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  1. Big Diamond

    Newcastle 2016

    Now we know the team is running on to next year team and hopefully much better season. We finished the season well which is a good starting point, but we must not forgot we were nowhere near the playoffs at any point so some changes are needed. Steve and Tero should be first on the list as for the rest we need new second strings christian possibly finished Anton needs change of scenery to come back better asset. At reserve Nielsen and Rose are not a good pair it took Tero for us to be good there that must be the same if possible next season. Neisen more reliable this season but Rose is the one i would keep especially if British 3 pointer rule introduced probably one of the best in the league for that situaion. Finally heatleaders Ludvig and Kerr are only 3rd heatleaders so cant have both ride there. However one could slot in second string spot have a good top 4 then we will have depth that has been lacking this season. For this to happen we need good heatleader for that Ritchie would be ideal on a bargain average at his best track, with sibling rivalry getting best out of him and Steve. Whatever we do home form needs sorted out and i hope the track last few months is kept as home advantage had returned but some decent racing from the Diamonds.
  2. Well done Diamonds keeps second leg alive didnt want to be down by a lot. Also big thanks to Kus did a good job.
  3. Decent win last night with all 6 Diamonds putting in a decent shift and it could and probably should have been by more but a wins an win. Also loved heat 14 thats what speedway is about just a shame only one rider could win it all three deserved it.
  4. Big Diamond

    Premier League 4's

    Best wishes to Lewis and his family this is terrible. Also thought for Josh who must be a broken man at the minute.
  5. Big Diamond

    Newcastle 2015

    Real shame fo Rose hope he comes back strong next season for the Diamonds, still think he has potential with a good reserve to remove some of the pressure. It also means promotion dont have to make a decision which would have been tricky, Tero has a chance to impress and he looked up for the battle last sunday despite lack of points. To be fair to him he but was never going find it easy just arriving in the country Rye House wil be better meeting to judge him. Also good chance for Simon after last week excellent peformances and Christian if fit to show they can be a strong reserve partnership.
  6. Diamonds need win to end miserable week and should get it comfortably really based on Scunthorpe perfomance last time and the team for this meeting. Shame about Christian injury was the whole point of the change dropping to reserve although we can get better guests now, also hope Arnio has a decent debut good incentive to get place next season if he peforms.
  7. Big Diamond

    Newcastle 2015

    Good luck to tero probably not going to worry many teams but is a big updgrade on using poor guests especially if it gets the best out of Christian now he is at reserve. Its also good opportunity to try something for next year, where we have to make sure we are stronger at home till the end of the season and next season, turn those 4 losses to wins we are in contention of a playoff spot it makes a big difference. Shame for Rose hope he will return some point just needs a better reserve partner to take pressure of him maybe thats Christian.
  8. Tonight was the worst home peformance of the season which is saying a lot 4 awful peformances and Kerr was inconistent only Rose and Steve get any credit. The complete opposite to the Tigers they all did their job and deserved the win. Diamonds may not win anything but remainder season still important cant keep losing or crowds will drop even more, riders need to restore some pride if they cant should be replaced. Not sure who with mind you only assesed or NL riders available but still possibly worth a look for next season. However i expect promotion to save money and finish the season with ths team tough decision glad im not a promoter.
  9. Past seasons this is an easy victory for the Diamonds but this is the stronges Sheffield team at Brough for a while they lost by 5 in the trophy. They are also better on paper with Bates and Robbo than Sarjeant and Konopka last meeting who got little between them guesting in the trophy meeting, Robbo also stronger than Compton who never done much in recent years. Plus Garrity and Grajczonek scored points this season, although Birks might be a miss and Bellego usually struggles but Diamonds will have to ride well. Good thing Anton fit and the team order is stronger in my opinion as Kerr and Christian will hopefully benefit from change just hope the team gets the points.
  10. Well done Diamonds shame didnt get all 4 points but still fantastic win which i wasnt expecting. Also good to see everbody contribute with points nicely shared out and plenty of race wins. Obviousely lot more points needed home and away to challenge top 6 but its a start and hopefully a full 7 for a change on sunday.
  11. Shame about Millsy my favourite current Diamonds and would have liked him back next season the way he was riding at home hope he makes a full recovery signs like a horrible crash. On tonight should be easy Diamonds win on paper but hope a good night for the 8th anniversary.
  12. Hope we can get the win but expect better Monarchs than at Berwick and Somerset and if millsy is missing would be a blow considering his excellent peformances at home and little options for a guest. However Diamonds have been on a good run at home recently which hopefully will continue tonight.
  13. Decent point for the Diamonds even if it is only for pride was expecting another big home win and actually forgot this meeting was taken place shows how exciting our away form has been. If the team had managed to take a point from more places and avoided bad home losses would have a chance of reaching playoffs without needing bad weather rest of the season. Hope team can finish strong and start again next season.
  14. Its not even up for debate that speedway should be later and avoid people missing because of the football. Its not just ths speedway all sports in the region do it its common sense as only one team wins that battle.
  15. Big Diamond

    Newcastle 'v' Berwick 20-07-14

    After awful away peformances hope Diamonds can get the win tonight although Berwick have shown they can win away this season so might not be easy. Berwick in my opinion are better with r/r Bellego he is yet to have good meeting round Brough. However Diamonds won last time and are stronger on paper with Mills for Greenwood, better Ludvig at home, Rose fully fit as he had just came back from injury last time and Nielsen who is now Diamonds rather than guest has had more meetings round Brough since. However Cook isnt riding this time but King should still win races although has had a few poor rides at home so not a gaurantee.
  16. Big Diamond

    Somerset V Newcastle 18th July

    Poor Diamonds peformance apart from King with Millsy who obviousely had a tough night on track that doesnt suit him and points came from luck but still 3rd highest scorer says everything. Hope Nielsen okay not a great debut especially after winning first race. As for the rest of the season obviouly little chance of getting to playoffs, but promotion need to use meeting to help decide team next year and what changes need to be made. This doesnt necesarilly need to be more than 1 or 2 good changes especially if side will win at home. For me King and both Rose and Kerr would be kept anything could happen after that, even Millsy has a good chance if he keeps scoring good home point and we have a good top 6 who can carry any poor away pefomances.
  17. Big Diamond

    Chris Schramm Quits

    Shame for Schrammy enjoy watching him ride but probably for the best to concentrate on his health good luck with whatever he does in the future. Happy with Nielsen signing could be for him to ride a track he is are cabable of scoring points at every week just like what happened with Mills. Also good for team makes us stronger at home which is main priority with the season Diamonds have had,
  18. Good win for the Diamonds considering the weakened team but normal Sheffield peformance apart from fantastic effort from Stead and the score flattered them most of the point were luck or when meeting was already over as a result. However Diamonds all rode well with Rose my mvp Ludvig and king unlucky to not score more, Mills stuck in as usual since he signed and great effort from guests. Tigers may be awful but Summers was still excellent and did the job we asked of him and Lambert helped get us of to quick start in heat 2 and deserved more than he got great effort, might get more meetings if Schrammy doesnt come back soon. Great news about Robbo and Kerr injury not serious hope we can actually have 7 fit riders soon.
  19. This season is just getting worse especially as thing were starting to improve. This meeting would have been considered easy 3 points not long ago now wouldnt be over confident Sheffield have as great chance if top guys actually win races as they could get more confidence like the Bears did against a much weaker team than usual. Definetly need King,Ludvig,Rose and especially Mills possibly 7 rides to ride like they did last week and the guests must also contribute especially Summers.
  20. Excellent win for the Diamonds with Ludvig and Mills joint riders of the meeting for me. Somerset top 4 what we saw were poor Allen few bends was slow unfortunately his night ended without finishing a race. Morris did little when it mattered falls didnt help first two rides and Brady Kurtz was awful, Aspgren was okay first two rides but wasnt missed in 14 Kurt won as his replacement and Rebels got 4-2 anyway.Rebels bottom 3 deserve credit though kept Rebels in the meeting especially Wright used to be awful at Brough not now. Unfortunately Diamonds effort has been overshadowed and the team wont get credit they deserve as would have won comfortably had the 3 injuries not happened in my opinion. Track wasnt at its best for me but wont blame it for injuries Allen fall got out of shape trying to catch Mills, Kerr made a move he didnt need to probably from frustration as he wasnt gating. Even if track was the cause for them Aspgren injury wasnt if he tried that 10 times same thing would happen 10 times in any race at any track almost cut though the grass with the corner he tried. Hope all 3 are back riding soon hate to see injuries worried about Kerr injury we cant cope with RR for him and he was doing so well hope its not as bad as first feared.
  21. Good win for the Diamonds Robbo, Kerr ans Cook excellent and useful points from Rose and Nielsen who i would be happy to see guest again if needed. However Greenwood struggled but good to see no hard feeling and was willing to guest good luck to him rest of the season. Ludvig again will start a debate but he was awful again against poor heatleaders, but credit for heat 11 which could have changed the meeting if 8-1 and hope he gets his confidence back soon. For Berwick wasted opportunity only Vissing who really only did well in 13 but at least was competitive, Kus best Brough peformance can take credit rest had 1 good race at best. Reason Kus didnt get 15 might be because his points came against low level opposition not good enough against top 3 his race times and heat 9 show that but was better choice than Doolan. Berwick also made mess of tactical and Carr should have had heat 9 as it cost them chance of points in heat 12.
  22. After last week effort was confident of a win aginst Berwick although are a form team away right now. However with Mills missing and even Greenwood who looked like a good guest option also injured we are back to square one just like the Bears meeting. Even worse Berwick bottom end arent normally any threat round Brough but now are probably a strength, just glad Rose is back and Cook is a brilliant guest choice . Just hope for more good news we need at least 1 good reserve guest but even that might be difficult.
  23. Dont think moving Ludvig to 4 helps him team ride less surely he has to more Kerr gets in more positions than 3 point reserve bend behind. Also reluctant to change 3/4 only place we get heat advantages. Ludvig doesnt get the points we need on a consitent basis which to be fair isnt his fault we keep putting him in spots he isnt good enough to ride, dont think any rider has had more pressure last few years than him. The problem is there is always rider out of position with this team and no where to hide.
  24. Guest choices are poor but thats obvious their is a reason riders are 3 pointers and good ones dont stay that way long. However Greenwood is a good choice against most teams at least somebody who has done something pl level this season. Problem is he rides against Monarchs are a great team with riders on form of their lives and most have decent Brough experience, but no choice who would do much better on paper on that list. Hope Diamonds up for this and we get some good speedway.
  25. Hopefully tomorrow is a good meeting although not expecting a win but hopefully competitive peformance with positives for rest of season. Need Schrammy and Rose back quickly although Mills is good move upgrade on Greenwood who wasnt ready for pl. Also hope new track will hopefully see improvement in form for Mills although big ask to beat Monarchs riders same for Oliver Greenwood if Chronicle is right about him Guesting. King and Cook races could be something special if track allows.
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