szkocjasid Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 8 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: That would be good mate it's fantastic ,been able to manipulate the rules openly is a good tool to have in your locker. Beats paying a rider to do 1 lap then use rr all season (worlds worst kept secret ) There can't be anything wrong with that rule, otherwise they would have changed it for 2023. The majority of the promoter's must judge it an acceptable situation for a rider to get injured in his first match & be allowed guests for the rest of the season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Berry9 said: I am honestly not Scunny bashing, I usually attend as an away supporter when Redcar are in town and your club definitely need a ring master. Roy Clarke does a fantastic job for the Bears just as he did for the Diamonds. He is the type of character Scunthorpe need with his mixture of Speedway knowledge and humour. Your announcer is probably a very nice guy and his voice is a dead ringer for Jonny Vegas but sadly without the wise cracks. Honestly there is an atmosphere at Redcar that draws people in everyone is so friendly fom the guy in the car park to the promoters and owners and if all of that could be replicated at Scunthorpe your fans would love it !! After all you have a great track and great facilities. Really! Personally I find Mr Clarke very annoying with his totally biased opinions and snidey comments. We once made the mistake of standing in a place that Redcar supporters said "they always stood there" despite us being there 20 minutes before them. Probably not normal behaviour of Bears fans but a lasting impression on us and quite threatening. The announcer in the box just does the results, mostly the infield "Commentator" is the jack of all trades, Rob Godfrey himself. Our carpark guy is very friendly too, but since car parking is now free and included in the admission, we will have to find another public facing role for him. As an aside, can you get some pot holes filled and better exit lighting in the Redcar carpark please. I am not knocking Redcar Speedway and enjoy my away trips to Teesside, since both of us have fine tracks and good racing. The Bears are now our nearest club ( now Sheffield and Leicester have moved up) so now a "local " derby for us. As they say ,one man's meet is another man's poison, Let's just enjoy our racing and hope for an injury free season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Roy Clarke was annoying at Newcastle and he continues to be annoying at Redcar... I understand some people like him, I get the appeal, but he's not for me... If he could talk about half as much and not over the top of EVERYTHING including trying to talk to your relatives at the meeting (he's really that loud at times) then maybe he would be tolerable, because I do like the way he announces the riders etc... Adds a bit to the meeting... The other annoying thing is the remarks he always made when Newcastle were in town... Does he forget where he first came from? I get having a bit of crack, a bit of local rivalry banter, but by heat 10, when he was telling the same joke over and over again in slightly different form, it got a bit boring tbh... Dunno anything about Scunthorpe's announcer, last time I went was for the Ben Fund in 2020 (only meeting of the year) and before that who knows... Edited April 5, 2023 by Diamonds85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 Give me Roy over the one from Leicester any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry9 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Roy Clarke was annoying at Newcastle and he continues to be annoying at Redcar... I understand some people like him, I get the appeal, but he's not for me... If he could talk about half as much and not over the top of EVERYTHING including trying to talk to your relatives at the meeting (he's really that loud at times) then maybe he would be tolerable, because I do like the way he announces the riders etc... Adds a bit to the meeting... The other annoying thing is the remarks he always made when Newcastle were in town... Does he forget where he first came from? I get having a bit of crack, a bit of local rivalry banter, but by heat 10, when he was telling the same joke over and over again in slightly different form, it got a bit boring tbh... Dunno anything about Scunthorpe's announcer, last time I went was for the Ben Fund in 2020 (only meeting of the year) and before that who knows... I can't disagree more, during Rob Grants tenure when he spat his dummy out and got rid of Roy the atmosphere at Newcastle was abysmal and he was truly missed. I find it hard to believe that you can think of him in those terms. As far as forgetting where he first came from as far as I know he still lives in Tyneside and was a Diamond to the core, everyone at Redcar knows that. BTW who was the center green announcer at the 2020 Ben fund? Edited April 5, 2023 by Berry9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry9 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 3 hours ago, scunny1 said: Really! Personally I find Mr Clarke very annoying with his totally biased opinions and snidey comments. We once made the mistake of standing in a place that Redcar supporters said "they always stood there" despite us being there 20 minutes before them. Probably not normal behaviour of Bears fans but a lasting impression on us and quite threatening. The announcer in the box just does the results, mostly the infield "Commentator" is the jack of all trades, Rob Godfrey himself. Our carpark guy is very friendly too, but since car parking is now free and included in the admission, we will have to find another public facing role for him. As an aside, can you get some pot holes filled and better exit lighting in the Redcar carpark please. I am not knocking Redcar Speedway and enjoy my away trips to Teesside, since both of us have fine tracks and good racing. The Bears are now our nearest club ( now Sheffield and Leicester have moved up) so now a "local " derby for us. As they say ,one man's meet is another man's poison, Let's just enjoy our racing and hope for an injury free season. The car park at Redcar is free, it does not belong to the club it belongs to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, please feel free to contact them regarding the potholes and lighting. As for Roy's "snidey remarks" it's banter mate it's a northern thing and certainly not to be taken seriously, maybe what's really required at Scunthorpe is good sense of humour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 Mr Clarke makes his own nickname up for home riders like - the billeracy blaster etc , as an away fan he’s annoying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 As an away fan I quite like Roy Clarke. But I think he may be best appreciated in small doses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 14 hours ago, Berry9 said: The car park at Redcar is free, it does not belong to the club it belongs to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, please feel free to contact them regarding the potholes and lighting. As for Roy's "snidey remarks" it's banter mate it's a northern thing and certainly not to be taken seriously, maybe what's really required at Scunthorpe is good sense of humour He's the sort of announcer who makes you long for old age and the sweet release of going deaf... absolutely awful 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 Never been to Redcar but surely he isn't as bad as the Wolves one, Porky is it? (Unless he has been replaced now?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry9 Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 47 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Never been to Redcar but surely he isn't as bad as the Wolves one, Porky is it? (Unless he has been replaced now?!) Don't be taken in by the haters, Roy is a master of his art and I would imagine he is the first person recruited every year. There have been meetings when he's been absent and the atmosphere was subdued. Honestly some people have no sense of fun. If you are following this thread Roy keep up the good work, it's such a shame that some people lead such miserable lives that they feel impelled to have a dig at someone who lives life to the full, you are part of the show and the attendances at Redcar speak volumes 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Berry9 said: Don't be taken in by the haters, Roy is a master of his art and I would imagine he is the first person recruited every year. There have been meetings when he's been absent and the atmosphere was subdued. Honestly some people have no sense of fun. If you are following this thread Roy keep up the good work, it's such a shame that some people lead such miserable lives that they feel impelled to have a dig at someone who lives life to the full, you are part of the show and the attendances at Redcar speak volumes No offence (I know Roy and he knows me), but, I don't think people are going to Redcar to listen to Roy Clarke. Whether he's there are not, people will attend if the track action is continually good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/4/2023 at 9:32 PM, szkocjasid said: I doubt they'd make a double change but if they did, the only one I could see them making would be dropping Kennedy & Joe T for Dan T / Ruml / Kemp & Kinsley? Kemp & Kinsley would probably strengthen us, it would be very harsh on Joe but he never seems to thrive at the EWR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 49 minutes ago, eric i said: Kemp & Kinsley would probably strengthen us, it would be very harsh on Joe but he never seems to thrive at the EWR. Donr rate Kemp and Kinsley isnt any better than Thompson!! I think Harrison from Workington will be in high demand soon but might be to much to early for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 9 hours ago, phillipsr said: Donr rate Kemp and Kinsley isnt any better than Thompson!! I think Harrison from Workington will be in high demand soon but might be to much to early for him He’s only 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 10 hours ago, phillipsr said: Donr rate Kemp and Kinsley isnt any better than Thompson!! I think Harrison from Workington will be in high demand soon but might be to much to early for him 18 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: He’s only 15 He's only 15 turns 16 in June and championship is not on the agenda at this moment. To much to soon could be the ruination of him remember he's British and would be slagged from pillar to post if he don't score well ,won't get the slack Aussie youngsters get who struggle at that level 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: He's only 15 turns 16 in June and championship is not on the agenda at this moment. To much to soon could be the ruination of him remember he's British and would be slagged from pillar to post if he don't score well ,won't get the slack Aussie youngsters get who struggle at that level Good management is important and you seem to have it under control regarding Luke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: He's only 15 turns 16 in June and championship is not on the agenda at this moment. To much to soon could be the ruination of him remember he's British and would be slagged from pillar to post if he don't score well ,won't get the slack Aussie youngsters get who struggle at that level Yeah i agree completely but the lad has some serious talent and will be in demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 8 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: He's only 15 turns 16 in June and championship is not on the agenda at this moment. To much to soon could be the ruination of him remember he's British and would be slagged from pillar to post if he don't score well ,won't get the slack Aussie youngsters get who struggle at that level The only good thing about stepping up too early, would be getting a low average over 20 matches. Then the following season when he's a 4.00 rider, he stays at reserve longer as he's carrying his low scores from the previous year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 8 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: He's only 15 turns 16 in June and championship is not on the agenda at this moment. To much to soon could be the ruination of him remember he's British and would be slagged from pillar to post if he don't score well ,won't get the slack Aussie youngsters get who struggle at that level 7 hours ago, Fromafar said: Good management is important and you seem to have it under control regarding Luke. You only have to look at the scores of Harry McGurk & Luke Killeen in the Championship compared to the NL. It's one heck of a step up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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