Tsunami Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Anyway, great news that everyone was hoping for, but as the silence got longer it didn't look possible. Time to get behind the team and celebrate speedway continuing rather than wish for bigger things rider wise. No doubt a strength on depth side following the failure of two big hitters last year and a weak tail. Someone like Ashley at reserve, along with Alfie, will do me and strength throughout the rest. Robbo, Ludde, Tero, and some new blood aside them. Roll on 2018. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Anyway, great news that everyone was hoping for, but as the silence got longer it didn't look possible. Time to get behind the team and celebrate speedway continuing rather than wish for bigger things rider wise. No doubt a strength on depth side following the failure of two big hitters last year and a weak tail. Someone like Ashley at reserve, along with Alfie, will do me and strength throughout the rest. Robbo, Ludde, Tero, and some new blood aside them. Roll on 2018. Could not agree more, can't wait to freeze my ass off come March at the press and practice day in the howling wind. Think Ashley and Alfie at reserve are a must, not sure about Robbo, Get Ludvig and Kus as a partnership and as you same some fresh blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Mint Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 19 minutes ago, diamond@heart said: Great news we are running. I'll venture the name John Courtney as the new promoter alongside George????? I've just spoken to John and he assures me it is definitely not him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Anyone have a list of Newcastle contracted riders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'm always happy to watch Ludo and Robbo around the 4th bend and Morris and Bowtell at reserve would certainly be a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dicky Mint said: I've just spoken to John and he assures me it is definitely not him! Ok my next punt is Amanda Staveley!!! The NUFC take over was just a smoke screen so she could get hold of her real target Newcastle Diamonds. She was recently photographed by Steve Brock coming out of a curry house in Jesmond with George English. She can't be announced until she has satisfied the BSPA that she has the necessary funds to become a shareholder. During that process, Alan Hedley will fund the December purchase of riders until her application goes through!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 23 minutes ago, diamond@heart said: Could not agree more, can't wait to freeze my ass off come March at the press and practice day in the howling wind. Think Ashley and Alfie at reserve are a must, not sure about Robbo, Get Ludvig and Kus as a partnership and as you same some fresh blood. Did I not hear that Kus was now being considered for Redcar, with him riding for a Polish team next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Did I not hear that Kus was now being considered for Redcar, with him riding for a Polish team next year. You could be right. I think our options are limited with a number of riders who I thought would be back (Rose, Bach) having signed Polish contracts. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, diamond@heart said: You could be right. I think our options are limited with a number of riders who I thought would be back (Rose, Bach) having signed Polish contracts. Time will tell. Not all the Polish teams ride on sundays, at least not in the lower leagues. Steve and Robert managed it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniew Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Great news! obviously the pragmatic approach means there's not a great deal of money to sign riders. That is not an issue against the prospect of no speedway at all, I would assume that travelling and loan expenses must be closely monitored, perhaps Phillips instead of Bowtell for example. Roll on team announcements and bring on the new season. Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdsalBoy Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 What average do new Americans come over at ? American Tommy Barber could be worth a go and has said he is available to ride UK speedway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Pleased to see Newcastle confirm that they are running 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 A wonder if Mr. Ashley could be the new promoter, plenty spare cash. Maybe de-glammourising his sporting interests, a bit like the tat he sells in his shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 hours ago, leander said: I take it to mesn NO over priced Diva's this year. Right ok,,, who's cheap ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Not sure how i intercepted his PM Blame the new forum format Yeah, thats about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Chewbacca said: Anyone have a list of Newcastle contracted riders? It's a fairly short list I think!! Ludvig and Matej Kus are the only two I can think of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, leander said: Not all the Polish teams ride on sundays, at least not in the lower leagues. Steve and Robert managed it last year. Yes, until the farcical situation at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, StevePark said: It's a fairly short list I think!! Ludvig and Matej Kus are the only two I can think of! Josh Embleton and the retired Kenni Larsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 good to see the jawdees making a 2018 start . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 hours ago, erniew said: Great news! obviously the pragmatic approach means there's not a great deal of money to sign riders. That is not an issue against the prospect of no speedway at all, I would assume that travelling and loan expenses must be closely monitored, perhaps Phillips instead of Bowtell for example. Roll on team announcements and bring on the new season. Merry Christmas! My optimism justified Ernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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