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I see we have a slot reserved in the fixture list on 28th July for the KO cup, not sure if the semi final draw is done before all the current ties are finished, but if that is the case not even a date in the fixtures for the Stoke vs Kent one, let alone the following round against Plymouth! Even now can see the last minute panic coming in October to get everything in as usual. Just wondered if it would make sense to slot the tba league match against Kent into the 28th slot, we even play at Kent away on the following Monday in the league so would tie in nicely and not leave a long gap between home fixtures.

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16 hours ago, ruckerroo said:

Eastie appear to have pulled a rather nice rabbit out of the hat

'Mum and Dad Spiller have got it right, education first. I expected Ethan this time last year in line with Daniel in 2015.   as soon as education is completed I would anticipate both brothers to be back at Arlington for a season or so before moving up a league.

It should be a year or two before Ethan becomes available again so they will not limit his League appearances to 3 this season but give him the full programme as they did with Daniel.  Glad to hear they came over together last night as Daniel is a very popular young man with the fans and having him in the pits will give us an extra buzz.

Now just maybe Mildenhall will  have a fight on their hands which has got to give the season end a big boost.

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4 hours ago, Backstraight Viewer said:

Well from Kelsey's rather quickly removed Facebook status all is not well in the Dugard family and it appears all bikes have been taken from him and he has been offered another team spot but has no equipment to ride.

Birmingham?

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5 hours ago, Backstraight Viewer said:

Well from Kelsey's rather quickly removed Facebook status all is not well in the Dugard family and it appears all bikes have been taken from him and he has been offered another team spot but has no equipment to ride.

To right if they aren’t his bikes he shouldn’t use them unless he rides for Dugard 

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6 hours ago, Backstraight Viewer said:

Well from Kelsey's rather quickly removed Facebook status all is not well in the Dugard family and it appears all bikes have been taken from him and he has been offered another team spot but has no equipment to ride.

I think it goes back 2 or 3 years.   Kelsey never seemed to come to terms with his step brother (soon to be?)  Tom Brennan being so much better than him.

I recall him saying something about he could have done more if he received the help Tom had. He has been given several opportunities but it would seem he couldn't lose the chip on his shoulder and things have come to a head.   Shame really,  back in 2015 he looked to have a lot of potential.

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I heard from a friendly source, that his old man Martin and his older brother wanted him out for a while now. I've been to Arlinggton many times all they do is argue. They don't like the prospect of Mildenhall being all conquering this year in the league. So we heard rumours there were plans to change team for a while now.They just want the league now. They have a good chance. If they steer clear of injuries. Although I think it's still Mildenhalls title. Terrible not having a meeting all this time. Obviously not good planning by them, but they will have their reason or excuses no doubt. Good luck to all

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On 7/28/2018 at 5:51 PM, Hunters said:

I think it goes back 2 or 3 years.   Kelsey never seemed to come to terms with his step brother (soon to be?)  Tom Brennan being so much better than him.

I recall him saying something about he could have done more if he received the help Tom had. He has been given several opportunities but it would seem he couldn't lose the chip on his shoulder and things have come to a head.   Shame really,  back in 2015 he looked to have a lot of potential.

Looking from the outside what more help could he want? His family own Arlington so presumably he could practice whenever he wanted and he was riding equipment provided I just don’t think he’s good enough imo. 

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On 7/27/2018 at 5:03 PM, eaglesno1 said:

Ethan Spiller signed at reserve, replacing Kelsey as he is relocating up north to set up a business and be with is girlfriend.

Herr Ethan von Spiller? The same one that rides in Germany on a German license and has represented Germany on occasions in junior tournaments over on the continent?

So much for needing British credentials in the NL.

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30 minutes ago, uk_martin said:

Herr Ethan von Spiller? The same one that rides in Germany on a German license and has represented Germany on occasions in junior tournaments over on the continent?

So much for needing British credentials in the NL.

Here we go again!    After all the information on here you still insist on being unpleasant.   Just to refresh your memory.  Born in England to British parents, Father's job takes him to Germany supporting B A O R and he takes his family with him ( under the wonderful EU freedom of movement?)  Only chance to ride speedway is with German Licence which has absolutely nothing to do with nationality.   Of course has British Passport and no doubt by now a British ACU racing licence. Fits the criteria completely to race NL.  All this stuff was trawled through some years ago with Daniel.

I can draw a parallel.  My company sent me to Africa with my family when my children were 2 years 9 months and just 9 months old,  I was there for 11 years before returning home.   Your telling me that they do not have British credentials?   Get real.

As has been said the same situation applied to Adam Ellis who did so much to help Birmingham land the 2015 title. Nothing was objected to in Birmingham I wonder why?  (No disrespect to Adam who did a great job for us in 2016       

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9 minutes ago, Islander15 said:

The Kelsey Dugard that apparently doesn’t want to ride on the south coast as he lives in Newcastle now, has signed for Plymouth!!  :blink:

I think the wording in the press release that was telling was "As a result, speedway isn’t that high on his priorities anymore" im not sure that Kelsey specifically wanted to stop riding but the family felt he wasn't giving it the required level of effort. That said Plymouth is an insane choice for a Newcastle based rider but perhaps were the only club to offer equipment as part of the deal?

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