Popular Post Main Man Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 PRESS RELEASE from Milton Keynes KNIGHTS Speedway : 22 years after the doors closed on speedway at Milton Keynes , fans of the Knights can be encouraged that moves are afoot to revive the sport in the town. The Knights have kept the team name alive in the last few years running a Milton Keynes side in the Midland Development League being based at Rye House previously and Mildenhall in 2014. The side were crowned MDL champions in 2012 and are currently top of the 2014 league. The sport ran from 1978 to 1988 at The Groveway before moving to Elfield Park in 1989 until the final meeting in 1992. Now suitable land has been sourced in the area for speedway to return and a Promoter and backers are in place. The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place to see a return of the sport to Milton Keynes in 2015. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 A good news story that is very welcome. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great news, good luck to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good news and hope it comes off, but remember,Reading, Bristol and Swansea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well done and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place . Can't be You-know-who, so they've got a chance then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruiser McHuge Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I used to really like Elfield Park....the most basic setting for a speedway " stadium" but it had something about it that was really enjoyable I thought and really good viewing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonmole Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Me too. I loved Elfield Park, for all its faults. I liked the whole MK set-up of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Didn't see that one coming - let's hope it comes off My best wishes to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 PRESS RELEASE from Milton Keynes KNIGHTS Speedway : 22 years after the doors closed on speedway at Milton Keynes , fans of the Knights can be encouraged that moves are afoot to revive the sport in the town. The Knights have kept the team name alive in the last few years running a Milton Keynes side in the Midland Development League being based at Rye House previously and Mildenhall in 2014. The side were crowned MDL champions in 2012 and are currently top of the 2014 league. The sport ran from 1978 to 1988 at The Groveway before moving to Elfield Park in 1989 until the final meeting in 1992. Now suitable land has been sourced in the area for speedway to return and a Promoter and backers are in place. The BSPA have met the prospective promotion and an in-principle agreement is in place to see a return of the sport to Milton Keynes in 2015. I have always wondered why speedway disappeared from Milton Keynes, without being replaced. Don't get me wrong, I remember the problems with Elfield with the local residents, which probably caused the eventual demise. With such a concentrate of people, it should work, in theory. And motor sport is in the area anyway, i.e. Santa Pod and Silverstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 VERY, VERY BEST WISHES to Milton Keynes. :approve: Does it get any better than this - thumped Manchester United one day, a couple of days later it is announced that Speedway may be returning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Fingers crossed that this comes off. Good luck...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Was always happy to watch the Rockets at both of their homes a brilliant new addition, fingers crossed for 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Really good news this - I hope it comes to fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great news. Make sure the track is a good shape for exciting racing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good news and hope it comes off, but remember,Reading, Bristol and Swansea. Not to mention Norwich, Exeter and somewhere else in Cornwall. We've already got too many tracks and not enough riders anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.Butler Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 will they be nicknamed the Dons I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 will they be nicknamed the Dons I wonder?Red Devil Slayers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 They were always called the knights, have fond memories of the groveway, used to go and watch a young Andy Grahame who went on to be one of the Brummies riders. Hope its PL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I used to really like Elfield Park....the most basic setting for a speedway " stadium" but it had something about it that was really enjoyable I thought and really good viewing Good man. Least you know the true meaning of speedway racing, which doesn't have to be in the plushest of stadia, as long as the men give it a good go and provide entertainment. It ain't always how a lady looks you know, her personality will be the main thing in the end. Remember watching one dvd of Milton Keynes against Stoke, think Wally Loak, and he was stood in the crowd filming... and you could actually hear the anger in their voices when the referee cocked up on a few decisions that went against the home team. Bread and butter speedway doesn't need superstars. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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