Fromafar Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, lewy said: Why he did a reasonable job for the Diamonds i thought especially at Poole and Plymouth. More bother than he is worth off track is the general opinion on Ben. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 37 minutes ago, lewy said: Why he did a reasonable job for the Diamonds i thought especially at Poole and Plymouth. Apart from the fact he didn't want to ride for us for most the season and his bikes broke down more than made it... but yes he did have his entertaining moments... but I'd much rather have someone like Paul Starke or Matty Wethers on a much smaller average... or Rene Bach on a similar one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: More bother than he is worth off track is the general opinion on Ben. Great talent on a bike but that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 hours ago, lewy said: Why he did a reasonable job for the Diamonds i thought especially at Poole and Plymouth. Please whatever your taking please stop, just nearly choked on my cornflakes!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) Barker’s talent should have seen him be a top man consistently at this level at least. Best years were probably 2011/12. Seems to be content now being a journeyman on a 7 ish point average. Edited October 15, 2021 by Robinh88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I quite enjoyed watching barker on track last season as you never new what you would get on track and was a bit of an enigma and better equipment might of helped the cause.His off track antics did him no favours whatsoever but would I have him back it would be a no.However I would like to see Connor Mountain back in 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 9 hours ago, soupy said: I quite enjoyed watching barker on track last season as you never new what you would get on track and was a bit of an enigma and better equipment might of helped the cause.His off track antics did him no favours whatsoever but would I have him back it would be a no.However I would like to see Connor Mountain back in 2022 ‘Better equipment’ is a term that has followed him around for years, along with quite a few others I may add. Normally those riders also have an ‘attitude’ problem as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Where's @Dandelion? If we're talking about next year's team, she's the girl for the job! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Any Newcastle fans wanting to support our rising star Archie Freeman he's riding for armadale next Sunday at Leicester & if I get enough interest I'll run a bus.. & don't be shy give malas tours a try all proceeds go to Newcastle speedway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Any Newcastle fans wanting to support our rising star Archie Freeman he's riding for armadale next Sunday at Leicester & if I get enough interest I'll run a bus.. & don't be shy give malas tours a try all proceeds go to Newcastle speedway.. Have ya just let slip our third signing of 2022? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idanthyrsus Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Have ya just let slip our third signing of 2022? Do you mean the bus? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Have ya just let slip our third signing of 2022? Never heard of a 3rd signing or any others as yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Matty wethers coming back next season just announced on twitter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Copied and pasted off Facebook: Newcastle Diamonds brewing a storm for 2022 with the return of Matthew “Stormy” Wethers One of the most popular riders to don the Black and White of the Newcastle Diamonds, Matty Wethers, is coming back for 2022 and has said he will be back at full fitness come Springtime’s season-opening. New Newcastle Speedway co-promoter, Dave Tinning, said: “Matty Wethers has been a popular rider up here since he first rode for us in 2018, and it was a massive blow last year when he injured his arm so badly early on, but he was desperately keen to return, and his healing has been slow but progressive. His movement has largely returned to his arm now, so he’s totally sure he’ll be fully fit and raring to go when the club reopens next season. “Matty is the perfect rider to join our first two signings, skipper James Wright and Max Clegg, making a trio of riders who will push for points from the gate to the flag of every race they’re in, which is why all three are crowd-favourites who will be welcomed back with open arms by the fans. “This is a great start to the team building for 2022, and once we’re done I think people will be very satisfied with who we’re bringing to the tapes.” The Diamonds' management were also happy to reveal that, in bringing back James Wright, he is now a full Newcastle Speedway asset, which is a fine boost for the club in general. Matthew Wethers (b: 30 May 1985, Adelaide, South Australia) first rode at the age of 12 on 125cc machines at the famous Aussie Sidewinders club. He made his British début in 2003 with Edinburgh, then joined Glasgow in 2005 before returning to Edinburgh. Wethers settled at Berwick where he was taken to the Border hearts, joining Workington in 2015, then returning to Berwick in 2016, but had an enforced year out in 2017 before joined Newcastle in 2018 and is now back for his fourth season on a track he knows well (excluding the non-existent 2020), and indeed excels, having scored a paid 21-point maximum with Edinburgh in one of the most masterful inside-line performances at the Byker track in its entire 93 year history. His major honour is his South Australian State Under-16 Championship gold medal of 2001, while his club honours include League Championship wins in 2003, 2008, and 2010 [all Edinburgh] and a Premier Trophy win in 2008 [Edinburgh] as well as Play-Off wins is 2008, and 2009 [again with Edinburgh]. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Well that’s the second strings sorted (at least I hope they’re the second strings!) 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, andys said: Matty wethers coming back next season just announced on twitter Surprised, but happy with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Chewbacca said: Well that’s the second strings sorted (at least I hope they’re the second strings!) I think it'll be more like our 2, 3 and 4 sorted... Matty is NOT a second string... I am DELIGHTED he is back... Didn't think we'd see him back on a bike ever again tbh... I dunno why, I just got that feeling... I didn't realise his injury was as bad as it was... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: I think it'll be more like our 2, 3 and 4 sorted... Matty is NOT a second string... I am DELIGHTED he is back... Didn't think we'd see him back on a bike ever again tbh... I dunno why, I just got that feeling... I didn't realise his injury was as bad as it was... It was a bad accident to see. Spun around coming out of the second bend and slammed heavily into the fence. Medics with him for quite a while and it was obvious he would have serious injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Will never forget the night he crashed at Berwick on tv against Edinburgh. The whole stadium went deadly silent. Great team man and a good guy. Would have him back at Berwick in a heartbeat. One of the riders I always want to see do well. Must be made of rubber (or steel) to keep coming back from the injuries he has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, topsoil said: Will never forget the night he crashed at Berwick on tv against Edinburgh. The whole stadium went deadly silent. Great team man and a good guy. Would have him back at Berwick in a heartbeat. One of the riders I always want to see do well. Must be made of rubber (or steel) to keep coming back from the injuries he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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