smod Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) while I don't know what went on regarding a rain -off,but I find it strange to arrange to Ride at Glasgow on what could be a potential rain -off date ( which has now happened) Lots of clubs take advantage of a meeting being held at their track in which their team isn't involved to fulfil an away fixture. In this case, their agreement to the match at Glasgow was only for the restaging date, which (with better luck) wouldn't be getting used. Only Berwick rider who won't be at Glasgow tomorrow will be Kus, who was a fairly late addition to the qualifier in any case. Berwick supporters have the choice of following their team to Glasgow (and sending their Saturday tickets to Rugby for cash refund) or staying home and watching the qualifier. Edited June 8, 2014 by smod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Lots of clubs take advantage of a meeting being held at their track in which their team isn't involved to fulfil an away fixture. In this case, their agreement to the match at Glasgow was only for the restaging date, which (with better luck) wouldn't be getting used. Only Berwick rider who won't be at Glasgow tomorrow will be Kus, who was a fairly late addition to the qualifier in any case.Berwick supporters have the choice of following their team to Glasgow (and sending their Saturday tickets to Rugby for cash refund) or staying home and watching the qualifier.Do they,give your examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Lots of clubs take advantage of a meeting being held at their track in which their team isn't involved to fulfil an away fixture. In this case, their agreement to the match at Glasgow was only for the restaging date, which (with better luck) wouldn't be getting used. Only Berwick rider who won't be at Glasgow tomorrow will be Kus, who was a fairly late addition to the qualifier in any case. Berwick supporters have the choice of following their team to Glasgow (and sending their Saturday tickets to Rugby for cash refund) or staying home and watching the qualifier. poppycock at its finest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Monday. But it won't be rained off. Not on a Sunday in Berwick. It would be Monday. But it will be on! Dicked that one up eh? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice start to this Monday morning, dry and sunny. Forecast for later is fairly good, mostly dry but there will be the chance of showers, some could be thundery and heavy, these will be mostly in the afternoon. I will update during the course of today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Do they,give your examples. I think the other poster is correct. For instance, when Berwick staged the first NJLRC meeting at Shielfield in 2009 or 2010, the "big team" were racing in a rearranged match at Workington. Paul Clews scored a maximum, I believe. poppycock at its finest See above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Berwick have made several advances with Council planners in recent seasons, getting extra midweek allowances for Sky meeting last year and some backlogged fixtures running in midweek. But absolutely "never on a Sunday". I understand an approach was indeed made to a senior official last night for "very exceptional" permission to run today. They said no. You think? Planning restrictions at Berwick have always been severe, and after an abuse of the absolute Sunday embargo by a previous promoter, any repeat Sunday staging could very well result in the track being closed! You would want this? i didnt say run without permission i said ask for permission,and as i said in a later post as well as the one you have quoted, how many FIM meetings get postponed i think you'll find the answer is not very many. Maybe the club should ask fans of all clubs that if you stay in a local guest house or hotel or eat in a restaurant mention you're there for the speedway the club then may find some useful allies when it comes to getting a little flexibility off of the council. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I think the other poster is correct. For instance, when Berwick staged the first NJLRC meeting at Shielfield in 2009 or 2010, the "big team" were racing in a rearranged match at Workington. Paul Clews scored a maximum, I believe.See aboveA fine example, a junior meeting with none of the "big team" involved.this time one of the "big "team will miss a meeting for his club.give me an example that does not involve junior meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Cheetah Snr Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice start to this Monday morning, dry and sunny. Forecast for later is fairly good, mostly dry but there will be the chance of showers, some could be thundery and heavy, these will be mostly in the afternoon. I will update during the course of today. I don't know what forecast you are looking at but both the Met Office & BBC are showing light rain from about 8 o'clock to midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I don't know what forecast you are looking at but both the Met Office & BBC are showing light rain from about 8 o'clock to midnight. Forecast Summary TodayBright or sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which could be heavy and thundery, especially this afternoon. An easterly breeze will keep coastal areas cooler than inland, where it will feel rather warm. Generally feeling humid. TonightThis evening outbreaks of rain, often heavy and thundery, will move north across the region. Dry and clearer conditions will follow, with patchy mist or fog possibly forming. Taken from BBC Weather site. I don't know what forecast you are looking at but both the Met Office & BBC are showing light rain from about 8 o'clock to midnight. Berwick-upon-Tweed Forecast For TodayUpdated: last updated about 1 hour(s) ago Today9. Jun 16°CHigh PM Showers Chance of precipitation 50% Wind ESE at 11 mph Humidity 80% UV index 5 - Moderate Snowfall 0 cm Sunrise 04:25 Moonrise 17:15Afternoon showers. High 16C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Taken from UK Weather.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Looks like there could be a couple of changes to the line up. GREAT Britain duo Richard Lawson and Lewis Bridger have both been called up to the full line-up for tonight’s re-arranged Grand Prix Qualifier at Berwick.The Lakeside pair, previously named as meeting reserves, take the places of Daniel Gappmaier and Tobias Kroner who have withdrawn due to illness.It means there will be four British riders in action at Shielfield Park, as Lawson and Bridger join Chris Harris and Craig Cook in the field.Kyle Howarth, who competed for Great Britain in the World Under-21 Team Cup on Saturday, will now take over as meeting reserve, with the action getting underway at 7.30pm. Above taken from BSPA site. Nigel Pearson @nigelpearson 11m Richard Lawson and Lewis Bridger called into main line-up for tonight's @speedwaygp qualifier at Berwick @Lakesidehammers Lakesidelive @Lakesidelive 9m Hearing reports that Richard Lawson & Lewis Bridger have both been added to the full line-up for the Edited June 9, 2014 by screm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thought Kyle Howarth had a broken wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Confirmed in the Berwick Newsletter, Bridger and Lawson in for Kroner and the other guy. In my opinion, that strengthens the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thought Kyle Howarth had a broken wrist?TBF it's one thing riding club speedway a couple of times a week with a broken wrist and something else to ride on the World Championship. Good luck to him - and the other GB boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly 41 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I see the German and Austrian gentlemen have withdrawn due to "illness". Get well soon, lads -- and don't go trying to race anywhere else until you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Doesn't Kroner just race at weekend's due to his job in the banking industry? So Would make sense to be "ill" on a Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Doesn't Kroner just race at weekend's due to his job in the banking industry? So Would make sense to be "ill" on a Monday? It's an apt name for someone working in a bank. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 .... snowfall 0..... Well at least its not gonna snow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Doesn't Kroner just race at weekend's due to his job in the banking industry? So Would make sense to be "ill" on a Monday? Isn't it a bank holiday in Germany today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Well at least its not gonna snow I like to give an all round weather forecast. Weather update, remains as before, we have had warm sunshine all morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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