Bandits4eva Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: What a shambles of a day that was. Burger van ridiculously expensive for the poor stuff you were given, 1 ambulance to save Granty some money and mug the fans off, Congreve having delayed concussion just in time for when Newcastle were struggling and couldn’t afford a last place. Track is an absolute disgrace and not a single rider looked comfortable on it. The Berwick juniors refused to ride on it because of how poorly prepared it was, on the advice of the senior riders, lucky if there was about 400 Newcastle fans there as well, saw more Berwick merch than Newcastle Funny enough… @Shadders said exactly the same about merchandise… there was a noticeably large turnout of Berwick fans there! They’ll get torn a new bum hole next week by Newcastle.. a large Glasgow support should boost the numbers there but after that I do fear for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, Bandits4eva said: Funny enough… @Shadders said exactly the same about merchandise… there was a noticeably large turnout of Berwick fans there! They’ll get torn a new bum hole next week by Newcastle.. a large Glasgow support should boost the numbers there but after that I do fear for them! As long as Granty is firing out the Burgers,he won’t care where the Consortium’s money is going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: What a shambles of a day that was. Burger van ridiculously expensive for the poor stuff you were given, 1 ambulance to save Granty some money and mug the fans off, Congreve having delayed concussion just in time for when Newcastle were struggling and couldn’t afford a last place. Track is an absolute disgrace and not a single rider looked comfortable on it. The Berwick juniors refused to ride on it because of how poorly prepared it was, on the advice of the senior riders, lucky if there was about 400 Newcastle fans there as well, saw more Berwick merch than Newcastle As a neutral fan from West Cumbria was surprised how good the crowd was considering recent diamonds results, Yes a few bandits fans, thought the track was no worse than normal for (b)rough park, but imo opinion the sales in the burger van etc may keep the diamonds alive this season as the team won't need many away points paid as it is, may win a couple more home meetings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: What a shambles of a day that was. Burger van ridiculously expensive for the poor stuff you were given, No complaints about the bar prices then?,,, the lot around us were happily pouring it down tha necks and getting louder as the match drew to an end. A wouldn't care, but its only holiday camp lager anyway, but suppose they had had an extra hour and a half on it? Well done to the lads for getting over the line, a good/decent guest performance helped massively. Edited May 2, 2022 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Made the trip down last night.as a Berwick fan I thought credit due to the lads that finished the meeting and got the bonus point. The ambulance scenario is something that has reared its head earlier in the season so still lessons to be learned there . I found it strange that the 90 or so minutes interval awaiting it’s return should have proved the time to be sorting out the ruts or bumps on the 3rd and 4 th bend not until after George nearly totalled Kyle in the re run. It would have been a good night at the turnstiles as from we were standing there were as many Berwick fans in the stand as there were Newcastle. The burger van ladies worked the socks off. And mighty fine food it was too. I thought it was worth the Akkers. If Ty is out fir a few weeks I would be asking Complin to guest at home meets. End of the day it gets dark so on to the next one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 14 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Bomber and Kyle then? Wish it was two replacements spoken to... not guests... Bomber has a higher average than BWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniew Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 To answer some of the comments on here, there was 20 tons of new shale laid on the track and it will take a while to settle. at a recent grasstrack meeting they had two ambulances in attendance and thet cost £3,600!! That's a massive outlay when you're working on tight margins, admittedly the delays are very frustrating but the non availability of NHS ambulances is making the situation worse, remember, two meetings have been abandoned already this season because of the 6-8 hour delay in getting a county ambulance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 It's comforting that no matter what goes on in the world, there'll always be sour Berwick fans whinging when their team gets beat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 15 hours ago, KEITH M said: So would we have to have a new set of rules in the rule book serious injury = unlimited time. Doctor looking at rider = 30 mins. Riders shaken = 10 minutes. Spectator in crowd falling ill = 40 minutes. AirFence deflation = 30 minutes. Innocent riders machinery repairs= 10 minutes. The list could go on as how many meetings run over 2 hours if there is not an unforeseen incident Then have two idiot ambulances and paramedic teams at each race meeting smart arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 57 minutes ago, JCookie said: It's comforting that no matter what goes on in the world, there'll always be sour Berwick fans whinging when their team gets beat Whinging ? We got a point with 5 riders at a track where we normally come away empty-handed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Normski said: Bomber has a higher average than BWD BWD 8.21 Harris 8.26 but your are 5% enhancement for home meetings ,so think Harris could guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, Normski said: Whinging ? We got a point with 5 riders at a track where we normally come away empty-handed Correct . I went home reasonably happy. I’m sure the promotion at Newcastle would have been rubbing their hands with the amount of Berwick fans swelling the crowd and the burger van. Overall a tight meeting and the winners take the spoils. Can’t run without a crowd bringing in the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, JCookie said: It's comforting that no matter what goes on in the world, there'll always be sour Berwick fans whinging when their team gets beat and it seems some of them have been questioning Little Bradley Bears and George's injuries!!!,,, am sure a medic signed them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: BWD 8.21 Harris 8.26 but your are 5% enhancement for home meetings ,so think Harris could guest. Think we had this conversation last week, as Richie wasn't allowed to guest,,, but really who knows the rules?,,, for me Richie (if allowed) or Howarth. Both put in good guest performances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted May 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 31 minutes ago, Fromafar said: BWD 8.21 Harris 8.26 but your are 5% enhancement for home meetings ,so think Harris could guest. No 5% added, due to the fact he's on an assessed/converted average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted May 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 27 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Think we had this conversation last week, as Richie wasn't allowed to guest,,, but really who knows the rules?,,, for me Richie (if allowed) or Howarth. Both put in good guest performances. Richie's average too high now (as of 1st May) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Was there a problem in the pits straight after last race as ref had to go down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Just now, andys said: Was there a problem in the pits straight after last race as ref had to go down I asked earlier… was told it was to do with Starke’s silencer! I imagine though as it seems issues went in after the race that not a jot will be done even if there was something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, StevePark said: Richie's average too high now (as of 1st May) Yeah, a know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Stuntdouble said: Made the trip down last night.as a Berwick fan I thought credit due to the lads that finished the meeting and got the bonus point. The ambulance scenario is something that has reared its head earlier in the season so still lessons to be learned there . I found it strange that the 90 or so minutes interval awaiting it’s return should have proved the time to be sorting out the ruts or bumps on the 3rd and 4 th bend not until after George nearly totalled Kyle in the re run. It would have been a good night at the turnstiles as from we were standing there were as many Berwick fans in the stand as there were Newcastle. The burger van ladies worked the socks off. And mighty fine food it was too. I thought it was worth the Akkers. If Ty is out fir a few weeks I would be asking Complin to guest at home meets. End of the day it gets dark so on to the next one Complin is on an assessed average so, as I am aware, can't guest for anyone until he achieves a proper greensheet average. 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.