our die-hard supporters, of which we are so thankful for."

 

George Fairgrieve summed up the mood in the Bandits camp, "We are taking a positive attitude, we are a family-run club, with good ethics, and want to put on a good entertaining show on a Saturday night that can be enjoyed by all the family. We listen to what our supporters want, and try to give value-for-money entertainment. Make no mistake though, we are intent on running in 2013, and reach out to everyone in the Berwick area - remembering that the Bandits still have on average the highest attendance of any spectated sport between Edinburgh and Newcastle - please help your Club, not only to survive but to prosper. Too many people have put too much effort into the sport in the area, for us to become victims of the spiralling costs of Motorsport. We have associate sponsorships available to anyone, be it a small business, and individual or multi-national company. These are all by negotiation, with packages to suit your needs, and I urge you to contact Julie Newton on 07840998845 now, to not only help the Bandits survive but thrive in 2013."

 

Club Promoter Dennis McCleary, "We are in negotiations with a number of riders for 2013, with most realising that they need to take a pay cut in order to race in the Premier League in 2013, and we have been enthused by the reaction by most of the riders. Most of the riders realise that without the clubs, there is no league speedway, therefore no job for them at all. It looks as though we will once again have 13 clubs come to the tapes for 2013, stretching the length and breadth of Great Britain, it would be a travesty if even one club folds as that is seven riders unemployed. We are not in a unique financial position at Berwick, and therefore league bosses have to be applauded for tackling the problems before they escalate beyond repair. Speedway has featured at Berwick every summer since 1968, we are not about to let that stop in the near future. I have been privileged to be involved with Berwick Speedway for a number of years, but for the Club to be recognised as it has been by the FIM, since the decision to install a state of the art Polyfoam Safety Fence, really has been a true reward for all the effort that has been put in by so many. We will continue to fight for the future of the sport."

Edited November 26, 2012 by wjm

[Backless]

'the argie' wtf!!!! Lovely to see pc terms on this forum! Poor

 

Who's put their hand up your skirt, Gladys?

Explain exactly why "Argie" is anything other than an abbreviation like "Brit".

 

Nothing derogatory, nothing "un-PC" - whoever the Hell put you in charge of such things - about the Argentinian.

 

However, as if it was needed, the performance (for want of a better word). of the Argie in the World U21 rounds showed that he'll be a real find. Like Tanas Sike.

[bigeddiechek]

Great news on the ticket fronts, the book of tickets is also a great idea.

 

Fans turn to respond to this and get there in numbers.

If we do, I'm sure we'll be rewarded with a strong team and ever improving entertainment.

 

[Chewbacca]

Prices dropped here and Workington. A definite trend.

 

Let's hope Wiliam Hill are sensible enough to let Newcastle drop their prices too

[Normski]

Prices dropped here and Workington. A definite trend.

 

Let's hope Wiliam Hill are sensible enough to let Newcastle drop their prices too

Berwick season tickets £160 for an adult Newcastle £300

[Arson fire]

 

Berwick season tickets £160 for an adult Newcastle £300

£160 for the whole season??? If true that's a very good offer, I go about 10 times a season anyway so will prob invest...even though its not my team

[Fromafar]

£160 for the whole season??? If true that's a very good offer, I go about 10 times a season anyway so will prob invest...even though its not my team

That is the price shown on Application form on Official Website a great offer IMO

[scaramanga]

£160 for the whole season??? If true that's a very good offer, I go about 10 times a season anyway so will prob invest...even though its not my team

if you go 10 times your better of just paying the £12 on the night would save you £40

[emilali]

Very good news indeed, well done to those in charge. Lets hopefully now see a competitive team in track fighting it out up the top end of the league.

[Robinh88]

Yeah he ain't much better than that round Berwick. You've been bleating on about wanting a winning team to watch at home yet suggest riders like Tully for Berwick, ok Berwick would maybes do better at Edinburgh and 2/3 tracks but he ain't the answer

 

Andrew Tully would be a contributing member to a winning 7 man team, He's been in two league winning teams I think he'd have been a good asset to our club.

 

Irrespective of what I rant about, Andrew Tully would have been a solid signing, its as simple as that

 

Cheers

[Arson fire]

if you go 10 times your better of just paying the £12 on the night would save you £40

waiting for that reply ....x10 at least...picking and choosing meetings....surely if I wasn't going one of my clan could use it??

[wjm]

Surely we have learned signing ex monarchs or riders with a great love for Armadale is not a great idea?

Edited November 26, 2012 by wjm

[Robinh88]

True but I do rate Tully around Berwick he's really come on, do you not agree Wjm?

[wjm]

I don’t mind him, I can see Goldmembers point to an extent, like the other "Armadale loving Monarch” that we had before, he is decent around Berwick in patches, but he has had his fair number of poor races, sure he might break the track record, but then he can tail off badly that’s pretty much been the story of his career on the road for a long time IMO. I wouldn’t know if the move to Berwick would be the making of him or not.

 

I could see him being a frustration across the season.

[Normski]

waiting for that reply ....x10 at least...picking and choosing meetings....surely if I wasn't going one of my clan could use it??

also on website that they are thinking of doing advanced tickets in books of 5 or 10

[Tsunami]

Prices dropped here and Workington. A definite trend.

 

Let's hope Wiliam Hill are sensible enough to let Newcastle drop their prices too

 

It's lovely thought but highly unlikely from our landlords. Remember, historically, Berwick only pay about 30% of our Brough Stadium rental charge and William Hill also keep all the bar and catering income.

[luluthetiger]

Very good news indeed, well done to those in charge. Lets hopefully now see a competitive team in track fighting it out up the top end of the league.

 

Be careful what you wish for mate. Up here, both Edinburgh and Glasgow won the league and ended up with big debts.

 

Better to have an inexpensive team, some fun and entertainment, close home wins and finish mid-table with a profit, or breaking even.

 

Marvellous deal for Berwick season tickets. £139 less than Glasgow. Well done that promotion.

[Robinh88]

I don’t mind him, I can see Goldmembers point to an extent, like the other "Armadale loving Monarch” that we had before, he is decent around Berwick in patches, but he has had his fair number of poor races, sure he might break the track record, but then he can tail off badly that’s pretty much been the story of his career on the road for a long time IMO. I wouldn’t know if the move to Berwick would be the making of him or not.

 

I could see him being a frustration across the season.

 

Better than a good rserve though?

[Bandit59]

Great news of reduced admission;season prices books of 5 or 10 another great idea the promotion are really in touch with the fans now hopefully they will get what they deserve a fantastic main sponsor.