TotallyHonestJohn Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 9:06 PM, pienpeesman said: D Day for speedway tomorrow as it's been brought forward on the PANDEMIC & we must congratulate the Chinese ( allegedly ) for causing the spread Expand Honestly If as rumoured; next week; the government tell pensioners over 70 to self isolate and dont venture out for the next four month the Newcastlse average crowd of 600 will drop to about 60.... Doh!!! Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 9:19 PM, Lionspride said: Darren Hartley new manager. That could be a shrewd appointment I mean least he will know the rules inside out unlike some other team managers. Expand Darren will bring more than that to the table. He is an ex rider who still has a runout occasionally, knows all the other referees, well acquainted with Newcastle as a club and will know most of the riders. I welcome him to the club, he's straight forward and a good guy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 11:03 PM, Tsunami said: Darren will bring more than that to the table. He is an ex rider who still has a runout occasionally, knows all the other referees, well acquainted with Newcastle as a club and will know most of the riders. I welcome him to the club, he's straight forward and a good guy. Expand Even Brian Clough lasted longer at Leeds than Pipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Anyone know when the practice sessions are, is it this Sunday with the official one on the Monday? Regards D@H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) On 3/16/2020 at 11:18 AM, diamond@heart said: Anyone know when the practice sessions are, is it this Sunday with the official one on the Monday? Regards D@H Expand Practice Sun 22nd Mar. Press Day 23rd March, but keep an eye on things as this may change. BUT... in addition Facebook statement: Unfortunately, with the current global situation with coronavirus, we are making the decision to postpone the press and practice social event on the Sunday evening, until the situation becomes clearer. We have not taken this decision lightly but the health and safety of all our staff, riders and supporters is of our upmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Further details will be released in due course. Edited March 16, 2020 by StevePark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 What's with the ear-rings ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond@heart Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 11:36 AM, StevePark said: Practice Sun 22nd Mar. Press Day 23rd March, but keep an eye on things as this may change. BUT... in addition Facebook statement: Unfortunately, with the current global situation with coronavirus, we are making the decision to postpone the press and practice social event on the Sunday evening, until the situation becomes clearer. We have not taken this decision lightly but the health and safety of all our staff, riders and supporters is of our upmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Further details will be released in due course. Expand Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Darren Hartley will make a good team manager.... vast experience in the sport... and definitely infinitely better than Jason Pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 12:44 PM, Gunner85 said: Darren Hartley will make a good team manager.... vast experience in the sport... and definitely infinitely better than Jason Pipe. Expand A lot of 'vastly experienced' individuals have not made good team managers. The bigger question would be why was Jason Pipe appointed in the first place, then sacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 correct me if I am wrong but was Darren Hartley Jan staechmann's mechanic in the late 90's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 5:16 PM, pienpeesman said: There's obviously a lot more gone on in that department of the club over the years but track staff ( volunteers ) have a stayed on board without no problem at all Expand Doesn't make it right that they should be effectively "dismissed" without reason or explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 1:47 PM, neb said: correct me if I am wrong but was Darren Hartley Jan staechmann's mechanic in the late 90's? Expand Yes he was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 3:22 PM, leander said: Doesn't make it right that they should be effectively "dismissed" without reason or explanation. Expand Tin hat on as usual.. But Why does Rob have to give a reason? Its not as if they are ‘paid’ employees. He may just want his own people in who he personally trusts? ( not saying others aren't trustworthy either) Harsh on some but not before time on others imo... Nothing wrong with that surely? personally I'm over the moon that the freemason type, closed shop them and us clique that has been at Newcastle speedway for many years has been smashed to smithereens!! Hail hail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 5:56 PM, Arson fire said: Tin hat on as usual.. But Why does Rob have to give a reason? Its not as if they are ‘paid’ employees. He may just want his own people in who he personally trusts? ( not saying others aren't trustworthy either) Harsh on some but not before time on others imo... Nothing wrong with that surely? personally I'm over the moon that the freemason type, closed shop them and us clique that has been at Newcastle speedway for many years has been smashed to smithereens!! Hail hail. Expand New broom sweeps clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 5:56 PM, Arson fire said: Tin hat on as usual.. But Why does Rob have to give a reason? Its not as if they are ‘paid’ employees. He may just want his own people in who he personally trusts? ( not saying others aren't trustworthy either) Harsh on some but not before time on others imo... Nothing wrong with that surely? personally I'm over the moon that the freemason type, closed shop them and us clique that has been at Newcastle speedway for many years has been smashed to smithereens!! Hail hail. Expand On the face of it no. BUT and it's a big BUT, at the first social evening after the take-over he was specifically asked from the floor " Would he be retaining all the current staff/volunteers?" The answer:- "Yes, we will be keeping ALL the existing people." If he'd said "we'll wait and see" then fair enough, but he said the exact opposite. I wouldn't be surprised if that was one of the reasons George quit. I seem to remember something similar happening at Workington a number of years ago when the new owner kept on all the previous track staff..........For about a month into the new season then they had all been "persuaded" to quit. Be warned!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 6:48 PM, leander said: On the face of it no. BUT and it's a big BUT, at the first social evening after the take-over he was specifically asked from the floor " Would he be retaining all the current staff/volunteers?" The answer:- "Yes, we will be keeping ALL the existing people." If he'd said "we'll wait and see" then fair enough, but he said the exact opposite. I wouldn't be surprised if that was one of the reasons George quit. I seem to remember something similar happening at Workington a number of years ago when the new owner kept on all the previous track staff..........For about a month into the new season then they had all been "persuaded" to quit. Be warned!!! Expand Fair enough, but if it was my dollars i was putting into a business id want my own people with me... especially on the money side of things. As i say its harsh on some but its Robs call and fair play to him for doing it his way, he must have his reasons. Be interesting when the dust settles who's services have been retained. Its quite refreshing in my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winditon Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 5:56 PM, Arson fire said: Tin hat on as usual.. But Why does Rob have to give a reason? Its not as if they are ‘paid’ employees. He may just want his own people in who he personally trusts? ( not saying others aren't trustworthy either) Harsh on some but not before time on others imo... Nothing wrong with that surely? personally I'm over the moon that the freemason type, closed shop them and us clique that has been at Newcastle speedway for many years has been smashed to smithereens!! Hail hail. Expand Agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 6:25 PM, screm said: New broom sweeps clean. Expand A get the impression that Rob doesn't suffer fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway4ever Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Wonder if the same riders will still be there if Speedway runs this season They might be replaced before turning a wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hopefully we can see some speedway this year,,, personally I would be a little disappointed if we don't get to see what the current team is capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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