Justgotmecpc Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Gunner85 said: Darren Hartley will make a good team manager.... vast experience in the sport... and definitely infinitely better than Jason Pipe. Take it your not a pipe fan Edited March 16, 2020 by pienpeesman Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 5 hours ago, leander said: Doesn't make it right that they should be effectively "dismissed" without reason or explanation. Suppose it's down to what has been going on for a while & rob has got his reasons for doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Speedway4ever said: Wonder if the same riders will still be there if Speedway runs this season They might be replaced before turning a wheel. Deals signed & sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, pienpeesman said: Take it your not a pipe fan More of a cigar man lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontrader Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, 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. Whilst it would have been nicer to tell them earlier, I also welcome a new broom. it has been really irritating as a fan to watch and hear the secret code amongst the in crowd of ‘we know whats happening but we aren’t telling you.’ Welcome to terraces and life on the other side of the pits fence gentlemen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway4ever Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, pienpeesman said: Deals signed & sealed Not worth the paper it's written on these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Practice Day + Press Day + 90th Anniversary Meeting all OFF https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/important-information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: A get the impression that Rob doesn't suffer fools. Better keep you head down then Ruff x Regards THJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Better keep you head down then Ruff x Regards THJ Am like Ronseal me mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ruffdiamond said: Am like Ronseal me mate Always sitting on the fence? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Arson fire said: Always sitting on the fence? Every days a school day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Am like Ronseal me mate who is ron seal ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 10 hours ago, jenga said: who is ron seal ? A seal swimming in the English Channel and named Ron Seal by the seal of volunteers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 10 hours ago, jenga said: who is ron seal ? Flippers mate,,, ffffing idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway4ever Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Lionspride said: As much as it’s sad to see people lose their jobs ( paid or unpaid) I have admiration for what Rob Grant has done with Newcastle. Roy Clarke was never my cup of tea at the BEN fund this & last season I left with a headache due to his over the top reactions & shouting down a mic. I like Roy and he brings some laughs and keeps our place at Redcar going during the meetings. Better than having someone who hasn't a clue on the sport or nothing at all. Maybe Newcastle could have a bingo caller during the interview that might be better for them. I agree what Rob Grant has done keeping the Diamonds going as nobody wants to see a team fail, but disagree with Pipey not getting a chance but that's speedway everyone tells me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I like some of the stuff Roy does and he is very knowledgable about speedway in the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Has Roy been relieved of his duties? Or is this just talk that he will go as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Has Roy been relieved of his duties? Or is this just talk that he will go as well... Website says Centre Green Announcer will be Andrew Dalby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceslider Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Andrew Dalby is a great guy to have IMO as a Centre Green Announcer and we are very lucky indeed to have his services. But, do you know what, I think I have a slightly sour taste in my mouth about the departure of Roy Clarke. Maybe I shouldn't, but my recollection is that he stepped in at very short notice to replace Andrew without having any previous experience of undertaking such a role. That takes some gumption and like his style or not, he was ever dependable and became much more proficient in the role as time went on. He was also very knowledgeable about the sport and had the ability to chat away during those long pauses which sometimes occur when fence boards are being replaced in between heats, or during a long track grade. There's a lot worse than Roy and I suspect we might well miss the rapport that he had with the riders and a large number of Diamonds supporters. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Aceslider said: Andrew Dalby is a great guy to have IMO as a Centre Green Announcer and we are very lucky indeed to have his services. But, do you know what, I think I have a slightly sour taste in my mouth about the departure of Roy Clarke. Maybe I shouldn't, but my recollection is that he stepped in at very short notice to replace Andrew without having any previous experience of undertaking such a role. That takes some gumption and like his style or not, he was ever dependable and became much more proficient in the role as time went on. He was also very knowledgeable about the sport and had the ability to chat away during those long pauses which sometimes occur when fence boards are being replaced in between heats, or during a long track grade. There's a lot worse than Roy and I suspect we might well miss the rapport that he had with the riders and a large number of Diamonds supporters. Wasn't there someone else in between Andrew and Roy?,,, I wouldn't 'slate' Roy at all, done an adequate job, we've all seen better or worse. Dunno why Andrew stopped doing it, but maybe he had other things going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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