Fortythirtyeight
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1 hour ago, Joseq7 said:
This is all very odd.
Is Ashton still a Glasgow rider, or not?
The TM and/or promotion cannot be unaware of the social media speculation, like it or not.
It would be good to get an official statement.
Its on this forum….so it must be true !
why would anyone from the club , or any club, take any notice of the crap that appears on forums ?
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4 hours ago, mac101 said:
All 3 leagues wages are capped to a limit, if they get more it’s usually through sponsorship Glasgow Riders get paid in full every Monday after a meeting they have great facility’s plenty track time when wanted that’s a big thing for a rider these days
Absolute rubbish, the NDL has a ‘guideline’ of ‘you shouldn't pay more than this’ ….but ever one knows it gets ignored.
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So now the Women’s British championship is ‘postponed ‘ due to lack of entries, what did they expect ? They had to pay a rider to make up a race last season !
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Please try and keep up with the news before posting inaccurate information, Charles was declared fit on Tuesday !
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23 hours ago, IainB said:
Did you go?
Yes, as I always enjoy matches at Scunthorpe. Unlike you and your constant moaning and trying to wind up all and sundry I still like the sport and always get proper racing at this track. Good to stand near the noisy Bears fans who seem to enjoy the odd beer !
Wish Id known you were actually there so I could purposefully have avoided you.
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Tigers failed to beat the predicated bottom two sides despite strengthening with guests, says a lot about pre season predictions.
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On 4/18/2025 at 8:28 PM, IainB said:
I did go in the end as the BSN meeting was called off and I'm pretty glad I did tbh. Like @Mr Bee said the meeting was run at decent pace, which was refreshing. Can't help but think that Redcar threw this away with all their mechanical shenanigans. What on earth Mulford was doing changing his bike for a 2nd time with the clock at about 10 seconds was a bit of a head scratcher.
The junior match was pretty decent too, certainly better than some of the crap I've seen at Leicester! Although there was quite a disparity in the quality of riders. Correct me if I'm wrong but are Ablitt and McGurk not riding CL at the moment? Ideal candidates for a CL rising star berth... if it existed.
Cooper Rushen was impressive, especially considering it was his 2nd meeting of the day... he certainly has the name to be a top star in Speedway!
So despite your moaning beforehand, you went and enjoyed it, but still found things to moan about…….some people just cant be satisfied…..and its always you.
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Just now, IainB said:
I hope you enjoy yourself 👍🏻
Unlike you I do enjoy my speedway, even though it is run by buffoons
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1 hour ago, IainB said:
I was going to come up for this but I'm not paying £25 for Championship Speedway! Good job it was mentioned on here that there's a junior match on also as I wasn't aware.
£25 for 30 heats, I don’t think that’s outrageous and it’s not ‘juniors’ it’s NDL some of which have been riding for several years and a few are even championship riders !
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On 4/15/2025 at 1:03 PM, arnieg said:
So should we close down speedway in countries like Italy, Romania, Netherlands that don't have enough riders to fill a meeting?
Of course not but don’t try to run an event when you can’t find enough competent riders.
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Both Pijpers involved in a Team GB event which I can find no details about.
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2 hours ago, Binman said:
Rathbone?
On holiday.
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On 4/8/2025 at 10:17 PM, IainB said:
I know... I was answering your 2 questions. It's either that or we all stand around for half an hour like spare pricks at a wedding waiting for it all to be decided.
Well you certainly fit in then.
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On 4/8/2025 at 8:33 PM, Fromafar said:
Why can’t organisation not supply wheels and tyres then,then take rims back for next time.
You think the ‘organisation’ are going to buy 4/8 rear wheels at £300+ a go just to save a few minutes of your time ?
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22 hours ago, racers and royals said:
I think you might be a tad harsh on the FIM here- if it’s like last seasons comp it involved many days. Firstly a training camp with expert instructors followed by 2 semi’s and the final. Gorican is one such track that is suitable for all this track action and is a great size for the girls.
Of which there are how many?
Britain struggled to fill a race with ‘girls’ in last season's events .
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Just now, IainB said:
I wish I had 20p for every time I said change the rules then 💰
and that’s never happened either….
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On 4/7/2025 at 1:00 PM, IainB said:
I can't understand it, everybody should have a 2nd tyre ready before the meeting, if it doesn't get used, just use it for the next meeting, it's not rocket science is it?
If you actually knew the rules then you would realise this is not permitted.
wish I had 20p for every time you bring this up.
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‘ The 43-year-old children’s services manager was given the go-ahead by British Speedway Promoters’ Ltd this week to join Steven Dews as co-promoter of a Berwick club owned by 36-year-oldJamie Courtney and complete the youngest management team inBritish speedway.’….
Think Swales and Mudgeway at Redcar will give you a challenge there…
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2 hours ago, high edge said:
Speedway in Britain will never recover fans until they stop running mid week meetings. most other sports run at weekends and attract large crowds football rugby would not be getting the crowds on week night except the top league teams.time to forget pleasing Poland and think about saving the sport in this country.
You must not get out much, have you never been to Poole ? Oxford ? Sheffield ?
Football mid week matches attract large crowds as the atmosphere is different under lights , as it is in speedway !
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Teams so far announced:
Teams for 2025 are as follows –
- Ashfield – (Squad) Kieran Douglas, Caydin Martin, Stene Pijper, Rhys Harrow, Ella Marshall and Douglas Marshall
- Berwick – Mark Parker, Owen Booth, 125cc riders TBC
- Redcar – Katie Gordon, Dan McTeer, Seb Kelly and Jessica Cox
- West Lothian – Lee Harrison, Liam Greens, Lewis Hague and Callum Hague
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Workington – Ben Rathbone, Laylen Richardson, Charlie Luckman and Reuben Marsh
Good to see some new names, disappointing to see some very experienced names. - 500 races should be interesting for most clubs with newbies against well established NDL riders but cant see Redcar getting many race wins.
- Think Ashfield might get the title they were robbed of but Workington will be strong too.
- Berwick have 2 good 500’s but cant name any 125’s?
- The SCB ( Mr. Vatcher ) running the league again ?
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On 2/14/2025 at 5:16 PM, ouch said:
You’re nearly 10 weeks late to be policing this thread. Maybe nip it in the bud early next time when someone incorrectly calls out teams with a fictitious “win at all cost” mentality!
Looking forward to your visit in July, should be a decent meeting. Hopefully there will be a good traveling support with it being on a Sunday afternoon.
Looks like your a bit touchy and having a go at the wrong guy.
Been to Leicester many times but not great for pure racing, such a disappointment for a purpose built track but at least they are making the most of the facility and its good they have NDL as well.
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On 2/12/2025 at 9:58 AM, SJA said:
You cannot say that about the Lion Cubs. Look how young their side is and which riders got their first opportunity at that level with the Cubs. What Leicester can be accused of is sweeping up the best young talent. Maybe this is because they can offer them lots of practice opportunities and the Club at that level have a very family feel to it.
and thats got nothing to do with this thread which is about Middlesbrough !
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2 hours ago, KK62 said:
Whilst I share you disappointment regarding Saturday afternoon racing , which will affect the crowd levels, its probably got more to do with rider availability for both home and away teams as Spencer and Pijper will be riding for the Bears most Fridays and other teams heat leaders could be at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scunthorpe .
Its just the state the sport has got itself in.
Fare point but still think 3pm Saturdays are a poor choice.
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Disappointed and confused with the fixture list just released as all but one are to be held on a Saturday afternoon.
Disappointed as I work Saturdays so will miss them.
Confused as theres so many blank Friday nights why couldn't they be used ? Crowds were very good last season on Fridays and I dont see Saturdays attracting the same levels.
Scunthorpe Vs Berwick 6/6/25 Championship
in SGB Championship League Speedway
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Where can I get some of your ‘medication’ ?
Easy home win.