crescent girl Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, George Dodds said: no, no both of them in the same race and when DT was an frustratingly inconsistent reserve, before he stepped up a notch or two. Genuinely the stuff of legend Which is the magic of speedway, because we can still recall the absolute fizz, buzz, whatever we got from Trownson's race nearly half a century ago and Warwick's over a decade back -- and others, at other times -- as they did the absolute impossible at Shielfield on summer Saturday nights, long, long ago. Another fifty years? Why not? Let's get behind the club, the promotion and see who they can beat, against all odds.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, George Dodds said: no, no both of them in the same race and when DT was an frustratingly inconsistent reserve, before he stepped up a notch or two. Genuinely the stuff of legend Reminds me of Mick Powell holding off Hamill and Hancock at Shawfield..........wonderful to watch....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dodds Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Strange thing is while often a lack of passing in a meeting is, in some minds, held as proof of a lack of entertainment; Trownson over the Owens, Powell over Hancock and Hamill, Dougie Wyer blocking every move from Ivan Mauger and Denis Sigalos at Sheffield are races that still stick in my mind. Speedway Updates would have dismissed them all as: FTG. Good racing isn't just passing and repassing - although a good swoop from high on the banking never did any fan any harm! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT94 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 45 minutes ago, George Dodds said: Strange thing is while often a lack of passing in a meeting is, in some minds, held as proof of a lack of entertainment; Trownson over the Owens, Powell over Hancock and Hamill, Dougie Wyer blocking every move from Ivan Mauger and Denis Sigalos at Sheffield are races that still stick in my mind. Speedway Updates would have dismissed them all as: FTG. Good racing isn't just passing and repassing - although a good swoop from high on the banking never did any fan any harm! I agree close racing is good racing, and you don’t have to make as pass for it to be exciting, however for majority of races last season it was well strung out. That does not constitute good racing. Edited December 11, 2018 by JT94 Reword Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 4 hours ago, JT94 said: I agree close racing is good racing, and you don’t have to make as pass for it to be exciting, however for majority of races last season it was well strung out. That does not constitute good racing. Hard to disagree. I was at every Bandits home meeting and can only remember a couple of decent meetings where there were multiple passes. Mostly from the gate and well strung out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 25 minutes ago, Shadders said: Hard to disagree. I was at every Bandits home meeting and can only remember a couple of decent meetings where there were multiple passes. Mostly from the gate and well strung out. You’re now a season ticket holder so the racing can’t be that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Taking of team riding was there not a terrific piece by Nick Morris , looking after Jye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 11 hours ago, penchev said: You’re now a season ticket holder so the racing can’t be that bad Some people will go to speedway no matter how good or bad, Chris is one of those guys. I was one as well put up with the crap until this year when enough is enough I now choose which meetings may be good 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 11 hours ago, penchev said: Taking of team riding was there not a terrific piece by Nick Morris , looking after Jye One heat in one meeting, after watching hundreds of out the gate and strung out races, due in main to only one racing line. When Nick was with us a well prepared racing track, this season it reverted back to one line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, balderdash&piffle said: Some people will go to speedway no matter how good or bad, Chris is one of those guys. I was one as well put up with the crap until this year when enough is enough I now choose which meetings may be good Yes and I’m sure his support for the coming season is greatly received 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 4 hours ago, balderdash&piffle said: One heat in one meeting, after watching hundreds of out the gate and strung out races, due in main to only one racing line. When Nick was with us a well prepared racing track, this season it reverted back to one line Suppose ultimately people go for different reasons. Some people hope to see good speedway, others just go for a social and probably dont really notice what happens on the track anyways. From the clubs perspective I doubt they care either way as long as both sides turn up week in week out to support what they provide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 17 hours ago, penchev said: You’re now a season ticket holder so the racing can’t be that bad Something to do on a Saturday night, it’s 2 minutes away and our son enjoys it. Having recently lost the team I’ve supported for 33 years it’s good to get to see speedway on a regular basis. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 7 hours ago, balderdash&piffle said: Some people will go to speedway no matter how good or bad, Chris is one of those guys. I was one as well put up with the crap until this year when enough is enough I now choose which meetings may be good All I want as a paying customer is value for money so when I leave Shielfield I am happy with what I`ve seen and looking forward to the following week, something that was not always the case last season. Lets hope lessons have been learned and we see better entertainment next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 5:32 PM, screm said: In all the years of supporting Berwick have I ever had a season ticket, but the offer as it stands at the minute is one to good to turn down. So for 2019 I will be a season ticket holder, well done to the club. Yes first season ticket for me as well can afford to miss a couple of meetings for family get togethers great value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 I only go out of habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 9:44 PM, allthegearbutnaeidea said: I only go out of habit But definitely one of your better habits surely? Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alang Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 9:44 PM, allthegearbutnaeidea said: I only go out of habit Never knew you were a monk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 9:44 PM, allthegearbutnaeidea said: I only go out of habit Are you a monk or something like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 2:38 PM, Shadders said: Something to do on a Saturday night, it’s 2 minutes away and our son enjoys it. Having recently lost the team I’ve supported for 33 years it’s good to get to see speedway on a regular basis. i think Berwick in 2019 are going to be playing with the big knobs and will certainly shock a good few teams , home and away .. its a good side . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 2 hours ago, New era Panthers said: Are you a monk or something like. Not a monk... A mong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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