ruffdiamond Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 11:33 PM, pienpeesman said: So as it's now the 1st week of October who thinks that the team we would have started with and also goes into next season COVID permitting would have done this season ?? I reckon injury free we would have a very decent 6&7 all season & I think james & Connor would have got into the 1 to 5 & stayed there Dunno how they would've done, but was really looking forward to see what they could have done. Hopefully these covid restrictions are kicked into touch for next year, but a won't be holding me breath. It was good to see Rob Lambert pick up the Euro Title this year, but its gonna be a big challenge to see if everyman and his dog can evolve into the new normal? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Dunno how they would've done, but was really looking forward to see what they could have done. Hopefully these covid restrictions are kicked into touch for next year, but a won't be holding me breath. It was good to see Rob Lambert pick up the Euro Title this year, but its gonna be a big challenge to see if everyman and his dog can evolve into the new normal? Aye ya reet ruff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 4 hours ago, pienpeesman said: Aye ya reet ruff It is a worry as we are now 6 month down the line & it looks as tho covid is going to get back to if not worse than the springtime high & with the winter looming it may take longer to get some sort of control on it !! So we will just have to keep everything crossed for a healthy 2021 & hope the powers that be can get some sort of vaccine to keep it at bay as I reckon it's here to stay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 12 hours ago, pienpeesman said: So we will just have to keep everything crossed for a healthy 2021 & hope the powers that be can get some sort of vaccine to keep it at bay as I reckon it's here to stay Aye, a think its definitely here to stay, nee getting oot of it noo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 its like donald trump if he wins the election, FOUR more years of heartache and ruin . speedway is/will be a forgotten sport. poss never to return. but at least ruff and pie man are keeping the newcactle thread alive ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, jenga said: its like donald trump if he wins the election, FOUR more years of heartache and ruin . speedway is/will be a forgotten sport. poss never to return. but at least ruff and pie man are keeping the newcactle thread alive ! With Jenga haunting everywhere else on the Forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Don't forget guys, an extra hour in the house this weekend and, probably well deserved. Anyone got any ideas what's happening with the website? Edited October 24, 2020 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSSG Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 3:35 PM, ruffdiamond said: Don't forget guys, an extra hour in the house this weekend and, probably well deserved. Anyone got any ideas what's happening with the website? Hi Neil, The website is currently under construction for improvements. We should have it back up and running in the very near future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Honestly You couldn't make this up.... NEWSPEED 2003 LTD the company behind your beloved Speedway team Newcastle Diamonds are going into Liquidation Yep that's right liquidation; I bet when Rob Grant bought out the club from the old promotion he didn't reckon on this "Pan of Pony" As a sponsor I have had the heads up and I was asked what I wanted to do with regard to my sponsorship monies I have paid and I have (of course) just asked to "let it ride" for the next season we run as Rob has apparently started a new company called Newcastle Diamonds Limited... I would assume this offer will be the same for season ticket holders who will be offered either their cash back as a refund or given the opportunity to let them role over for the next full season we have; with not only the new promotion but a whole new company. More on this later... It is the Liquidators duty and role to look after creditors of the old business and a report will be going into the London Gazette (I think its called) which identifies the company and the reasons as to why they have been liquidated' and what happens next. Now I cant go into to much detail yet as everyone is being diplomatic and not giving much away when I have asked for further information and there are of course the "Libel Laws" to consider; however it would appear that in the operating and day to day running of the club it was brought to Rob's attention that there was a bit of an anomaly (so to speak) in the previous accounts and HMRC wanted a word. When this "anomaly" was explained to the new owner he had no other option but to fold the old business to protect himself and his good name; however I am expecting certain people to be interviewed from our friends at HMRC and possibly under caution... You can see the NEWSPEED 2003 LTD accounts on line on the Companies House web site... I am certainly not a happy chappie for various reasons but I bet Rob Grant is bouncing... So remember the old tag line and in "whom" we were asked to put our trust in... looks like they have left an absolute mess financially. But never mind I have the fullest confidence in Rob and his team to pull this around but after all the rhetoric from the previous promotion it certainly leaves a bad taste in the mouth that's for sure... and especially after I was called worse than a pick-pocket by one or two of them and their cronies only for 1. to be not only proved right to what I was saying but 2. totally exonerated after pumping thousands into their pockets when I thought I was helping the club it looks like I have been funding other things not always speedway related. What a shower I for one am totally behind Grant and his new regime; its a breath of fresh air compared to the previous lot... Its maybe a good thing that swear words aren't allowed on here as the whole post would have been redacted... Once again it looks like I am the harbinger of doom and gloom however its isn't that bad for the club as a whole as Rob Grant is doing an awful lot of positive work behind the scenes.. "What for" I am not sure but fair play to the new promotion for sticking with it as they could have just pulled up sticks and walked away cutting their losses... Regards THJ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Love a bit of honesty, however painful it might be for some. Edited October 26, 2020 by ruffdiamond 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 on a brighter side of things , just watching football on BT sport between bishops stortford v st. albans city (fa cup q) and there is a good sized crowd. about the size a speedway meeting would get . so looks like we may see some speedway in 2021,with fans in grounds . fingers crossed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, jenga said: on a brighter side of things , just watching football on BT sport between bishops stortford v st. albans city (fa cup q) and there is a good sized crowd. about the size a speedway meeting would get . so looks like we may see some speedway in 2021,with fans in grounds . fingers crossed . But, no crowds allowed at any 1st round proper match..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly You couldn't make this up.... NEWSPEED 2003 LTD the company behind your beloved Speedway team Newcastle Diamonds are going into Liquidation Yep that's right liquidation; I bet when Rob Grant bought out the club from the old promotion he didn't reckon on this "Pan of Pony" As a sponsor I have had the heads up and I was asked what I wanted to do with regard to my sponsorship monies I have paid and I have (of course) just asked to "let it ride" for the next season we run as Rob has apparently started a new company called Newcastle Diamonds Limited... I would assume this offer will be the same for season ticket holders who will be offered either their cash back as a refund or given the opportunity to let them role over for the next full season we have; with not only the new promotion but a whole new company. More on this later... It is the Liquidators duty and role to look after creditors of the old business and a report will be going into the London Gazette (I think its called) which identifies the company and the reasons as to why they have been liquidated' and what happens next. Now I cant go into to much detail yet as everyone is being diplomatic and not giving much away when I have asked for further information and there are of course the "Libel Laws" to consider; however it would appear that in the operating and day to day running of the club it was brought to Rob's attention that there was a bit of an anomaly (so to speak) in the previous accounts and HMRC wanted a word. When this "anomaly" was explained to the new owner he had no other option but to fold the old business to protect himself and his good name; however I am expecting certain people to be interviewed from our friends at HMRC and possibly under caution... You can see the NEWSPEED 2003 LTD accounts on line on the Companies House web site... I am certainly not a happy chappie for various reasons but I bet Rob Grant is bouncing... So remember the old tag line and in "whom" we were asked to put our trust in... looks like they have left an absolute mess financially. But never mind I have the fullest confidence in Rob and his team to pull this around but after all the rhetoric from the previous promotion it certainly leaves a bad taste in the mouth that's for sure... and especially after I was called worse than a pick-pocket by one or two of them and their cronies only for 1. to be not only proved right to what I was saying but 2. totally exonerated after pumping thousands into their pockets when I thought I was helping the club it looks like I have been funding other things not always speedway related. What a shower I for one am totally behind Grant and his new regime; its a breath of fresh air compared to the previous lot... Its maybe a good thing that swear words aren't allowed on here as the whole post would have been redacted... Once again it looks like I am the harbinger of doom and gloom however its isn't that bad for the club as a whole as Rob Grant is doing an awful lot of positive work behind the scenes.. "What for" I am not sure but fair play to the new promotion for sticking with it as they could have just pulled up sticks and walked away cutting their losses... Regards THJ Wow & we thought covid 19 was bad !! HMRC is worse especially when they'll want there cut or 2 from none payment... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 52 minutes ago, StevePark said: But, no crowds allowed at any 1st round proper match..... steve , so whats the reason behind that ruling . that crowd could be classed as a spreader of the virus . may be speedway should just hold challenge meetings and open championships . could that be a way around it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, pienpeesman said: Wow & we thought covid 19 was bad !! HMRC is worse especially when they'll want there cut or 2 from none payment... Well with the country being in a hole financially due to Covid and the government being strapped for cash... The HMRC will be looking for as much as they can get... Also did you know the HMRC can charge interest on monies owed... So I would suggest if NEWSPEED 2003 LTD are being investigated by the HMRC for anomalies going back to 2013 there could be a fair amount of interest to be added... You never know Garritty could be getting a cell mate for Easter whose also interested in Speedway... or will the Prison Warder be giving his ex promoting partner bed and breakfast for a few month? Now that woukd be funny... LOL what's that saying again... he who laughs last laughs longest... ho ho ho... only 60 days to Christmas... But genuinely Rob Grant is the guy I feel sorry for... bought the thing in good faith and told all the bills were settled and there was nothing else to pay out then all these things start coming out the woodwork like riders not paid and still owed wages from the previous season... BSPA bills not paid and potentially a whopping HMRC bill including an investigation and now he is having to buy back all the plant and assets off the liquidator so he can run the new business... the old promotion have alot of questions to answer and where we aa fans never got a straight reply to any question and looked down upon when they run the spot they will have to answer the HMRC questions... or it will be Go To Jail Go directly to Jail. Do not pass GO, do not collect £200 Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 16 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly You couldn't make this up.... NEWSPEED 2003 LTD the company behind your beloved Speedway team Newcastle Diamonds are going into Liquidation Yep that's right liquidation; I bet when Rob Grant bought out the club from the old promotion he didn't reckon on this "Pan of Pony" As a sponsor I have had the heads up and I was asked what I wanted to do with regard to my sponsorship monies I have paid and I have (of course) just asked to "let it ride" for the next season we run as Rob has apparently started a new company called Newcastle Diamonds Limited... I would assume this offer will be the same for season ticket holders who will be offered either their cash back as a refund or given the opportunity to let them role over for the next full season we have; with not only the new promotion but a whole new company. More on this later... It is the Liquidators duty and role to look after creditors of the old business and a report will be going into the London Gazette (I think its called) which identifies the company and the reasons as to why they have been liquidated' and what happens next. Now I cant go into to much detail yet as everyone is being diplomatic and not giving much away when I have asked for further information and there are of course the "Libel Laws" to consider; however it would appear that in the operating and day to day running of the club it was brought to Rob's attention that there was a bit of an anomaly (so to speak) in the previous accounts and HMRC wanted a word. When this "anomaly" was explained to the new owner he had no other option but to fold the old business to protect himself and his good name; however I am expecting certain people to be interviewed from our friends at HMRC and possibly under caution... You can see the NEWSPEED 2003 LTD accounts on line on the Companies House web site... I am certainly not a happy chappie for various reasons but I bet Rob Grant is bouncing... So remember the old tag line and in "whom" we were asked to put our trust in... looks like they have left an absolute mess financially. But never mind I have the fullest confidence in Rob and his team to pull this around but after all the rhetoric from the previous promotion it certainly leaves a bad taste in the mouth that's for sure... and especially after I was called worse than a pick-pocket by one or two of them and their cronies only for 1. to be not only proved right to what I was saying but 2. totally exonerated after pumping thousands into their pockets when I thought I was helping the club it looks like I have been funding other things not always speedway related. What a shower I for one am totally behind Grant and his new regime; its a breath of fresh air compared to the previous lot... Its maybe a good thing that swear words aren't allowed on here as the whole post would have been redacted... Once again it looks like I am the harbinger of doom and gloom however its isn't that bad for the club as a whole as Rob Grant is doing an awful lot of positive work behind the scenes.. "What for" I am not sure but fair play to the new promotion for sticking with it as they could have just pulled up sticks and walked away cutting their losses... Regards THJ Dodgy Speedway Promotions- never.!!!!!. Hope it all works out ok for Rob Grant and Newcastle though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Dodgy Speedway Promotions- never.!!!!!. Hope it all works out ok for Rob Grant and Newcastle though. Honestly Not only dodgy but sanctimonious to boot preaching about the morals and ethics on the wrong doings of Workington... Looks like them chickens have come home to roost... big style... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 15 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Love a bit of honesty, however painful it might be for some. Could be painful in the back end if a term at BIG hoos in Durham is on the horizon... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, pienpeesman said: Could be painful in the back end if a term at BIG hoos in Durham is on the horizon... Aye, best take your own soap, on a rope incase ye drop it!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 So are we saying the ‘ previous Promotions ‘ never paid their bills, so ‘ Gentleman George ‘ was NOT such a gentleman ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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