Sotonian Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, screm said: Diamonds Co-promoter Rob Grant would like to release the following statement. 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. Wolves at Monmore Green are actually. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Sounds like we've been well and truly f#cked over by Godfrey and his croneys AGAIN... He won't be happy until it's Scorpions vs Stags every week... Maybe he thinks the whole country will ascend on Scunthorpe to watch the only speedway still in operation. How about we all boycott his club!! See how he likes being f#cked about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Sounds like we've been well and truly f#cked over by Godfrey and his croneys AGAIN... He won't be happy until it's Scorpions vs Stags every week... Maybe he thinks the whole country will ascend on Scunthorpe to watch the only speedway still in operation. How about we all boycott his club!! See how he likes being f#cked about People obviously boycotted Newcastle hence the closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Diamondboy said: People obviously boycotted Newcastle hence the closure. Yep... Crowds have been ridiculously low other than that one meeting where everyone turned up in support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, ruckerroo said: Once 2 maybe 3 sides steeped in history jack it in surely the powers that be have to take a long hard look at themselves and the sport I'm not holding my breath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Adding my 2p worth, such a freaking shame, always had a soft spot for Newcastle due to Ivan Mauger, Ian Thomas & Hull connections. Gotta feel for Grant Jnr; he took a punt, had a go and tried his best running Newcastle Speedway but seems like at many times if he didn't have bad luck he'd have had no luck at all. Sometimes life just kicks you over and over, until it stops or you stop it. Sigh.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Sad news for the fans but nothing new there. Newcastle have been an utter farce under Rob Grant both on and off track. Edited August 30, 2021 by Robinh88 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfinitiDiamonds Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I am really gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, racers and royals said: Didn`t Swindon have their`s a few seasons ago. Yep, the Abbey Farewell 11/10/2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, sommelier said: Yep, the Abbey Farewell 11/10/2015 Wasn`t really a joke from me was it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 minute ago, racers and royals said: Wasn`t really a joke from me was it ? No, not at all ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlead Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Sad news that the Diamonds may be lost. As a Middlesbrough/Redcar fan we have had many many great meetings over the years. But I'm afraid no matter what the B.S.P.A. have or haven't done to help/hinder, the bottom line is there weren't enough fans turning up week in week out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedcider Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Gaz said: Gutted.. Not Robs fault at all and mainly down to previous promotion, thanks George etc, and the amount of times I was told they were wonderful etc. I am not sure of the point of the end of season meeting, so we have a big meeting with old riders and everyone enjoys it with a big crowd… what’s the point??? A chance to say goodbye to old friends, and maybe help the poor lad reduce his losses. I can’t help but think that this situation is going to repeat at several more tracks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Dandelion said: Sounds like we've been well and truly f#cked over by Godfrey and his croneys AGAIN... He won't be happy until it's Scorpions vs Stags every week... Maybe he thinks the whole country will ascend on Scunthorpe to watch the only speedway still in operation. How about we all boycott his club!! See how he likes being f#cked about Would you like to expand on this? Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Sad day for Diamonds fans,but think we will find that there are a few Teams “ living on the edge”,in the present climate. Edited August 30, 2021 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 A couple of things ,sad that Grant and Tattum are giving there promoters licence in .But why do fans blame Rob Godfrey instantly yes he promotes at Scunthorpe but surely the number of people paying through the turnstiles is the main problem here , also I don’t think Rob Grant had done his homework on Newcastle as he inherited a lot of debt from previous owners etc.Dave Tattum has promoted elsewhere and knows speedway inside out so why between them did they put such an unattractive side which was well below the points limit is beyond me . Newcastle is a town and club steeped in Speedway tradition from when the great Ivan Mauger rode for the and the Owen brothers . So to me the problem is the Diamonds only form of income was through the gate and sponsors as they didn’t own the stadium and payed a rental to the owners and could not gain any other income unlike other clubs who get bar takings and food outlets etc , This is directly the problem that modern day speedway faces ,as well I for certain Dont know what riders earn per point so have Newcastle payed riders over the odds to these riders with points money and expenses?. One last point in there first season running a junior side was a massive mistake and won’t have brought no income in what so ever . Let’s hope someone comes in and saves the Diamonds 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: A couple of things ,sad that Grant and Tattum are giving there promoters licence in .But why do fans blame Rob Godfrey instantly yes he promotes at Scunthorpe but surely the number of people paying through the turnstiles is the main problem here , also I don’t think Rob Grant had done his homework on Newcastle as he inherited a lot of debt from previous owners etc.Dave Tattum has promoted elsewhere and knows speedway inside out so why between them did they put such an unattractive side which was well below the points limit is beyond me . Newcastle is a town and club steeped in Speedway tradition from when the great Ivan Mauger rode for the and the Owen brothers . So to me the problem is the Diamonds only form of income was through the gate and sponsors as they didn’t own the stadium and payed a rental to the owners and could not gain any other income unlike other clubs who get bar takings and food outlets etc , This is directly the problem that modern day speedway faces ,as well I for certain Dont know what riders earn per point so have Newcastle payed riders over the odds to these riders with points money and expenses?. One last point in there first season running a junior side was a massive mistake and won’t have brought no income in what so ever . Let’s hope someone comes in and saves the Diamonds When i was at Newcastle v Berwick a few weeks ago burgers and stuff was provided by Grantys own food wagon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Sad news for the fans of the diamonds, but unfortunately due to the mess left behind by you know who, to be uncovered by Rob and the taxman, this was on the cards. I doubt Newcastle will be the last to say such things, I wonder when the people who run British speedway will wake up to try and save the sport before it implodes on itself. Was an article in today's belle Vue program saying things must change with how speedway is ran !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, Neila said: Sad news for the fans of the diamonds, but unfortunately due to the mess left behind by you know who, to be uncovered by Rob and the taxman, this was on the cards. I doubt Newcastle will be the last to say such things, I wonder when the people who run British speedway will wake up to try and save the sport before it implodes on itself. Was an article in today's belle Vue program saying things must change with how speedway is ran !! The problem is how long have we being saying this for? The "powers that be" haven't listened before, so why change now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, StevePark said: The problem is how long have we being saying this for? The "powers that be" haven't listened before, so why change now? Decades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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