proud panther Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Okay here is attempt No3 and honing it down a bit and working on the premise of who is left and trying to use up all 41 points... and now I have had me Greggs for me dinner I've come up with this lot... oh and a load of crumbs on me keyboard... NEWCASTLE DIAMONDS AVE -2.50% 1 Claus Vissing 8.43 8.43 2 Max Clegg 5.05 4.93 3 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 5.00 4 Matthew Wethers 6.92 6.92 5 Nico Covatti 7.82 7.82 6 Jacob Bukhave 4.00 4.00 7 James Sarjeant 4.00 3.90 Total: 41.22 41.00 I really would like to see Covatti at Brough but that might not happen for reasons beyond our control and I only stuck Sarj in as he fitted beautifully to take the team to 41 points and again because I haven't heard him mentioned anywhere, Other names I juggled with were Todd Kurtz 5.43 Alfie Bowtell 3.10* Tom Perry 3.47* Jurica Pavlic 8.18 Rene Bach 7.19 Bradley Wilson Dean 8.75 Joel Andersson 5.62 Victor Palovaara 6.25 Hans Andersen 9.26. Just to add that as far as I am aware Newcastle don't currently have the required licences to employ Aussies or Kiwis and Pavlic and Bach will potentially be in Poland plus Hans may not fancy it and finally the * comes with a 2.5% reduction. Its a real struggle to come up with names of riders when there aren't many left out there unless the club can pull a rabbit out of the hat and bring in a big surprise name... here's hoping and Good Luck to the up and coming Rob Grant Dynasty. Starting off on the back foot a little this year but if he can build on what is there; going forward I honestly believe the club is now in safe hands... Good luck bonny lad... Regards THJ Are you putting any money into the new promotion THJ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, proud panther said: Are you putting any money into the new promotion THJ ? If asked I certainly will be, just waiting for the phone to ring... If not I will still be in the same spot on the terraces and in the bar after the meeting... Plus I am supporting a couple of riders again this year... Regards John 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: If asked I certainly will be, just waiting for the phone to ring... If not I will still be in the same spot on the terraces and in the bar after the meeting... Plus I am supporting a couple of riders again this year... Regards John Brilliant, if Rob Grant reads this forum, he can PM me to sort my commission out lol. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 1:09 PM, StevePark said: Far too early for Josh in the Championship. He needs a full season in the NL. Having watched Josh in the NL for Leicester this season I was impressed by his tidy style and willingness to go out and attack the track which many others at that level find difficult. Leicester is probably the nearest shape wise to Newcastle but with more banking so that may of helped. It will be interesting to see if he can go up a level from a decent NL reserve to a solid second string next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Elmo said: Having watched Josh in the NL for Leicester this season I was impressed by his tidy style and willingness to go out and attack the track which many others at that level find difficult. Leicester is probably the nearest shape wise to Newcastle but with more banking so that may of helped. It will be interesting to see if he can go up a level from a decent NL reserve to a solid second string next year. I am sure he can if given the chance. He's been knocking on the door for so long, and apart from short stints at Stoke and Birmingham, he hasn't been offered a chance to settle in and get the points he is capable of scoring. I think he needs a full year in a NL team to get used to regular racing, and preparing himself for then looking for a reserve place in the Newcastle team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 40 minutes ago, Tsunami said: I am sure he can if given the chance. He's been knocking on the door for so long, and apart from short stints at Stoke and Birmingham, he hasn't been offered a chance to settle in and get the points he is capable of scoring. I think he needs a full year in a NL team to get used to regular racing, and preparing himself for then looking for a reserve place in the Newcastle team. If they could build a team around having max at 6 and Josh at 7,that should take a bit of pressure of josh and hopefully give him the experience and maybe pick up the odd point here and there .thats all Dan did really ..give him the chance before someone else takes him .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, bigred said: If they could build a team around having max at 6 and Josh at 7,that should take a bit of pressure of josh and hopefully give him the experience and maybe pick up the odd point here and there .thats all Dan did really ..give him the chance before someone else takes him .. And Dan has had three years to be where he is, and Josh beat him in one of the last NL fixtures. I hope he is not rushed this year and hope there is a NL northern team that will give a ride and a settled place. If only Buxton was to reopen and give the likes of Josh ,Sheldon, Joe A, Kean Dicken and Keiran D regular rides, and a starter home for Archie when he is ready. Edited November 26, 2019 by Tsunami 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Rob grants black and white army. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Tsunami said: And Dan has had three years to be where he is, and Josh beat him in one of the last NL fixtures. I hope he is not rushed this year and hope there is a NL northern team that will give a ride and a settled place. If only Buxton was to reopen and give the likes of Josh ,Sheldon, Joe A, Kean Dicken and Keiran D regular rides, and a starter home for Archie when he is ready. What about Danyon Hume for a reserve spot Tsunami? lesser riders getting bandied about exciting to watch and English I hope you are keeping well.!!!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Question will there be a NL next year and if so will any northern teams be involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Club Statement: http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=101060 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, StevePark said: Club Statement: http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=101060 Jolly good, all positive, but .... err ...... not a single mention of a rider! Or are they just going to sign the last seven standing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Good news for Diamonds fans,wish Granty all the best in his new venture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, DC2 said: Jolly good, all positive, but .... err ...... not a single mention of a rider! Or are they just going to sign the last seven standing? Half way down:"Obviously the next step is putting a team together, and I can assure the supporters that as soon as we get names on contracts, signed and sealed, we will deliver them as soon as possible, but rest assured we're on it right now and the wait won't be long, and it will be competitive!" 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Absolutely amazing news. Thank you Rob and to everyone involved. It sounds like he is in it for the long haul and bringing more entertainment for families and people in general. Roll on the new season! Come on the Diamonds 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Really pleased for the fans good luck to Granty missed his chuck wagon at Berwick last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acclennell Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, StevePark said: Club Statement: http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=101060 Like the sound of this; seems to have some ideas and plans in his thinking. Some good assistance in the background also. Hopefully he will assemble a competitive team, but everyone (Newcastle fans) need to give him their full support as only a couple of weeks ago it was desperately looking bleak. Well done Rob and all the best for this season and the future. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Good Luck Diamonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Excellent news and statement bring on the team and good luck Rob Grant and this Team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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