Neila Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Redcar can run any open meetings they want, calling it a Newcastle select , they will pay riders costs and hope Newcastle fans will travel down for a speedway fix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, scampispeedway said: 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 14 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. Quite a query that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StevePark Posted February 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 8:01 PM, scampispeedway said: 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 So why query it then? You may not be bothered whether the meeting takes place, but there a fair few from Newcastle (and the surrounding area) who are bothered, as it will be great to see a "Newcastle" side taking to the track once again. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Steve, I waited a while to see if this meeting could take place and when I saw nothing posted, I wondered if it would be allowed and hence my query.. It wil be interesting to see what team is selected in Newcastle's name and what the result turns out to be, unfortunately I have my idea about both but will keep my comments to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, scampispeedway said: Steve, I waited a while to see if this meeting could take place and when I saw nothing posted, I wondered if it would be allowed and hence my query.. It wil be interesting to see what team is selected in Newcastle's name and what the result turns out to be, unfortunately I have my idea about both but will keep my comments to myself. The result is immaterial, as long as all riders are safe at the end of the meeting and those who attend enjoy the evening. I'm guessing that it will be hoped that most (if not all) of the seven riders will be ex-Diamonds. Also to answer one of your queries from an earlier post of yours, I know funds are being raised to help towards the costs of the Select side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 hours ago, scampispeedway said: Steve, I waited a while to see if this meeting could take place and when I saw nothing posted, I wondered if it would be allowed and hence my query.. It wil be interesting to see what team is selected in Newcastle's name and what the result turns out to be, unfortunately I have my idea about both but will keep my comments to myself. For a Newcastle fan, you seem very negative. I would expect most fans would be happy that they can support their team again, even if it is a friendly fixture. It's still a chance to meet up with old friends. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSwales Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Evening ScampiSpeedway, I don't normally comment on here but thought it was worth clearing this one up. The meeting will definitely go ahead, all the necessary clearances and checks were carried out long before the match was announced. Seven former Diamonds with a combined average just under this years points limit, hopefully this will give the Bears a strong challenge leading into the season and be an exciting team for the Geordie fans to cheer on. There's two reasons for us not giving this much hype yet, first is we don't want to in anyway overshadow Robbo's meeting the week before. Second is it is far too early, any hype created now wouldn't be sustained. As for financing the meeting, we have six outstanding sponsors from Newcastle making this happen and we can't thank them enough. Hope that clears it up and hope to see you there 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) JSwales, thanks for your reply but as I said earlier my days of going to Speedway have long since stopped as now even being outside for a few hours causes me to feel the cold very much. I was diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic back in 2002 and apart from the Metformin I take 2 times a day I take a tablet to keep my low Chloresterstol even lower and other another one to lower my Blood Pressure so that I will not have either a Stroke or a Heart Attack. As it is easy for me to see how Newcastle are doing on-line, I unfortunately will not spend any more money on the sport than Ihave already done over the years. Edited February 17, 2023 by scampispeedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, scampispeedway said: apart from the Metformin I take 2 times a day I take a tablet to keep my low Chloresterstol even lower and other another one to lower my Blood Pressure No Happy Pills though.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Just been over Byker, so called in to Brough just to see what was going on. Watched the last dog race, (wish I had the forecast on!!!),,, only souls to be seen was staff and, the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 58 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Just been over Byker, so called in to Brough just to see what was going on. Watched the last dog race, (wish I had the forecast on!!!),,, only souls to be seen was staff and, the dogs. BAGS meeting. Hardly anyone turns up to watch for a BAGS meeting. Spectators normally attend evening fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, StevePark said: BAGS meeting. Hardly anyone turns up to watch for a BAGS meeting. Spectators normally attend evening fixtures. No, just me and the young-un, bet they thought they had customers, lol!!! Anyway, he's been to see the 'dog-racers' now, so that's off the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, StevePark said: BAGS meeting. Hardly anyone turns up to watch for a BAGS meeting. Spectators normally attend evening fixtures. BAGS, Bookies Afternoon Greyhound Service, meetings are beamed to bookie shops. They are paid for by the bookies and don't depend on "on track" punters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Some sad News for Diamonds fans who knew George Lawson as he passed away suddenly earlier this week and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. George was an ardent speedway fan and done all his courting at Brough Park with his sweetheart and best pal Mary who later become his wife and they attended the speedway together with their children and grandchildren and George would travel to watch many a speedway meeting along with his son Doug and his Grandkids Kyle and Emily. He especially enjoyed his trips to the more local clubs such as Glasgow; Edinburgh Workington; Berwick and Redcar and would rarely miss watching the Diamonds but would also regularly travel further afield for individuals such as the Premier League (Championship) Riders Final especially when it was held at Sheffield. However during his travels George got to every track in the country following the Newcastle Diamonds. He regularly came to Brough on his motor bike and I will certainly miss my hens eggs that he would bring... RIP George Sadly missed John... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 3:39 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said: Some sad News for Diamonds fans who knew George Lawson as he passed away suddenly earlier this week and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. George was an ardent speedway fan and done all his courting at Brough Park with his sweetheart and best pal Mary who later become his wife and they attended the speedway together with their children and grandchildren and George would travel to watch many a speedway meeting along with his son Doug and his Grandkids Kyle and Emily. He especially enjoyed his trips to the more local clubs such as Glasgow; Edinburgh Workington; Berwick and Redcar and would rarely miss watching the Diamonds but would also regularly travel further afield for individuals such as the Premier League (Championship) Riders Final especially when it was held at Sheffield. However during his travels George got to every track in the country following the Newcastle Diamonds. He regularly came to Brough on his motor bike and I will certainly miss my hens eggs that he would bring... RIP George Sadly missed John... Well put John & George was a smashing bloke RIP George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 3:39 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said: Some sad News for Diamonds fans who knew George Lawson as he passed away suddenly earlier this week and will be greatly missed by those who knew him. George was an ardent speedway fan and done all his courting at Brough Park with his sweetheart and best pal Mary who later become his wife and they attended the speedway together with their children and grandchildren and George would travel to watch many a speedway meeting along with his son Doug and his Grandkids Kyle and Emily. He especially enjoyed his trips to the more local clubs such as Glasgow; Edinburgh Workington; Berwick and Redcar and would rarely miss watching the Diamonds but would also regularly travel further afield for individuals such as the Premier League (Championship) Riders Final especially when it was held at Sheffield. However during his travels George got to every track in the country following the Newcastle Diamonds. He regularly came to Brough on his motor bike and I will certainly miss my hens eggs that he would bring... RIP George Sadly missed John... Sad news. RIP George. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 6:15 AM, 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. They won't sanction a "homeless" team taking part in a league competition. A one-off challenge match as a select team is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, leander said: They won't sanction a "homeless" team taking part in a league competition. A one-off challenge match as a select team is fine. Birmingham had challenges against a Cradley Select and a Coventry select (which they have again as the Brummies opening meeting on Weds April 12th this year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Wonder what our select team at Redcar is going to be then..... I am so grateful for the Bears for being able to put this meeting on, although I am unable to attend due to work 1. Steve Worrall 2. Max Clegg 3. Lewis Kerr 4. James Wright/Connor Mountain 5. Ben Barker/Richie Worrall 6. Adam Roynon 7. Archie Freeman Edited March 2, 2023 by Diamonds85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Any Newcastle fans wanting to go down for robbos farewell & the select meetings I'll run a bus/coach if yous want your speedway fix so just message me on the forum & I'll sort it out nee worries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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