ch958 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mad Max said: So do we reckon ourselves and Redcar can get an Eastbourne rider to fill the injury slots, or have their heads been turned by the money bags further north?? not sure the Bears can fit anyone in for Stewart, be surprised if they drop anyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, ch958 said: not sure the Bears can fit anyone in for Stewart, be surprised if they drop anyone else Pretty sure Lewis Kerr fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Mad Max said: So do we reckon ourselves and Redcar can get an Eastbourne rider to fill the injury slots, or have their heads been turned by the money bags further north?? Plymouth is South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northyorksbear Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: Plymouth is South. Top marks for Geographical knowledge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 14 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Aye enjoy them they should be good meetings but who would you fancy as a guest at home? R/R for the last two away meetings so would you use R/R again for Plymouth and Brum the last two away meetings? Well that will be down to Rob Grant and after the last two years no one would blame him if he walked... problem is there is no one in the wings waiting to jump into the breach so that would be it if he walks... but what I will say is he has done all the hard work this year and would be mad not to give it one more year and it would be impossible for next year to be anything like the one he has just been through... just need the fans to vote with their feet and get along to Brough and cheer on their team... You may in the first one but just in case I will be waving from the royal box upstairs on the last one as we have decided rather than standing outside for the last meeting we are going to do the corporate hospitality package upstairs and try out the prawn sarnies... So keep an eye out from the centre green Ruff and I will raise a glass... to you and the other volunteers who without whose help and support there wouldn't be a meeting... Cheers Buddy Regards THJ Do they do fish fingers and chips ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Do they do fish fingers and chips ? They can do owt ya want... they even do a veggie option... special dietary requirement and cranky old farts like ya good self Geoff can be easily catered for xxx Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) I would just go with R/R and give the lads extra rides. Edited August 27, 2021 by soupy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL84 Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 17 hours ago, soupy said: I would just go with R/R and give the lads extra rides. Think you maybe spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, mac101 said: Pretty sure Lewis Kerr fits Lewis Kerr and Ryan Kinsley now signed by Redcar. Edited August 28, 2021 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Supposedly there's rumours of a change to our team, according to the Glasgow thread. Wonder how much truth there is to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Very little i would think with so few meetings left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 With only four meetings left, I can't see any rider signing for us, to be honest, but if we do sign someone they will be made welcome to the Diamonds cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 Would be a positive thing if we did sign someone tbh, would make me think that Rob has 2022 in mind... Or else what would be the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Diamonds Co-promoter Rob Grant would like to release the following statement. "Following the completion of our remaining League fixtures, Newcastle Speedway will announce a date to complete the season with an 'End of Season Spectacular'. This will be an individual meeting with invites to rider's that have worn the Diamonds colours over the years. Unfortunately, this meeting will also mark the last match that myself and Dave Tattum will take the helm as Co-promoters. After a very hard and stressful couple of years, and after sitting down and analysing the amount of time and resources the speedway has taken away from my core businesses, I have regrettably decided I need to conclude my time with the Diamonds in order to give my main businesses the full attention they need to survive. I would like to wholeheartedly thank everyone connected to the club for their help and support, who without these people my short spell at Newcastle would have been an even harder experience. As it currently stands, I'm setting the wheels in motion to see what will come of Newcastle Speedway in 2022, but at this moment in time all I can guarantee is the 3 remaining home fixtures. The Diamonds are very much a big part of the speedway family and are the oldest running club still operating out of its original venue. Unfortunately, our crowd attendances have been well under par this season, but maybe with new management bringing new ideas and most importantly, the time this sport so vitally requires, that is something that can be increased. The work is now on to try and get Newcastle to the tapes in 2022, but although I am very sad to say, this will be without myself and Dave Tattum. Tickets are on sale for our last two league meetings against Edinburgh on the 12th September and Birmingham the week after on the 19th, both are 6.30pm starts. We all sincerely hope you can all get along to see your Diamonds in action in what we hope isn't Newcastle's last hurrah." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 no surprise, the bloke would have ended up bankrupt and broken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) This reminds me very much of 1984, when Ian Thomas lost money after his venture into the British League and ended his involvement with Newcastle. Edited August 30, 2021 by scampispeedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Well the parties over and we're calling it a day after 92 years... RIP Newcastle Diamonds... big thanks to the hard core of fans who have followed the Diamonds through thick and thin... Regards THJ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesR Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I sincerely hope Rob can find someone to take over the promotion. I enjoyed my trips to Brough Park, and even became a Diamond for a night, guesting for them in an inter league meeting in the late 70's. The club has so much history and would be a terible shame to loose another venue. Here's hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Shame, he was cursed from the start, if anything was to go wrong for him it did, the previous promotions troubles probably didn’t help. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Let’s hope that our nearest rivals can find a saviour, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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