ruffdiamond Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 It could be longer than 1st thought, unfortunately. They are supposed to be working 24/7 but there was no-one working last night unlike the previous sunday. i did hear that there was an incident involving a contractor last monday and a live electric supply that was supposed to be cut off, and all work has stopped. There is, supposedly, a lot of very old wiring and that they don't know where it's plugged into so they need to investigate whats live and whats not. How true this all is I don't know. But there didn't appear to be anyone on site last night. Yeah, it all came as a bit of a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Yeah, it all came as a bit of a shock. Haha... Great to see that it is Steve and Robert representing us in the pairs Nice to actually be using our top two riders, now all we need is Steve, Robert, Ludvig and Lewis to be available for the fours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 According to speedway updates Ben Hopwood has broken his foot tonight riding for Kent Kings. he rode on ,however, and recorded a 4 ride paid max. (9+3). Hope it's not too serious after the adrenalin rush kicks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Haha... Great to see that it is Steve and Robert representing us in the pairs that is good news, but av never seen it anywhere According to speedway updates Ben Hopwood has broken his foot tonight riding for Kent Kings. he rode on ,however, and recorded a 4 ride paid max. (9+3). Hope it's not too serious after the adrenalin rush kicks out. hope not either and, its not good news as Ben was actually starting to do ok, at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I thought Rene was our asset still? I hope we sign him too i hope you sign rene . nice wee loan fee for us sheep botherer,s he may turn out to be the cafe/pub owner he has been a wucky ass ett for a few years now . best o luck in getting him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 According to speedway updates Ben Hopwood has broken his foot tonight riding for Kent Kings. he rode on ,however, and recorded a 4 ride paid max. (9+3). Hope it's not too serious after the adrenalin rush kicks out. Tough rider, hopefully he can continue, and if not, temporary signing of Alfie Bowtell maybe? And bring Ben back once he's fit again, to get a paid max with a broken foot is good that is good news, but av never seen it anywhere hope not either and, its not good news as Ben was actually starting to do ok, at home. https://twitter.com/diamondspeedway?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Newcastle's Twitter, and no, I'm not on Twitter, but it's a useful place to get news quick, as our website is a bit sh!t I've been very very impressed with Ben Hopwood this year, one of the biggest surprises for me for sure i hope you sign rene . nice wee loan fee for us sheep botherer,s he may turn out to be the cafe/pub owner he has been a wucky ass ett for a few years now . best o luck in getting him . We've already had this joke And we came to the conclusion that I'm not old or British enough to understand it xD Also, I still thought Rene was our asset...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm very sorry to hear this about Ben. He seemed to be doing pretty well to me. I really thought we had at least one of our Reserve berths sorted. I hope that Ben isn't out for very long. Preferably not out at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I'm very sorry to hear this about Ben. He seemed to be doing pretty well to me. I really thought we had at least one of our Reserve berths sorted. I hope that Ben isn't out for very long. Preferably not out at all. Well he continued on the night, I'm not suggesting he won't be out at all, he might miss the meetings this week, but hopefully, he'll be back in our team soon? It'd be interesting, if we do need a guest, if we use Alfie, maybe it'd be like a little trial at the club for him, see if he fails or not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbackHalifax Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Rene has never been a Newcastle asset. He was Peterborough and then Workington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 It'd be interesting, if we do need a guest, if we use Alfie, maybe it'd be like a little trial at the club for him, see if he fails or not Alfie at home, Shanes on the road ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Rene has never been a Newcastle asset. He was Peterborough and then Workington. Thanks for the information, I didn't know that Alfie at home, Shanes on the road ? That'd be great, but I really don't see Shanes happening, for anyone in our league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) That'd be great, but I really don't see Shanes happening, for anyone in our league use them both as guests, if possible. Edited July 4, 2017 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Greeenwood Out and Alfie Bowtell In. Makes his debut on Friday http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.32682 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I see Greenwood has been dropped already - in favour of Bowtell this time. Was he on a short term contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Was a No brainer.... and good to see our promotion acting quickly to strengthen where possible. Edited July 4, 2017 by Arson fire 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Revolving door policy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Revolving door policy? No, just answering problems that others point out, and a club responding to it. Others clubs sometimes don't, but nice to see we our doing it. Dan didn't look comfortable the last time he rode for us and looks equally unhappy this time. Bowtell looked like a small track rider on Sunday, and was prepared to give it a go, despite going into the corner a bit tight and too early. He will learn how to ride Brough, and I think be a decent rider at the end of the season. Edited July 4, 2017 by Tsunami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Revolving door policy? 'Last in, first oot' Edited July 4, 2017 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Max Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 No, just answering problems that others point out, and a club responding to it. Others clubs sometimes don't, but nice to see we our doing it. Dan didn't look comfortable the last time he rode for us and looks equally unhappy this time. Bowtell looked like a small track rider on Sunday, and was prepared to give it a go, despite going into the corner a bit tight and too early. He will learn how to ride Brough, and I think be a decent rider at the end of the season. Really does beg the question why we turned to him in the first place !! panic knee jerk reaction me thinks. Have to say, a lot happier with this choice, but don't expect an immediate world beater! If he gets his two points that will do for a starter. Who owns him? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Diamond Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Great news well done to the promotion for getting Bowtell sorted quick one of the best 2 pointer performances at Brough Park this season, and still didn't get the points he deserved paid 7/9 if not for bad luck and inexperience. Even if he struggles least its somebody new who will learn from experience Greenwood was not or even looked like he would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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