25yearfan Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Brian Anderson only rode for Coventry and Oxford in the UK. Hope Newcastle speedway reopens at some point, unlikely but not impossible! Edited January 15, 2023 by 25yearfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, 25yearfan said: Brian Anderson only rode for Coventry and Oxford in the UK. Hope Newcastle speedway reopens at some point, unlikely but not impossible! He signed and rode for Newcastle after winning the World U21 Championship at Brandon on 30 September 1991. As a result only rode in challenge matches or even match singular. But the Diamonds were the first club he represented in the UK. Definitely rode at Brough I'm 99% sure. The more informed on here will have details I'm sure. Can't remember who he replaced (was Dicko injured?) but it was a good Diamonds team that year winning the Gold Cup early in the season with the legendary Bargh/Thorpe 5-1 in the last heat to seal it. Was the season Thorpe and Lamb started at reserve and ended up heat leaders. Good memories. Would be nice to think we could see his son line up for the Diamonds one day but memories are all we've got right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, enotian said: He signed and rode for Newcastle after winning the World U21 Championship at Brandon on 30 September 1991. As a result only rode in challenge matches or even match singular. But the Diamonds were the first club he represented in the UK. Definitely rode at Brough I'm 99% sure. The more informed on here will have details I'm sure. Can't remember who he replaced (was Dicko injured?) but it was a good Diamonds team that year winning the Gold Cup early in the season with the legendary Bargh/Thorpe 5-1 in the last heat to seal it. Was the season Thorpe and Lamb started at reserve and ended up heat leaders. Good memories. Would be nice to think we could see his son line up for the Diamonds one day but memories are all we've got right now. You are correct, Brian went to Newcastle for the short period after he won the U21 final. i think he was always scheduled to be a Bee though & the move to Newcastle was one of convenience as he was in the Bees team at the start of the next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 hours ago, enotian said: He signed and rode for Newcastle after winning the World U21 Championship at Brandon on 30 September 1991. As a result only rode in challenge matches or even match singular. But the Diamonds were the first club he represented in the UK. Definitely rode at Brough I'm 99% sure. The more informed on here will have details I'm sure. Can't remember who he replaced (was Dicko injured?) but it was a good Diamonds team that year winning the Gold Cup early in the season with the legendary Bargh/Thorpe 5-1 in the last heat to seal it. Was the season Thorpe and Lamb started at reserve and ended up heat leaders. Good memories. Would be nice to think we could see his son line up for the Diamonds one day but memories are all we've got right now. Thought so. I'm sure I saw him ride for Newcastle at Brough Park against Middlesbrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Just aswell Newcastle United are doing very good as if Mr Ashley was still in charge could you imagine how depressing it would be with the toon fighting relegation or even getting relegated last season & the diamonds getting the plug pulled midway through the season... But thankfully the Saudis came in !! Just a pity they never had a bit loose change probably a million or 2 & could have sorted a new speedway venue out for us diamonds supporters Edited January 15, 2023 by Justgotmecpc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Just aswell Newcastle United are doing very good as if Mr Ashley was still in charge could you imagine how depressing it would be with the toon fighting relegation or even getting relegated last season & the diamonds getting the plug pulled midway through the season... But thankfully the Saudis came in !! Just a pity they never had a bit loose change probably a million or 2 & could have sorted a new speedway venue out for us diamonds supporters If there were enough Diamond supporters turned up to matches you might still have Speedway.Football was still well supported when they were struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Just aswell Newcastle United are doing very good as if Mr Ashley was still in charge could you imagine how depressing it would be with the toon fighting relegation or even getting relegated last season & the diamonds getting the plug pulled midway through the season... But thankfully the Saudis came in !! Just a pity they never had a bit loose change probably a million or 2 & could have sorted a new speedway venue out for us diamonds supporters Nee money in it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardey Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 12:07 AM, szkocjasid said: Watching the Diamonds at Armadale in 2010 & being reminded of how good Bach & Larsen were! Made me remember how many great Danes the Diamonds had over the Years. What would be their strongest Danish 7? 1. Ole Olsen 2. Kenni Larsen 3. Bjarne Pedersen 4. Kenneth Bjerre 5. Nicki Pedersen 6. Rene Bach 7. Jesper Olsen Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 23 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Just aswell Newcastle United are doing very good as if Mr Ashley was still in charge could you imagine how depressing it would be with the toon fighting relegation or even getting relegated last season & the diamonds getting the plug pulled midway through the season... But thankfully the Saudis came in !! Just a pity they never had a bit loose change probably a million or 2 & could have sorted a new speedway venue out for us diamonds supporters Not so sure they wouldn't have passed the BSPA fit and proper owners test. Mr Grant might have been a shyster but I'm not aware of him running a tyrannical regime of misogyny and homophobia I know speedway is desperate for investment but you've got to draw a line somewhere. #justjealous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) On 1/16/2023 at 9:25 AM, Fromafar said: If there were enough Diamond supporters turned up to matches you might still have Speedway.Football was still well supported when they were struggling. Did you see the state of the 2022 team & that's not a dig at the riders as they are worth there wage packets After every meeting if they win or loose Edited January 17, 2023 by Justgotmecpc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, enotian said: Not so sure they wouldn't have passed the BSPA fit and proper owners test. Mr Grant might have been a shyster but I'm not aware of him running a tyrannical regime of misogyny and homophobia I know speedway is desperate for investment but you've got to draw a line somewhere. #justjealous Could always get someone to front it for them that's a clean person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) On 1/16/2023 at 10:21 PM, enotian said: Not so sure they wouldn't have passed the BSPA fit and proper owners test. Mr Grant might have been a shyster but I'm not aware of him running a tyrannical regime of misogyny and homophobia I know speedway is desperate for investment but you've got to draw a line somewhere. #justjealous Did you never meet Rob Grant? As someone once said on here "Just sayin like" (sic) Edited January 18, 2023 by TotallyHonestJohn missed out key words 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceslider Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Just a heads up for anyone interested that the Liquidators Final Statement of Affairs has just been filed at Companies House. All available funds realised (circa <£5K) gobbled up by liquidation fees and nowt for creditors. Some things don't change. Apparently HMRC did not file a claim so the alleged VAT arrears have presumably gone to the spirit in the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) On 1/26/2023 at 10:49 AM, Aceslider said: Just a heads up for anyone interested that the Liquidators Final Statement of Affairs has just been filed at Companies House. All available funds realised (circa <£5K) gobbled up by liquidation fees and nowt for creditors. Some things don't change. Apparently HMRC did not file a claim so the alleged VAT arrears have presumably gone to the spirit in the sky! The claim was against the previous owners/promoters not Rob Grant as he liquidated the second business correctly and the VAT liability was against NewSpeed the first one he bought (which he also folded) and as much as I have slated Grant on here the one thing he cant be slated for is not declaring anything to the tax man (sic) originally!!! it was probably his honesty in these matters in the early days that added to his downfall when he first took over the club... However... £5K realised... Aye righto? the tax man may want to revisit that one... HMRC have a very large HUMINT department and it doesn't take much to pique their interest that is for sure... Naughty Rob... (But what's the point) Sticking with the tax matters and as "minister without portfolio" is finding out much to his chagrin... When Jim Harra (top civil servant in HMRC) was asked about how the term “careless” should be interpreted by the public, Harra told MPs: “Carelessness is a concept in tax law. It can be relevant to how many back years that we can assess, can be relevant to whether someone is liable to a penalty and if so, what penalty they will be liable to for an error in their tax affairs.” While Harra made clear he was "not at liberty to speak directly about an individual’s tax affairs because of confidentiality rules", Blah Blah... I think you will find that a deal has been done that suits all parties and put the VAT issue to bed... however us "Plebs" will never get to find out... and of course "too late was the cry" as the club was going through its death throws long before all the issues broke about the financial mess the place was in... Very sad and missing it greatly... Regards THJ Edited January 29, 2023 by TotallyHonestJohn Spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 7 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Very sad and missing it greatly... Regards THJ You’re not alone there 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 So Newcastle Diamonds live on, well for one night only! Redcar have organised the tyne tees trophy with a Newcastle "select" Diamonds side on the 24th March I think. A good gesture by Redcar and hopefully a few Diamonds fans may make the trip down the a19. No idea who is riding for Newcastle though... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Can I mention that the Tyne Tees Trophy was run over two legs and as Newcastle do not have a Track, Promoter or any Riders registered in their name who will pay anybody for riding under the Newcastle name for this meeting, I wonder if Redcar will be glad to pay the extra money hoping that a good crowd attends from Newcastle. I'm sure that the the BSPA will not sanction a team put out in the name of Newcastle since they stopped many teams from using a former clubs name from riding at another track, Cradley Heath springs to mind. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, scampispeedway said: Can I mention that the Tyne Tees Trophy was run over two legs and as Newcastle do not have a Track, Promoter or any Riders registered in their name who will pay anybody for riding under the Newcastle name for this meeting, I wonder if Redcar will be glad to pay the extra money hoping that a good crowd attends from Newcastle. I'm sure that the the BSPA will not sanction a team put out in the name of Newcastle since they stopped many teams from using a former clubs name from riding at another track, Cradley Heath springs to mind. Newcastle Select. Perhaps you would prefer the fixture not to take place. Home promoters pay all 16 in an open meeting, relax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 hours ago, scampispeedway said: Can I mention that the Tyne Tees Trophy was run over two legs and as Newcastle do not have a Track, Promoter or any Riders registered in their name who will pay anybody for riding under the Newcastle name for this meeting, I wonder if Redcar will be glad to pay the extra money hoping that a good crowd attends from Newcastle. I'm sure that the the BSPA will not sanction a team put out in the name of Newcastle since they stopped many teams from using a former clubs name from riding at another track, Cradley Heath springs to mind. Last year, Birmingham rode against a Coventry Select and a Cradley Select; I presume that there were no problems as they are going to do the same this season also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 I'm not bothered if the meeting takes place or not as I stopped going to meetings a while ago due to my age (76), what I was querying was could Redcar run this meeting as Newcastle is now closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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