Gazc Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, topaz325 said: Good news but will need radical changes for next year regarding costs for riders etc , so will anything change at this years AGM, With the crowd numbers Newcastle are averaging this season the added input of another promoter will only go so far… Sorry to sound negative but just being realistic Best wishes to the club for next season Firstly I am delighted for all concerned about this news especially the fans , I know a few Diamonds fans and have a lot of time for them. Moving forward thinking about things generally should they be looking at what worked previously, I know times have changed social platforms etc but the young fans are as important probably more so than us older generation. At Glasgow they involve the Kids in a lot off activities and the number of children attending has visibly grown , what I would like to see is the return of some of the events that did work. the regional 4tt which was always a great way to start the season , Gold and Silver Helmet match races which you always looked forward to seeing it might be that taking a step back to move forward could initiate more interest Promoting is not an easy task in this era but it is the ones who have vision and promote that stand the best chance. I would like too see the running of the sport outsourced independently you just have to see what Barry Hearn done to revitalise Darts and Snooker with some vision and expertise in promoting it must be a consideration to go down this route. But that is for other people to decide but great news for the Diamonds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Delighted. As stated before I would sponsor a heat in 2022 and would also be interested in contributing to a fans trust run along the lines of Edinburgh. I also have a couple of slightly left field promotional ideas that I would like to discuss. Maybe if THJ organises that meeting I could meet up with the appropriate folks from the club. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamapotts Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: Delighted. As stated before I would sponsor a heat in 2022 and would also be interested in contributing to a fans trust run along the lines of Edinburgh. I also have a couple of slightly left field promotional ideas that I would like to discuss. Maybe if THJ organises that meeting I could meet up with the appropriate folks from the club. Me too I would love to be able to support Rob moving forward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Great news. Hopefully 2021 will be a learning curve for next season Sincerely hope your co promoter is a strong minded business man who can help Newcastle move onward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Delighted to see the Diamonds coming back to the tapes, but I hope Rob Grant hasn't let his heart rule his head over this decision. This should be the start of the rescue and not the end and that will need support from the Newcastle fans, either by joining and support system as they have at Edinburgh or something along the lines of what has been helping out the Berwick promotion over the last couple of seasons or by simply turning up on a regular bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Fantastic news Rob as had a very hard start to promoting with many things going against him which were out of his control and then having to cope with the sad loss of Dave. I was at Newcastle for the Poole/Plymouth double header and just hope that the Newcastle fans come out and SUPPORT Rob and the team. Fans, new and old, appear when there's a rally call so I hope they have been encouraged enough to turn out on a regular basis. Diamonds are Forever! (unlike speedway star headline a couple of weeks ago Diamonds NOT Forever.....idiots! ) Edited September 25, 2021 by PirateShip 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hats off to Rob Grant, what an amazing sign of loyalty to Dave Tatum. It would be brilliant now if the fans help financially, to help Rob break even, or make a profit. If anyone deserves a bit of luck, it's Rob. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Diamonds fans love a big number 1, that's the place to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) I hope the Newcastle fans come back in droves, we can ill afford to lose another club, from a Poole Supporter Edited September 25, 2021 by Arthur54 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ch958 said: Diamonds fans love a big number 1, that's the place to start. Danny King, Craig Cook or Nicki Pedersen (to bring the old guard back) please Only joking... I'd be happy with a strength in depth 1-7... just glad we back to the tapes for 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 The Newcastle faithful pledged their support for rob grant last season regardless of the quality of the team, unfortunately as they say talk is cheap" and this never materialised! I think the promotion is taking a massive gamble on next season being better please don't let him down i believe he deserves to succeed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, lewy said: The Newcastle faithful pledged their support for rob grant last season regardless of the quality of the team, unfortunately as they say talk is cheap" and this never materialised! I think the promotion is taking a massive gamble on next season being better please don't let him down i believe he deserves to succeed. You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs 3 minutes ago, lewy said: Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. I would personally write-off last/this/2021 season,,, up against it and battling current worldwide affairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, lewy said: Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. Know what you mean though, was disappointing to see the crowd numbers get smaller and smaller each week... Had the feeling the club was dying, but fortunately, that is NOT the case I have a lot of respect for Plymouth and they're one of my favourite clubs... Loved the few visits I've had down there, brilliant little set up 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Know what you mean though, was disappointing to see the crowd numbers get smaller and smaller each week... Had the feeling the club was dying, but fortunately, that is NOT the case I have a lot of respect for Plymouth and they're one of my favourite clubs... Loved the few visits I've had down there, brilliant little set up Yes we have what i believe is one of the hardest working promoters in british speedway,I'm really pleased for Newcastle that you're going to be competing next season hopefully i will get to brough Park in 2022 and meet in person some of my forum mates 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Danny King, Craig Cook or Nicki Pedersen (to bring the old guard back) please Only joking... I'd be happy with a strength in depth 1-7... just glad we back to the tapes for 2022 Super Stevie to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Fabulous news for all concerned at Newcastle Speedway that you will be coming to tapes in 2022. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Hi This goes out to everyone who expressed a wish to save the club prior to Rob rising like a phoenix and changing his mind to stay... There will be a meeting next Tuesday @ 19:30 hours (7:30 PM) 5th October at the South Gosforth Sports & Social Club Laburnum Cottage, Percy Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1RS. This meeting will look at the appetite to set up a Trust; with supporting funds; to look at sustaining Speedway in Newcastle. There will be a full and frank discussion following on from the offers of support for the club from individual fans and businesses and to debate the merits on proposals that ensure the club does not end up in the same precarious position we have faced over the last few weeks of the season. This will possibly be the only opportunity we have to get together and look at proposals for sustaining the sport and keeping the momentum going on the back of all the goodwill following the near closure of the club... There are no silly ideas and all proposals will be given an airing and hopefully we can bring something positive out of this get together... All are welcome and this includes any representatives of businesses who expressed an interest in the original proposal of a fan based buy out... please come along hear what is said and lets see if we can pull something positive together... There will also be a post notifying people on Facebook and Twitter of this meeting Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible Regards John 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Bottom Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 3:55 AM, Justgotmecpc said: Super Stevie to start with I don't think Wilcock will be tempted out of retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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