Diamonds85 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Maybe a former Peterborough promoter with Redcar connections ? He would probably take us if he did rescue it in time up into the prem... Just saying or maybe dreaming Is this the same promoter who was involved with is before? Or is there another former peterborough promoter who has redcar ties? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 hours ago, ch958 said: wonder if the people of Tyneside would turn out for NL racing to the tune of 4/500 people. I think that the track is actually better suited to slower racing. As has been stated earlier the modern bikes haven't improved the entertainment at Brough. However, the NL as it stands wouldn't be viable for a stand alone track. If the CL was more sensibly structured so that teams were made up of predominantly British based riders Newcastle might stand a chance of fielding a competitive team. As it stands operating on a Sunday rules out a whole host of riders who fancy themselves as being international class riders but still want to ride in two British leagues, just not on a Sunday. If teams were allowed one experienced rider (so the likes of Wethers, Wright and Roynon would be No.1 riders) one foreign U24(?) rider (mostly UK based Aussies, Americans etc) plus/or any UK U24(?) who've previously averaged over 8 in the NL or 5 or the CL (i.e. Clegg, Mountain, Flint, Kemp Palin etc) to make up the heat leader trio. Two young British reserves (who average less than 4.00 in the CL and have less than 30(?) NL meetings, i.e. lads progressing from the NL or BYC, Freeman, Smith, Embleton, McGurks, Hagon) with the two 2nd strings filled by anyone who isn't classed as a heat leader or reserve (i.e. Danny Phillips types). Allowing only the U24 UK riders to double up in the PL. That should allow teams all CL teams to field affordable competitive teams. Maybe the likes of Poole, Leicester and Glasgow would move up to improve the PL but with a more affordable team structure in the CL perhaps Eastbourne could return, Mildenhall and IOW might step up, Oxford return, Birmingham also survive. I think with a competitive team at that sort of level big enough crowds could be attracted to cover the costs. I don't think you can under estimate how important a competitive team is at Newcastle. More so than the level of racing. If a team sponsor could be found how much would been needed to keep the club afloat? Are we talking tens of thousands or under £10k?? Does anyone know?  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Terrace Grumbler said: Wtf you on about, Ruff? Think he's on about those little superstitions folk have like from European folklore claiming that a black cat crossing one’s path by moonlight signifies death and don't walk under a ladder or you will court misfortune then the most famous one of all don't stand in front of the London to Edinburgh LNER express teatime special when it is doing 125 mile an hour... Regards THJ Edited September 16, 2021 by TotallyHonestJohn Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 So… If Rob didn’t make a loss on speedway terms, fair enough we didn’t have the strongest team.. Promoters and interested parties it’s time to apply now (please form a queue). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 It would be shameful if Newcastle closed… Hopefully, there will be some good news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Terrace Grumbler said: Wtf you on about, Ruff?  7 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Think he's on about those little superstitions folk have like from European folklore claiming that a black cat crossing one’s path by moonlight signifies death and don't walk under a ladder or you will court misfortune then the most famous one of all don't stand in front of the London to Edinburgh LNER express teatime special when it is doing 125 mile an hour... Regards THJ Yeah,,, something like that, but think its bridges not necessarily trains. Think I had O D'd on cider last night and was heading off into a different dimension. Edited September 17, 2021 by ruffdiamond 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Is this the same promoter who was involved with is before? Or is there another former peterborough promoter who has redcar ties? Yeah the 2nd part of the paragraph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Yeah the 2nd part of the paragraph Then you surely mean ‘ former Peterborough promoter ‘ who watches at Redcar as he’s never had any formal connection to the Redcar club and neither has previous Newcastle promoter Phillips. I doubt ‘ The Gedfather ‘ of Peterborough has the funds to get involved again without a major backer like he had down south and from what I’ve heard of the current Brough Park landlords he wouldn’t want to get involved with such restrictions in place, and that’s supposing the landlords actually want speedway back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Then you surely mean ‘ former Peterborough promoter ‘ who watches at Redcar as he’s never had any formal connection to the Redcar club and neither has previous Newcastle promoter Phillips. I doubt ‘ The Gedfather ‘ of Peterborough has the funds to get involved again without a major backer like he had down south and from what I’ve heard of the current Brough Park landlords he wouldn’t want to get involved with such restrictions in place, and that’s supposing the landlords actually want speedway back. You not fancying another go Kev? Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: You not fancying another go Kev? Regards THJ  55 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: You not fancying another go Kev? Regards THJ No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 44 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said:  No. Howay man with your enthusiasm I'm sure you could do a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Howay man with your enthusiasm I'm sure you could do a good job There’s more chance of my hair growing back than that happening again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamapotts Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Totallyhonestjohn are you taking on the task of looking into supporter funded team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 11:49 PM, Justgotmecpc said: Well all I'm going to say before I get me head down for another 16 hour shift tomorrow.. is that the previous promotion should ( hopefully ) be brought to justice for f@@king rob grant junior over & all there hangers ons ( & yes yous know who yous are ) let's hope the VAT men take them all the way to the cleaners & hopefully a few days months or even years in the big house is just what they deserve as they have took the p@ss out of the supporters for years at Newcastle speedway judging by what has gone on before our new owners took it on How has the previous promotion took the p@ss out of the supporters for years? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Mamapotts said: Totallyhonestjohn are you taking on the task of looking into supporter funded team? If this meeting does go ahead because the forecast now doesn't look great... but if it does I am hoping to have a beer in the top bar to talk to anyone interested and maybe update a few folk on where we are at... Regards THJ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: If this meeting does go ahead because the forecast now doesn't look great... but if it does I am hoping to have a beer in the top bar to talk to anyone interested and maybe update a few folk on where we are at... Regards THJ Hopefully the weather gods are good to us and, we only get the track waterlogged after the walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH M Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: If this meeting does go ahead because the forecast now doesn't look great... but if it does I am hoping to have a beer in the top bar to talk to anyone interested and maybe update a few folk on where we are at... Regards THJ Why should it be up to you to update fans? Why can’t Rob Grant take the mic on Sunday and tell everyone where we are at ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, KEITH M said: Why should it be up to you to update fans? Why can’t Rob Grant take the mic on Sunday and tell everyone where we are at ? This is about the fan funded club not an update in general.. Rob is leaving as he has had enough. Edited September 17, 2021 by Gaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 What night do the Diamonds use in case of Rain off as the weather don’t look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: If this meeting does go ahead because the forecast now doesn't look great... but if it does I am hoping to have a beer in the top bar to talk to anyone interested and maybe update a few folk on where we are at... Regards THJ It needs to go on Facebook really about meeting in bar or speaking to you at some point. We really need supporters club or official Facebook to put something up to let people know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.